namiki yukari nightline

[ubethe1]

test results

 

cap and body (19/20): the maki-e and raden are first rate, as is the fit and finish

section (8/10): flared black plastic resin

nib performance (19/20): extremely smooth nib a joy to write with

writing comfort (18/20): well-balanced and good heft, would gain higher mark if it were slightly fatter

design (9/10): timeless maki-e paired with sparse but perfect details

value (7/10): obtained for $1600, rare & out of production translates to lofty price, NOT a value pen, but in this case, you do get what you pay for

filling system (7/10): efficient cartridge/button converter

total: 87/100 (100 would be the perfect pen, which as you & i know, doesn't exist, unless of course you think otherwise, but then pray tell)

 

the yukari nightline is probably my favorite pen. no, it's not perfect, but it comes quite close. perhaps the emperor size nightline may come even closer to pen nirvana, but that has an angina-inducing entry fee of $6000! in the meantime, i'm satified and quite content to "put up" with my yukari.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/9137/dsc032000tc.jpg

Thank you for your extensive, enthousiastic and informative post!

[ubethe1]

I saw this pen at shop when a rep was showing a collection and this one I believe is the one that caught my eye. Is this the one that the shell is inlaid? Do you know if there is one that has more inlaid shell or were my eyes so wide open that I missed all the other details of the pen...... :roflmho: Never thought a pen could do that to a person. Just saw one for sale for $2800. I'd say it holds it value pretty well. Thanks for sharing......it is now on my wish list.

 

Peace,

AIEM

Edited November 12, 2012 by ubethe1

[nagarjuna]

What a beauty! Enjoy!

[ubethe1]

The Namiki Nightline in Raden was my very first Namiki pen. I simply adore it.

Here is a couple of pictures of this discontinued pen.

You can read and see more my review here:

http://ela123a.wordp...n-fountain-pen/

Ernest

 

[ubethe1]

Those are some really great pics.....thanks. A pen hunting I shall go......

[Lordarka]

I recently picked up a Namiki Nioh, which I love. The barrel appears to be brass like the Yukari Nightline, but I wonder ... are the cap threads plastic? How do these wear over time? Any thoughts as to how to keep them from deteriorating?

[hsianloon]

Beautiful, thanks for the post. Looked up the new ones, comes with a weird black pattern across the raden and no longer has that gold dust sprinkle over it...wish I had the one you do ;/

[william m]

Hi all,

 

Guess what I just found in my companies safe!

I really like this pen, much nicer than the modern moonlight one as I don't like that spiral pattern.

Now to find the value and sell it so it can finally be used instead of sitting in a safe for years and years.. . Shame I can't keep it!

 

 

[thiagojp]

I'm willing to buy it, depending on the value!

[Omaslover]

Great review thank you.

[saskia_madding]

SO LOVELY! <3

[sliceofann]

I have an Nightline and a Nightline Emperor I am looking to part ways with one or both. Please let me know if you have interest. I will post some photos to share later. 

[jchch1950]

Waiting for the photos. What nibs they have?

[william m]

Hi all, 

 

Sorry to resurrect an old post but I have now been told by my company to sell the pen. I just need to find out what the going price is.