Platinum Fountain Pens, a Japanese stationery manufacturer, has released a “Double Action Modern Maki-e” Sharp & Ballpoint pen with modern maki-e decorations. The black body with gold metal trim features four types of delicate Japanese patterns (Houou, Ryuuni Inazuma, Fujinitsuru, and Sakura Nimejiro) that give the pen a Japanese flavor. The modern maki-e technique creates a three-dimensional texture. The ballpoint pen uses black and red oil-based ink, and the mechanical pencil has a 0.5mm lead, with rotary operation for a smart feel. This pen is suitable for those who like Japanese patterns and for going out in Japanese clothes.