Namiki Emperor Tiger

Namiki Emperor Tiger Fountain Pen

Late in 2009 Namiki has released two new Chinkin Emperor pens. They are "flat-top" models, reminiscent of the first pens that were produced by Namiki for Dunhill in the late 1920's.

The tiger has a long tradition in asian art and the crouching tiger represents great strength.

The tiger is the embodiment of balance, strength, co-ordination and agility.

Seen here next to coming down a bamboo covered hillside, the tiger also represents powerful potential.

This pointillist technique speaks softly in warm gold dust inlaid into the deep black Urushi lacquer. The contrast between the light tiger and the black background is dramatic.

This is a creature that does not boast its strength, rather restrains until the need arises.

Mt. Fuji, highlighted in rhodium plate along with the Namiki pentagon, identify this nib as the apex of their production.

Available in Medium tip only from Namiki, we can customize these nibs to suit individual tastes.

As is the case with all of the Emperor series pens, this is an eyedropper filled pen, capable of holding some large part of a bottle of ink. It also has an ink shut-off to seal the nib from the barrel when not in use.

This pen is only being made in very small numbers. It may take some time to get one from Japan, so some lead time may be necessary.

This pen employs one of the most respected Chinkin techniques called Tenbori, or dot carving. This unforgiving method allows for no error. Once a mark is made, it cannot be removed. The three dimensional effects are achieved by clusters of carved dots, cut into the urushi lacquer. This sustained activity requires skill, concentration and great strength of mind. For this reason the Chinkin technique on these pens is craft elevated to fine art.
These are the first clipless pens in the Namiki Chinkin Collection offering an uninterrupted surface for the design.

Retail $9,000.00 Our price $ 7,200.

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The following information is from Namiki's certificate of authenticity:

"The Crane design incorporates four different Maki-e techniques, Togadashi-maki-e (burnished Maki-t), Taka-maki-e), Raden (abalone shells) and Rankaku (quail egg shells). Togidashi-maki-e is a method in which gilded patterns are dried, recoated with urushi, and finally burnished to a high sheen using charcoal. This style of Maki-e dates to the 7th century. The Taka-maki-e method is a Maki-e applied on patterns in raised relief and dates to the 12th century. The Raden and Rankaku lacquering styles used in order to create an overall feeling of depth and dimension. Execution of these techniques requires great expertise and experience."

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