The Namiki Yukari Royale Vermilion Fountain Pen is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance, blending traditional Japanese artistry with superior functionality. Its vibrant vermilion lacquer finish exudes timeless sophistication, while the pen’s substantial size ensures a comfortable and balanced writing experience. Equipped with a flawlessly smooth 18-karat gold nib, it delivers a luxurious, consistent ink flow that elevates every writing session!
My first Japanese fountain pen and I love it. The Vermillion Urushi is beautiful and so soft to the touch, the nib is exquisite and a joy to write with, a grail pen indeed.
I haven't bought another pen at Appelboom or elsewhere since the Pilot Yukari Royale and MB 149. I was really going to go for the Emperor but after trying both at the Pilot booth at a pen show, Yukari Royale won the day and hand for its practicality. The Medium #20 nib is very similar in smoothness to the #30 Custom Urushi and great for daily journaling. I was concerned about the metal heft, but this buy it for life pen offers that simply exquisite feeling of expressiveness in unfettered writing yet confined in a classic traditional design. While I am a fan of Japanese eyedroppers, Yukari Royale has the shape without the hassle of repair since the con-70 converter is more than adequate.
I read it takes the Namiki artisans around 3 months to create the rich, lustrous urushi finish on this exquisite pen. The success of that effort is evident! The color is captivating and classic. As a writer, the 18k nib (I chose a medium), is buttery smooth and a delight to write with. However, that’s no surprise! This beauty is my daily writer. It is comfortable in the hand and a joy to the eye!
It’s no surprise this Namiki is a pen many pen lovers long for . . . and I finally have my own no. 20 vermilion, courtesy of Appelboom. This is just a lovely fountain pen, the urushi coating is impeccable, with a deep lustre. The pen has a pleasing weight, is beautifully proportioned, and, of course, there’s that Namiki no. 20 nib. It was also a pleasure to buy from Appelboom.
Worth the 5 month wait. Absolute classic simplicity of shape, and a beautiful refined red nicely offset by tiny gold cap rim. The writing (Nib M comparable to a European M) is superb and a great pleasure to use, better than any other pen I have. Shape is the refinement of a Kawabata short story, and the colour, in my imagination, the red lacquer in a v. Gulik Judge Dee story
I received my new Namiki Yukari Royale fountain pen a few weeks ago and have been using it ever since. Its performance is flawless and it is a beautiful example of Japanese craftsmanship.
This pen has been my Holy grial for many years, but its price always delayed its purchase.
I have finally decided to make the effort and buy it and I do not regret anything.
The pen is amazing, it writes in a way that I love (like the Pilots I have) and its weight and presence make it an impressive writing instrument.
I was fortunate enough to be able to take advantage of the generous FPD sale the store offered and was blown away by the professionalism of the staff during such a chaotic sales time for pen retailers. They kindly informed me that the item had to be back ordered and that they would do their utmost to get the pen to me in a reasonable timeframe. The pen arrived shortly thereafter and was everything I expected and more. I am very satisfied with the overall purchase experience and hope to visit the store sometime soon.
I have been longing for an Ururshi lacquer pen for some time. I have a few from other makes, but Namiki to my mind is at the top of this game. This pen is absolutely gorgeous. The red is not a garish lipstick red as may appear in the pictures, but a subdued, darker red. That's what I wanted! The finish and construction are immaculate. The weight is right - not too light, nor to heavy. The size is comparable to a Montblanc 149, in my view. The nib writes with no resistance or feedback - even dry on paper (I haven't had the heart to ink up the pen yet). I highly recommend this work of art.
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