Taccia Raden Ama-Iro Hekiku Fountain pen

Experience the pinnacle of Japanese artistry with the Taccia Raden Ama-Iro Fountain Pen, a masterful blend of tradition, craftsmanship, and elegance. This exclusive writing instrument is handcrafted using the ancient Raden maki-e technique, one of the most admired forms of Japanese lacquer art.

Inspired by the Beauty of the Sky

The name "Ama-Iro" is derived from the Japanese words for "heaven" and "color," reflecting the pen's shimmering, sky-like aesthetic. Each piece embodies the brilliance of the heavens, with iridescent shell inlays that dance with light from every angle.

Raden – A Legacy in Every Stroke

Raden is a traditional Japanese technique where luminous shell fragments are delicately engraved and inlaid into a lacquered surface. "Ra" refers to spiral-shelled shellfish, while "Den" means decoration using shell or metal. This intricate process makes each pen a unique work of art, capturing the essence of samurai sword craftsmanship.

Unmatched Artistry & Materials

Each Taccia Raden Ama-Iro fountain pen features:

• Body & Cap: Premium Ebonite with hand-inlaid Raden maki-e under multiple layers of Urushi lacquer
• Clip: Elegant chrome plating
• Nib: 14K gold nib handcrafted by Sailor Japan, available in EF, F, MF, M, B, MS
• Ink System: Accepts Sailor cartridge or converter (included)
• Size: 13.8mm diameter | 150mm length
• Weight: 30g

On the base of each pen is the artist’s hand-painted signature and its unique serial number, confirming its authenticity.

Choose Your Limited Edition

Available in three stunning editions, each limited to only 35 pieces worldwide:

• Hekiku – Black ebonite with celestial blue Raden stripes
• Jiu – Ethereal tones inspired by the spirit of purity
• Haruakane – A soft interplay of light and season

A Collector’s Masterpiece

Inspired by the scabbard of a Japanese samurai sword, this pen is a seamless cylinder crafted from high-quality ebonite. Each layer of Ki-Urushi lacquer is applied and polished repeatedly to perfection, ensuring the radiant shell inlays remain protected and luminous for generations.

Own a piece of timeless Japanese heritage. The Taccia Raden Ama-Iro Fountain Pen is more than a writing instrument—it’s a symbol of beauty, craftsmanship, and cultural legacy.


The Taccia Pen Company was founded on the core belief that pens should be affordable, stylish, and well-built. Pens are the perfect accessory – fun to collect, display, and wear, and an intimate form of communication often lost in this internet age. A pen, like a watch or a car, can help define a person’s character and style. Taccia strives to develop and produce pens that cater to both males and females, young and old, for all occasions – and walks of life.

Taccia currently carries several colorful and attractive lines, and will be releasing many more in the future. All Taccia products carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty.