The Sailor Negoro-Nuri is a truly one of a kind writing instrument.
. combining the skills of the Emperors personal lacquer artist,
Ms. Teruyo Kato and that of Master nib craftsman Nobuyoshi Nagahara,
each instrument is a true work of art, from the intriguing design
work to the artistry of the nib. Designed using the Mki-e technique
of Tai-shi-tsu, the surface is formed using hand laid lacquer
to create the raised texture unique to each piece. Each special
pen is available with five specially designed Nagahar nib options
in 21kt gold.
Suggested Retail: $975 with non-Nagahara nib (standard nibs)
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Nib Selections:
Naginata-Togi - $1,025
Naginata Emperior nib
(has the ink flow tab on the topside of the nib) - $1,125
Naginata Concord Emperor
(tip of nib shaped like the Concord airplane) - $1,125
Naginata Cross
(nib has an additional slit across it) - $1,225
Naginata Cross Emperor
(same as the Cross, with additional ink flow bar) - $1,325
Please note: The special Nagahara nibs are custom made. Not
only the shape and proformance of the nib, but the feed as well.
They are not typical of the Japanese nibs and are broader and apply
a heavier ink flow. All may be used upside down for fine writing,
without damage.
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Simple in design, but stunning in appearance, the Negoro-Nuri Gold
is a brilliant cornerstone of this collection. Its subtle elegance
can only be defined by handling this instrument. A unique use of
the Maki-e style of Tai-shi-tsu, meaning, "textured layer",
creates an amazing luster that is second only to its performance.
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Muted gold,
bronze and other earth tones set the relaxed mood for the Gold Lazonge.
Representing the substance of nature, this Tai-shi-tsu maki-e design
is as soothing to write with, as it is warm to behold. |
Muted brown,
rust, black and other deep tones set the relaxed mood for the Brown
Lazonge. Representing the substance of nature, this Tai-shi-tsu
maki-e design is as soothing to write with, as it is warm to behold. |
A unique
use of color, this assortment of red and abalone shell, depicts
a meteor streaking through an auburn sky on its final celestial
journey. Incorporating the Maki-e technique of "Raden",
which is the intricate inlay of abalone shell, this pen is truly
beautiful no matter which nib it accompanies. An interesting topic
of conversation, a very versatile writing instrument; the Negoro-Nuri
Red Meteor |
A unique
use of color, this assortment of black and abalone shell, depicts
a meteor streaking through an darken night sky on its final celestial
journey. Incorporating the Maki-e technique of "Raden",
which is the intricate inlay of abalone shell, this pen is truly
beautiful no matter which nib it accompanies. An interesting topic
of conversation, a very versatile writing instrument; the Negoro-Nuri
Black Meteor |
Tranquil
is the defining word for this writing instrument. A subtle view
of early evening through tall reeds on the shore of an imagined
lake; Tranquil is the only word.
Using traditional hand painted colored Maki-e lacquers; this pen
is accented with the misty colors of dusk. As serene as this pen
is it is still an amazing tool for written communication
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The
exquisite designs on the Negoro Nuri Blue and Red are acheived by
using
traditional hand painted colored Maki-e lacquers, layered upon layer,
and then after weeks of drying and adding color, the barrels are
polished with charcoal removing some of the layers, allowing all
of the colors to rise to the surface creating the designs you see
above and below. As serene as this pen is it is still an amazing
tool for written communication |
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