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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. |