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Namiki Chinkin Yukari size Pine Tree fountain pen
1.200,00€
Namiki Chinkin Yukari size Pine Tree fountain pen
The Chinkin Collection is made up of fountain pens which use “Chinkin (Gold Inlay)”, one of lacquer ware techniques
that Japan boasts to the world on a par with Maki-e. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels,
and after inlaying lacquer in the grooves, placing gold leaves and gold powder gives the pattern expression.
The delicate and fine depiction and three-dimensional aspect overflowing with a strong power
of expression are the special characteristics of this collection.
Since Chinkin is a carving technique, there is no room for mistakes. Every single carve is a true challenge in the sense of the word.
Artisan name：Kokkokai
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Namiki Chinkin Yukari size Pine Tree fountain pen
Around 90 years ago, it was normal practice to use ebonite, a combination of sulphur and rubber, for the body of fountain pens. However, although ebonite showed tolerance towards ink, it had the shortcoming of changing colour and losing its shine over time. It was then, a specialist development team from Namiki co. overcame this problem.
They started using lacquer, a superior coating method called lacquered ebonite which created an attractive body and was tolerant to deterioration. Lacquer is a natural coating, processed from the sap taken from the sumac tree.
The undercoat of Maki-e fountain pens is black lacquer. This is lacquered to the body. Motifs are drawn by several types of brushes on the lacquer undercoat. Powdered gold is sprinkled onto the lacquer. A fine bamboo tool called Funzutsu is used in this process. After lacquer has been applied to the whole pen the lacquer is rubbed off with charcoal until the pattern appears on the surface.
About Kokkokai:
Kokkokai are a group of Maki-e artisans formed in 1931 centered around Gonroku Matsuda. Even today, Maki-e artisans from inside and outside the company, who have inherited Matsuda’s will, are making lacquerware around Japan. Kokkokai or the name of the artisans have been inscribed on each individual piece of Namiki work.
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