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Ebonite is a strong and durable material - vintage fountain pens using this material have lasted for a hundred years and more. The ebonite used for Nakaya pen bodies is itself the product of an artisanal work process, and is hand created using natural materials harvested from the rubber gum tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten-sided decapod design is both distinctive and practical - the flat facets reduce the chances of this writing instrument rolling across a table. Each pen is handcrafted in meticulously exact fashion. Nakaya’s multi-thread barrel allows this pen to be quickly capped and uncapped, but not every thread will properly align the facets in the closed position - it may take more than one try to find a thread that will properly set the alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Cigar Decapod TW can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. 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A sixty percent nonrefundable deposit is required for all Nakaya personalized pens. Orders for personalized pens are final and cannot be changed after the order has been placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya Rolling Stoppers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya Rolling Stoppers are created in cast silver and made available in eight different finishes and platings: Polished Silver, Unpolished Silver, Fumigated Silver, Vermeil Gold, Matte Gold, Pink Gold, Rhodium, and Ruthenium. Gemstone eyes in Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, and Sapphire are available for many roll stoppers for an additional $100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that pens ordered with Rolling Stoppers are considered special order items - minimum production time is three to six months. Rolling Stoppers can only be sold on a pen - due to Nakaya policies, we are not allowed to sell loose Rolling Stoppers under any circumstances. A non-refundable sixty percent deposit payment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note as well that Nakaya roll stoppers are specially created for each different pen model and that it may not be possible to swap an existing roll stopper between different pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuide To Roll-Stopper Finishes and Plating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolished Silver: The cast silver is polished to a bright gleam, but can tarnish over time - we recommend purchasing a polishing cloth to renew the shine. For a similar appearance but not as subject to tarnish, choose Rhodium plating instead. Best matched with rhodium-plated or two-tone nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnpolished Silver: The cast silver is left unpolished, resulting in a matte finish. Like the Polished Silver, this finish will tarnish over time, and we suggest regular use of a polishing cloth. 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Please note that Zogan inlays are available for any Nakaya pen with an ebonite body, but are not available for the small number of Briarwood or acrylic body pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonalized Kanji in Maki-e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAny Nakaya ebonite pen can also be special ordered with personalized Kanji calligraphy on the barrel end. Available colors are silver, black, red, and gold. The usual location for kanji calligraphy is on the bottom of the the barrel end, opposite from the nib side of the pen. Kanji lettering in other areas of the pen body can sometimes be accomodated, but is at the sole discretion of Nakaya. For Decapod and Decapod Twist pens only, kanji cannot be placed on the barrel, and can only be placed on the gripping section, on the side opposite the nib face.\n\u003cbr\u003eA maximum of four characters is allowed. Please note that Maki-e painting of this kind is only done by Nakaya in kanji, and not in Western Roman lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a non-Japanese name or short phrase you wish to see realized in kanji, Nakaya will create a kanji design for you, based either on a translation or phonetic transliteration. We will always send a final sample of the kanji for your approval before production begins on your pen. Kanji lettering adds a small premium to the cost of your Nakaya pen, and also adds to the wait time - pens ordered with kanji calligraphy will almost always require a minimum of four to six months to be completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that kanji characters are created in calligraphic script utilizing the creative judgement of the Maki-e artist - Nakaya cannot guarantee that a particular style or form will be given to the characters, or that the calligraphic script will match the specific form of any sample characters provided. Samples provided by Nakaya or the customer designate the characters to be used, but not necessarily the style in which those characters will be realized on the pen itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther Personalizations - Ishime Kanshitsu Gripping Sections and Gold or Silver Gradation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that personalizations for Ishime Kanshitsu gripping sections or gold or silver gradation are very rare and must be ordered by contacting us directly at info@nibs.com or (323) 655-2641 - these personalizations cannot be ordered through our cart system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya can also provide custom personalizations such as unique motifs, use of precious materials, and other unusual techniques - if you have an idea for a personalized Nakaya that goes beyond the choices shown here, please contact us to begin the process of planning your pen order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGold or Silver Gradation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGold or Silver Gradation is a time-intensive technique in which gold or silver powder is carefully hand-applied to the pen cap or barrel. Please consult us for current pricing, but be aware that options #7 and #8 generally add a roughly twenty-five percent premium to the base cost of a pen, options #3-#6 generally add a premium which more than doubles the base cost of the pen, and options #1 and #2 generally add a premium of up to three times the initial base price of a pen.\n\u003cbr\u003e   \n\u003cbr\u003e Please note that pricing is cumulative for each gradation section - for example, a Cigar pen with gradation in patterns 3 and 7 would add both premium costs to the base cost of the pen. 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Nakaya’s multi-thread barrel allows this pen to be quickly capped and uncapped, but not every thread will properly align the facets in the closed position - it may take more than one try to find a thread that will properly set the alignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach \"\"flat\"\" panel contains a dark center and light edges accentuating the twist of this pen. \n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Nakaya smooth-writing nibs are also well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, or Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Nakaya Decapod Writer TW can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use Platinum brand top quality ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\n\u003cbr\u003eDecorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, and a fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" are all included with this pen, making it a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnless requested otherwise, each pen or nib you purchase from us will be carefully examined, tested, and optimized for your personal writing characteristics before it ships. 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Uniquely well suited to urushi finishing, the facets on these ten-sided pens allow the underlying color to be clearly seen. It is a shape that can be described by pure geometry except that it is subtly more complex. In the end it is the eye and the hand that this shape most satisfies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten sided shape has another function. Because it is not round in cross section the barrel is not likely to roll off a desk. The gold clip also serves as an extra roll stopper. \n\u003cbr\u003eThis urushi application appears to glow from within. The darker outer color \"\"pulls back\"\" from edges leaving an impression of inner light. The urushi lacquer acts something like a ceramic glaze, emphasizing the form. The Heki-tamenuri color, earthy brown \"\"breaks\"\" at the edges into lines of grassy green.\n\u003cbr\u003e\t\n\u003cbr\u003eNotice how the ends of this pen are beveled to finish the facets which provides a rounder edge, more likely to wear evenly.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThese 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\n\u003cbr\u003eDecorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, and a fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" are all included with this pen, making it a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. Pre-ordering is frequently required. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnless requested otherwise, each pen or nib you purchase from us will be carefully examined, tested, and optimized for your personal writing characteristics before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701163458855,"sku":"","price":812.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaDecapodWriterHeki-tamenuriST.jpg?v=1717646914"},{"product_id":"nakaya-decapod-writer-heki-tamenuri-tw","title":"Nakaya Decapod Writer Heki-tamenuri TW","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Heki-tamenuri usushi layers demonstrate the amazing topology of this Nakaya Decapod TW fountain pen.  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Nakaya’s multi-thread barrel allows this pen to be quickly capped and uncapped, but not every thread will properly align the facets in the closed position - it may take more than one try to find a thread that will properly set the alignment.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe ten-sided decapod design is both distinctive and practical - the flat facets reduce the chances of this writing instrument rolling off of a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese smooth-writing nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, or Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Writer Decapod TW can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. 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The heavy decorative rice paper, simple solid softwood shipping box and fabric pouch make a lovely presentation for Nakaya Urushi pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its matte black finish and sleek gold accents, the Nakaya Decapod Writer Sumiko Gold ST fountain pen is a study in minimalism. This pen utilizes the Sumiko technique, which involves mixing charcoal powder with Urushi lacquer to produce the smooth, rich texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a closed length of 5.88 inches and a weight of 22 grams, this is not only a stunning work of art but also a mid-sized pen that can easily become your everyday writer. Nakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter, and can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ten facets of the Decapod model follow from end to end in a long smooth curve. In addition, the facets prevent the pen from rolling off of a flat surface.\n\u003cbr\u003eA gold Taka Maki-e has been utilized between the cap and the barrel.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis same technique produces striking results on the gripping section, lending a lustrous gold sheen that is only revealed once the pen is uncapped.\n\u003cbr\u003eNotice how the ends of the Decapod Writer Sumi-ko Gold are beveled to finish the facets. 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