Nakaya Portable Writer Housoge Shu Charcoal
The base color of the pen is bright red "Shu" and line is black (charcoal). An artist engraves a motif by Wajima unique "Chinkin" technique on the lacquer surface. After that, an artist imbeds "Sumi"(charcoal) to the lines.
Swirls of vines and flowers dance along the entire length of the cap and barrel. The Housoge floral pattern has its origins in the Tenpyo period, 729-749 CE, during which time Buddhism was becoming an officially recognized state religion in Japan. The Housoge represents an idealized hybrid "flower in paradise" as envisioned by the Pure Land Buddhism of the period.
The Nakaya Portable Writer can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also usePlatinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-paintedMaki-e converters are also available. A gold clip allows you to easily affix this writing instrument to a shirt pocket, with its intricate design showing just enough to pique others' curiosity.
14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex - see our nib customizations pagefor more information.
The floral design even continues onto the gripping section, demonstrating Nakaya's renowned attention to detail.
Nakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. Consult ourNakaya Availability Chart, updated weekly, to see which pens we currently have in stock and available for immediate shipment, or simply to browse for pens by finish or motif.
Measurements & Specifications
Clip | With Clip |
Cap Type | Threaded |
Closed Length | 5.9" |
Postable | Postable With Caution |
Posted Length | 6.5" |
Barrel Length | 4.2" |
Section Diameter | 0.4" |
Cartridge Capacity | 1.5 ml |
Converter Capacity | 0.5 ml |
Ink Capacity | 1.5 ml |
Filling System | Cartridge-Converter |
Pen Weight | 24.6 g |
Barrel Diameter | 0.6 |