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The Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen - Shooting Star captures a fleeting moment of night sky brilliance in enduring urushi lacquer. A refined member of Namiki's celebrated Yukari series, it brings together Japanese maki-e artistry and the reliable writing performance that enthusiasts expect from Namiki by Pilot. Subtle depth, glints of raden shell, and trails of precious metal powders create a luminous constellation motif that rewards close study and long ownership.
Each Shooting Star motif is built up in layers of hand-applied urushi, then adorned using traditional maki-e techniques. Artisans sprinkle and fix precious metal powders to sketch the star's trajectory across a deep black lacquer ground, while accents of raden inlaid abalone shell provide iridescent points of light that shift with viewing angle. The result is a quiet, nocturnal atmosphere that reveals new details as the pen turns in the hand.
The Yukari format offers an elegant, balanced silhouette with understated trim that complements rather than competes with the artwork. The lacquer's depth and polish give the surface a soft glow, enhancing the contrast between dark field and shimmering celestial elements. This is a piece conceived not only as a writing instrument, but as an intimate canvas for living lacquer and time-honored decorative technique.
At the heart of the Namiki Yukari Shooting Star is an 18k gold nib, available in fine, medium, or broad. Known for poise and consistency, Namiki nibs deliver a refined flow with a gentle touch, making extended writing feel effortless. The cartridge/converter system offers day-to-day practicality and easy ink changes, while the pen's mid-size proportions sit naturally in the hand, posted or unposted.
Whether drafting careful correspondence or keeping a daily journal, the combination of smooth 18k gold nib, well-regulated feed, and balanced construction produces a composed, quietly expressive line. It is the kind of performance that invites regular use, allowing the maki-e to be appreciated not only in the display case but at the desk.
Namiki stands as the artisanal expression of Pilot, carrying forward a lacquer tradition cultivated since the early 20th century. Today, Namiki's maki-e work continues in Japan under the hands of seasoned lacquer artists who train for years to master the interplay of urushi, metal powders, and shell inlay. Multiple coats, careful curing, and meticulous polishing give the Yukari series its characteristic depth and clarity. In the Shooting Star design, that discipline serves a simple, evocative image with restraint and grace.
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Drop Shipping: In the event of errors in our on-hand inventory or to expedite delivery, some items may be drop shipped directly from our US distributors. This means that these items will be shipped directly from the distributor's warehouse to your designated shipping address.
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Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
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Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
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Refunds: A full refund will be issued for returned items.
Condition of Return: To be eligible for a refund, the item must be returned in its original condition, including all original boxes and packaging.
Restocking Fee: For used items or items missing their original packaging, a 20% restocking fee will be applied.
Refund Method: Refunds will be processed using the original form of payment.
Return Shipping: Customers are responsible for the shipping costs associated with the return, unless the return is due to a product defect or an error on our part.
Return Process: To initiate a return, please contact our customer service team with your order details and the reason for return. Once the return is approved, you will receive further instructions on how to proceed.
Refund Processing Time: Please allow up to 7 business days for the refund to be processed after we receive the returned item.
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