Nakaya Neo Standard Maki-e Sumiko
Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen
Neo Standard Sumiko Ascending Dragon Founatin Pen
One of the most subtle and beautiful forms of Japanese Urushi techniques is the Sumi or Sumiko. Black carbon ink is layered on the surface of the pen to create a textured motif surface.
Neo Standard Maki-e Sumiko Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen
Revealed here is the traditional Ascending Dragon motif, a theme with an extraordinarily rich and complex history in Asian art and literature.
Neo Standard Maki-e Sumiko Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen

Notice the flaming pearl symbol on the gripping section. Because of its soft matte texture, this pen has a special feel between the fingers. It is easy to hold even with the lightest grip.

Neo Standard Maki-e Sumiko Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen This is traditional by-hand craftsmanship at its highest. Notice the minute attention to detail, as is the clawed foot on the left and the pearl to the right. Neo Standard Maki-e Sumiko Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen
Stylized smoke shapes fill the space between the figures - perhaps a sly allusion to the charcoal or ash traditionally utilized in Sumiko technique.
Neo Standard Sumiko Ascending Dragon Founatin Pen
The ruthenium clip and ruthenium-plated 14K solid gold nib add a smoky richness which balances the deeper shades of this pen.

The Maki-e painted converters are available for an additional $21.

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

Nakaya Neo Standard Sumiko Ascending Dragon Fountain Pen
Price $2880

To see what nibs are available and compare them to other nibs we offer, please visit our Tipping Sizes Page

To see images of the range of Nakaya nibs that we offer, see our 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, simple solid softwood shipping box, and fabric pouch make a lovely presentation for Nakaya Urushi pens. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.
 

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