{"product_id":"dao-tamenuri-刀-涂溜-copy","title":"Dao-Tamenuri 刀-涂溜","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the artistry of tradition with the \u003cb\u003eCathay Pens Dao\u003c\/b\u003e, a writing instrument that embodies the elegance of \u003cb\u003ehand-finished Urushi lacquer\u003c\/b\u003e and striking historical design. Crafted in \u003cb\u003eLuoyang\u003c\/b\u003e—China’s ancient capital and a renowned center of fine craftsmanship—each pen is meticulously lacquered by master artisans using the \u003cb\u003eTamenuri technique\u003c\/b\u003e. This time-honored method layers translucent colored Urushi over a dark base, creating depth and warmth that gradually reveals rich undertones as the finish ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Cathay, we take this process further. Each Tamenuri pen is finished with \u003cb\u003eextra layers of clear Urushi\u003c\/b\u003e beyond industry standards. As a result, the pen emerges from the box with a deeper, darker appearance—an intentional beginning rather than a final state. With time and use, the clear Urushi slowly becomes more translucent, allowing the \u003cb\u003eunderlying colors to surface\u003c\/b\u003e with increasing clarity and complexity. The finish matures in your hand, shaped by the way you write and live with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the Urushi layers lies a core crafted from \u003cb\u003epremium Ebony Wood. \u003c\/b\u003eKnown for its stability, warmth to the touch, and perfect compatibility with Urushi lacquer, this material provides the ideal foundation for the Tamenuri process while ensuring excellent balance and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of the pen takes its inspiration from the \u003cb\u003eYanling (Swan Feather) Dao\u003c\/b\u003e, a historic weapon popular during the \u003cb\u003eMing Dynasty\u003c\/b\u003e (1368–1644) worn by both officials and soldiers. Resembling a swan feather with its straight blade, curved tip, and back edge, the pen features an \u003cb\u003eexaggerated, sweeping spine\u003c\/b\u003e that serves as an \u003cb\u003eintegrated, highly functional roll-stop\u003c\/b\u003e. This dramatic, sculpted ridge beautifully accentuates the color transitions of the Tamenuri lacquer, allowing the brilliant base colors to naturally break through along the raised fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with our \u003cb\u003ebespoke, meticulously tuned in-house Medium nib\u003c\/b\u003e, each pen is presented in a \u003cb\u003efinely made wooden box\u003c\/b\u003e and accompanied by a beautifully crafted, \u003cb\u003ehand-sewn Chinese fabric pen pouch\u003c\/b\u003e—making the Cathay Pens Dao not only a high-performance writing instrument but a celebration of heritage and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cathay","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":48954882818202,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":48954882850970,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48954882883738,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8243\/4458\/files\/20260801_162417_Zawa.jpg?v=1785876811","url":"https:\/\/cathaypens.com\/products\/dao-tamenuri-%e5%88%80-%e6%b6%82%e6%ba%9c-copy","provider":"Cathay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}