CIRCA 2006 NAMIKI YUKARI MAKI-E MORNING GLORY 18K MED NIB FOUNTAIN PEN MINT

For your consideration, we are offering for sale this Circa 2006 Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen fitted with an 18K Medium nib in the "Morning Glory" floral scene. This fountain pen has been gently used and comes in the original box with all the Namiki documentation, Namiki Blue Ink Bottle, and one ink cartridge. I consider this Yukari Fountain Pen to be in Mint Condition.

NOTE: The Morning Glory Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen that I have here is an earlier model with a nib date code of October 2006. This Namiki Yukari Morning Glory Fountain Pen had the Maiki-e artwork by "Kokkokai" which is a group of Maki-e artisans within Namiki. The Morning Glory Fountain Pen features two different Maki-e techniques, Togidashi-maki-e (burnished Maki-e) and Hira-maki-e (flat Maki-e). The Togidashi-maki-e is a method in which gilded patterns are dried and recoated with Urushi and finally burnished to a high sheen using charcoal — this style of Maki-e dates to the 7th century. The Hira-Maki-e method uses colored urushi lacquers which are then coated with gold powder. The spreading of gold dust on a precise area and to a desired density is a skill that requires great expertise and experience. Namiki developed this lacquering technique in 1925 and has since earned an international reputation for producing the finest Maki-e decorated fountain pen available.  (The Namiki website provides steps that go into this process here.)

The collective Namiki artisans (Kokkokai) have captured stunningly on the body and cap of the fountain pen the Morning Glory flowers.  The Namiki Yukari Morning Glory Fountain Pen signifies a connection to nature and the changing seasons, while "Morning Glory" represents a flower that blooms in the summer, often symbolizing the fleeting beauty of the moment. The Namiki logo and the NAMIKI name can be seen stamped into the clip. On the top of the clip is the serial number "U298". 

The fountain pen displays no wear, chips, cracks, repairs, or any damage of the sort. The pen is in perfect condition. This Morning Glory Namiki Fountain Pen is no longer being produced and is coveted by collectors. 

The fountain pen features a wonderful 18K/750 nib tuned by the masters at Namiki, assuring long-lasting, impeccable writing performance. The nib iridium tipping measures .78mm when measured with digital calipers - or a Medium nib point. The nib has a date code of A106, or October 2006. I inked the pen so I could create a writing sample. The nib will write with a smooth, medium line measuring from .63mm to .88mm under normal writing conditions. Namiki nibs are some of the best-made 18K Gold Nibs in the World.

This Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen measures 5 5/8" in length capped. The diameter of the barrel is .46" inches. Weighs 1.16 ounces.

The fountain pen comes in a nice softwood presentation box and includes a Con-70 converter, a bottle of ink, Namiki literature, Namiki Morning Glory Certificate of Authenticity, and an ink cartridge to get you started writing with this gorgeous work of art. 

The process of hand-crafting these fountain pens takes three months or longer to complete. This technique, though painstaking, gives this fountain pen its deep lustrous sheen and has been used by Namiki craftsmen since the company's inception back in 1918.

This Namiki Yukari Morning Glory Fountain Pen is an exquisite display of artistry and craftsmanship. I would consider this Namiki to grade in Mint Condition. This is a very special, high-cachet fountain pen that is ready to write with or just add it to your writing arsenal collection.