Your First Nakaya

[Diderot]

Thanks for the info and the offers to meet up chaps.

Much appreciated.

 

If you do not get the opportunity to see these, I can vouch that they are immaculate - I handled Paul's ones.

In fact, had I not known that these pens had been in the wild for some time, I would have said they were new.

 

Diderot

Edited March 21, 2015 by Diderot

[Vlad Soare]

I recently got my first Nakaya. A dark, glossy Briarwood, with a soft fine nib and extra flex.

I really love the pen and often find myself picking it up just to look at it, or nonsensically scribbling for no other reason than just to enjoy feeling it in my hand.

While not as flexible as I had expected, the nib does flex enough for my purposes if given enough pressure. I must confess I was disappointed at first, as the nib required quite some pressure to flex. However, as I got more and more used to the pen I realized it's quite a good compromise. I can write normally most of the time and still get some nice flair when I specifically want to.

 

If I had to name one thing I don't like about it, that would be the shiny plastic section, which in my opinion is no match for the elegance of the briar wood. But I can live with that.

Also, the ink has a tendency to flow back from the feed into the cartridge while the pen is stored nib up. The pen starts normally, but then dries out after a couple of letters. Shaking it a little is enough to bring everything back to normal though, and the problem never occurs again after that (until the pen is stored nib up again, that is). I guess I can live with that, too.

Edited April 30, 2015 by Vlad Soare

[Brotzmann]

I just received the Nakaya I ordered back in December here May 7th. This is my first Nakaya. Since I wanted to put more money into a special pen for myself, I had some custom features added. I honestly thought about what I'd really like for a few months and can't imagine needing any more pens for quite a while after this one. I say that not only because of how much it cost but because I ordered something to my specifications with personalization. Funny, I am now unemployed and would never be able to afford this pen. I'm glad it took a while, I'm really appreciating this pen. Here are some pics and a very poor writing sample. A bit like a child playing with crayons. I'd love to comment more after I've played with this pen for a few weeks.

 

Kuro-Tamenuri Piccolo

Two-Tone Flexible Fine

Matte Gold Plated Clip

Zo-Gan white shell inlay

Maki-e Naming in gold

 

She has a little Pen pouch (Kimono).

I think it looks like a sleeping bag for my pen.

The colors and design are very cool.

(The fabric is very nice, I would buy extras for other pens if possible.)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Package_zpsr9rynnxc.jpg

 

Kimono Model Show

(I was really tempted to cut out a paper doll head for this photo shoot.)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/modelshow_zpsxqeetuyf.jpg

 

*"Booo-ring" Side Capped View

(*As Homer Simpson Would Say)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Side_capped_zpsjyevmynk.jpg

 

Dual Tone Nib and Zo-Gan Inlay

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Nib_inlay_zpsct3ceek0.jpg

 

Maki-e Naming in gold 白健, my name in Japanese.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/ShiroKen_zps8qtlmlbs.jpg

 

A madman's journal

Goldfish Maki-e Converter filled with Sailor Blue/Black expensive (bleep)

I was too lazy to take the converter out at this moment, sorry. I did a writing sample at least.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/writing_zpsl6kfu9pw.jpg

 

They give you some COA authenticity paperwork. I feel special. I'll be scared if someone in China starts faking these, paperwork and all.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Paperwerk_zpsdhfc5b8n.jpg

 

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you,

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/presnto_zpshanzcbbs.jpg

My first Nakaya...

Edited May 9, 2015 by Brotzmann

[da vinci]

I just received the Nakaya I ordered back in December here May 7th. This is my first Nakaya. Since I wanted to put more money into a special pen for myself, I had some custom features added. I honestly thought about what I'd really like for a few months and can't imagine needing any more pens for quite a while after this one. I say that not only because of how much it cost but because I ordered something to my specifications with personalization. Funny, I am now unemployed and would never be able to afford this pen. I'm glad it took a while, I'm really appreciating this pen. Here are some pics and a very poor writing sample. A bit like a child playing with crayons. I'd love to comment more after I've played with this pen for a few weeks.

 

Kuro-Tamenuri Piccolo

Two-Tone Flexible Fine

Matte Gold Plated Clip

Zo-Gan white shell inlay

Maki-e Naming in gold

 

She has a little Pen pouch (Kimono).

I think it looks like a sleeping bag for my pen.

The colors and design are very cool.

(The fabric is very nice, I would buy extras for other pens if possible.)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Package_zpsr9rynnxc.jpg

 

Kimono Model Show

(I was really tempted to cut out a paper doll head for this photo shoot.)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/modelshow_zpsxqeetuyf.jpg

 

*"Booo-ring" Side Capped View

(*As Homer Simpson Would Say)

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Side_capped_zpsjyevmynk.jpg

 

Dual Tone Nib and Zo-Gan Inlay

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/Nib_inlay_zpsct3ceek0.jpg

 

Maki-e Naming in gold 白健, my name in Japanese.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/ShiroKen_zps8qtlmlbs.jpg

 

A madman's journal

Goldfish Maki-e Converter filled with Sailor Blue/Black expensive (bleep)

I was too lazy to take the converter out at this moment, sorry. I did a writing sample at least.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/writing_zpsl6kfu9pw.jpg

 

They give you some COA authenticity paperwork. I feel special. I'll be scared if someone in China starts faking these, paperwork and all.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Paperwerk_zpsdhfc5b8n.jpg

 

Ladies and Gentleman, I present to you,

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/presnto_zpshanzcbbs.jpg

My first Nakaya...

Great post, wonderful pen.

 

Love the custom extras

[ethernautrix]

Congratulations, Brotzmann, on your beautiful first Nakaya. I love the kuro tamenuri, and the Piccolo is my favorite model. Enjoy your beautiful pen in good health.

 

P.S. What's wrong with Sailor Blue-Black? I've been using it (in a Montblanc 146, but now in a solid black Piccolo), and I really like it. That doesn't mean you have to like it, too, of course. (Smiley face implied.)

[Brotzmann]

Congratulations, Brotzmann, on your beautiful first Nakaya. I love the kuro tamenuri, and the Piccolo is my favorite model. Enjoy your beautiful pen in good health.

 

P.S. What's wrong with Sailor Blue-Black? I've been using it (in a Montblanc 146, but now in a solid black Piccolo), and I really like it. That doesn't mean you have to like it, too, of course. (Smiley face implied.)

Thank you!

Actually, Sailor Blue black is my favorite ink. I guess I was just commenting on how expensive the Sailor Sei Boku is here in the US. I couldn't remember the name sei Boku so I call it the expensive stuff.

Edited May 10, 2015 by Brotzmann

[dms525]

That's a very elegant pen. Congratulations! Use it in good health.

 

David

[Frank C]

That's a beautiful pen. I hope you enjoy it.

[Dhruv_Sood]

I ordered a Piccolo Long in Kuro-Tamnuri with Ruthenium nib and clip a while back. Should be here soon. I'll post some pictures then.

[BMG]

Dang! You really splashed out on your first Nakaya. May you long write with it in good health and on good paper!

 

Re Sailor blue black – never tried it, though it was a color I used to prefer. Currently I use on occasion:

 

-- Pelikan BB, current formula

-- Montblack BB, old forumla

-- Lamy BB, old formula

 

The Pelikan and Montblanc are both *very* nice. I'll have to check out Sailor's offering for a little comparison.

[Dhruv_Sood]

Thanks. I didn't really plan to splurge on it neither did i splurge on it.

 

Initially i ordered a single tone fine nib, the simplest combination. The dealer said he didn't have it in fine nib but Extra fine would be available. I agreed. The dealer said that he had it, but after i made the payment, he checked the stock and said the nib was slightly damaged and he said he will send me some other pen with the same attributes.

He offered me this one after checking his stock at no extra cost (said he'll bear the additional cost). So i got this. Initially i wanted the Neo Standard but they have almost the same dimensions.

 

What's the benefit of a ruthenium coated nib over a gold nib? It's not like gold corrodes or anything.

Edited June 3, 2015 by Dhruv_Sood

[rutherfordr]

Looks, mostly. It all depends on whether you like the silver color or the gold color.

[Dhruv_Sood]

Oh, i guess i will opt for the gold nib next time as well. I don't see point in spending extra which doesn't add anything which i like to the pen. Unless of course something like this happens again.

 

 

Anyway, the dealer was sent me the picture of the item before shipping. Have a look.

 

http://i.minus.com/jbqxBqJMKimy8W.jpg

[Dhruv_Sood]

First Nakaya arrives. EF ruthenium coated nib. Piccolo long writer in kuro-tamenuri finish

 

 

http://i.minus.com/j16Q4r1RfXRQM.JPGhttp://i.minus.com/jR3UKmpQlw1qK.JPGhttp://i.minus.com/j1G5ej8bwelT0.JPGhttp://i.minus.com/jlWtLYg7KjHBf.JPGhttp://i.minus.com/jO6vwQi2ZN4KJ.JPG

 

Edit: WTH, why does my nib has "NAKAYA" imprinted on it?! Shouldn't it be "NAKATA"?

Edited June 8, 2015 by Dhruv_Sood

[jmccarty3]

 

Edit: WTH, why does my nib has "NAKAYA" imprinted on it?! Shouldn't it be "NAKATA"?

 

 

I have seen a very few other nibs with the NAKAYA imprint. Are they changing over to this, or are they just trying to see if people are awake?

[Frank C]

I just checked; all my nibs say, "NAKATA". I haven't bought a Nakaya in several years, though.

[Dhruv_Sood]

Yes, they are going from "NAKATA" to "NAKAYA". So the pens with "NAKAYA" imprinted on the nibs are the newly manufactured ones.

[ethernautrix]

What's the benefit of a ruthenium coated nib over a gold nib? It's not like gold corrodes or anything.

 

I doubt everyone will think this is a benefit, but I noticed that the ruthenium-plated nib is just a smidgen firmer than the yellow-gold firm nib, which is why I prefer the ruthetnium-plated nib (in addition to preferring black or red with silver; I opted for gold nibs for the heki and shiro pens).

[Sachsen]

 

 

 

Maki-e Naming in gold 白健, my name in Japanese.

http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b575/Brotzmann/Nakaya/ShiroKen_zps8qtlmlbs.jpg

 

 

 

 

Hi Brotzmann, I'm coming in late here but beautiful pen, as others have said. I was wondering if you wouldn't mind posting a photo showing the entire pen with the kanji displayed? I like the closeup of the kanji but was wondering how they look with the whole pen. Thanks!

[KBeezie]

My first and only Nakaya is a Piccolo Cigar in black that acts as a little sis to my Danitrio Mae West.

 

http://i.imgur.com/0nvHhz3.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/22aUB1N.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/kEZ0lgZ.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/Pvn7osc.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/aZXmq5f.jpg