This charcoal-on-blue Portable Housage Fountain Pen uses an engraving technique. The traditional vine-and-flower motif covers not only the cap and barrel, but also the gripping section.

Shown here with the white metal rhodium-plated clip (Writer) and two-tone nib, this pen makes an elegant statement. Its base color is the "Kikyo" (Blue) urushi with Black urushi layered over and engraved with the Housoge design. An artist engraves a motif on the "Kikyo-Tamenuri" urushi lacquer surface of the pen, utilizing the unique "Chinkin" technique developed in the town of Wajima. In time, the blue under-color will softly emerge from the deep surface color.

The word Housoge suggests a "flower in the imagination," as in a blossom in paradise, a concept dating from the Chinese Tang Dynasty and Japanese Tenpyo period.
This model is called a "Writer" by Nakaya. The Housage is also available in the "Long" or "Piccolo" models and without a pocket clip. These pens are made one at a time and usually require two to three months for delivery. Occasionally, we also pre-order - call for our present availability.

The solid softwood shipping box, heavy decorative rice paper, and woven fabric pouch make this Nakaya urushi pen a lovely gift. Elegant packaging has always been a hallmark of the Nakaya line.

Our Price: $1296.00 with or without clip.