{"title":"Namiki - All Products","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"title mgnb35\"\u003eInheriting tradition, the supreme Maki-e fountain pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eAt the start of the 20th century, a fountain pen utilizing the Japanese traditional art of “Maki-e” was born.  The strong and attractive body with a lacquer finish, and the fine and elegant design by the craftsmen are highly acclaimed around the world, and those skills and spirit have been passed down to the world’s most famous name in Maki-e fountain pens, “Namiki”.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"namiki-the-owl-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Namiki The Owl Limited Edition Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Pilot\/Namiki The Owl Fountain Pen comes to us from a private collection and has not been used.  The pen comes with all paperwork and official documentation.  It's got an 18k broad nib.  Outta your price range?  Make an offer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prominent eyes of the owl are ornamented on this limited edition fountain pen using the Raden technique, displaying layers of nacreous shells like pearl oyster and abalone giving the eyes a brilliant shimmer.  Created by hand, by master Maki-e artist Masato Sato, only 450 pieces of The Owl limited edition fountain pen have been produced worldwide.  A superior piston converter and precision 18k gold nib ensure first-class writing quality and long-lasting performance.  Beautifully merchandised in a wooden box constructed from beautiful Quercus serrata or Japanese Oak, The Owl fountain pen is displayed inside the box atop a hand spun owl nest.  A beautiful carved image of the owl is depicted on the outside cover of the box, while a custom ink bottle imprinted with the owl head on the cap and a certificate of authenticity reside inside the box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42742250504382,"sku":"60399","price":2695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/products\/p7260005_1.jpg?v=1684679988"},{"product_id":"namiki-custom-urushi-black-ballpoint","title":"Namiki Custom Urushi Black Ballpoint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Namiki Custom Urushi Black Ballpoint is unparalleled with its deep layers of lacquer. The beauty is deepened by using non-oil lacquer for the final coat and a polishing method called \"Roiro Urushi Shiage (Non-oil lacquer finish)\" where the process of repeatedly rubbing in raw lacquer after polishing with a special charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42743796170942,"sku":"12747","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/products\/custom_urushi_ball_black_tipout.jpg?v=1684738140"},{"product_id":"namiki-yukari-royale-peony-fountain-pen","title":"Namiki Yukari Royale Peony Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA peony plant produces glorious, stunning, large bloomed flowers and the bark of the plant was first harvested for medicinal use in Japan sometime during 500 BC by Buddhist monks. The magnificent beauty of the flower, however, attracted more attention than the medicinal value. Peonies in full bloom have been depicted around the world in elegant artwork and literature since ancient times. Specifically, in Japan there is a traditional discipline for flowers called Hanakotoba, which is translated to mean the “language using flowers.” Hanakotoba is an unspoken form of communication that uses florals for specific expressions of feelings. Peonies denote bravery, regality, and a distinguished presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Yukari Royale fountain pen features the taka maki-e technique for both peonies’ blooms and leaves. Dancing around the peonies are beautiful, royal blue butterflies with raden (iridescent, multifaceted Mother-ofPearl, which makes each pen unique) specially inlaid in the wings. Butterflies are naturally drawn to these flowers. Both the flowers and the butterflies showcased are expressed through togidashi-taka maki-e techniques (burnished-raised design applying a layer of lacquer, sprinkling gold or silver powder and drying with an additional lacquer layer to fix the powder). The background is the traditional black lacquer accentuated with gold powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yukari Royale Peony will be a regularly featured item in the Namiki line. Each pen is carefully crafted and painted with the artisan’s signature. Celebrated artisan, Misa Seki (???), from the Kokkokai group, designed the Peony to come with a #20 18 karat gold nib with rhodium accents that features the customary Mount Fuji illustration. Nib sizes are available in Fine, Medium or Broad.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":42743921148094,"sku":"16655","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":42743921180862,"sku":"16655","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":42743921213630,"sku":"16655","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/products\/peony_yukari_royale_tipout2.jpg?v=1684741413"},{"product_id":"namiki-yukari-maki-e-fountain-pen-ginkgo","title":"Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Ginkgo","description":"\u003cp\u003ePilot is pleased to announce the 2022 Limited Edition Namiki Yukari, Ginkgo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional artwork featured on this fountain pen was designed by the highly revered Kokkokai group. It takes many months to expertly handcraft each Ginkgo pen. Only 300 were produced worldwide, with 69 of these available in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe barrel artwork was designed using traditional maki-e lacquer work and finished with a sprinkling of gold dust using the togidashi polishing technique. Each of the ginkgo leaves represented on the pen were expertly crafted using a variety of maki-e techniques. The fuller, gold leaves use a hira (flat) technique and the delicate outlined leaves use a kakiwari technique. The pen has a traditional cigar shaped body style and is enhanced with a #10 18-karat gold nib with rhodium plated accents to depict the iconic silhouette of Mount Fuji.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo trees are one of the oldest living tree species in the world. Ginkgo trees live for thousands of years and have no close relatives in nature. For this reason, the ginkgo’s beautiful, fan shaped leaves are used to symbolize longevity in Japanese art. Because of their thick bark, ginkgo trees are also known to retain a great deal of moisture, making them resistant to fire and able to withstand even the most intense blaze. In Japan, ginkgo trees are planted in important locations such as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, not only to be aesthetically pleasing but also to protect the buildings from possible fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual fan shape of the foliage flutters in the slightest breeze. In the spring and summer time, they are a beautiful, bright green. As the leaves change color and fall in the autumn, the ground around the trees becomes adorned with a vibrant blanket of striking honey yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42744147542206,"sku":"17876","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/files\/Namiki-Yukari-Ginkgo-Limited-Edition3.jpg?v=1732563677"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/7564\/2046\/collections\/headerNamikiallproducts.jpg?v=1732568862","url":"https:\/\/bertramsinkwell.mom\/collections\/namiki-all-products.oembed","provider":"Bertram's Inkwell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}