on saleNamiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Grapevine

Product Code PN60513

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on saleNamiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Grapevine

Product Code PN60513

In Stock

out of stock

$1,900.00
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This Namiki maki-e fountain pen was created by a collaboration of maki-e artists (Kokkokai) in Japan. It features the Togidashi-Hira Maki-e technique (burnished-flat maki-e), depicting a grapevine. The pen has an 18k gold nib (#10), fills via cartridge/converter (a CON-70 is included), and comes packaged in a wooden box with a bottle of ink.

The Yukari Collection vividly expresses the nature of the four seasons, which the Japanese have been familiar with since ancient times, by combining designs with various techniques such as Togidashi-Taka Maki-e (Burnished-Raised Maki-e) and Raden (Mother-of-Pearl). While being a size that can be carried and used every day, it harbors Japanese beauty down to the finest detail.

As these pens are truly one-of-a-kind pieces of art, they are warrantied for life by Namiki.

Please allow us up to several extra days for shipping of this pen. Please also note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I fill this pen from an ink cartridge? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A cartridge is small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write!

This pen uses proprietary Pilot ink cartridges, which are available in a wide range of colors.

You can learn more about how to actually install an ink cartridge on our blog, or in this video tutorial:

How do I use a converter? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

A converter goes in the place of where the ink cartridge would normally go. From there, you can fill your fountain pen from bottled ink.

A converter is a detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter.

We have a great video showing how to use a converter here:

How do I clean this fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It mostly comes down to flushing out the pen with water, and sometimes a little bit of pen flush if the ink is really stuck. 

We put together a blog post with step-by-step instructions, or you can watch the video here:

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

For even more information about fountain pen cleaning, check out our Fountain Pen 101 video blog post.

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

This product may be returned if it is in new, unused condition; or if it was found to be defective.

We accept returns for up to 30 days from purchase. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

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Nadia
A Work of Art

Of all the high end foundation pens I own, this one is my favorite. It's simply a work of art. The writing experience with this nib is unparalleled; it literally glides across the page. This will become a family heirloom. Highly recommend!

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Mercedes R.

This pen is definitely high quality. The design is very creative and when you hold it, it feels luxurious. Definitely easy to use and writes beautifully. I'm very happy with this product. The packaging was also really amazing. You can see how this company really cares about the customers.

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Peatmoss
Incredible Writing Experience!

This is hands down the most incredible writing instrument I own. The pictures do not give it justice! It is simply a work of art. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is like nothing I've seen before. I can't imagine what the more intricate Namiki designs look like up close. The writing experience is exquisite. When writing on quality paper (Apica Premium), it feels like writing on glass. It's balanced and posted or unposted it feels great to write with. I have zero regrets about purchasing this piece of art.