Namiki Yukari Royale Urushi Vermilion
Taking the same large, robust format as the other Yukari Royale fountain pens, this one makes a simpler statement. Only the slender cap lip band and pocket clip complicate this iconic shape. (The metal cap lip is functional here as well, giving protection to an otherwise fragile part of the pen). This streamline and subtle torpedo form is a study in balance. As an object held in the fingers, this fountain pen expresses the beauty of the French curve in three dimensions. Even though this is a relatively large pen, at close to 5 13/16" capped, people with small hands and fingers will find this pen enjoyable and easy to control. For the black version of this pen see the Yukari Royale Urushi in Black.

A most unmistakable feature about this pen is its feed. Namiki has successfully created an entirely monochromatic fountain pen. Long, slender and red this pen is simple, yet stunning. Perhaps this is what a haiku would look like if it took the shape of a fountain pen?

Urushi, the red material that forms the surface of this pen is made from the sap from Japanese lacquer tree. The process of collecting the Urushi (sap) and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen took three months to complete. This technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pens its deep lustrous sheen and has been used by Namiki craftsmen since 1918.

This particular color red, pigmented with red iron oxide, has been used since early times. The red is deep and rich, reminiscent of a geisha's lipstick or the dye that was used to color the fabrics of Japanese royalty. This color evokes a quiet passion, ancient and simple.

 

Available with a Medium 18k single-tone nib, this pens is a superb and consistent writer.
The pentagonal Namiki logo appears on the clip as well as on the nib along with a gold Mt. Fuji.

This pen comes with Namiki's highest quality converter available on any fountain pen that we know of. (Please see our Pen Measurements page for ink capacity and comparison).

It also comes with a bottle of Namiki ink and a single ink cartridge. We suggest, if you use cartridges, that you get more than the one that comes with this pen. These cartridges are not interchangeable with other brands.

A nicely designed softwood inner presentation box surrounds this pen.

Retail Price $1,500.00
Our Price $1,200.00

Pat...
Really good news. The pens that I ordered arrived yesterday night. Absolutely beautiful. Exactly as described.... The Namiki Urushi is perhaps my favorite. Perfectly simple red lacquer, beautifully done. An almost Zen like experience to look at it.
As ever, thanks for carefully adjusting the nibs. Your store is well named, as I think it may be the only one that thinks nibs are the heart of the pen, rather than an afterthought...
Oz Latrobe (01/10/07)

 

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