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Smooth black urushi lacquer envelops the pen from tip to tail, demonstrating quality lacquer craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The Namiki Emperor revives the large size #50 fountain pen nib in this flagship model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot only is this eyedropper filler pleasing, but it also possesses an impressive ink capacity, allowing you to write for hours in luxury without interruption. 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Such careful hand work is exceptional in this digital world. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than just a unique work of art in its own right, the Namiki Emperor Chinkin Dragon can also serve as a superb everyday writing instrument. The high capacity eyedropper filing system allows for the use of any bottled fountain pen ink, and the 18k solid gold nib can provide for a spectacular writing experience, particularly when adjusted in our workshop to your own personal writing preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen ships in a specially crafted presentation box which includes an artist's signature card and a complimentary bottle of blue bottled ink. 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Each individual pen requires several months of painstaking work to be completed and is furnished with your choice of 18k solid gold nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors wishing to leave the pen uninked can specify this in notes during the checkout process. For those wishing to put the pen to use, our complimentary nib tuning adjusts pressure and ink flow to your own personal writing characteristics, and our optional nib customizations can add to the character and distinctiveness of your writing on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Namiki Emperor Rakucho Birds and Weeping Cherry Blossom utilizes time-intensive textured Oh-hi Nuri technique, literally \"painting as cherry blossom bark,\" to create the quietly stunning and evocative motif. Under the birds and the blossoms the crafted illusion of cherry bark turns the entire pen into the cherry tree. 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Ebonite serves as the base material, and the artist uses Rankaku Maki-e to handcraft the two owls using pieces of quail egg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaden (mother of pearl) is inlaid to highlight the owls' gleaming eyes. A layer of clear urushi lacquer protects the surface of the pen and adds a lustrous polish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote the attention to detail in the depiction of the owls. Each piece of shell is hand placed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven the leaves of the Quercus serrata tree are carefully painted using urushi and gold dust. The depth of this scene truly comes to life in the hand.\n\u003cbr\u003eNestled amongst the trees and wildlife is the signature of the Maki-e artist.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eThe silhouette of Mt. Fuji, as well as the signature pentagon logo, identify this nib as Namiki quality. This is a larger pen. The cap bears much of the weight, however, and when it is removed the pen feels well-balanced in the hand. 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Coming from a tradition that spans military armor to tableware, lacquer is a durable material, resistant to heat, water and abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an oversized pen with presence. The Namiki Emperor Vermilion Urushi pen is the perfect choice for those who prefer a generously-sized writing instrument. This is one of the largest fountain pens on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis eyedropper filled pen with its impressive ink capacity which allows one to write for hours without interruption and with the secure knowledge that when the ink shutoff is screwed down the pen will hold its ink inside. \n\u003cbr\u003e\t \n\u003cbr\u003eThe silhouette of Mt. Fuji as well as the signature pentagon logo identify this nib as Namiki quality. 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