The surprise with this pen is that it is actually red in color. Many layers of red urushi lacquer are applied under more layers of deep urushi pigment in a tradition that goes back centuries. The result is this the classic look of Japanese lacquer with red peeking around the corners and edges.
I found Iguana really friendly, helpful and efficient to both buy the pen and when I had a query - very quick to respond. The pen is gorgeous and I’m now using it every day.