{"product_id":"nakaya-piccolo-writer-shu-unpolished","title":"Nakaya Piccolo Writer Shu Unpolished","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe matte surface on the Shu (red) fountain pen reveals an entirely different color than the polished version. This one takes on a Matte sheen as seen in the soft reflections of the cap and barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of hard rubber and coated with Urushi, a material made from the sap of a Japanese lacquer tree. The process of collecting the Urushi (sap) and applying many layers of lacquer to this fountain pen takes three months to complete. This finish reveals a level of craftsmanship and attention that we have only seen in the finest pens. Controlling a matte surface is extremely challenging even for a master painter. Notice how the red color varies as it rounds the edge of the cap and barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya nib, imprinted Nakata, the family name of the manufacturer is made of solid 14K gold. \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 Nakaya.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701245575463,"sku":"","price":759.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPiccoloWriterShuUnpolished.jpg?v=1717802066","url":"https:\/\/nibs-usa.mom\/products\/nakaya-piccolo-writer-shu-unpolished","provider":"nibs-usa.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}