{"product_id":"nakaya-piccolo-cigar-blue-wave-painting","title":"Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Blue Wave Painting","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Blue Wave features a motif in raised relief with a textured surface. Elegant black Urushi lacquer is combed with a wave-like pattern. Each individual pen requires a year or more to be produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Blue Wave Painting fountain pen is handcrafted from ebonite and Urushi lacquer, and comes standard with solid gold 14k single-tone nib in your choice of tipping size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe double slit Music nib is available at an added premium, as are plated nibs in Pink Gold, Rhodium, Ruthenium, or Two-Tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Blue Wave Painting fountain pen exploits the skill of a master Urushi craftsmen to create a textured surface that is soft to the touch and engaging for the eye. \n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya mixes some albumen into Urushi lacquer to make stronger viscosity. A special comb-like tool is used to scratch the Urushi surface to express waves. Because they are done by a master's hand, each one is unique. But there is a consistency to the wave pattern. The fountain pen comes to life with its textured surface that almost massages the hand during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Piccolo Cigar can be filled with bottled fountain pen ink using the provided converter. Nakaya pens can also use Platinum brand ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\n\u003cbr\u003eWithout a clip, the simple form of the Piccolo carries the texture of this pen with elegance. Lines representing waves wash over onto the softly coned end caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wave pattern continues onto the gripping section as well. 14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough the full range of Nakaya nibs is made available, the ruthenium-plated nib complements the sleek design etched into the black surface. \n\u003cbr\u003e\t\n\u003cbr\u003eDecorative rice paper, a simple solid softwood shipping box decorated with Japanese Kanji script, and a fabric pen \"\"kimono\"\" are all included with this pen, making it a lovely presentation item. Sensible and elegant packaging has long been a hallmark of the Nakaya brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnless requested otherwise, each pen or nib you purchase from us will be carefully examined, tested, and optimized for your personal writing characteristics before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701014200615,"sku":"","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPiccoloCigarBlueWavePainting.jpg?v=1717726935","url":"https:\/\/nibs-usa.mom\/products\/nakaya-piccolo-cigar-blue-wave-painting","provider":"nibs-usa.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}