Nakaya Dorsal Fin

Nakaya Dorsal Fin Fountain Pen

Minimalist sculpture? No, this is a functional fountain pen. Nakaya has created a new shape similar to the Piccolo model in its most basic form. When we first saw this pen we realized that Nakaya had created a beautiful and practical form. There is something deeply appealing about the textured edge on the cap of this pen. The cone ends of the cap and barrel are very similar to the Piccolo model (see below in black). This pen does not come with a clip.

The Ishime kanshitsu in green color enhances the textural effect of this pen.

A number of our customers have requested a bigger Piccolo model from Nakaya. This pen is that and more. At exactly 6 inches long capped and 5.6 uncapped, this is a full size pen. The barrel and cap diameter, not including the fin is .68 inches. Although large in diameter, this pen does not feel heavy (34g. with converter inside). With a long section, the balance is perfect.

The barrel and cap begin life as round rod stock. However, Urushi craftsmen, using Kanshitsu powder, built up a ridge on the surface of the hard rubber cap where a clip might be. This edge prevents the pen from rolling off of your desk. Or as Mark Twain said of the Conklin Crescent filler, "This fountain pen is a curse stopper".
The close-up below shows the form, texture and transitions.

The surface has been built up in layers of black Urushi, coated with Midori (dark green) resin, and then polished back to reveal the black under-coat in tiny areas. Note the solid Midori barrel threads and section above.

The picture to the right shows the "fin" of the cap next to the closed joint between the cap and barrel.

The picture to the left shows the top of the cap placed next to the Nakata nib. Note the "Dorsal Fin" on the up side of the cap.

This is one of the most beautiful and unusual fountain pens Nakaya has produced. Please realize that they are individually made by hand and require months to finish. We can order one for you, but you will have to be patient. If everything goes smoothly, we estimate three months for delivery.

Price: $700.00

We can provide any of Nakaya's superb nibs. The one to the left has a medium tip.

To see what Nakaya nibs are available and compare them to other nibs that we offer please click this link: TippingSizesPage

To see pictures of the range of Nakaya nibs that we offer click this link: Nakaya Nibs Page

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 outer box, simple solid softwood shipping inner box and fabric pouch make a lovely presentation for this Nakaya Urushi pen. Sensible and elegant packaging are a hallmark of Nakaya presentations

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