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Japanese Word |
English Translation |
Notes |
Image |
| Aka-tamenuri |
Reddish red | Varied color where more red shows than Kuro tamenuri |  |
| Arai | Wash, as in laundry | A lighter color than the base as in Araishu, lighter red = orange-red | "Wash, as in laundry, faded" this is a general descriptive prefix. |
| Araishu | Orange-Red | Solid color |  |
| Kuro | Black | Solid color |  |
| Heki-tamenuri |
Red over Green | Varied color where the green comes through under the red |  |
| Housoge | "Housoge" is a flower, a blossom in the paradise. | A flower pattern of Chinese Tang Dynasty and Japanese Tempyo period. |     |
| Ishime kanshitsu | Stone finish (textured) Ishi = Stone |
Increases the grip, available in black and other colors. Price for this addition is $80.00 |  |
| Kikyo | Blue. Kikyo is inspired by the Chinese Bellflower. | Solid color |  |
| Kuro-tamenuri |
Blackish red | Varied color where the red comes through under the black |  |
| Midori | Dark Green | Solid color |  |
| Raden | Abalone inlay | Used as decorative element |  |
| Shobu | "Shobu" is a Purple Japanese flower. | Solid color |  |
| Shu | Red (polished) | Solid Color |  |
| Urushi | Natural tree lacquer | Becomes more translucent over time. (pronounced "oo-roo-shee") | Urushi should be protected from prolonged sunlight, its only enemy. |
| Zogan | Decorative insert on section | Diamond shape insert available in Silver (White sea shell) Adds $55.00 |  |
| Zogan | Decorative insert on section | Diamond shape insert available in Gold (24K) Adds $60.00 |
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| The art of Urushi (Lacquerware) originated in the Jomon period (ca. 12,000 B.C. - ca. 400 B.C.) and is recognized worldwide as a distinctively Japanese traditional craft. And has attracted worldwide attention in recent times. "Wajima-nuri" is the most famous lacquerware producing city in Japan. The Nakaya original Wajima nuri fountain pen is carefully coated with several layers of urushi lacquer. | |||
Additional Options |
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| Rhodium clip | Rhodium coated clip | This is an additional $8.00 over the price of a gold clip. |  |
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