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The Namiki Yukari Maki-e Fountain Pen - Herb Decoration honors classical Japanese lacquer art in a refined, everyday-writable form. Delicate botanical forms sweep across a deep black urushi field, their warmth and glow revealed through layered lacquer work and hand-applied metallic powders. It is an elegant statement piece that balances poetic imagery with the quiet precision for which Namiki is renowned.
Built on the Yukari scale, the pen offers a comfortably balanced silhouette with a dignified presence in hand. An ebonite core is sealed under multiple coats of natural urushi, then decorated using traditional maki-e methods such as togidashi and hira maki-e. The Herb Decoration motif unfolds in fine, tapering strokes and soft highlights, creating depth that shifts with the light. Subtle metallic accents are polished to a gentle sheen, while the gold-finished clip and trim frame the artwork without distraction.
Each piece is created in Japan by Namiki’s maki-e artisans, whose practiced control over lacquer, powders, and polish yields a surface of remarkable smoothness and visual nuance. The result is a composition that feels timeless—quietly detailed up close, yet composed and restrained from a distance.
An 18k gold Namiki nib anchors the experience with a characteristically smooth, consistent line. Available in fine, medium, or broad, it offers reliable ink delivery and a measured softness that rewards long writing sessions. The Yukari’s proportions favor relaxed control unposted, while the secure screw-cap and balanced weight make it equally at home in a journal, on correspondence, or in a display case.
A cartridge/converter filling system provides everyday practicality and easy upkeep. Paired with Pilot’s proven feed architecture, the pen delivers clean starts, steady flow, and a quietly confident writing feel that complements its artisanal exterior.
Namiki is the artisanal division of Pilot, bringing together more than a century of Japanese writing instrument engineering with the studio discipline of traditional lacquer art. Since the early twentieth century, Namiki has collaborated with master maki-e artists, sustaining techniques that require patient layering, polishing, and an intimate understanding of urushi. The Yukari collection reflects that legacy in a form intended to be carried, used, and appreciated daily.
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Special Request Items and Custom-Made Products: Certain items, such as special request items or custom-made products, may require additional shipping time. In such cases, please allow up extra time for these items to be shipped.
Pre-Orders: Any items available for pre-order will have the estimated delivery date listed in the product description.
Product Descriptions: We highly recommend reading the product descriptions carefully before making a purchase, especially for items with extended shipping times. Any information regarding extended shipping times or special requirements will be mentioned in the product description.
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.
Please note that shipping times may vary depending on the destination and other factors beyond our control. Customs duties, taxes, and any additional fees associated with international shipments are the responsibility of the customer.
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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