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asexton

Mar 28 2008, 06:25 PM

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To get back on topic (sorry to squelch the ninja conversation), do any of you all have the Danitrio Mikado with a stub nib? Is the nib a good writer, and how wide is the line? Also, since I first started this topic, I discovered the Genkai. Do any of you all have the Genkai Tamenuri? What is the approximate price difference between the Genkai and Mikado?

Thanks,

-Cody

Hi Cody,
I should apologize for hijacking your thread, and yes, let's back on topics, since the nijan threat has diminished

Seriously, most folks who bought Mikado from me usually have the soft fine or soft medium, so you should stick with nibs you are comfortable. I like stub, but found it not suitable for my day job. The line is about 1mm without pressure.

As for Genkai Tamenuri and Mikado Tamenuri prices.... Genkai retails for $1100 while the Mikado retails for $950. Genkai means "The limit" in Japanese. It also comes with a larger, nicer lacquer box. To some this is important, for most, it is not. Here is are some pics of the Genkai Tamenuri:

Kevin

That box says "Mikado" on it. Do both the Genkai and Mikado have the same box?

winedoc

Mar 28 2008, 06:37 PM

Just the Genkai at this time.

Best,

Kevin

girlieg33k

Mar 28 2008, 10:37 PM

Beautiful photos, Kevin! I love the Tamenuri (I have the Hanryo and the Octagon). I want to paint my entire house with the Tamenuri "wine" colour!

winedoc

Mar 29 2008, 06:11 AM

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Beautiful photos, Kevin! I love the Tamenuri (I have the Hanryo and the Octagon). I want to paint my entire house with the Tamenuri "wine" colour!

LOL, just make sure you paint inside of the house, not outside.. UV ray not a friend of urushi :-)

Kevin

CharlieB

Mar 29 2008, 11:11 AM

Kevin, does the Genkai have the same size nib as the Mikado, or is it larger?

winedoc

Mar 29 2008, 09:54 PM

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Kevin, does the Genkai have the same size nib as the Mikado, or is it larger?

Same size, but since the barrel is more straight compare to Mikado (rounder), it is actually not out of proportion.

Best,

Kevin

Wolf

Apr 19 2008, 09:02 AM

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I was actually hoping for the day-dreaming, esoteric responses. I think the matter of the clip reaches into the heart of a fountain pen user.

The esoteric response: buy a clip without pen or even better ...... no clip, no pen, that's really 'zen'...... clapless hands .......

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