{"product_id":"concopens-traditional-vietnamese-lacquer-fountain-pen-bolide","title":"ConCoPens Traditional Vietnamese Lacquer Fountain Pen - Bolide","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBolide Fountain Pen\u003c\/strong\u003e is inspired by the brilliance of a celestial object crossing the night sky, featuring sweeping mother-of-pearl bands and subtle crimson flecks set into deep black Vietnamese lacquer. Built over a natural wood core, the pen is finished through repeated lacquer applications, careful curing, and hand-polishing to create a rich, dimensional surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVietnamese lacquer, known as sơn ta or laccol, is a natural tree-resin lacquer valued for its distinctive depth, flexibility, and warm sheen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its slower curing process allows the material to develop a rich sense of depth and character, creating a finish with an enduring beauty that distinguishes Vietnamese lacquer from other traditional lacquer techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell inlay shifts through silver, green, blue, pink, and violet tones as the pen moves in the light, creating a sense of motion and brilliance. The hand placement of the shell and lacquer details ensures that every Bolide has its own distinctive pattern and variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Vietnamese lacquer over a natural wood core\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweeping mother-of-pearl inlay with celestial design inspiration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-plated JoWo #6 stainless steel nib\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchmidt piston converter included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Product photos may show a gold nib for illustrative purposes. This model is offered with a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel nib\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ConCoPens","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":50424635523312,"sku":"CONC-TL-BOL-F","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":50424635556080,"sku":"CONC-TL-BOL-M","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2424\/5488\/files\/ConCoPensVietnameseLacquerwithMotherofPearlInlaidFountainPenBolide.png?v=1789053256","url":"https:\/\/www.dromgooles.com\/products\/concopens-traditional-vietnamese-lacquer-fountain-pen-bolide","provider":"Dromgoole's Fine Writing Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}