1968 Plum blossums. This is a Pilot Elite-style pen. Mint with the original price tag.

To the Japanese, plum blossoms are rather important. The faint smell of the blossums late February is the first harbringer of spring. After seeing the plum blossums it means just a few more weeks until the more exciting cherry blossums will appear. The whole nuance is fresh change and hope.

What makes this pen truly special is the rare signature: Sei Katsuda. he was born in 1920, graduated from Tokyo Art University in 1939 and entered Pilot in 1953. His father was a legendary maki-e artist.