Scribo Piuma Urushi Hane Murakumo ST Fountain pen

The Scribo Piuma Urushi Hane Murakumo ST Fountain Pen is a poetic expression of craftsmanship, culture, and nature. Inspired by the Japanese concept of Murakumo—“gathering clouds”—this extraordinary writing instrument captures the fleeting beauty of shifting skies, where form dissolves into movement and light becomes emotion.

Neither fully defined nor static, Murakumo represents transformation. Each pen becomes a unique landscape shaped by fire, smoke, and the unpredictable dialogue between materials and time.

The Art of Smoke and Flame

At the heart of the Hane Murakumo lies an ancient, unrepeatable technique. After the urushi lacquering process, each surface is gently exposed to candle flame. Rising smoke interacts with freshly applied white lacquer, leaving behind delicate, organic traces.

These smoky impressions form soft, cloud-like patterns that can never be replicated. Each pen is therefore a one-of-a-kind creation—an artwork shaped by chance, heat, and the hand of the artisan.

Nuritate Urushi: The Purest Expression of Japanese Lacquer

For the first time, SCRIBO embraces the traditional Nuritate urushi technique, where the final lacquer layer is left to dry naturally without polishing or artificial finishing. This allows the surface to retain its authentic character—soft, organic, and alive with subtle imperfections.

Handcrafted by Japanese urushi masters, each piece responds to seasonal variations in temperature, humidity, and air. These natural influences create slight ripples and tonal shifts that are not flaws, but living traces of the process itself.

Italian Design Meets Japanese Heritage

The Scribo Piuma Hane Murakumo is a true cultural dialogue between Italy and Japan. Each fountain pen is accompanied by a handmade pouch crafted from authentic Japanese kimono silk, reinforcing its identity as a cross-cultural work of art.

Every detail reflects a shared philosophy: beauty is found in imperfection, and craftsmanship is defined by human touch.

A Unique Writing Experience

Writing with the Hane Murakumo is an experience of discovery. The satin-smooth urushi surface gently interacts with light, revealing subtle variations as the pen moves. Each angle uncovers new depth, making every writing moment visually and sensorially unique.

This is not just a fountain pen—it is a meditative writing companion that embraces unpredictability and individuality.

Limited Edition Craftsmanship

The Scribo Piuma Urushi Hane Murakumo ST Fountain Pen is strictly limited to 110 pieces worldwide, making it an exceptionally rare collector’s instrument. Each pen is individually unique, forming part of a “constellation of differences” rather than a uniform series.

Premium Materials and Finishes

The Hane Murakumo ST edition combines artisanal resin work with traditional Japanese urushi lacquer techniques:

• Cap, barrel, and nib holder in handcrafted resin and Nuritate urushi lacquer
• Light brown base finish, smoked over candle flame
• Ruthenium-trimmed nib section ring and metal components

Exclusive Scribo Nib Excellence

At its core, the pen features SCRIBO’s renowned oversized nib, engineered for expressive and luxurious writing performance.

Nib Options:

• 18k Gold Nib: Extra Extra Fine, Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, BB
• 14k Flexible Nib: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium

Technical Details:

• Nib size: ø 6.50 mm with capillary ink feed system
• Filling system: Cartridge/converter

Dimensions & Specifications

• Length: 144.5 mm
• Maximum diameter: 15.60 mm
• Weight: 30 g

Key Features

• Limited edition: only 110 pieces worldwide
• Handcrafted urushi lacquer with Nuritate finishing technique
• Unique smoke-and-flame “Murakumo” surface patterning
• Inspired by Japanese concept of gathering clouds
• Italian design by SCRIBO, handcrafted Japanese artistry
• Includes handmade kimono silk pouch
• Ruthenium trim metal detailing
• Oversized SCRIBO nib system (18k or 14k Flex options)
• Cartridge/converter filling system
• Each pen is individually unique

Why Choose the Scribo Hane Murakumo ST?

The Scribo Piuma Urushi Hane Murakumo ST is more than a luxury fountain pen—it is a meditation on impermanence, nature, and craftsmanship. Every piece tells its own story through smoke, fire, and lacquer, resulting in a writing instrument that cannot be replicated.

For collectors and writers seeking rarity, emotion, and artistry in equal measure, Hane Murakumo stands as a truly exceptional creation.

The Piuma collection is fitted with an 18kt gold nib or a 14kt flex nib and uses a cartridge or converter. 

About Scribo

Scribo is a young Italian brand with a long history behind. The Scribo project started on the same day the glorious history of Omas, a historic Bolognese company that has become a cult in the world of fountain pens’ collectors, ended. With Scribo, acronym for Scrittura Bolognese, the brand ideally take the baton so that handwriting, as an ancient art retrieval story, can be pursued.