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Piccolo Writer (With Clip) Kuro-tamenuri (Black-Red) | ||||||||||
What is it about the very best pens? They have the
attribute of simultaneously drawing you to both look at and hold them. Nakaya
has somehow managed to bring magic into their pens, but in a unique, yet traditionally
Japanese way, it's the opposite of sleight-of-hand. These are pens that look great
and do not disappoint your expectation of simple elegance once you uncap the Piccolo
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The Piccolo is a large pen, yet striking for its lightness
as well as its play on light-- the Urushi lacquer technique makes a puzzle of
red and black... is it dark red, or red-black or blackish-red? As the hand holds
these Urushi pens, over time the underlayment color begins to show through, making
the Piccolo a true, one of a kind pen in which you, the owner, literally put your
own hand-print on the pen. | ||||||||||
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This Piccolo is a clipped pen, and though it is large, most shirt pockets will easily accommodate it. The Piccolo has a stout, Parker-style clip attachment that won't fall from the pocket, even in the most strenuous yoga postures -- yes you will want to wear the Piccolo everywhere! Weighing only 22.5 grams, this pen is 5 9/16" capped. The Piccolo could be capped, but be aware that as a habit posting it will eventually create a wear ring on the tail of the pen. Adding to the aura of mystery, the process of collecting the Urushi (sap) and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes three months to complete. | ||||||||||
The Piccolo uses either cartridges
or a dedicated converter. Either a Platinum or Nakaya converter will fit this
pen. If you prefer a Platinum (brand, not material) converter to fill this pen
with ink, we have either the simple form (no additional cost) or the painted "goldfish"
design for an additional $25. | ||||||||||
These close-ups give a sense of the subtle color
shift that occurs on a new pen. But they don't do justice to the feeling of surprise--
how light the pen is, how elegant, how "right" the pen feels in hand,
with its softly rounded, slightly voluptuous design. | ||||||||||
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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, 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. | ||||||||||
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