{"product_id":"namiki-emperor-owl-maki-e-fountain-pen","title":"Namiki Emperor Maki-e Fountain Pen - Owl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Namiki Emperor Maki-e Fountain Pen - Owl commands attention through scale, presence, and quiet nuance. Built on Namiki's flagship Emperor platform, it pairs the depth of urushi lacquer and traditional maki-e artistry with the expressive No. 50 18k gold nib. The result is a writing instrument that reads as sculpture in the hand and performs with confident grace on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShaped from ebonite and finished with multiple layers of urushi, the Emperor body provides a pristine canvas for the owl motif. Skilled artisans apply and polish lacquer in stages, building a luminous surface with subtle depth and warmth. Metallic powders and carefully raised details bring the nocturnal subject to life, from the bird's watchful presence to the quiet atmosphere that surrounds it. Each pen is completed entirely by hand, with natural variations that underscore the piece's individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe owl, or fukuro in Japanese, carries long-held associations with good fortune and protection. A well-known wordplay reads fukuro as 'no hardship,' a sentiment collectors often appreciate in a talismanic writing instrument intended for years of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the pen is Namiki's No. 50 18k gold nib, a large, responsive point tuned for smooth, steady flow. The eyedropper filling system, paired with a shut-off valve, offers generous ink capacity and practical control over delivery. Open the valve for extended writing sessions; close it for secure carry and travel. The urushi-over-ebonite construction lends a warm touch in hand, and despite its substantial dimensions, the Emperor rests with a poised, deliberate balance that rewards unhurried writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMaki-e Tradition \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamiki represents Pilot's highest expression of Japanese lacquer artistry, a lineage that traces back to the early twentieth century when Ryosuke Namiki and a circle of artisans refined urushi and maki-e techniques for modern writing instruments. Today, Namiki continues that tradition in Japan, uniting studio craft with precision nib making. The Emperor series sits at the apex of that work, honoring time-tested methods while delivering contemporary reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Namiki by Pilot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Emperor Maki-e Fountain Pen - Owl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Ebonite with urushi lacquer and hand-applied maki-e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: Namiki No. 50 18k gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib options: Medium (M), Broad (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Eyedropper with shut-off valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine-Medium","offer_id":49667361767699,"sku":"61432","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46044044427539,"sku":"61432","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":46044044460307,"sku":"61433","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Namiki-Emperor-Owl-Fountain-Pen.jpg?v=1728999832","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/namiki-emperor-owl-maki-e-fountain-pen","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}