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Namiki Pens
If you are looking for a Namiki item not listed on our website contact customer service. We are often able to get Namiki pens and inks not listed.
Namiki fine pens are skillfully crafted by Japanese artisans. Each pen is made with the highest quality materials for superior quality writing instruments. Namiki introduced Maki-e lacquering which is an technique of drawing multi-layer patterns on the cap and barrel using urushi(sap from Japanese lacquer trees). Not only are Namiki writing instruments beautiful they are designed for use. With precision nibs and superior inks Namiki is an industry leader.
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Namiki pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Namiki pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
Customer Reviews
the bottle has great design, the ink is wonderful, and simple to fill any converter.
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Have only used this ink once in my Waterman Hemisphere Med nib; no complaints on that; a standard blue good for everyday writing. However, when cleaning the pen and the cartridge, it did stain the light colored sink in my bathroom where I usually clean out my pens. (Not sure what the sink is made out of - maybe some kind of acrylic; not glazed porcelain.) The stain pretty much, but not 100%, came out after several cleanings, but now I know to clean out this ink in the kitchen sink which is stainless steel and has a wider drain opening. Attracted by the design of the glass bottle.
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Exceeding all expectations! If you can afford $1,000 dollar pen, this is the one to acquire.
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Very interesting ink. I like it but I am still in process of understanding it. Nice lighter black.
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Excellently performing ink. Pleasing shade of blue. Really like the unusual shaped bottle with the internal mechanism which aides in refilling pen.
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The pen seems uninspiring and normal, however this is not the case. In the typical Japenese style, while the product is understated it has a elegance and functionality that has been unmatched. It also fits in well in a office style setting, though the pen may be too wet to write on cheap quality paper, feathering is an issue sometimes.
I don't regret my purchase and the (pen chalet's) customer service was excellent when I wanted a different size nib.
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Sheen in Tomoe River paper!
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Any company that adds value to their product by excellent design will get my vote anytime. I haven't used the ink yet, because I just like looking at the bottle on my vintage oak desk.
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Writes smoothly. Perfection. I got the fine,since the M wrote too wet (ghosted/feathered) on my cheap office paper.
Thanks alot to the PenChalet team for their exceptional customer service.
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This is a great ink in a cute bottle. The ink appears to be the same that comes in the Pilot cartridges, and it works well in every pen I've tried and most paper.
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The standard Namiki inks arrive in easy-to-fill-from bottles, reasonably priced, well behaved, and possessing some water resistance (at least the black and blue). For more colors, try the more expensive Iroshizuku offerings made also by Pilot.
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Great ink and bottle design will purchase again
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I received my Namiki/pilotNippon Art Golden Pheasants Fountain Pen from PenChalet last week. A GRAIL pen! 5.5" of lacquered brass,2 flying pheasants & a bunch of bugs for pheasant food. Perfect art work. Beautiful #10 M nib,broad shouldered,some flex,nice wet line. Con 70 converter easily loaded Pilot Tsukushi ink & then writing bliss. I admit I like Namiki/Pilot high end pens, consistently great build, nibs & they write every time! Pen Chalet offered a great price, quick delivery & the best service in the internet business. I've been a customer for 7 years & I highly recommend Ron & the rest of the fine folks at Pen Chalet. I hope the pheasants don't eat the bugs & fly off hunting another meal! Wichita Lawyer
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What can be said about this pen. It is beautiful. The silver is bright. The pen has some heft but feels good in the hand. I have yet to write with it, but I have confidence in the brand. Thank you Pen Chalet for making this pen available at a great price.
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The blue is a modest blue - not sensational. It is somewhat water resistant but not for water colorists, I think. I have a couple pens that need the flow characteristics.
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I have purchased pens from Pen Chalet for years. Their selection is awesome and I have never had a problem with them or their products. I would recommend them to anybody looking for writing instruments or supplies !!
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Purchased as a gift for college graduation. The presentation is beautiful. Pen is secured in a wooden box and placed a cardboard box with brand on the outside. The artwork is amazing.
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This ink has great glide and writes well.
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These are very very good writing instruments!
A real delight.
The best price you can find.
And a fast delivery.
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Wonderful grail pen, at a super price and great service from Pen Chalet.
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How does one rate a Fountain Pen when it's beauty is so captivating you can't bring yourself to fill it with ink. Give me a few weeks and I'm sure I'll put ink to pen and pen to paper. For now, all I can comment on is the look and feel and styling of the Namiki Yukari Grapevine. I am totally pleased with the look, feel and styling of this pen. It's the perfect weight for me - perfectly balanced in my grip. Did I mention it was beautiful? Colors are lustrous, deep darks with light and soft undertones. Got this baby really fast and Pen Chalet packaged it expertly and securely. I love this store for working with me on shipping.
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It's a clean blue color, without much turquoise or purple going on. From this perspective it's quite unique and I can see it always present in my stash. Good flow, nice lubricating properties, normal behavior on paper, certain water resistance. It mixes well with other inks and for that alone I'd keep it. Whether you want to improve the flow of, say, Diamine Onyx Black or to tame Private Reserve Supershow Blue, Pilot Blue comes to help.
That being said, the color is on the subtle side and may not suit if preferences are for bright saturated colors.
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I purchased a new Pilot/Namiki Vanishing Point fountain pen, and it was suggested that this ink be used for the pen. So far, so good - this ink flows well, and I the price is very reasonable. I'll continue using it.
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