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[Dan Carmell]

I had an email exchange this afternoon with John Mottishaw and I think I can clarify the color issue. Shiro-tamenuri is the color of the pen Charlieboy linked to above, without the decorative cracks and "distressing," just as he said. What confused me is that that pen looked just like my aka-tanemuri pen at the first glance. But if you look at it closely, the base coat under the tanemuri is white, or at least very pale. To me, it looks like a lighter version of the popular greenish heki-tanemuri.

 

John says that he has not yet offered the Shiro-tamenuri in the US and while the population of Nakaya owners has grown hugely since I last really paid attention, I don't remember anyone with this urushi finish. So that certainly fulfills the premise of making the pen unique.

 

Anyway, I really like the design Charlieboy has moved forward and I would buy one tomorrow! Today! FYI, I think the price point is really good. I would be happy to order one with Charlieboy.

 

Dan

[sallywally]

The design of this pen is basically what I have wanted for some time.

 

I would prefer a gold nib, but might John be able to do a switch if the pens pass through him (for me XXF)....

 

I prefer gold to a silver or rhodium nib. I could consider the dragon instead of the clip...

 

We suddenly have to replace our cooktop and this may mean we have to replace our counters ....I also need to redo my bathroom floor....

 

So I don't know if I can order soon. But I do love the design and would love to have the pen if I can work it.

[Charlieboy]

I had an email exchange this afternoon with John Mottishaw and I think I can clarify the color issue. Shiro-tamenuri is the color of the pen Charlieboy linked to above, without the decorative cracks and "distressing," just as he said. What confused me is that that pen looked just like my aka-tanemuri pen at the first glance. But if you look at it closely, the base coat under the tanemuri is white, or at least very pale. To me, it looks like a lighter version of the popular greenish heki-tanemuri.

 

John says that he has not yet offered the Shiro-tamenuri in the US and while the population of Nakaya owners has grown hugely since I last really paid attention, I don't remember anyone with this urushi finish. So that certainly fulfills the premise of making the pen unique.

 

Anyway, I really like the design Charlieboy has moved forward and I would buy one tomorrow! Today! FYI, I think the price point is really good. I would be happy to order one with Charlieboy.

 

Dan

 

Hi Dan,

 

Thanks for the commitment to placing an order for the initial pen as I too believe in the design, so I will be quick behind you in placing an order with John, may even be a combined order of two pens! John is an amazing person who is well supported by very positive feedback from many FPN members...

 

Regards,

Charlieboy

[teeitup418holes]

Can I decide once I see a picture of the pen?

[Dan Carmell]

Can I decide once I see a picture of the pen?

 

Yes, I don't think Nayaka will expect anyone to buy the pen before the prototype is produced.

 

I ordered a prototype today, asking for a XXF nib but otherwise exactly the basic design just as Charlieboy set forth above.

 

I want to thank Charlieboy again for steering this through the most most difficult phases of this project!

 

Dan

[Charlieboy]

Can I decide once I see a picture of the pen?

 

Yes, I don't think Nayaka will expect anyone to buy the pen before the prototype is produced.

 

I ordered a prototype today, asking for a XXF nib but otherwise exactly the basic design just as Charlieboy set forth above.

 

I want to thank Charlieboy again for steering this through the most most difficult phases of this project!

 

Dan

 

Hi Dan, thanks for placing an order (two pens on order now) you were ahead of me as I placed my order via John late last night (UK time).

 

As for specification choices like nibs, clips, then this is 'definitely' part of the options that each member can select - this way the pen is unique to their own requirements (even if they wish NOT to have the kanji of 'Fellowship' replacing it with one of their own choice (or indeed none at all).

 

Progress indeed...

Regards,

Charlieboy

[cbbp]

What about the Zogan? Option also?

 

Without it, the price could get even more interesting?

[sallywally]

What about the Zogan? Option also?

 

Without it, the price could get even more interesting?

I could go for that!

[solitaire]

Could someone here produce a rough color sketch of the proposed pen?

 

And could someone clarify if we have a choice of nibs? And if so, how many are there?

 

Thanks again for the good work

JM is a wonderful asset for this project and we all owe him a thank you

 

Solitaire

[Dan Carmell]

Charlieboy provided two links in his post on January 24 (post #156) that give provide the best illustration of the colors we will have before the prototypes arrive. The first link shows the color of the urushi, tanemuri with a white undercoat, and the second link shows what the sprinkles will look like--except not in a pattern and in platinum (i.e., silver colored not gold) sprinkles.

 

I think at this point the zogan is part of the base design. The elements that can be changed, as I understand it, are the color (i.e., plating) of the nib and clip, use of a "rollstopper" rather than a clip, and substitution of your name in kanji rather than the kanji for "Fellowship." I suspect that part of the issue is Nakaya's design not to have to re-price every pen and complicate orders.

 

About the nibs, you can see the full line of Nakaya nibs at nibs.com or Nakaya.org. And I am sure that John would be happy to customize your nib to your tastes (additional fee, of course).

 

Just to clarify, I am simply repeating the messages I've heard from Charlieboy and John Mottishaw, in the desire to faciliate this happening.

 

I did confirm my order today, so two prototypes have been ordered now!

 

Dan

[calibr8]

I'm not sure if it is just me, But I cannot access that first image with the color. I can only see the second one with the section work

[Dan Carmell]

Here is the first image again:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/dcarmell/image001.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/dcarmell/image002.jpg

 

Remember, ignore the decorative "cracks" and just focus on the color. It is a tanemuri with a white undercoat that you can best see at the threads and the ends of the barrel and cap.

 

Dan

Edited January 27, 2010 by Dan Carmell

[calibr8]

Thanks very much for posting it.

Quite beautiful

[roccopin]

I'll wait for a photo of the actual pen, but I think that I'll most probably buy one.

[buffalowings]

I thought those cracks were actually part of the decor

[Dan Carmell]

The cracks are appropriate for that pen, but the Fellowship pen won't have the cracks--that pen is shown because it is the only photo on hand with the shiro-tanenmuri color.

 

Dan

[Watchmaker]

I will be receiving my first nakaya today!!!! If I am as pleased as I expect to be I will most likely be on board for one of these as well. I will keep you posted. Many thanks to all for the hard work and coordination of this effort.

 

Andrew

[johnptc]

how do you order a fellowship pen.......... ??? right from john ( nibs.com) or ????

 

thanks john

[Dan Carmell]

Charlieboy and I received word today from John Mottishaw at nibs.com that Nakaya is putting the final touches on our prototype Fellowship pens. Of course you can order now, or you can wait and see the prototypes to see if you like the design!

 

Dan

[johnptc]

Charlieboy and I received word today from John Mottishaw at nibs.com that Nakaya is putting the final touches on our prototype Fellowship pens. Of course you can order now, or you can wait and see the prototypes to see if you like the design!

 

Dan

 

 

 

do I order from john ????

Edited February 23, 2010 by johnptc