The first design in the Lambrou Sunami Collection is the LS1 Kirara (Geometric). Launched in 2001 it comprises more than 1,000 individual strips of blue pearl and pure gold. These natural and precious materials envelop the body of the pen creating a unique and exquisite work of art.

LS1 Kirara on the Parker Duofold Centennial Fountain Pen

The Kirara is handcrafted by the Master Tatsuya Tōdō, a celebrated Maki-E artist in Japan. He has been awarded a great number of highly coveted prizes for the excellence of his work. With the Kirara he employs two Maki-E techniques: Raden in which small strips of blue green iridescent pearls are inlaid on the cap and barrel; Togidashi wherein gold dust is sprinkled between layers of urushi lacquer on the section.

The Kirara is embellished with more than 1,000 strips of pearl and pure gold

There is a choice for the canvas of the Kirara. The Parker Duofold Centennial, one of the most celebrated pen models of all time and the new Classic Mythos full size fountain pen.

The gripping section and part of the barrel are covered with natural urushi colored lacquer and gold dust which compliment the blue pearl inlaid on the cap and barrel.

The color of the lacquer on the pen section and barrel are created to the customer’s specification and can range from yellow to orange, red and even blue.

Kirara with section in urushi red lacquer and pure gold dust

The creation of the Kirara is extremely laborious and painstaking. Each and every strip of pearl and pure gold is cut, shaped, applied on the pen and polished by hand. The design also requires the highest degree of craftsmanship. The artist Tatsuya Tōdō is a master of this Maki-E technique, making the Kirara an exquisite composition.

The Maki-E artist Tatsuya Tōdō hand crafting the LS1 Kirara:

All LS designs carry the Red Seal signature of the creating artist. The Kirara, bears the prestigious Red Seal signature of the artist Tatsuya Tōdō. He also paints the individual limited edition number of the pen on the barrel end.

LS1 Kirara (right) and LS2 Sazanami (left) with the Red Seal signature of the artist Tatsuya Tōdō

A certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, Masa Sunami and Andreas Lambrou accompanies each pen.

The LS1 Kirara is official and carries the Parker Duofold warranty and after sales service. The Maki-E work is guaranteed by Classic Pens.

The pens are housed in hand made gift boxes along with a 32 page brochure which has full details and color photos of all 12 designs in the LS collection.

Handmade gift boxes in solid wood with a selection of finishes
to compliment the color shades of the LS Maki-E pens

The 32 page brochure with full details and full color
photographs of the LS Collection of Maki-E Art Pens

The LS1 Kirara will be produced in just 15 pieces on the Parker Duofold Centennial and 15 pieces on the Classic Mythos worldwide. Each piece is handcrafted to order. Please contact us for availability and price.

The section is embellished with red color urushi lacquer and pure gold dust. The Red Seal signature of Tatsuya Tōdō is painted on the barrel.

The LS1 Kirara is completely handcrafted with natural precious materials. All pieces in the series conform to the same poetic theme, but each differs just enough from the others to be truly a distinctive work of Art.

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