Portable Fountain Pen
(Shu Polished) String Rolled


Wrapping or binding has long been a technique for strengthening. We have seen wrapping on bamboo fry rods used to join eyes to the pole. And the first time we saw it on a fountain pen was as clever repair to a split cap. The use of wrapping as a decorative element employing organic materials is consistent with Nakaya Pen Company's philosophy of simple elegance. A Nakaya pen achieves greatness by virtue of its streamlined design, excellent materials, flawless surface and saturated colors.

Nakaya Portable Writer in Shu wrapped in thread
This Nakaya fountain pen is made of hard rubber or ebonite that is meticulously coated with Urushi, a material made from the sap of a Japanese lacquer tree. The process of collecting the Urushi and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes three months to complete.
Nakaya Portable Writer in Shu wrapped in thread
The Urushi process required as much as several months to complete. These finishes reveal a level of craftsmanship and attention that we have only seen in the finest quality surfaces.
 
Based on shiro(white)-Tame painting on the Piccolo model, the artisans at Nakaya rolled strings on this cap and barrel. The fine string is embedded in the urushi lacquer then given coats of this red natural resin.
Based on shiro(white)-Tame painting on the Piccolo model, the artisans at Nakaya rolled strings on the cap and a barrel. Traditionally, a craftsman rolled cloth on a ball to increase its strength.
Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available - click here for details.
Nakaya Portable Writer in Shu wrapped in thread

Nakaya nibs run a little finer than most Japanese nibs, like Sailor or Pilot-Namiki. The Nakaya nib, imprinted Nakata, the family name of the manufacturer is made of solid 14K gold. Each of these nibs is suitable for our customization to extra flexible (an additional $65 charge). The medium and broad tip can be customized into cursive italic, stub or oblique points (an additional $55 for these customizations).

Nakaya Pen Company celebrates hand craftsmanship again and again. This is a clear example of the time and care that crafts people are willing to take.

Our Price: $816.00
With or without clip.


 

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