Description
The Nippon Art Collection takes traditional Japanese and auspicious subjects known the world over, such as “Mt. Fuji”, “Hagoita (battledore)”, and “Origami”, and has them drawn on a black lacquered background in Hira Maki-e (Flat Maki-e). The shiny black of the lacquer, along with the overflowing vibrancy from each work makes it a sight to behold.
At the start of the 20th century, a fountain pen utilizing the Japanese traditional art of “Maki-e” was born. The strong and attractive body with a lacquer finish, and the fine and elegant design by the craftsmen are highly acclaimed around the world, and those skills and spirit have been passed down to the world’s most famous name in Maki-e fountain pens, “Namiki”.
frits boer –
This could be quite a long review…Right away the weight, balance and proportions are very harmonious which promote relaxed writing.. The writing is very smooth with low feedback, a really nicely proportioned combination. ( a Fine nib.) And then of course the Hira Maki-e embellishment …a Japanese classic style, very attractive and refined in execution and colour combination . In all an outstanding pen …improved now with a slightly heavier brass version..
Kunal Gupta –
My first ever Namiki which I bought in 2017 or 2018. The nib is butter smooth and beautiful. Appelboom services are the best.
Freedy (verified owner) –
Very special Japanese pen for collection, came with a blue colour ink bottle. Fine nib close to Montblanc EF.