{"id":15191,"date":"2025-06-13T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/?p=15191"},"modified":"2025-06-12T20:54:31","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T00:54:31","slug":"pen-porn-cypress-goldfish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racheldelafuente.com\/blog\/pen-porn-cypress-goldfish\/","title":{"rendered":"Pen Porn: Cypress Maki-e Goldfish"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for pen envy or impulse purchases resulting from viewing this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per usual, you can click on the images to view them larger. I do my best to provide you with high-quality pen porn. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I don’t know if the first post I saw<\/a> of the Maki-e Goldfish<\/a> was the first time Cypress<\/a> posted it, but I knew, instantly, I needed it, and left a comment to that effect. I received a message with an offer to hold one for me, at which point I discovered it wasn’t as expensive as I thought, and bought it. I have zero regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cypress<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

360\u00b0 view<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As ever, we start with the 360\u00b0 view. Because of the pen’s shape, with tapers at either end, I had to separate the layout of the cap and the barrel. But, if you prefer, you can see them both together<\/a>. I realize there are more shadows on this layout than usual, but I’m trying to find a way to get the photos without a strong highlight down the middle. I’ll get there eventually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Background details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While the goldfish are, of course, the stars of the pen, the background details are beautiful as well. the spiral on the cap near the finial is gorgeous, and I love the layers of materials and texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rocky, or maybe sandy, area near the barrel finial also has an impressive set of layers. Despite the minimal texture and dimension, you get a feel of depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seaweed… or coral?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m not sure if the greenery is meant to be seaweed or coral, but it’s really pretty. I love how it overlaps and punches together, kind of like pine needles. At a quick glance, it’s a jumble of shapes, but looking closer, you can see the individual “plants.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Composition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The composition is masterfully planned out, with the goldfish leading you around the pen from the cap finial down to the barrel finial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goldfish<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, there are the goldfish themselves. There’s the cute little guy at the top that is reminiscent of a goldfish I had as a kid. Then there’s the pudgy guy in the middle, and finally there’s the more bulbous guy at the bottom. From the colors to the gold detailing, they’re all adorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Money Shot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is truly a stunning pen, and I’m thrilled I was able to add it to my collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How long have you been following my blog journey? Let me know in the comments! I’d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanks for reading to the end, I hope you enjoyed my post. Make sure to subscribe to my blog<\/a> or follow me on Instagram<\/a> so you don\u2019t miss any posts. I generally post at least once a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I’ve got to share this maki-e pen with you all. I hope you enjoy the goldfish goodness in this pen porn post.<\/p>\n

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