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Delta Dolce Vita - Japan


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Hi All,

 

Living in New Zealand there is no where to buy Delta pens and with crazy high customs and duties buying online makes them very expensive. I'm heading to Japan in September and one of my grail pens is the Dolce Vita...so I will try and pick one up when I am there (along with a few other goodies as well). Does anyone have any experience buying a Delta in Japan and any recommendations around where to purchase?. I will be in Kyoto and Tokyo and perhaps go to Osaka & Kobe, so those are my options...

 

Thanks

Craig

 

 

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Hi Craig, I would advise you to post a similar question in the Japan subforum

 

Probably more folk there knowing where the good shops are...

 

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I am speaking out of turn here since I am an occasional visitor to Japan, specifically Tokyo. People who are local will be able to give you better advice. There are a few posts here that talk specifically about shopping for pens in Japan. Too lazy to look it up so use the very helpful search tool on the upper right hand corner. If you're heading over there, you're in luck because for a fountain pen lover, Japan is pen/ stationary store heaven! If you're in Tokyo and only have time to visit one place, you have to go to Itoya. They have probably what is the best selection over everyone else.

 

My advice to you when shopping for pens in Japan is to buy unique pieces either made by one of the local big 3 pen companies that are going to be either only available in Japan or one of the exclusives made by European pen makers for the Japanese market. Example of the former is the Pilot Custom Heritage 845, 742, 743 or the 912. Example of latter is the white Lamy Safari. If you buy any of the standard European pens in Japan, they are going to be priced at the very upper end of MSRP. If you're traveling to HK perhaps at a different time, consider getting standard European pens there instead as HK is tax free, typically priced 20% off retail and there is the ability to bargain.

 

Even so, buying a pen in Japan is a treat because you can touch, feel, and try to your hearts content. Enjoy because it's a great experience. Your wallet however might take quite a bashing :)

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