CFP Bamboo Wind Limited Edition

CFP Portable Writer Fountain Pen
Bamboo Wind Limited Edition
A collaboration with Nakaya Pen Co. of Japan

When the Bamboo Wind arrived, we here at Classic Fountain Pens promptly dropped whatever we were doing at the time to inspect. What we found was a black raised bamboo motif that quickly warmed to the touch. We also found the calligraphy of perfectly crafted Kanji letters, with the Urushi artist’s name and the edition number placed near the bottom of the barrel.

We were impressed when we slowly unscrewed the cap to find that the section was also handmade, displaying more of the bamboo motif that not only looked the part, but also provided a textured grip under the fingers.

We found ourselves rotating and gazing over its design again and again, and once it found its way into the hand, it was difficult to put it down.

"The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists" Bamboo is an emblem of refined practicality, strength and flexibility, simplicity, endurance and beauty in Japanese culture. Even in a hurricane it will bend and not break.

The finish over the hard rubber on the Bamboo Wind changes as the pen is handled. A sheen develops on the high points, lifting the embossed effect and making the stalks and leaves more pronounced.

We think this surface will improve with use as it becomes glossier on the high points and shows greater contrast in the motif.

The hand painted characters are for the title of the pen, Bamboo Wind, the Limited Edition number ( in this case AP), and on the bottom, the artist's signature.

Of the seven Portable Writer fountain pens that have been shipped to us, we currently have only #6 available. It took more than 6 months to get these few pens. Please call if you want this one with your choice of nib.

“Live without meat and you become gaunt, but live without bamboo and you become vulgar.” Classical Japanese Writer

The 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. The medium, broad and double broad tip can be customized by us into cursive italic, stub or oblique points.

We believe these nibs are among the best nibs made anywhere in the world. This pen is available with Extra-Extra-Fine, Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad and Music in single-tone and two-tone nibs. It is also available with a rhodium or a ruthenium clip.

For another detailed image and process information of our Portable Bamboo Wind Limited Edition please click here.

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A Rhodium pocket clip and rhodium plated gold nib are also available.

Price: $1682.00

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