Nakaya Ashi "Reed"
Cigar Long Fountain Pen
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This striking and understated pen utilizes the the time-intensive and elaborate Kaki-Wari Maki-e technique to achieve its
subtle and engaging effects. This technique is particularly suitable for realizing the expressive detailing seen on the surface of this pen.
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Gold urushi powder is used in the reed design, which defines details down to the level of individual fronds and leaflets.
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| Note the subtle detail used to create black reeds set against a black background. This pen is a quiet masterwork and an extraordinary example of breathtakingly understated surface design. |
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We are particularly attracted to the designs on this pen. It winds around the barrel and cap in such a way that one wants to hold and turn it in your fingers. The reeds are made is razor crisp detail including the center shaft of each leaf.
Price $2700
The Maki-e painted converters are available for an additional $25.
The
Nakaya nib, imprinted Nakata, the family name of the manufacturer, is made of solid
14K gold.
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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.
To see what nibs are
available amid compare them to other nibs we offer, please view our Tipping
Sizes Page
To see pictures of the range of Nakaya nibs
that we offer view our Nakaya
Nibs Page |
The
heavy decorative rice paper, simple solid softwood shipping box, and fabric pen pouch
make a lovely presentation for these Nakaya Urushi pens. Sensible and elegant packaging
has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand. |
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