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The LS6 Youbi (Elegance) was launched in 2003. It was handcrafted by the Maki-E master Tatsuya Tōdō. The Youbi is a mosaic style composition whereby the tiles (squares) are sprayed with various colors urushi lacquer and gold. On one side of the pen, the tiles are gold or green, on the other side gold or red. When the pen is closed the colors align. The composition is accented by the artful placement of pure gold tiles. The design extends to the gripping section and its luster compliments the black body of the pen. Finally, the clip feathers are painted with the two principal lacquer colors of red and green whilst the arrow tip with lacquer and gold dust.

LS6 Youbi on the Parker Duofold Centennial Fountain Pen

The outline of the design is etched on the pen body using a sharp tool called, 'Hari Kiri'. The tiles are meticulously sprayed with the appropriate color lacquer. Finally the pure gold tiles are placed artistically on the pen. As the circumference of the pen body changes, the size of each tile is adjusted accordingly so that the mosaic symmetry is maintained. The composition comprises more than 850 tiles. The crafting of the design is indeed a very laborious process, it also demands the highest degree of craftsmanship. Tatsuya Tōdō excels in this Maki-E technique which makes the Youbi a unique and exquisite work of art.

The Youbi comprises more than 850 tiles, the highlights emphasize
the harmonious blending of the colored tiles and black body of the pen.

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

Youbi in a variety of color tiles and pure gold segments
artistically placed to enhance the composition

All LS designs carry the Red Seal signature of the creating artist. TheYoubi, 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.

Youbi highlights displaying the variety of color tiles and the red seal signature of Tatsuya Tōdō

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

The LS6 Youbi 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 LS6 Youbi 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 LS6 Youbi 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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