Sign of the times?

[winedoc]

When it comes to maki-e however, I believe that typically Danitrio is less expensive. However, this is much more difficult to determine than urushi prices, due to the unique nature of the work on each pen.

 

To compare cost, one must also compare maki-e done in similar methods. Not counting scrrened maki-e, hira maki-e is usually much more affordable, which Danitrio does not make many of them. So, if one compare a shishiai maki-e vs a hira maki-e, you will be shocked of the price differences. So, at the end, it will depends on what methods, and who make the pen.

 

Kevin

 

[Doug C]

I think that one other considerationin in Dani moving to the forefront is that, at least over the last 2 or 3 years, people were just beginning to learn about this esoteric brand called Nakaya, while most people people thought they knew who Danitrio was. Danitrio was the company that made nice, but somewhat derivative products like the Tosca, Tac, etc. with a very few, very high end Maki-e pens at the other end of the scale. I don't think there was that awareness (and I'm not sure that they really had a lot of the offerings they do today) that there were these very competitive, but very different products like the Mikado, Densho, etc.

 

Once Nakaya whetted everyone's appetites, and they saw what was available, the floodgates opened.

[Titivillus]

Pilot might be next but there is nothing better no worse that caused DT to peak now.

 

 

As for that special pen well I'm thinking that an OMAS Lucient 360 might be it but I have to buy one first to find out!

 

K

Brian Gray's pens are quite hot right now, too. Have you tried one?

 

Have held a few but not written with any.

 

[rubyeyespenlover]

I think only Mont Blanc (that is obviousely another world) could be compared to them.

I doubt you'll see the equivalent of Kevin working in a MB boutique any time soon.

 

Montblanc company is a real closed reign of people who think they are the best of the world.....

 

I tried to sell Montblanc pens in my shop, near Delta, Namiki, Pilot etc.... but they wanted me to buy at least 30000€ of pens that THEY choose for me!!!!!!!

 

Delta's people on the other side are marvellous and it's a joy to have business with them.

 

Montblanc is a world apart!

 

 

Edited April 10, 2009 by rubyeyespenlover