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Hello!

 

Here is a quick little review before I head off to bed. The pen I'll be reviewing today is a special edition Nakaya.

 

Appearance & Design (10) This pen is very ornate, possibly even too ornate some would argue. It isn't that long but the overall girth makes it very suitable for writing over prolonged periods. The floral pattern is very pretty and seductive.

http://just.razzi.me/photos/672815/b399794.jpg?1342121513

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/692862/6d37710.jpg?1343093459

 

Construction & Quality (10) The pen has a very unique feel. The ebonite is always warm and the engravings give a real hand made feel. The cap and barrel alignment is perfect. No complaints in this department :).

http://just.razzi.me/photos/692857/6c2e67b.jpg?1343093387

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/692866/1bf4f73.jpg?1343093478

 

Weight & Dimensions (9) I generally prefer pens with some heft. This pen is very light and wouldn't be my first choice for quick notes. I'm sure if I had to write several pages I'd reach for this pen though. The pen is fairly short which may bother some people.

http://just.razzi.me/photos/692859/0762945.jpg?1343093416

 

 

Nib & Performance (9) The pen is equipped with a firm medium 14k gold rhodium plated nib. Being an Asian nib it writes closer to a fine than a medium. The nib is smooth but not Dupont smooth. I like that the nibs are interchangeable and can be easily swapped for another size.

http://just.razzi.me/photos/692860/dd76e50.jpg?1343093440

 

Filling System & Maintenance (9) The pen uses a platinum cartridge/ converter filler. This is a proprietary system, however adapters can be purchased to use international style C/C. Nakaya also sells interesting makie converters in their online shop. I personally like C/C fillers because they're very easy to maintain and clean.

 

Cost & Value (10) This pen certainly isn't cheap but does represent great value. When you consider the time and energy put into this instrument the price is easily justified.

 

Conclusion (9.5/10) Hopefully you enjoyed this review. I apologies for any grammar and spelling mistakes :headsmack:

 

regards,

 

Kyle

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Beautiful pen! Thanks for making us aware of this pen.

 

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That's far too pretty to consider smearing black ink all over it. :rolleyes:

A good review as well.

Is the white platinum or silver or ??????

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That's far too pretty to consider smearing black ink all over it. :rolleyes:

A good review as well.

Is the white platinum or silver or ??????

 

Platinum :)

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Oh my god that's just disgustingly beautiful! Wow.

 

Thanks for making the pictures viewable! I've never been able to post pictures correctly on this forum. :bonk:

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Oh my god that's just disgustingly beautiful! Wow.

 

Thanks for making the pictures viewable! I've never been able to post pictures correctly on this forum. :bonk:

 

No prob - glad to help out.

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That is an exceptionally beautiful Nakaya! And just when I thought I had all the Nakayas I want . . . . Gee, thanks?????

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Such a beautiful pen, Kyle -- and thanks for posing the Nakaya next to the Dupont! What a lovely pair.

 

I will say this about the Piccolo's size... I have a vague memory of having to adjust to the shorter size of the Piccolo. The adjustment period didn't take long, and of course now I don't notice it at all and can go from the Piccolo to the Desk Pen (about 8" or 20cm in length) or any of my pens seamlessly.

 

Thanks for the review and photos!

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The shots from yesterday (excluding the first picture) used artificial lighting. I just took a few pictures outside with the XF as a backdrop :thumbup:.

http://razzi.me/phot...side/size/large (nib)

http://razzi.me/phot...side/size/large (barrel)

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/694967/c8e6c9b.jpg?1343164299

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/694966/c5072a6.jpg?1343164284

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A beautiful review of a beautiful pen, thank you. The engraving is incredible. :thumbup:

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Beautiful

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very lovely blue pen :thumbup: thanks for sharing

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If only it was a long piccolo or standard cigar size. :)

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If only it was a long piccolo or standard cigar size. :)

 

 

You could order the same technique on a different model as a custom order. It'll take several months, though.

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