Nakaya Urushi - Cigar Piccolo

[stickney]

What seems to be missing is the desk pen which I have on order. You can get it with or without a desk stand. I have a thing for desk pens so I am getting the stand. But the pen is very similar to the regular fountain pens listed and shown except the back end is long and tapered (not too long and not too tapered). The cap also is not made to line up with the body as the others are I suppose since they are made to go into a stand. But I like the long tapered body anyway. I would get it even without the stand. You can see what I'm talking about at Nibs.com. I'm getting the Aka Tamenuri.

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[Sblakers]

excellent review. I have a piccolo myself, the brushed matte black finish and i absolutely love mine as well.

[Toolattack]

Nice pen and great review.

[Earl Pitts]

Nice photos and nice reviews! thanks!

 

Kev

 

 

 

Laura, a very good review and enjoy your passion for fountain pens and especially your new acquisition.

[fenriz]

Gorgeous reviews. This is why I read them- your photos were awesome, and if you don't mind, I'll incorporate them into my screen saver. You've inspired me to consider asking for one as a graduation present in May... Seems like there are so many other important things I could ask for, but a fetish cannot be denied.

 

Congratulations on owning such a beautiful little instrument!

[bbx]

So nice, very jealous... My next pen was going to be a 149 but this is making me think

[mjchuang9]

 

Heki-tamenuri is my favorite color.

[Patrick C]

Laura, Great review, Great pen and great photos...Thank you for sharing. I have the Nakaya writer portable on the top of my wish list...if only I could be good Santa might bring one!

 

Cheers

 

Patrick

[SamCapote]

Since seeing this review years ago and buying the Aka Tamenuri cigar long two tone broad nib from Nibs.com, it has brought me joy every time I hold it or use it. It is such a testimonial to Japanese craftsmen, and their pursuit of perfection. It is so great to have seen this review which inspired getting it. Thanks again!

[TDL]

I have just received a Kuro-Tamenuri Portable Cigar. And despite the great photographs available above, it is almost impossible to get close to the reality of the pen. The depth and shading is almost Indescribable.

[teketeke]

Wonderful review; gave me chills. One day I hope to be as lucky as you are...

[kuroba]

So sad, the image links are dead Lovely review otherwise

[Korybas]

This review I enjoyed immensely! The image links are not dead and I could see the images of your beautiful pen very well.

Your Kuro-Tamenuri has more brown-red undertones than mine, unless its the urushi that has aged.

Thank you for a great review!

 

Aris

[85AKbN]

Great review, thanks. I liked the how much did that pen cost story. http://pics3.city-data.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[blueyezz]

Loved this review. Really helpful - and slightly enabling as well

 

In fact I'm seriously considering - aka saving up for - a black-red cigar piccolo.

 

However, I have two questions from current owners of the clipless models:

 

1. Is there any danger / likelihood of the lid cracking as a result of screwing the cap on and off? Obviously it does not have a metal band on the cap which I believe significantly reduces, or virtually eliminates, the risk of cracking from un/screwing the cap.

 

2. (stupid questions alert) A clip stabilises the pen to some extent. I often find, in work meetings, I'll recap my pen and lay it on the writing pad or table between bouts of writing. Does the clipless model increase the chance of the pen rolling off the table and thereby damaging the pen? There would be much weeping and gnashing of teeth if this happened, which wouldn't look great at work. So is this pen "robust"? I'm too clumsy for a pen requiring kid gloves, although I would always endeavour to be careful with it.

 

Its a BIG purchase for me so I'm being ultra careful. The very pleasant and helpful Dennis at La Couronne du Comte is primed to accept my order (25% deposit with the balance paid on dispatch ) but I want to be super sure before the order is placed.

 

Thanks for your time.

Edited October 15, 2014 by blueyezz

[mirosc]

1. Is there any danger / likelihood of the lid cracking as a result of screwing the cap on and off?

 

2. Does the clipless model increase the chance of the pen rolling off the table and thereby damaging the pen?

1. no, there's no danger - the cap cracks when it's overtightened. But on the Nakayas the cap screws in and stops at the barrel: Do you see the step at the threads? The benefit is that the cap doesn't crack this way and that the pen is flush when capped, the downside is that you can feel the step when writing.

2. Yes. You can learn how to handle these pens, but there's always some danger that it starts rolling. You could go for a clip, a roller stopper, a faceted model (Decapod), but that's a different pen. I don't like clipless pens for two reasons: I hate is when they roll around on the table (it's a workplace after all with lots of papers and books moved on it) and I can't carry them in my shirt

[blueyezz]

Thanks mirosc - thats really helpful.

 

In truth I love look of the clipless on this model of fountain pen, think it looks better overall than the clipped version but doubt its practicality and "fit" to my lifestyle. I don't want to spend a small fortune on something so beautiful and precious that I'm terrified of using it. I'll include it in my insurance once I've got it to manage my anxiety, but having a model with roll-onto-hard-floor engineered into the design is asking for trouble.

 

I to wear pens in my shirt pocket and I hadn't considered the clip in that context, but you're right, it is important.

 

So I'm veering toward the Writer model.

 

As for the risk of cracking, thats useful and reassuring.

Edited October 15, 2014 by blueyezz

[Febeleh]

Is there any chance the OP can be fixed? Or can the original author post the photos again? I'd love to see some high res shots of this pen.