Danitrio's Top of the Line...

[winedoc]

Yokozuna were introduced for the first time at LA Show. Yokozuna means "Grand Champion" as in Sumo Wrestling. This is a large pen which provides a very large canvas for the artist to work on. The pen was fitted with an Emperor size 24kt solid gold nib. This is one of the attention grabber at the show and a local paper reporter and 2 photographers and a writer for Robb Report magazine spent a lot of time asking question about the pen and photograph them. We displayed total of 5 Yokozuna size pens and this one by far got the most attention at the show.

 

The pen is done by the second female artist, "Mayumi" in Danitrio's artist group. She is so meticulous, the time she spent doing the pen and the patience she must have is incredible. This is call the "Sarasa Moyo". The pen was sold to a collector of fine maki-e, and yes, he has more Danitrio maki-e then anyone I know, including me!

 

Enjoy the pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3648.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3649.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3650.jpg

 

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3652.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3653.jpg

 

Everyone at the show who saw the nib were amazed that the nib can withstand pressure from writing, to give softness, yet does not buckle as most would assume the nib too soft for writing. Some also think the way to make pure gold hard is to add thickness, but to my eyes, they are no thicker than the 18kt nib. Maybe minute amount of other alloy is added for strength, but the nib still have the 24kt stamped

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3655.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3656.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3657.jpg

 

Kevin

[jlepens]

Oh my....faints and dreams of large maki-e pens and wheelbarrows of money!

[Siv]

I need to find a new line of work - maybe robbing banks? I assume this puppy costs more than the $16k list price for a maki-e genkai?

 

A simply stunning pen!

[mava]

I saw this pen and incredible nib in person at the show. Once Kevin told me the price my hands started shaking... no joke.

[Jopen]

VERTIGO VERTIGO VERTIGO VERTIGO ......

 

Now, seriously... this is meticulosity to a faaaaaaar extreme. Only a female artist with her two hemispheres may achieve such a painstaking work (may be a male too, but it is less common) ha ha...

[jmkeuning]

Wow, I am really glad that this pen went to a collector. I hope that he puts it on a shelf for display!

[Peter from Sherwood Park]

Simply incredible!

[FrankB]

I continue to be impressed with this pen model. I cannot afford one, but I sure can appreciate the photos. Thanks for sharing.

[Miranda]

Now that the keyboard has dried out from my drooling over it, i second Peter's statement: Simply incredible!

[Pengu540]

Wow. I can't even imagine how long it would've taken her to create this masterpiece! If only I could make something like that...

[BerneseMtDogEatsArco]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy!

[Deirdre]

I like the maki-e work and I like the raden work, but I don't like how the elements combine. I recognize the mastery, but can't relate to the whole. (This is a problem I frequently have with Chinese and/or Japanese art, though.)

 

I'm glad someone got it, though!

[Malacoda]

To be able to show case so many styles, each with such incredible detail, in such harmony on one palette is a phenomenal. The pen is nothing short of stunning. A truly magnificent display of Mayumi's skills and talent.

[Nibble]

What a beautiful pen!

 

Were it mine I think I would want to use it.

 

I was wondering what other people would think...

[winedoc]

Another one for your viewing pleasure. This is done on the large Genkai size. ED filler.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3696.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3700.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3701.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3698.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3703.jpg

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v392/winedoc/LA%20Show/IMG_3705.jpg

 

Kevin

[AltecGreen]

Now that is incredible.

 

That must also be one huge pen. Is that also a 24K nib?

 

 

Gee, is that pen in stock?

 

 

[winedoc]

Now that is incredible.

 

That must also be one huge pen. Is that also a 24K nib?

 

 

Gee, is that pen in stock?

 

 

Hey, congrats on your team's success!!! We are talking National soon eh?

 

The nib on this is 18kt.... but 24kt maybe soon available, but we'll see. The pen pictured was sold, but I can always order one for you ;-)

 

Kevin

[AltecGreen]

Now that is incredible.

 

That must also be one huge pen. Is that also a 24K nib?

 

 

Gee, is that pen in stock?

 

 

Hey, congrats on your team's success!!! We are talking National soon eh?

 

The nib on this is 18kt.... but 24kt maybe soon available, but we'll see. The pen pictured was sold, but I can always order one for you ;-)

 

Kevin

 

Thanks Kevin.

 

We are headed for the state tournament in April. If we can finish 1st or 2nd we move onto the World finals in May. This is the kids' last year since they are all graduating. It will be good for them to face their two arch-rivals at state one last time.

 

Thanks for the offer but I think wait. Too many pens coming in right now. Besides, I prefer at this point for a custom order anyways. I have some ideas cooking.