{"product_id":"nakaya-portable-writer-ascending-dragon-ao-tamenuri","title":"Nakaya Portable Writer Ascending Dragon Ao-tamenuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Portable Writer Ascending Dragon Ao-tamenuri, formerly known as the Blue Dragon, uses Ao-tamenuri hue to paint a striking picture. This subtle, mysterious blue-green finish seems to explore the mystical and symbolic aspects of the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon in the Nakaya Portable Writer Ascending Dragon Ao-tamenuri fountain pen rises slowly through the blue green lacquer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying motif will grow brighter over time as the layers of urushi lacquer mature.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe dragon is in endless pursuit of the flaming pearl on the gripping section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not pens to be stored away in a drawer - with a Nakaya fountain pen, the process of using and displaying the pen actually contributes to the maturation of the lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNote the attention to detail in the motif. Tame-sukashi is an extremely painstaking and time intensive technique, and dragon pens usually require a minimum of six months to a year to be produced and because each fountain pen is handcrafted, no two will be exactly alike.\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is not just a pen that can be used to create a work of art or fine writing - it is also an object that is a work of art in its own right. \n\u003cbr\u003eNakaya pens can be filled with bottled ink using the provided converter and can also use Platinum brand top quality ink cartridges. Hand-painted Maki-e converters are also available.\n\u003cbr\u003eThe impeccable lustrous surfaces are a tribute to the craftsmanship of the urushi artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough the full range of Nakaya nibs is made available, the dragon looks particularly stunning with a rhodium-plated clip and nib, as it complements the mysterious nature of the Ao-tamenuri finish. \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, 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":43701251244327,"sku":"","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPortableWriterAscendingDragonAo-tamenuri.jpg?v=1717788602","url":"https:\/\/nibs-usa.mom\/products\/nakaya-portable-writer-ascending-dragon-ao-tamenuri","provider":"nibs-usa.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}