David Oscarson Koi Fountain Pen - Mint with Gold (Limited Edition #05/08) Nib:Medium a mixture of crushed abalone

a mixture of crushed abalone shells

often a deadly ordeal as seabirds

Allen Key for adjusting the flange angle

transitioning smoothly from a soft lilac to a rich plum

and create

David Oscarson Koi Fountain Pen - Mint with Gold (Limited Edition #05/08) Nib:Medium a mixture of crushed abaloneThe word koi comes from Japanese, simply meaning "carp". It includes both the dull grey fish and the brightly colored varieties. What are known as koi in English are referred to more specifically as nishikigoi in Japan, literally meaning "brocaded carp". In Japanese, koi is a homophone for another word that means "affection" or "love"; koi are therefore symbols of love and friendship in Japan. The Koi design features three varieties of Koi, several