*NAKAYA Original fountain pen Basic models, 4
types
As ebonite is a very light
material it is possible to make the barrel thicker and longer. These
models are also finished by Wajima rush lacquer ware. Therefore the
balance point can be set easier to realize confortable writing for every
one.
A. NAKAYA original fountain
pen, Standard Model $295
A cap is snap-type.
Black (Ebonite), ring and trim with cap and barrel. ZOOM
B.
NAKAYA original fountain pen, Simple Model $295
A cap is screw-type. Black (Ebonite), ring and trim
with cap and barrel. ZOOM
This model enables you to
change its weight by changing the end piece. The nickname "Lizard" comes
from this model's changeable "tail". This pen is intended to be used
without the cap posted.
D. NAKAYA original fountain pen,
Writer Model $385
A cap is screw-type. Black (Ebonite). This model has
no trim and no distinction between cap and barrel. The total length is
longer than Simple Model, and is best used with the cap unposted, the same
as Special Model.
E. NAKAYA original fountain pen, Balance control Model $585(Please choose the size.)
A cap is screw-type. Black (Ebonite), ring and trim
with cap and barrel.
It has a mechanism that a part called
"Weight Ring" is inserted into a pen which has a spiral thread cut with the
lathe on the whole inside of the barrel. The weight ring can be set at any
position inside the barrel and as many as you like, so you can adjust the
weight and the balance as you want.
5
weight rings are initially supplied. If you would like more, one piece costs
$5.
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Skeleton model, 2types
So many customers have
asked us, "Why don't you produce a clear pen that shows the inner
mechanisms?" So Mr. Matsubara turned some clear acrylic material on his
lathe and we upload a photo of these prototype pens on the "Trial Product" page of
NAKAYA web site
F.
Skeleton model $550 ZOOM The
demonstrator Lizard model in particular proved to be so popular that Nakaya
has added this model to its regular product line. Mr. Matsubara has also
polished the inside surfaces of the barrels, so they are even clearer than
before! And just like the regular NAKAYA Lizard model, you can change the
"tail" of this demonstrator pen and convert it to either the longer type or
the shorter type in order to change its center of gravity. The tails simply
unscrew.
G. Skeleton model red $550 ZOOM This time, red of the
skeleton was added to the standard model, too.
Screw type cap with no band, cap, barrel and section are made of
ebonite lacquered with Wajima urushi. This model is very long therefore
it is supposed to be used without the cap when writing. As ebonite is a
very light material it is possible to make the barrel thicker and
longer. Therefore the balance point can be set easier to realize
confortable writing for every one.
The art of
Urushi (Lacquerware) originated in the Jomon period (ca. 12,000 B.C. - ca.
400 B.C.) and is recognized worldwide as a distinctively Japanese
traditional craft. And has attracted worldwide attention in recent times.
"Wajima-nuri" is the most famous lacquerware producing city in Japan. The
Nakaya original Wajima nuri fountain pen is carefully coated with several
layers of urushi lacquer.
All of the Nakaya Wajima products undergo a special
finishing process known as "Roiro-shiage." This process is reserved for
high class Wajima products, and causes the finish to be exceptionally
bright.
Regarding the Japanese name for the
color "Arai-shu". Even among the Japanese, the origins of this name are
not are not generally known. The dye in fabric begins to lighten in color
after many launderings. In the past the Japanese would describe light colors
with the term "arai" which means "wash." Japanese deep red is called "shu"
so "arai-shu" is the most brilliant and lightest of urushi colors.
Pens which have a colored urushi lacquer
finish such as "Arai-shu" and "Midori" will become even more brilliant as
the urushi itself becomes more translucent with the passage of time. So the
color of the pen at the time you receive it will change and improve.
I. Wajima-nuri "SHU"
(red) $460 We have also produced a "Shu"
urushi pen. Pens which have a colored urushi lacquer finish
such as "Arai-shu" and "Midori" will become even more brilliant as the
urushi itself becomes more translucent with the passage of time. So the
color of the pen at the time you receive it will change and improve.
The difference between
"Arai-shu" and "Shu" is shown in the following picture:
J. Wajima-nuri "MIDORI" (dark
green) $460 Traditionally, Japanese people have admired pines or evergreens
as the symbol of the vitality of plants as well as immortality. The color in
this photograph is a little darker than the actual product. If you are
familiar with the RGB color system, this pen's color is very close to R30,
G92, B22.
Pens which have a colored urushi lacquer finish
such as "Arai-shu" and "Midori" will become even more brilliant as the
urushi itself becomes more translucent with the passage of time. So the
color of the pen at the time you receive it will change and improve.
K. Wajima-nuri -Tamenuri- RED $460 "Tame" means "pool" and "nuri" refers to the lacquer coating
process. You can actually see through the layers of clear urushi lacquer
as if you were looking into a pool. Wajima artists use "shu urushi" (red
color) for the base urushi on the barrel, and "shu-ai-urushi" (mixtures
of red and clear lacquer) for the finish coats. This model with clip is also available for limited
quantity. Please confirm if you are interested in. The price is same
($460). When the process is
finished, you can still see the base surface of red urushi. After this
coating process, craftsmen polish the surface over and over by hand for
months in order to attain greater transparency, allowing you to clearly see
the underlying red usurshi surface.
Nakaya has also produced "Tame- ao" (blue) and
"Tame-midori" (green), but these are still trial products and have been
produced in very small numbers. The "Tame-aka" (red), however, has been
added to our regular product line. In addition, we have added two more
colors of regular Urushi in addition to "tame-nuri" versions. For more
details, click here. to trial page
L.
Wajima-nuri-Tamenuri-RED, Special Model $
500 Same as Type ;Wajima Urushi Tame-nuri red. The shape of
this pen is based on the NAKAYA special model which allows you to adjust
your pen's balance by replacing its tail, or end cap.
M. Wajima-nuri - Kikyo
- $ 460
This is a Wajima-nuri lacquer coating blue(purple) version. We
call this color "Kikyo". Kikyo is the chinese bellflower. If you are
familiar with the RGB color system, this pen's color is very close to
R40, G20, B200.
ZOOM You can have a look at the color of
this pen in detail.
As we know, Urushi lacquer
painting doesn't have a concept of blue or bluish color traditionally. So
Wajima artists use some paints to express bluish, but after some process
such as "Roiro", the bright color makes a little darker, of course it will
be bright after three months because Urushi will be clear. However, Nakaya
expresses purple by maki-e method not painting in this time. An artist
must take much time in sprinkling powder and polishing it up. Since a pen
barrel has steep curve, to polish(togi) especially at the top of pen barrel
is very difficult. Even a craftsman who has an experience does over
again. After some trial and error, Nakaya finally completed a beautiful
Purple color. Nakaya call this purple color "Shobu".
ZOOM You can have a
look at the color of this pen in detail.
If you are
familiar with the RGB color system, this pen's color is very close to
R70, G12, B100.
"Shobu" is familiar flower among
Japanese people. Traditionally, people trust a leaf of "shobu" can avoid
a evil thing, so on May 5th (Japanese children's holiday), we Japanese put
these leaf into the bathtub .
Wine barrel pen
"White" Sold out. Thank you. O.
Wine barrel pen "Red" $680
The material (oak) being used for the barrel
of the wine in the famous winery for a long time is brought down, and a
shaft is being cast. This lacquer(Urushi) was applied to the surface not
to spoil the beauty of the grain and finished.
We, at Nakaya have chosen Green Canvas Micarta for the
barrel of this fountain pen. This green is thick & deep. Material for the barrel : Green Canvas Micarta Production :
Lathing by Mr. Matsubara, highly experienced Nakaya craftsman. Pen Nib :
14K Gold Nib of Nakaya Fountain Pen Co., Ltd. Avilable in Extra Broad,
Broad, Medium, Fine, Soft Fine, Extra Fine, Urtra Fine. Nib Point : Mr.
Watanabe, expart NAKAYA craftsman adjusts the nib of each pen by hand before
shipment.
Nakaya original model - Celluloid
- 4 patterns of Nakaya original
celluloid models were released again ! To compleate a celluloid model is
so difficult that even Nakaya cannot anticipate how many pieces will
successfully made. So please let us know if you are interested in these.
The nib of these Leather models are only available in "fine",
"medium" and "bold". However the NAKAYA nib craftsman can create an
"extra fine" nib from the fine, and can also create a "extra bold" nib
from the bold.
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2 tone nib(+ $80) 
Option 
Regarding the Japanese name for the
color "Arai-shu".
The difference between
"Arai-shu" and "Shu" is shown in the following picture: 
Traditionally, Japanese people have admired pines or evergreens
as the symbol of the vitality of plants as well as immortality. The color in
this photograph is a little darker than the actual product. If you are
familiar with the RGB color system, this pen's color is very close to R30,
G92, B22. 
Nakaya has also produced "Tame- ao" (blue) and
"Tame-midori" (green), but these are still trial products and have been
produced in very small numbers.
Option 
If you are
familiar with the RGB color system, 
