Nakaya Dorsal Fin Version 1 Aka-tamenuri
The smooth tamenuri finish highlights the sleek minimalism of this pen - form and function are united in an exemplary manner.
$1,300.00
our price
Nakaya's Dorsal Fin pens have proven to be extremely popular with pen lovers - the fin shape on the cap is both aesthetically striking and also serves as a built-in roll-stopper.
This pen is made by applying multiple layers of urushi lacquer to the height of the fin. Mark Twain, referring to a similar feature on the 1920's Conklin pen, called it a "profanity-saver: It cannot roll off the desk."
Nakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter and can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.
The double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone.
14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.
Nakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer.
Measurements & Specifications
| Cap Type | Threaded |
| Closed Length | 5.9" |
| Postable | Postable With Caution |
| Posted Length | 6.8" |
| Barrel Length | 4.7" |
| Section Diameter | 0.5" |
| Cartridge Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Converter Capacity | 0.5 ml |
| Ink Capacity | 1.5 ml |
| Filling System | Cartridge-Converter |
| Pen Weight | 31 g |
| Barrel Diameter | 0.7 |
