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The Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen - Ebisu pays tribute to Pilot's centennial with a refined celebration of Japanese myth and maki-e artistry. As part of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune series, this Yukari model honors Ebisu, the deity of prosperity and fishermen, traditionally portrayed with a fishing rod and auspicious sea bream. The result is a quietly radiant collector piece that merges cultural storytelling with Namiki's most time-honored lacquer techniques.
Craftsmanship and Design
Executed by Namiki's in-house Kokkokai atelier, the urushi and maki-e work layers deep, lustrous lacquer with finely dusted precious metal powders to create dimension, glow, and narrative detail. Ebisu is rendered with serene presence, his fishing rod and tai sea bream picked out in shimmering accents that catch the light as the pen turns in hand. Subtle gradations of color, polished roiro surfaces, and raised relief touches give the composition depth, while traditional sprinkling and burnishing techniques unite the scene with the pen's flowing silhouette.
The Yukari format offers an elegant canvas for the artwork: graceful proportions, a secure screw cap, and a profile that sits comfortably in the hand. Gold-finished trim provides a quiet frame for the lacquer, allowing the illustration and the gentle sparkle of metal powders to take prominence without distraction.
Writing Experience
At the heart of this edition is an 18k gold nib in a balanced medium width, tuned to the precise, reliable standards for which Pilot and Namiki are renowned. The nib glides with controlled smoothness, offering consistent line formation across a wide range of premium papers. Ink delivery is even and dependable, supporting both extended journaling and deliberate signature work without hard starts or hesitation.
The Yukari's weight distribution helps guide the nib naturally, whether used posted or unposted. Paired with Pilot cartridges or a converter for bottled ink, the filling system is simple and secure, making this a finely crafted art object designed for regular use as much as for display.
Heritage and Provenance
Pilot was founded in Tokyo in 1918, and Namiki emerged soon after as the house's high-art division devoted to urushi lacquer and maki-e. For over a century, Namiki has partnered with master artisans to preserve and advance classical techniques passed through generations, culminating in limited creations that articulate Japan's cultural motifs with serenity and precision. The 7 Gods 100th Anniversary series revisits the revered Shichifukujin, distilling their iconography into living lacquer narratives. Ebisu's presence here speaks to good fortune earned through honest work and skill, mirrored by the artistry embedded in every layer of this pen.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Fountain Pen - Ebisu
- Nib: 18k gold, Medium
- Filling system: Cartridge/converter (Pilot)
- Body: Hand-lacquered urushi with traditional maki-e artwork
- Trim: Gold-finished
- Cap: Screw cap
- Origin: Japan
- Edition: 100th Anniversary limited edition within the Seven Gods series
