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Decapod Writer
(Clip) Fountain Pen Kuro-tamenuri (Black Red Dark) | ||
The
"Writer" designation means this pen has a clip. (The "Cigar"
model is without clip.) The Kuro-tamenuri describes the "black red dark"
which is deeper in value than the Aka-tamenuri, reddish red dark". | ||
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The facets of this fountain pen follow
from end to end in a long smooth curve. It is a shape that can be described by
pure geometry except that it is subtly more complex. In the end it is the eye
that this shape most satisfies. | ||
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The ten sided shape has another function.
Because it is not round in cross section it is not likely to roll off a desk.
The yellow pencil evolved from a cylinder shape to be a faceted. The Decapod gives
facets an entire new meaning. This profoundly deep red "breaks" at every
edge, revealing the elegant from of this Nakaya fountain pen. At 5 7/8" capped
and weighing 21.5 grams dry this pen is a pleasure to hold. | ||
 Although entirely hand made, these pens show a precision of craftsmanship rarely seen. You will notice that the facets line up between the cap and barrel in a precise manner when the cap is started in every other barrel thread. | Notice
that the clip is attached to the cap by an end cap of the same urushi material.
The pocket clip makes this pen easy to carry in the shirt, but of course takes
away from the simplicity of the design. The presence of the clip is a case of
function over aesthetics.  | |
|  We provide a Platinum converter used to fill this pen with ink in either the simple form or the painted "goldfish" design for an additional $25. The
Nakaya nib, imprinted Nakata, the family name of the manufacturer is made of solid
14K gold. | |
Super Extra Fine, 0.18 to 0.24mm. Especially
suited for fine numbers and characters, suitable for bookkeeping. Extra Fine, 0.24 to 0.28mm. For fine numbers and characters, suitable for students' note taking. Fine, 0.28 to 0.34mm. For general fine characters, suitable for students' note taking. Medium fine, 0.32 to 0.38mm. Between medium and fine. Suitable for letter writing. Medium, 0.34 to 0.44mm. Smooth writing, suitable for general writing. Broad, 0.44 to 0.54mm. Suitable for manuscript, address writing. Extra Broad, 0.66 to 0.86mm. Suitable for those who love broad writing. For an additional $80.00 for the single tone and $125 for the two-tone we can provide the double slit music nib. It is much like a stub with a generous ink delivery. See the Nakaya nibs page for more details. | ||
The heavy decorative rice paper, simple
solid softwood shipping box and fabric pouch make a lovely presentation for Nakaya
Urushi pens. Sensible and elegant packaging have been a hallmark of Nakaya. | ||
Our Price: $540.00 | ||
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