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  • This spring in my cabin.
    Absolutely nothing.
    Absolutely everything.

    In a few words everything is said. This is the magic of Haïkus - these very short little poems that try to capture the fleetingness of emotions. And it is that of Yamagucho Sodô who inspired the decoration of this pen, an invitation to meditation and appeasement.

     

    Meaning of the design

    This Haiku perfectly evokes the retreat of the sage in the mountain hut, a recurring theme in Japanese literature and painting. An illustration of the fusional relationship of the Japanese soul with nature. In line with Song painting masters like Yosa Buson, this pen offers an almost minimalist painting that keeps only the essentials. A pavilion in the middle of the night lit by the full moon suggests a human presence. Rocks, pavilion and pines, almost reduced to the state of silhouettes, add a touch of mystery and serenity as well as the waterfall as if frozen in time.

     

    Techniques used

    This decor, all in delicacy and sobriety, is made with the Shishi-ai-Togidashi-Taka Maki-E technique. This technique is a complex combination of Taka Maki-E embossing and Togidashi Maki-E polishing, the highest level of Maki-E expertise that requires extreme skill. Urushi lacquer and charcoal powder highlight the main motif, which is then faded and polished. The pattern is sumptuously embellished with silver powder on certain details and gold powder at the ends of the pen. 

     

    Details

    • Artist: Yutaka Sato
    • Model: Yukari Royale
    • Year: 2021
    • Nib: 18kt solid gold bicolor N°20 nib

    Namiki Yukari Royale Night Scene of Pavilion Fountain Pen

    Code: 3131910416654
    Brand: Namiki
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  • Meet the Namiki Yukari 'Rock Garden', 'Herb Decoration' and 'Pine Needles'. With these three typical themes of Japanese culture, Kokkokai School still demonstrates the finesse of its work where traditional themes and graphics marry gracefully.

     

    Meaning of the designs

    Rock Garden: Zen Japanese gardens are dry gardens composed of sand or gravel and rocks. Graphic patterns suggesting the water are drawn by rake on the gravels around the rocks. These gardens are supposed to encourage meditation.

    Pine needles (Matsuba): its everlasting foliage and rot-proof resin have made pine a symbol of longevity. It is auspicious to plant it in front of houses. Needles always going by pairs, the pine is also the symbol of the couples.

    Herb decoration (Kusu dama): These balls are made of paper flowers (origami). Originally used to hold incense or potpourri, they are now used for decoration or as gifts.

     

    Used techniques

    These three pens are treated in Togidashi-Hira Maki-e: a base covered with an oil-free black lacquer which is then sprinkled with gold and silver to create the motif. This is then completely covered with Urushi and, after drying, the pattern reappears by polishing with charcoal. The decorations of Herb Decoration and Pine Needles are enriched with inlays of mother-of-pearl (raden). That of Rock Garden with inlays of gold.

     

    Artists

    • Kokkokai School
    • 2013

    Namiki Yukari Herb Decoration Fountain Pen

    Code: 3131910559887
    Brand: Namiki
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  • This decoration is largely inspired by the prints of the famous series "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji" made by the renowned Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) who revolutionized the painting of the time.

     

    Meaning of the motives

    In these prints, the sacred mountain Mount Fuji, the highest point of Japan, is represented from every angle, at any time of day and night, in all seasons and all weathers, in close-up or as a distant detail but always present - a pretext to describe the beauty of nature and its relationship with man. 

    On the pen 'Mount Fuji and Ship', the man on his boat looks small compared to the majestic beauty of the mythical mountain.

     

    Used Technique

    The technique used is Hira Maki-e, which consists of sprinkling gold or silver powder on the pattern and then fixing it with new layers of polished lacquer. After drying, the pattern appears by polishing with charcoal.

    Namiki Tradition Mount Fuji and Ship Rollerball

    Code: BLK-30P-7-FF
    Brand: Namiki
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  • This decoration is largely inspired by the prints of the famous series "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji" made by the renowned Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) who revolutionized the painting of the time.

     

    Meaning of the motives

    In these prints, the sacred mountain Mount Fuji, the highest point of Japan, is represented from every angle, at any time of day and night, in all seasons and all weathers, in close-up or as a distant detail but always present - a pretext to describe the beauty of nature and its relationship with man. 

    On the pen 'Mount Fuji and Wave', the mountain seems far away between the huge waves that have made Hokusai famous, but is also illuminated by the bright orange reflections of dawn or dusk, and thus keeps an undeniable presence.

    It is said that for Debussy, this print was his greatest source of inspiration to compose La Mer.

     

    Used Technique

    The technique used is Hira Maki-e, which consists of sprinkling gold or silver powder on the pattern and then fixing it with new layers of polished lacquer. After drying, the pattern appears by polishing with charcoal.

    Namiki Tradition Mount Fuji and Wave Rollerball

    Code: BLK-30P-7-FN
    Brand: Namiki
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  • This decoration is largely inspired by the prints of the famous series "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji" made by the renowned Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) who revolutionized the painting of the time.

     

    Meaning of the motives

    In these prints, the sacred mountain Mount Fuji, the highest point of Japan, is represented from every angle, at any time of day and night, in all seasons and all weathers, in close-up or as a distant detail but always present - a pretext to describe the beauty of nature and its relationship with man. 

    On the pen 'Mount Fuji and Dragon', the volcano remains impressive facing the rising dragon amid curls of smoke, reminding us of the danger of possible eruptions.

     

    Used Technique

    The technique used is Hira Maki-e, which consists of sprinkling gold or silver powder on the pattern and then fixing it with new layers of polished lacquer. After drying, the pattern appears by polishing with charcoal.

    Namiki Tradition Mount Fuji and Dragon Rollerball

    Code: BLK-30P-7-FR
    Brand: Namiki
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  • Momijigari, the period when Japanese people like to contemplate the intense glow of the maple leaves. This pen with its coppery atmosphere for an autumnal theme caters to this cherished time by Japanese people,

     

    Meaning of the design

    There are more than 200 maple species in Japan. The flaming of this magnificent tree, whose leaves can pass from almost a purple vermillion to a lighter orange, begins in mid-September in the north, in Hokkaido, and ends at the beginning of December in the south, on the island of Kyushu. This phenomenom, known in Japanese as Momiji, fascinates Japanese people, who follow it with the same attention as the blossoming of the cherry trees in the spring, and attracts many Japanese and foreign tourists to the places where it is most remarkable, especially around Kyoto. 

    Around that time, Japanese people like to go to temples or to the mountains full of maple trees, to picnic under the trees, admire them and photograph this sublime spectacle. This custom dates back to the Heian era (794-1195). Long reserved for the Japanese aristocracy, it extended to all the Japanese people during the Edo period (1603-1868).

     

    Used techniques

    The autumn leaves and the pagoda are highlighted with the Togidashi Hira Maki-E technique.

    A base of deep black, oil-free lacquer (roiro) is sprinkled with gold and silver in order to create the pattern. Then it is completely covered with Urushi lacquer. After drying and polishing with charcoal, the pattern reappears.

     

    Details

    • Artist: Michifumi Kawaguchi
    • Model: Yukari
    • Year of introduction: 2009

    Namiki Yukari Autumn Leaves Rollerball

    Code: BLKY20M-7-KO-BL
    Brand: Namiki
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  • These bamboo stalks with their aerial foliage, declining assorted subtle shades of soft greens, curl around this Yukari, giving it a timeless elegance.

     

    Meaning of the design

    Amazing bamboo! With its finely cut leaves that contrast with the vigor of its stalks whose astonishing robustness matches only their fabulous flexibility, it has been for thousands of years one of the most reliable building materials and still is. Its growth rate can be up to 1m per 24 hours. Its longitudinal and vertical mechanical strength is greater than that of steel. It resists better, on average, than wood to the solvency of water, is stainless, impermeable and rot-proof. This is why it is use among other things in reinforced concrete. All these exceptional qualities make it a good symbol of progress and success. It also represents adaptability and righteousness because it bends but does not break.

     

    Used technique

    The beauty of bamboo and the finesse of its leaves is particularly well highlighted by the delicate technique of Togidashi Maki-e, which is the most ancient technique. Once the drawing is finished, it is covered with a thin layer of lacquer, which completely masks the lines. By finely polishing the surface with charcoal, the drawing reappears, the talent of the artist making the surface remain smooth without any protuberance being detectable to the touch.

    The technique is executed by experts within the field of Maki-e painting. A pen can take months of craftmanship, translating into extraordinary and intricate designs set against a dark lacquered surface.

     

    Details: 

    • Artist: Mamoru Wakabayashi
    • Model: Yukari
    • Introduction Year: 2009
    • Cap: Screw-cap

     

    Namiki Yukari Bamboo Rollerball

    Code: BLKY20M-7-TA-BL
    Brand: Namiki
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  • Here is a touching scene of aquatic life. Two turtles and their baby frolic in the water among the rocks and water lilies.

     

    Meaning of the design

    Turtle is one of the four celestial, supernatural or auspicious animals of ancient China, with the dragon, the qilin and the phoenix. In Japan it is said that cranes live a thousand years and turtles 10,000 years. Turtle is a symbol of longevity and is the subject of many legends. Like that of Minogame, who has lived for 10,000 years, covered with a coat of seaweed at the bottom of a lake, or that of Urashima Tarō, a fisherman who after rescuing a turtle, daughter of the king of the ocean, was rewarded by a submarine stay at Ryūgū-jō Palace, with the turtle turned into a pretty princess. Suffering from homesickness, he was allowed to return home with a box that he was not to open. Discovering that more than three hundred years had passed since his departure and that no one knew him, he was desperate. He then opened the box, releasing a cloud of white smoke and began to age instantly. The box was containing his real age.

     

    Used techniques

    The technique of Togidashi Taka- Maki-e is also known as "Shishiaï Togidashi-Maki-e". This is the highest level of Maki-e and uses very advanced techniques. Urushi and coal powder are used to make the pattern appear in high relief. The Taka-maki-e process then makes it possible to create a three-dimensional pattern with an animated depth.

    The technique is executed by experts within the field of Maki-e painting. A pen can take months of craftmanship, translating into extraordinary and intricate designs set against a dark lacquered surface.

     

    Details: 

    • Artist: Seiki Chida
    • Model: Yukari
    • Introduction Year: 2009
    • Cap: Screw-cap

     

    Namiki Yukari Turtle Rollerball

    Code: BLKY30M-7-KM-BL
    Brand: Namiki
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  • Namiki Tradition Flower Basket Rollerball

    Code: BLN-35SM-7-HA
    Brand: Namiki
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  • Namiki Tradition Chinese Phoenix Rollerball

    Code: BLN-35SM-7-HZ
    Brand: Namiki
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  • In declining the typical themes of Japanese culture, Kokkokai school imposes its style with a delicacy and a poetry that has brought the brand to and keeps it in a world apart. This is the final touch that gives Namiki pens their unique charm.

     

    The Kokkokai movement emblem of Namiki

    The Kokkokai Artisan Group was formed to research, develop and perfect the quality of Namiki's Maki-e pens. Created around Gonroku Matsuda, considered the greatest master of all time in the art of Maki-e, Kokkokai means « Light of the nation », a term given by the founder of Namiki to the technique of Maki-e. The Kokkokai group is composed of Namiki craftsmen and outside artisans.

    Each member has different techniques but they all share the same vision of developing and pursuing a traditional art and craft. The Kokkokai craftsman's technique is passed on from generation to generation. It is Gonroku Matsuda who has adapted the ancestral techniques of Maki-e to his time.

    Appreciated in his own time, he won many distinctions including the supreme title of National Living Treasure.

     

    Used techniques

    The design is created using coloured Urushi lacquers and raw lacquer, and this is coated with a sprinkling of gold powder. After drying, several additional layers of lacquer are applied. When these layers are hardened, the pen is burnished to give a deep lustrous gloss.

    Namiki Tradition Golden Pheasant Rollerball

    Code: BLN-35SM-7-KI
    Brand: Namiki
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  • In declining the typical themes of Japanese culture, Kokkokai school imposes its style with a delicacy and a poetry that has brought the brand to and keeps it in a world apart. This is the final touch that gives Namiki pens their unique charm.

     

    The Kokkokai movement emblem of Namiki

    The Kokkokai Artisan Group was formed to research, develop and perfect the quality of Namiki's Maki-e pens. Created around Gonroku Matsuda, considered the greatest master of all time in the art of Maki-e, Kokkokai means « Light of the nation », a term given by the founder of Namiki to the technique of Maki-e. The Kokkokai group is composed of Namiki craftsmen and outside artisans.

    Each member has different techniques but they all share the same vision of developing and pursuing a traditional art and craft. The Kokkokai craftsman's technique is passed on from generation to generation. It is Gonroku Matsuda who has adapted the ancestral techniques of Maki-e to his time.

    Appreciated in his own time, he won many distinctions including the supreme title of National Living Treasure.

     

    Used techniques

    The design is created using coloured Urushi lacquers and raw lacquer, and this is coated with a sprinkling of gold powder. After drying, several additional layers of lacquer are applied. When these layers are hardened, the pen is burnished to give a deep lustrous gloss.

    Namiki Tradition Crane and Turtle Rollerball

    Code: BLN-35SM-7-TK
    Brand: Namiki
    Packed per: / 1 Price per: 1
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    € 782,00 (€ 646,28 excl. VAT)
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Namiki Fountain Pens

Namiki

Namiki is a renowned Japanese brand that produces high-quality fountain pens known for their exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. Founded in 1925 by Ryosuke Namiki, the brand has gained a reputation for producing some of the finest writing instruments in the world.

Namiki fountain pens are a favourite among pen enthusiasts for their exquisite designs and unparalleled writing performance. Each pen is carefully crafted and uniquely decorated using an old craft tradition: Maki-e, a lacquer technique passed on between generations of virtuoso artisans.

If you are looking for a pen that writes exceptionally, uses the finest materials and is also a work of art on its own, then Namiki is the brand you are looking for. Because of its unique look and design, it is also a great gift. 

Maki-e techniques

Maki-e is a Japanese lacquer decoration technique in which pictures, patterns, and letters are drawn with lacquer on the surface of lacquerware, after which a metal powder, such as gold or silver, is sprinkled and fixed on the surface of the lacquerware. There are multiple different techniques.

Hira Maki-e

The pattern is created by using coloured Urushi and raw lacquer, then entirely covered with silver and gold powder. After drying, several layers of Urushi are applied. Once these layers have hardened, the pen is polished to achieve a deep, lustrous shine.

Togidashi-Hira Maki-e

The base is covered with oil-free black lacquer that is then dusted with silver and gold to create the pattern. This is then entirely covered with Urushi. After drying, the pattern is revealed by charcoal polishing.

Togidashi-Taka Maki-e

The artisan creates the pattern in relief, layer after layer, mixing lacquer and charcoal powder to create tri-dimensional depictions with animation-like depth.

Shishiai Togidashi Maki-e

This complex process combines several techniques simultaneously, expressing multiple dimensions. Requiring numerous drying steps, this is considered as the highest level of Maki-e perfection.

Gilding and ornamentation techniques

Raden

The pearly inner nacre of various shells such as horseshoe and newt crabs, abalone, etc., is detached into thin strips and cut into small fragments that are covered with lacquer to hold them on the pen. The entire piece is then polished to achieve a perfect finish.

Hyoumon

Metal sheets of gold, silver and lead are cut to create the desired form and then fixed unto the Urushi lacquer. These forms are held in place by further coats of lacquer. Lastly, the surface is charcoal-polished to reveal the inlaid pattern.

Rankaku

The pattern is created with powder or tiny pieces of quail egg shell, bonded to the Urushi layer and cover with lacquer. The surface is then polished to reveal the pattern.

Chinkin

This delicate technique involves engraving the lacquer surface using special tools and a sheet of precious metal. Gold powder is then inlaid into the engraving. This process combines a light and delicate finish with the highly expressive power of relief.

Collections

Emperor

The Emperor collection is the most prestigious collection of Namiki - one that was created during its earliest years. These pens are equipped with a jumbo-size nib and a unique ink flow system. The harmoniously curved body provides a beautiful canvas for the most experienced lacquer artisans in the Kokkokai group. This is Maki-e art raised to its highest level.

Yukari Royale

The Yukari Royale collection comprises pens with a more generous and more curved shape than the Yukari collection. They nonetheless offer a perfect hold and great writing comfort. All are adorned using the Togidashi-Taka Maki-e technique for a unique relief effect combined with captivating depth.

Yukari

Nature has always inspired artists. The wealth of subjects it offers is fully expressed in the Yukari collection. Among the various Maki-e techniques used, Raden enables artists to inlay fine fragments of nacre to reach an exceptional level of detail, sublimating nature's perfection.

Chinkin

The Chinkin technique is one of the most delicate. The artist must engrave the lacquer surface with fine cutting tools and a sheet of precious metal., then inlaying gold dust and polishing the pen carefully. This process has no tolerance for error, requiring extreme concentration to reveal the design's intricacy.

Nippon Art Tradition

The Nippon Tradition collection depicts subjects that are closely linked with Japanese culture, such as dragons, flower baskets, and more. These pens are rich with timeless symbols. One stands above all others: Mount Fuji, the sacred mountain, standing proudly on an intense black lacquer background.

Urushi

Manufactured since 1950, the jumbo-sized pens in the Urushi collection are produced under the Pilot and Dunhill-Namiki brands. The pens feature an original ink flow system. Their deep and brilliant colour is the result of applying many coats of Urushi lacquer, charcoal-polished for pure refinement

Aya

In Japanese, the word "AYA" means 'coloured light to represent an enchanting world, imbued with poetry'. Abstract and contemporary patterns adorn this collection on an ebonite body, while highlighting the art of Maki-e. Each fountain pen is dressed with an extraordinary gold nib with the effigy of Mount Fuji and enhanced with a coloured lacquer and a pattern in Togidashi maki-e, Raden, gold or silver powder.

Capless

These retractable-nib pens combine traditional lacquer art and maki-e with a modern and ingenious mechanism. The Raden technique, with its inlays of tiny nacre fragments, gives them their own special lustre.  

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