Farouki book

[rhk]

I got something new to read: a two volume set on Namiki. Two beautiful books in a cassette on the history of Namiki, written by Mazin Farouki and distributed by mr Foglia. I am happy there are still people who take the effort to research and publish physical books. A few pictures are below and more information is on https://www.stilusaurea.com/portfolio/namiki-book-maz-farouki/. In the end, it is still cheaper to admire Namiki pens in a book, than to buy these beauties. The book has pictures of maki-e work on items other than pens as well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Linger]

My set is MIA at FedEx facilities Amsterdam Schiphol Airport…since Wednesday…

[Linger]

Well, it took some time, and some phone calls, and it finally happened (to me anyway): Fedex confirmed that they were "unable to locate the parcel". The seller needs to file a claim and will get the value reimbursed. The seller also immediately shipped me another copy of the set, with DHL as you can understand, which I received the next day, in perfect order, expertly packaged. And what a joy to behold. A very comprehensive history of all maki-e by Namiki with beautiful photos. Worth the trouble and the wait - that's for sure.

[inkstainedruth]

Happy that you got the book!  

It looks very interesting, but suspect that (since I'm so allergic to the stuff in urushi) buying the book and drooling over the exquisite workmanship on the pens will just depress me too much....

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[mke]

On 3/20/2026 at 7:42 PM, Linger said:

"unable to locate the parcel"

 

What was the number of the lost book? Just in case that it turns up on Ebay.

[Linger]

I quickly looked and couldn't find a serial number, just a reference to the total of 500 sets printed. But I asked Gerardo just in case it is visible somewhere else.