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Each hand-crafted pen takes at least six months to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700841578791,"sku":"","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/Nakaya17mmLongCigarAka-tamenuri.jpg?v=1717613960"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-long-cigar-heki-tamenuri","title":"Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Heki-tamenuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eNakaya's Long Cigar in Heki-tamenuri is a classic writing instrument, and now this same understated beauty can be ordered in the larger 17mm diameter size. The standard size Long pen has a diameter of 15mm, while this version adds an additional 2mm. Though this may seem like a small difference, the extra diameter is surprisingly significant in adding greater heft and dimension to this pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Heki-tamenuri fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer, and comes standard with your choice of solid gold 14k nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, this Nakaya pen body is made from hand-turned ebonite hard rubber which is then layered with Urushi lacquer in the Wajima region of Japan. Ebonite hard rubber is a strong and durable material - vintage fountain pens using this material have lasted for a hundred years and more. The vivid green under-color will become more apparent as the outer layers mature with use over time, adding depth to the earthy Heki-tamenuri finish. The extensive surface area of this 17mm Long Cigar pen provides an excellent showcase for the nuanced color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. They can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flexibility.\n\u003cbr\u003eDecorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, a starter box of Platinum ink cartridges, and a fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" are all included with this pen, giving this pen a lovely presentation. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens are individually handcrafted.\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. See our nib set-up and optimization page for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700843086119,"sku":"","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/Nakaya17mmLongCigarHeki-tamenuri.jpg?v=1717614231"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-long-cigar-kuro-tamenuri","title":"Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Kuro-tamenuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Kuro-tamenuri is provided with your choice of 14k solid gold nib. Each hand-finished pen requires several months to be produced in multiple layers of urushi lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur complimentary nib tuning adjusts pressure and ink flow to your personal preferences, and our optional nib customizations can add to the character and distinctiveness of your writing on the page. We are an authorized Nakaya dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTame\" means \"pool\" and \"nuri\" refers to the lacquer coating process. You can actually see through the layers of clear urushi lacquer as if you were looking into a pool. Wajima artists use \"shu urushi\" (red color) for the base urushi on the barrel, and \"shu-ai-urushi\" (semi-transparent brown color ) for the finish coats. The black color is mixed in shu-ai-urushi for Kurotame-nuri. When the process is finished, you can still see the base surface of red urushi. After this coating process, craftsmen polish the surface over and over by hand for months in order to attain greater transparency, allowing you to clearly see the underlying red urushi surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700844200231,"sku":"","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/Nakaya17mmLongCigarKuro-tamenuri.jpg?v=1717614335"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-long-cigar-sumiko","title":"Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Sumiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sleek minimalism of the Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Sumiko combines traditional craftsmanship with a distinctly modern perspective. The unique smooth surface of sumiko adds a tactile element to the qualities of this exceptional writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur complimentary nib tuning adjusts optimum pressure and ink flow to your own personal preferences. Our exclusive nib customizations can add to the character and distinctiveness of your writing, and can also make this pen a valuable tool for the professional or amateur calligrapher - choose the Fine Soft nib for our noted Mottishaw Spencerian modification, or a Broad or Extra Broad for best results with our popular Architects Point customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Nakaya pen is hand-turned at the Nakaya workshop in Tokyo from natural ebonite hard rubber which is sustainably harvested from the wild rubber gum tree. Hand-finishing in natural urushi lacquer, itself refined from sap of the Japanese lacquer tree, is then accomplished by skilled artisans in the traditional craft center of Wajima on the west coast of Japan. After final assembly and inspection in Tokyo, the pen arrives at our Los Angeles workshop for nib setting, tuning, and customizations if requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens can fill using any standard fountain pen ink when fitted with the easy to use converter, provided by us free of charge with your purchase. Consult our bottled ink offerings for a wide variety of inks we can recommend. The pen can also fill using convenient disposable Platinum brand ink cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Nakaya pen ships in a special paulownia softwood presentation box decorated with kanji-style script. A fabric pen kimono and starter pack of Platinum ink cartridges are included along with the converter. 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This technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pens its deep lustrous sheen and subtle color shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a pen you would store in a shirt pocket, rather is belongs on your desk. Given its long size, this writing instrument is extremely well-balanced in the hand and is favored by those who spend time writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese close-ups give a sense of the subtle color shift that occurs on a new pen. As the pen ages with careful handling, more of the bright red under-color emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter, and can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. 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The meaning of the combined word suggests a red that has been washed to the extent that it is no longer red, but rather now a pale red. The acceptance of a quality that comes with time is a hallmark of Japanese language. In this case when we embrace the Nakaya Long Cigar in Araishu, we also embrace the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Long Cigar Araishu fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer. It comes with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone - consult our Nakaya Nibs page for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf simplicity is the highest form of elegance, this is it. Nakaya pens achieve greatness by virtue of their streamlined design, excellent materials, flawless surface, and saturated colors, and the Nakaya Long Cigar Araishu fountain pen is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese pens are hand turned from solid rod stock, then lacquered with multiple layers of orange-red natural resins. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrange has a long and interesting history in the world of pens. First seen on Waterman's hard rubber pens in around 1910, it became a famous color in the Parker Big Red, a ground breaking pen of the 1920's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis not a pen you would store in a shirt pocket. Even with its long size, this writing instrument is extremely well-balanced in the hand. 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It comes with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size.The double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tame-Sukashi technique, layers of clear, smooth Urushi lacquer are applied over a painted motif - it is similar to Tame-Nuri technique, in which lacquer is applied over a solid color. The underlying motif in Tame-Sukashi will become more promiment over time as the Urushi lacquer ages and becomes more transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen is made using the Tame-Sukashi technique, which obscures an under-painting with a urushi lacquer. In time the under-image emerges stronger, and the dragon painting will be much more prominent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fascinating feature of this pen is that the image literally \"\"ascends\"\" with use as the image of the dragon comes up as the pen is handled. In this slow process the owner's hand and everyday wear will give this pen the beauty of age. With its impressive length, the Long Cigar Aka-tamenuri Ascending Dragon provides an excellent showcase for the elaborate dragon to ascend, and without a clip the design is left to grace the surface uninterrupted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the earthy brownish-green tones of Heki-tamenuri, the Nakaya Long Cigar Ascending Dragon is also available in that finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter, and can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. 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This unique urushi lacquer color mix gives a stronger sense of the ascending dragon, even when new. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tame-Sukashi technique, layers of clear, smooth Urushi lacquer are applied over a painted motif - it is similar to Tame-Nuri technique, in which lacquer is applied over a solid color. The underlying motif in Tame-Sukashi will become more promiment over time as the Urushi lacquer ages and becomes more transparent.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThe nature of this color material is such that the longer the pen is used, the more the motif \"\"ascends\"\", becoming more and more evident. This gives double meaning to the \"\"ascending\"\" as the dragon also ascends up the pen in pursuit of the flaming pears, seen on the gripping section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e''Seiryu'' is one of four gods and protects the east direction. \"\"Seiryu\"\" means the ''Blue Dragon'' in Chinese. 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While most of the motif is realized in the same dark red Aka-tamenuri finish familiar from the Long Cigar Ascending Dragon Aka-tamenuri, Heki-tamenuri finish applied near where the cap and barrel meet provides dark green highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Tame-Sukashi technique, layers of clear, smooth Urushi lacquer are applied over a painted motif - it is similar to Tame-Nuri technique, in which lacquer is applied over a solid color. The underlying motif in Tame-Sukashi will become more promiment over time as the Urushi lacquer ages and becomes more transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying layers of Aka-tamenuri and Heki-tamenuri will grow brighter as the topmost layers of clear Urushi lacquer mature. Recently finished pens often have an almost opaque appearance, but the underlying dragon motif will grow more and more prominent as time progresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Heki-tamenuri highlights can be seen most clearly on the threads. Produced utilizing time intensive Tame-sukashi technique, each pen usually requires a minimum of six months (and often much more) to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Long Cigar Ascending Dragon Heki-tamenuri is provided with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping sizeThe double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone.\n\u003cbr\u003e. \n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya pens ship in a solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script and lined with decorative rice paper. A fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" and starter box of Platinum brand cartridges are also included, making this pen a lovely presentation item. 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The motif on the Nakaya Long Cigar Cypress Gold Gradation fountain pen is loved by the Japanese people and is a reminder of their ability to endure the tough times patiently as well as to be resilient in times of set-backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the gold powder is to be sprinkled, it is painted with thick urushi lacquer then dusted with the gold powder. After hardening, colored urushi lacquer is applied and gold powder is polished to a shine. Then the hand painting is done and gold powder is sprinkled again. Finally it is painted with black, white, and blue urushi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe urushi painting has to be done in exactly the correct thickness; this is the most important part of the urushi painting method. Otherwise it will not dry enough for the all of the layers to be revealed.\n\u003cbr\u003eA final process including polishing is repeated three times. It is the Suri-urushi and is performed on the whole fountain pen surface. 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Because of the many layers, wear only makes this pen more precious.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe heavy decorative rice paper, simple solid softwood shipping box and fabric pouch make a lovely presentation for Nakaya Urushi pens. 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The extra surface area and the clipless design serves as is an excellent canvas for the rich kuro-tamenuri color, and even with its long shape this fountain pen achieves perfect balance in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Long Cigar Kuro-tamenuri fountain pen is made of hard rubber or ebonite that is meticulously coated with Urushi, a material made from the sap of a Japanese lacquer tree. The process of collecting the Urushi and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes three months to complete. These close-ups give a sense of the subtle color shift that occurs on a new tamenuri pen. As the pen ages with careful handling, more of the red under color emerges. 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It is durable and subtle while revealing the smooth, tapered Long Cigar shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese pens are hand turned from solid rod stock, then lacquered with multiple layers of natural resin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven with its long size, this writing instrument is extremely well-balanced in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn matte black finish, raw ebonite is given a thin layer of clear Urushi finish to protect against oxidation and wear. Ebonite hard rubber is a classic material for quality fountain pens - many ebonite pens produced a hundred years ago and more are still in everyday usage. The non-reflective surface gives off a subtle sheen and provides textural intrigue in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya 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.\n\u003cbr\u003eThough made available in the full range of Nakaya nibs, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the stealthy look of the matte black finish and provides just the right amount of contrast.\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.\n\u003cbr\u003eSensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.\n\u003cbr\u003e Nakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700952662311,"sku":"","price":812.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaLongCigarMatteBlackHairline.jpg?v=1717792141"},{"product_id":"nakaya-long-cigar-midori","title":"Nakaya Long Cigar Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough simple in form, the Nakaya Long Cigar Midori fountain pen exudes elegance due to its rich materials, lustrous color, and streamlined shape. The Midori color evokes images of lush evergreen forests with its deep green finish, and the clipless Long Cigar model provides the perfect backdrop to showcase the hue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Long Cigar Midori fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer. It comes with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone.\n\u003cbr\u003eThese pens are hand turned from solid rod stock, then lacquered with multiple layers of green natural resin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Urushi tradition is historic and profound in Japan, where lacquer ware has adorned utilitarian objects for centuries.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pen its deep lustrous sheen and richness of color.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThis is the perfect balance of green. It stands half way between blue and yellow, with the right amount of cool and the right amount of warm.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThis is not a pen that you would carry in your pocket, unless you use the Nakaya single pen holder. Despite its length, this fountain pen is beautifully balanced and feels light in the fingers. \n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 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.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 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. 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Ebonite is the classic material for quality fountain pens - writing instruments created using this material have been in everyday usage for a hundred years or more. This is not a pen you would keep in a shirt pocket, yet it maintains excellent balance in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApplications of fabric, silver tin, and lacquer create a unique textural finish. The semi-gloss surface reflects the handmade process with its subtle ridges interspersed with smoother sections. This is truly a writing instrument you need to feel in the hands in order to appreciate the magnitude of its beauty.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 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. The rounded end cap is not completely smooth and uniform but rather maintains the natural look of the Nuno Kise process.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\n\u003cbr\u003eThough the entire range of Nakaya nibs is made available, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the deep silver of the Nuno Kise.\n\u003cbr\u003eNote that the gripping section is finished in the same silver tin and lacquer mix in the stone textured Ishime kanshitsu surface, which feels wonderful between the fingers.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya pens ship in a solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script and lined with decorative rice paper. A fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" and starter box of Platinum brand cartridges are also included, making this pen a lovely presentation item. 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He uses hand tools to cut the basic shapes of the pens as well as to finish the connecting screws between the cap and the barrel.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe surface finish exhibits a level of craftsmanship and attention that we only seen in the finest pens. \n\u003cbr\u003eHand-painted Maki-e converters are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis urushi lacquer will only grow more beautiful with time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700959314215,"sku":"","price":706.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaLongCigarShuPolished.jpg?v=1717793132"},{"product_id":"nakaya-long-cigar-shu-unpolished","title":"Nakaya Long Cigar Shu Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe matte surface on the Nakaya Long Cigar Shu Unpolished fountain pen reveals an entirely different color than its polished counterpart. 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Each pen purchase includes a softwood presentation box which includes a fabric pen kimono and starter pack of Platinum brand ink cartridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany customers ask about the meaning of the kanji characters on the pen. The translation of 封印 is \"\"sealed\"\". The scroll is a talisman to seal the Ayakashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen will be carefully inspected, tested, and adjusted to your personal writing characteristics in our workshop before shipping to you. We are an authorized Nakaya dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49742918582567,"sku":"","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaLongCigarAyakashi.jpg?v=1717660619"},{"product_id":"nakaya-long-writer-araishu","title":"Nakaya Long Writer Araishu","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Nakaya Long Size. 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