{"product_id":"nakaya-portable-writer-chinkin-housoge-shu-charcoal","title":"Nakaya Portable Writer Chinkin Housoge Shu Charcoal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe base color of the pen is bright red \"\"Shu\"\" and line is black (charcoal). An artist engraves a motif by Wajima unique \"\"Chinkin\"\" technique on the lacquer surface. After that, an artist imbeds \"\"Sumi\"\"(charcoal) to the lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwirls of vines and flowers dance along the entire length of the cap and barrel. The Housoge floral pattern has its origins in the Tenpyo period, 729-749 CE, during which time Buddhism was becoming an officially recognized state religion in Japan. The Housoge represents an idealized hybrid \"\"flower in paradise\"\" as envisioned by the Pure Land Buddhism of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nakaya Portable Writer 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. A gold clip allows you to easily affix this writing instrument to a shirt pocket, with its intricate design showing just enough to pique others' curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14k nibs are well-suited to customizations including Stub, Cursive Italic, and Left Oblique, as well as the modification for added flex - see our nib customizations page for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floral design even continues onto the gripping section, demonstrating Nakaya's renowned attention to detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. Consult our Nakaya Availability Chart, updated weekly, to see which pens we currently have in stock and available for immediate shipment, or simply to browse for pens by finish or motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\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. See our nib set-up and optimization page for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nakaya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43701259108647,"sku":"","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/0486\/9168\/files\/NakayaPortableWriterHousogeShuCharcoal1.jpg?v=1717789045","url":"https:\/\/nibs-usa.mom\/products\/nakaya-portable-writer-chinkin-housoge-shu-charcoal","provider":"nibs-usa.mom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}