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Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\n\u003cbr\u003eThese smooth-writing 14k nibs are also well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, or Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\n\u003cbr\u003eThough the full range of Nakaya nibs is made available, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the darker tones of the Chinese Pond Turtle pen.\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. 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. \n\u003cbr\u003eUnless requested otherwise, each pen or nib you purchase from us will be carefully examined, tested, and optimized for your personal writing characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700850852135,"sku":"","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/Nakaya17mmPortableCigarChinesePondTurtle.jpg?v=1717619549"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-portable-cigar-hannya-shinkyo","title":"Nakaya 17mm Portable Cigar Hannya Shinkyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700852228391,"sku":null,"price":1880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/products\/comingsoon1600_14_0_9_1_3f3f8c22-90ae-48ce-8caf-c4d2f41a60ca.png?v=1667511794"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-portable-cigar-heki-tamenuri","title":"Nakaya 17mm Portable Cigar Heki-tamenuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya 17mm Portable Cigar in Heki-tamenuri finish is the perfect pen for Nakaya fans who prefer writing instruments with a slightly larger cap and barrel width. 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With color and texture reminiscent of avocados, the Nakaya Portable Cigar Ishime-Kanshitsu Heki-tamenuri fountain pen is a pleasure to hold and touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Portable Cigar Ishi-me Kanshitsu Heki-tamenuri fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer, and comes standard with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size. \u003cbr\u003eThe 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\u003cp\u003eThe stone-finished surface has just the right combination of smooth and textured finish to feel great between the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this stone-finish texture is carried through to the gripping section where it is really felt, the design of this pen utilizes its tactile properties to the greatest possible extent. This model, the \"\"Cigar\"\", without clip, reveals the form of the pen without encumbrance. We suggest a Pen Pillow with all \"\"Cigar\"\" models to keep them exactly where you want them on your desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all hand-painted Tame-nuri pens, the colors will vary slightly from pen to pen - no two will ever be exactly the same. With time, the outer dark layer will grow more transparent, allowing the Heki under-layer to show through. There is contrast in color between the amoeba-like high spots and the deeper lacquer color between the ridges. This is a mid-size pen that fits comfortably in most hands. \u003cbr\u003eThe Portable Cigar in Ishi-me Kanshitsu Heki-tamenuri can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex - see our nib customizations page for more information. \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. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand. \u003cbr\u003eNakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. 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This highly controlled surface is masterfully applied to the pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe solid gold 14K nib is imprinted with \"\"Nakata,\"\" the family name of the manufacturer.\n\u003cbr\u003eEach of these nibs is suitable for our customization to extra flexible. The medium, broad and extra broad tips can be customized to a cursive italic, stub or oblique point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701123907879,"sku":"","price":1140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPortableCigarIshime-KanshitsuKuro-tamenuri1_0b21aeb8-5397-4aa9-81c4-a19367559ebf.jpg?v=1717818513"},{"product_id":"nakaya-portable-cigar-ishime-kanshitsu-midori","title":"Nakaya Portable Cigar Ishime-Kanshitsu Midori","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Portable Cigar Ishime Midori fountain pen features hand-sprinkled urushi powder to create a textured finish. 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With its textured stone-like finish and sleek silver color, the Nakaya Portable Cigar Ishi-me Kanshitsu Suzu fountain pen achieves greatness by virtue of its streamlined design and flawless surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an understated version of silver - perfect for someone who gravitates towards silver jewelry or watches yet wants more of a subtle sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe process of collecting the Urushi (sap) and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes three months to complete. The craftsman sows Urushi powder onto the body, which creates a grainy surface. After it has settled, he varnishes the body with lacquer several times to make the body harden. He sharpens these grains with charcoal and finishes with a silver lacquer. 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Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available. \u003cbr\u003e14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex. \u003cbr\u003eThough made available in all nib choices offered, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the suzu finish. \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 smooth and slender Portable model serves as a canvas for the detailed artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike all Nakaya Urushi pens, the Karasu Kite and Crow is made of hand-turned ebonite hard rubber in Nakaya's Tokyo workshop, then sent to the Wajima region in western Japan for Maki-e work and finishing with Urushi lacquer. Using Yakou Maki-e technique, black lacquer is painted over the Aka-tamenuri base to create the crows, while silver powder is layered to emulate snow-covered branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you hold the writing instrument you can feel the raised texture of the black lacquer and silver powder, as if nature is truly coming to life. \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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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. The Portable Cigar Karasu Kite and Crow comes in a larger than standard size box with brown ribbon to store the pen in luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Unless 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":43701125972263,"sku":"","price":2165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPortableCigarKarasuKiteandCrow.jpg?v=1717818602"},{"product_id":"nakaya-portable-cigar-kikyo","title":"Nakaya Portable Cigar Kikyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the smooth and slender Nakaya Portable Cigar. These pens are hand turned from solid rod stock, then lacquered with multiple layers of natural resins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf simplicity is the highest form of elegance, this is it. A Nakaya fountain pen achieves greatness by virtue of its streamlined design, excellent materials, flawless surface and saturated colors. Shown here is the Portable (shorter) Cigar (No Clip) fountain pen in Kikyo (Blue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nakaya fountain pen is made of hard rubber and coated with Urushi, a material made from the sap of a Japanese lacquer tree. The process of collecting the Urushi (sap) and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen is a time-intensive process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a full sized pen with exquisite balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kikyo surface is created layer upon layer by carefully building up and sanding the Urushi lacquer. The result is a fountain pen with a deep lustrous sheen and compelling blue color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya nib, imprinted Nakata, the family name of the manufacturer is made of solid 14K gold. Each of these nibs is suitable for our customization to extra flexible. 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Akikusa has the meaning of \"\"ancient autumn herbs,\"\" and the black lacquer motif over dark red Aka-tamenuri certainly creates a suitably autumnal effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the attention to detail in the rendering of the motif. The pen body is made from sustainably harvested natural ebonite, and the urushi lacquer is itself a natural substance derived from tree sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Portable Cigar Kodai Akikusa fountain pen is provided with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size. \u003cbr\u003eThe double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone. \u003cbr\u003e14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex. \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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This full-size Cigar model, without clip, stands as the classic apex of simple clean lines. Nothing encumbers the appreciation of the urushi masters that created these colors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Nakaya fountain pen is made of hard rubber or ebonite that is meticulously coated with multiple layers of urushi, a material made from the sap of a Japanese lacquer tree. The urushi tradition is historic and profound in Japan, where lacquer has adorned everything from wearable military gear, in part because it is light and very hard, to kitchen bowls as it withstands boiling water. The application technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pens its deep lustrous sheen and subtle color shift.\n\u003cbr\u003eAs time progresses more of the pen's red underlayers will show through, creating a subtle yet ever-evolving color. The Nakaya can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use top quality Platinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Nakaya 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\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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The multiple applications of red lacquer, dark urushi lacquer, solid gold flakes, and pigmented and raised colored lacquer make this visual treasure come alive when it comes out of the dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portable Cigar Lotus Flower is a full-sized pen that will fit comfortably in most hands.\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\u003e        \n\u003cbr\u003eThe lotus flower is painted on the gripping section in painstaking Taka-Maki-e technique. Sprinkles of gold powder add to the luxurious depiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the underlayers of reddish lacquer peeking through where the cap and barrel meet, and this color will only become more vibrant with time. Because of the many layers, wear only makes this pen more precious.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe urushi tradition is historic and profound in Japan, where lacquer ware has adorned utilitarian objects for centuries. This technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pen its deep lustrous sheen. The process of collecting the urushi and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes at least three months to complete.\n\u003cbr\u003e14k 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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