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Though this may seem like a small difference, the extra diameter is surprisingly significant in adding greater heft and dimension to this pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Heki-tamenuri fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer, and comes standard with your choice of solid gold 14k nib.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs always, this Nakaya pen body is made from hand-turned ebonite hard rubber which is then layered with Urushi lacquer in the Wajima region of Japan. Ebonite hard rubber is a strong and durable material - vintage fountain pens using this material have lasted for a hundred years and more. The vivid green under-color will become more apparent as the outer layers mature with use over time, adding depth to the earthy Heki-tamenuri finish. The extensive surface area of this 17mm Long Cigar pen provides an excellent showcase for the nuanced color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. They can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges.\n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flexibility.\n\u003cbr\u003eDecorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, a starter box of Platinum ink cartridges, and a fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" are all included with this pen, giving this pen a lovely presentation. 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Each hand-finished pen requires several months to be produced in multiple layers of urushi lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur complimentary nib tuning adjusts pressure and ink flow to your personal preferences, and our optional nib customizations can add to the character and distinctiveness of your writing on the page. We are an authorized Nakaya dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTame\" 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\" (semi-transparent brown color ) for the finish coats. The black color is mixed in shu-ai-urushi for Kurotame-nuri. 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 urushi surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43700844200231,"sku":"","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/Nakaya17mmLongCigarKuro-tamenuri.jpg?v=1717614335"},{"product_id":"nakaya-17mm-long-cigar-sumiko","title":"Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Sumiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sleek minimalism of the Nakaya 17mm Long Cigar Sumiko combines traditional craftsmanship with a distinctly modern perspective. The unique smooth surface of sumiko adds a tactile element to the qualities of this exceptional writing instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur complimentary nib tuning adjusts optimum pressure and ink flow to your own personal preferences. Our exclusive nib customizations can add to the character and distinctiveness of your writing, and can also make this pen a valuable tool for the professional or amateur calligrapher - choose the Fine Soft nib for our noted Mottishaw Spencerian modification, or a Broad or Extra Broad for best results with our popular Architects Point customization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Nakaya pen is hand-turned at the Nakaya workshop in Tokyo from natural ebonite hard rubber which is sustainably harvested from the wild rubber gum tree. Hand-finishing in natural urushi lacquer, itself refined from sap of the Japanese lacquer tree, is then accomplished by skilled artisans in the traditional craft center of Wajima on the west coast of Japan. 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Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\n\u003cbr\u003eThese smooth-writing 14k nibs are also well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, or Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\n\u003cbr\u003eThough the full range of Nakaya nibs is made available, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the darker tones of the Chinese Pond Turtle pen.\n\u003cbr\u003e \n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya 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. 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