Shape, surface, and simplicity. The Ironwood Gloss Izumo is a model that has been reduced to its simplest terms.

With all the grace of a French curve, this pen is a study in subtle arcs.

The cap profile is a smooth convex form which carries through to the barrel, where it turns concave before returning to a convex shape. Every surface is curved - there is hardly a straight line to be found.

The clip, the only piece of trim exposed on the closed pen, does the two-fold job of quietly announcing the maker's name and holding the pen firmly in a pocket. This pen is a study in simplicity. It makes curves look easy.

The fit in the fingers perfectly follows the curves of this pen.

Packaged in a wooden box lined with green velvet and with a green fabric folding pen kimono inside a mulberry paper cover, the pen comes complete with an ink converter, to fill from the bottle, as well as a starter ink cartridge. The presentation box also includes a scroll of fountain pen paper.