Nakaya Blue Dragon

[TDL]

My Tame Sukashi "Seiryu" 青龍 Blue Dragon pen from Nakaya is in my hands at last. Order was placed with CFP Nibs.com way back in August. John Mottishaw has created a nice Cursive Italic from a Broad nib for me.

 

Clearly more of a Blue-Green Dragon, but wonderful nonetheless.

 

Here are a few quick pictures, but taken with a smnartphone rather than a real camera.

 

The pen is a cigar with the Ruthenium nib. I have included one pricture with a Long Piccolo Black Urushi for size comparison.

 

My apologies for the picture quality.

 

 

 

 

Edited January 10, 2012 by TDL

[Jadie]

Wow, the eyes just "pop"!

 

What a perfect way to welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Water Dragon!

[schadowrider]

Congrats -- absolutely beautiful!

 

Mine (on a Neo) just arrived -- I hope to ink it up and also get some pics to post later today. Agreed on the color: I was expecting more blue, but it's absolutely wonderful as a blue-green -- I think it's actually a better color than I had in mind.

 

The artwork on my Neo is much more sub-dued than yours (not in a bad way -- just different), although I understand that the artwork "emerges" over time with use. Did the flash bring out more of the artwork, or is that how it looks in natural light?

 

Again -- congrats!

[TDL]

Congrats -- absolutely beautiful!

 

Mine (on a Neo) just arrived -- I hope to ink it up and also get some pics to post later today. Agreed on the color: I was expecting more blue, but it's absolutely wonderful as a blue-green -- I think it's actually a better color than I had in mind.

 

The artwork on my Neo is much more sub-dued than yours (not in a bad way -- just different), although I understand that the artwork "emerges" over time with use. Did the flash bring out more of the artwork, or is that how it looks in natural light?

 

Again -- congrats!

 

The flash certainly makes the art work stand out more. In the "real world" the pen appears very much more subtle on the eye.

 

I hope you enjoy your Dragon and I look forwards to comparing pictures.

 

I have Iroshizuku Tsyki-yo loaded at the moment. Which Ink do you plan for first use?

[Tberry010]

I glanced at the first photo and almost didn't go forward to the second-that would have been big mistake. I am having a hard time imagining the method of getting that appearance. To my eye it is fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

[owenj]

That is one gorgeous pen!

[schadowrider]

Okay -- so I'm having an impossible time getting a picture without glare that also allows the artwork to show through; everything I've taken just absolutely does NOT represent how beautiful this pen is. The one below is the only one that's even close to being in the ballpark, and it's a stretch at that. I'll try some with softer lighting later in the week.

 

Anyway. I love the unbroken lines of your clipless cigar. But I really wanted a Neo, and they simply would not do it clipless so I went for it with the clip -- and I'm thrilled with how well they placed the Rhodium clip opposite the artwork. And even though I'm having a hard time getting a pic to capture it, the subtly of the dragon is fantastic in "real life", with a nice elegance to it. Lastly, I really like the shape of the Neo -- it's a great complement to my Long Piccolo (and pretty much the same length).

 

Hope to ink it tomorrow -- haven't decided on a blue ink for it yet!

 

Edited January 11, 2012 by schadowrider

[Johnson]

Holy moley what an awesome pen! I love it!

[Inked]

Absolutely beautiful pen.

 

 

The artisans at Nakaya do incredible work.

 

Enjoy your new work of art.

 

Inked

[inkydoc]

Beautiful! Hope to one day have my own Nakaya.

[pecolli]

That is a lovely Nakaya!

[pecolli]

That is a lovely Nakaya!

[ethernautrix]

*Keels over*

 

Wow... those dragons are GORGEOUS! They sure do shake my resolve to enjoy my Nakayas without adding another. ("Just... stop it. Stop it.") <--My struggle.

 

Man... so beautiful. You both must be so pleased.

[TDL]

*Keels over*

 

Wow... those dragons are GORGEOUS! They sure do shake my resolve to enjoy my Nakayas without adding another. ("Just... stop it. Stop it.") <--My struggle.

 

Man... so beautiful. You both must be so pleased.

 

I am delighted. Hope your "resolve" moves in the direction you want.

[mbradley]

I don't see how I can not join this club What an absolutely amazing piece of art, and a nice pen to boot. Thanks for the pictures.

Michael B

[TDL]

I don't see how I can not join this club What an absolutely amazing piece of art, and a nice pen to boot. Thanks for the pictures.

Michael B

 

 

It is also a pleasure to write with the Nakaya pens, especially after John at CFP has fashioned a wonderful cursive italic nib.

[tenney]

Those are gorgeous pens!

[fuchsiaprincess]

TDL and Schadowrider - thank you for sharing photos of your beautiful pens! May I please ask how long did it take for your pens to arrive? Thanks!

[TDL]

TDL and Schadowrider - thank you for sharing photos of your beautiful pens! May I please ask how long did it take for your pens to arrive? Thanks!

 

 

fuchsiaprincess - I ordered the pen on August 10, 2011 from CFP (nibs.com) and it arrived at my London home with a customised nib by John Mottishaw on January 5, 2012. A long time, but well worth the wait.

[fuchsiaprincess]

TDL and Schadowrider - thank you for sharing photos of your beautiful pens! May I please ask how long did it take for your pens to arrive? Thanks!

 

 

fuchsiaprincess - I ordered the pen on August 10, 2011 from CFP (nibs.com) and it arrived at my London home with a customised nib by John Mottishaw on January 5, 2012. A long time, but well worth the wait.

 

Wow!! That is a long wait indeed….. but you are absolutely right - well worth the wait Just not sure whether I possess that kind of patience!