Nakaya Portable Writer Yakou Maki-e Hagi
Long a favorite motif in Japan, the Yakou Maki-e "Hagi" (bush clover) design uses the Yakou Maki-e technique. An extremely subtle raised glossy surface is all that is different than the Kuro-tamenuri. But what a differnce.
$1,560.00
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The ebonite hard rubber cap and barrel provide a superb surface for the urushi lacquer layering - vintage ebonite pens have been known to last for a hundred years and more. Note how the underlying Shu color breaks through on the edges of the cap and barrel, providing a hint of what this pen will look like later in in its life.
The Nakaya Portable Yakou Maki-e Hagi can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use Platinum brand top quality ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.
These smooth-writing nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex - see our nib customizations page for more information.
Decorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, a starter
box of Platinum ink cartridges, and a fabric pen "kimono" are all included with this pen, making it a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.
box of Platinum ink cartridges, and a fabric pen "kimono" are all included with this pen, making it a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.Measurements & Specifications
| Clip | With Clip |
| Cap Type | Threaded |
| Closed Length | 5.9" |
| Postable | Postable With Caution |
| Posted Length | 6.5" |
| Barrel Length | 4.2" |
| Section Diameter | 0.4" |
| Cartridge Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Converter Capacity | 0.5 ml |
| Ink Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Filling System | Cartridge-Converter |
| Pen Weight | 24.6 g |
| Barrel Diameter | 0.6 |
To order this pen with personalizations such as roll stoppers, zogan inlays, and custom kanji calligraphy, please click here.
Minimum production time for personalized pens is usually four to six months, and a nonrefundable sixty percent deposit is required.
