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Nakaya
Fountain Pens |
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Nakaya pens captured
our attention some years back with their simple designs and sumptuous surfaces.
Comprised of senior members of Platinum Pen Company, Nakaya is dedicated to the
highest standards of aesthetic and functional art. The range
of pens is broad, Nakaya pens are available in 4 model types, including our favorites,
the Urushi models, as seen here. For comprehensive prices according
to model and color, please see the end of this page. |
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The
results seen here reflect the time honored tradition of urushi application, where
a glow is created from within of a lighter color showing through the darker outer
color. As these pens age with much time in the hand, the glow increases. The inner
color becomes more dominant. |
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Urushi
is obtained as sap from the urushi tree 'RhusVerniciflua' which originally comes
from the Himalayas. The urushi tree is to be found mostly in Southeast Asia, particularly
in countries such as Japan and it prefers a warm climate. Most of the sap comes
from the male tree. (The female tree produces seeds for food and fuel.) |
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Japanese culture an old object gains respect and value by virtue of its service
and careful wear. These are just this sort of object. With proper care, they will
last generations and become all the more appreciated as a result of their use.
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The
darker color "breaks" along the edges and at the ends. |
We have a few of our favorite Nakaya fountain pens here in stock. We also have a range of nibs. So call if you are interested in getting one without the usual wait. |
Visit our Nakaya Ink Accessories page for a selection of fine, Nakaya compatible cartidges and converters, including the Make-i Nakaya Goldfish Converter. |
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We offer the following
explanation in order to understand Nakaya urushi fountain pen choices. There are
four main model types and sizes. The basic shape has a smooth tapered surface.
Each is available as a Writer model, which has a
clip, or as a Cigar model which is clipless.
Starting with the smallest, the Piccolo is
the shortest. For 2008, Nakaya has increased the size of the Piccolo.
It is now a half an inch shorter than the Cigar Portable pen at 5 9/16 inches
long. The Portable at 6 1/16 inches is the middle
length and the Long size is 6 5/8 inches. The
Piccolo size with a clip is slightly longer than without. Or one can get
the Decapod model, so named for its ten facets. The
Decapod model is only available in the Portable size but can be had with or without
a clip.
By agreement with the Nakaya manufacturers, we provide these pens
at exactly their price. We feel they are one of the best values in the marketplace.
To see the particular models referenced below, click on the blue dollar amount. This
will take you to that particular pen. |
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For Nakaya pen measurements please click here.
Since NAKAYA pens are all hand-made, the dimensions may vary. |
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This
chart shows Nakaya model options and prices. |
Nakaya
Fountain Pen | Color | Long
Size | Portable
Size | Piccolo
(short size) | Decapod
(10 facets) |
Writer model (with clip)
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Black (Solid) | $385 | $335 | $385 | $540 |
Araishu (Orange) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Shu (Red polished) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Shu (Red unpolished) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Midori (Green) | $460 | $460 | a$460 | $540 |
Kuro-tamenuri
(blackish red-tamenuri) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Aka-tamenuri
(reddish red-tamenuri) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
| Housoge Kikyo (Platinum) |
Special order |
Special order |
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Special order |
| Housoge Shu (Charcoal) |
Special order |
Special order |
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Special order |
Heki-tamenuri
(brown green-tamenuri) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Kikyo (Blue) | a$460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
Shobu (Purple) | $540 | $540 | $540 | $630 |
Gold | $1400 | $1400 | Special
order | Special order |
Silver | $1100 | $1100 | Special
order | Special order |
Silver* Black | $850 | $850 | Special
order | Special order |
Cigar
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Black (Solid) | $385 | $335 | $385 | $540 |
| Ishime Kanshitsu (Stone Finish) |
$540 |
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$540 |
Special order |
| Housoge Kikyo (Platinum) |
Special order |
Special order |
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Special order |
| Housoge Shu (Charcoal) |
Special order |
Special order |
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Special order |
| Kikyo (Blue) |
$460 |
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$460 |
$540 |
Kuro-tamenuri
(blackish red-tamenuri) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
| Shobu (Purple) |
$540 |
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$540 |
$540 |
| Midori (Green) |
$460 |
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$540 |
Aka-tamenuri
(reddish red-tamenuri) | $460 | $460 | $460 | $540 |
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a = This pen is in stock and available for purchase now in your choice of nib. |
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This
chart shows Nakaya nib options and the additional prices.For pictures
of the music nibs as well as more nib information, click
here. |
Nib
Options | Mono-
tone | Two-
tone | Mono-
tone
Music | Two-
tone
Music | Mono-
tone
Stub | Two-
tone
Stub | Mono-
tone
soft
flexible | Two-
tone
soft
flexible | Size
Available | XXF,EF,
F, M, B,
and BB |
XXF,EF,
F, M, B,
and BB |
Approx.
1.4mm |
Approx.
1.4mm |
M,
B,
and BB |
M,
B,
and BB |
F
and
M |
F and
M |
Add
to
Price | NC | $80 | $80 | $125 | $20 | Not
available | No additional charge | Not available |
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Since Nakaya pens are hand crafted, the turnaround
on Nakaya orders is 1 -3 months. We do not currently carry a complete stock of
Nakaya pens. |
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We order Nakaya pens on a no change basis. Please be sure that you are ordering what you want, because we cannot change your order after we place it.
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