Namiki 2026 Limited Edition Wolf Moon Fountain Pen
Available now for Pre-order, shipping in December
The 2026 Limited Edition Wolf Moon Fountain Pen is created by the renowned Kokkokai artisan group. Only 300 pieces will be produced worldwide, making this an especially notable addition to Namiki’s Limited Edition collection.
Wolf Moon (狼月) is the name traditionally given to the first full moon of January. The name is associated with the sound of wolves howling through the stillness of winter. Wolves surviving the harsh season together as a pack have long represented strong bonds and unity, while a young wolf eventually leaving its pack has also come to symbolize independence.
The design captures that contrast through a solitary white wolf standing beneath a brilliant winter moon. The wolf is rendered with a combination of silver powder and white, light blue, and bluish-purple lacquer. Its eye is accented with Raden, or mother-of-pearl, creating a sharp point of light and enhancing the wolf’s solitary presence within the scene.
The surrounding winter landscape is carefully constructed to evoke the stillness and cold of a moonlit night. Silver powder is used throughout the shadowed trees and delicate plants, creating the impression of a deep forest illuminated by moonlight. The wolf, cliff, trees, and plants are expressed through Hira Maki-e, while Togidashi Maki-e is used throughout the starry sky and background.
Raden adds flashes of light to the composition, most notably in the wolf’s eye and in the background of the trees. Silver powder carries throughout the design, connecting the moon, landscape, and sky while helping to create the freezing atmosphere of a winter night. The full moon is also expressed with silver powder, producing a soft, gentle light against the darker surroundings.
The restrained palette is an important part of the design. Built around silver, black, white, and cool-toned lacquer, Wolf Moon creates a predominantly monochromatic world in which the white wolf and the shimmer of Raden stand out with striking presence. The contrast between the dark landscape, silver detailing, and luminous accents brings the winter scene to life across the pen.
The 2026 Limited Edition Wolf Moon is created by the renowned Kokkokai artisans. Only 300 pieces will be produced worldwide, making this an especially notable addition to Namiki’s Limited Edition collection and a striking presentation of traditional Maki-e artistry.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED EDITION 300 pieces available worldwide
TYPE Vested fountain pen
NIB #10, 18k gold, rhodium plated two-tone nib
INK Namiki black bottle ink included
CONVERTER CON-70 converter included
REFILL Cartridge or converter
SERIAL NUMBER Engraved on the top of each clip
PACKAGING Limited edition Wolf Moon gift box with a
black, silky lining
ORIGIN Meticulously handcrafted in Japan
