Piccolo Writer Shiro-tamenuri with
platinum sprinkles on the gripping section
(This pen is only available from us for Fountain Pen Network members)
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Members of The Fountain Pen Network (FPN) have designed this pen as their "Fellowship Pen". By special arrangement with Nakaya, we are able to make this pen available through mid-2011. Please provide your FPN username when ordering. Click here to visit the FPN.
This is a new combination of colors and options designed specifically for the FPN.
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| Shown here is the Piccolo Writer (with Clip) in Shiro-tamenuri finish and below is the Cigar version (without Clip). |
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The name Piccolo comes
from the smallest of the woodwind instruments. It is just big enough to fit easily
in a large hand without posting the cap (the cap does fit on the back of the
barrel, though we do not recommend posting). |
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This
simple elegant shape, with its turned tapered pyramidal cap and smooth transition
between the cap and barrel, is an exercise in elegantly spare design. The kanji characters seen below mean "Fellowship." The white pearl (sea shell) zogan is inlaid just above the kanji and the gripping section is strongly dusted with platinum sprinkles.
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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 tips can be customized by us into cursive
italic, stub, or oblique points.
The Maki-e painted converters are available for an additional $25.
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| This pen is available to the FPN with a choice of clip or roll-stopper and other nib options. |
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 Nakaya. |
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Price: $870 - we have one Writer (with clip) pen remaining in stock. The Cigar version is already sold out, and no additional pens in either style will be produced.
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