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I recently got introduced to these Japanese-made fountain pens. I come from a 'Richemont' background (Cartier, MB), few Duponts, couple of dozen Lamys, a Faber and a Pilot, etc.
My world on fountain pen writing is now permanently changed, I have to say. The Japanese make some outstanding nibs and pen bodies. The distinction between several grades of softness (for the same nib thickness) is impressive, the materials and craftmanship applied are outstanding, and the spirit behind the whole endeavor can be clearly felt on the product itself.
Let us carry on with some pictures:
Nakaya leather pen pouch; S.T. Dupont 'Shanghai' (LE, 2009), M nib.
Piccolo Ishime, custom 'Goldfish' (in silver) stopper.
My world on fountain pen writing is now permanently changed, I have to say. The Japanese make some outstanding nibs and pen bodies. The distinction between several grades of softness (for the same nib thickness) is impressive, the materials and craftmanship applied are outstanding, and the spirit behind the whole endeavor can be clearly felt on the product itself.
Let us carry on with some pictures:
Nakaya leather pen pouch; S.T. Dupont 'Shanghai' (LE, 2009), M nib.
Piccolo Ishime, custom 'Goldfish' (in silver) stopper.