Nakaya Portable Writer Ama-iro
Delightfully different than the more traditional darker hues Nakaya is known for, the Portable Writer (with clip) Ama-iro fountain pen adds a lighter color to the mix. Ama-iro literally translates from Japanese as sky color, a color that is achieved by the application of multiple layers of urushi lacquer.
Nakaya has temporarily suspended taking new orders for pens in Ama-iro finish - we are limited to pens already in stock or on pre-order from Nakaya, after which no more will be available until further notice.
$980.00
our price
Ama-iro refers to the light blue finish, and with a rhodium clip and nib this pen is reminiscent of a clear springtime sky.
As with all hand-painted pens, the colors will vary slightly from pen to pen - no two will ever be exactly the same. This particular pen incorporates a bit more turquoise, for example, while some other Ama-iro pens have more of a pastel shade, such as this Piccolo Writer.
See the playful Ama-iro color in the barrel detail which saturates every part of the smooth Portable Writer model (with clip).
Nakaya pens ship in a solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script and lined with decorative rice paper. A fabric pen "kimono" and starter box of Platinum brand cartridges are also included, making this pen a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.
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 |