Retro 51 The Met William Morris's Blackthorn - Fountain Pen Collection_Pilot Sterling *Iro urushi: Color lacquer created

*Iro urushi: Color lacquer created by adding pigments to clear lacquer produced by refining raw urushi lacquer (ki urushi)

As shorthand for Lacedaemonia—the historical name of the Spartan state—lamda

A special material combination realizes this unique effect and creates a brilliant green shade

A leatherette travel case inspired by vintage-era flying goggles is yet another component to start conversations – and a place for aviators to stow their shades

It is made entirely in Germany and thus goes through very short transport routes

Retro 51 The Met William Morris's Blackthorn - Fountain Pen Collection_Pilot Sterling *Iro urushi: Color lacquer createdThe "Blackthorn" pattern was designed by textile artist William Morris during the Arts and Crafts Movement of the 19th century. Several colors have been printed around the Tornado's cap and barrel that's finished with a gloss varnish and polished brass accents. This Tornado Fountain pen is packaged in a commemorative tube with more information about each design included. Each fountain has The Met logo imprinted on the finial and is finished with