tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49771994972743392952024-03-07T04:00:43.231+08:00House of Pens... A pen for every one ...House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.comBlogger452125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-52815701639109049942019-11-17T20:44:00.000+08:002019-11-17T20:46:48.333+08:00Namiki Yukari Royale Lioness and Cubs<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRwSmwWQHvC5SjPakFc2XO3MZTHKKAIHm9FlCkmVosf7vuacO_ztypHZ5gxVO_WucSfrOUIAW6KQ4GtVYRvMBm-H57jeoEmtOtfhmJuXkTM0HIzj65mLHvStHhl0-AlnXcG2Squ-HfAI/s1600/Namiki-Lioness01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRwSmwWQHvC5SjPakFc2XO3MZTHKKAIHm9FlCkmVosf7vuacO_ztypHZ5gxVO_WucSfrOUIAW6KQ4GtVYRvMBm-H57jeoEmtOtfhmJuXkTM0HIzj65mLHvStHhl0-AlnXcG2Squ-HfAI/s400/Namiki-Lioness01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Namiki discontinued Yukari Royale Chrysanthemum Dew, and launched the Lioness and Cubs.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br /><br />
The artisan draw the lioness on the pen cap looking down two cubs on the pen barrel. The Chinese style lioness and the two cubs are drawn using taka-makie technique.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKZAA6cTeeZI1FcXoDiUFmhODazvxnfLHr_Qg7_-zM_qK2lky0g4a7FB1PWtay0NiuuCIVqbwS_IObqzw-jha7IjRo8NI7z-QcoNaXARokP_aPYTbCLs8QM4oh62OsH-KEeo_cS-WVgc/s1600/Namiki-Lioness02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKZAA6cTeeZI1FcXoDiUFmhODazvxnfLHr_Qg7_-zM_qK2lky0g4a7FB1PWtay0NiuuCIVqbwS_IObqzw-jha7IjRo8NI7z-QcoNaXARokP_aPYTbCLs8QM4oh62OsH-KEeo_cS-WVgc/s400/Namiki-Lioness02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
This latest Namiki Yukari Royale Lioness and Cubs fountain pen is now available at all authorized Pilot Namiki retailers.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-37785100019788604082019-05-16T06:31:00.003+08:002019-05-16T06:35:56.828+08:00Pilot Enthronement of Japan New Emperor Commemoration Phoenix Maki-e Limited Edition Fountain Pen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhCAqcgYmr_wIUKxTgH6BZK4eLh75kamnwlDGySiUDLN4ZgT1hlQlA0NyM1Y61rG1d-_FZMcjYth4xSYa89M6RFTaxHerALX70lds3qljSB3ZUn-QwUMzw_QgT7ELhVa_mSXFjGri4_o/s1600/Untitled.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="511" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYhCAqcgYmr_wIUKxTgH6BZK4eLh75kamnwlDGySiUDLN4ZgT1hlQlA0NyM1Y61rG1d-_FZMcjYth4xSYa89M6RFTaxHerALX70lds3qljSB3ZUn-QwUMzw_QgT7ELhVa_mSXFjGri4_o/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="481" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">In the past, Pilot Corporation released
a limited edition maki-e fountain pen to commemorate Emperor Heisei enthronement ceremony (year 1989).</span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span class="tlid-translation"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;"> This year (2019) Pilot Corporation commemorates the emperor’s
enthronement </span></span>ceremony on May 1, 2019 with a launch of a limited
edition of 800 pieces of maki-e fountain pen. The Phoenix ( <span lang="JA" style="font-family: "ms mincho"; font-size: 12.0pt;">鳳凰ほうおう</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">) </span>maki-e fountain pen will be
launched on May 24<sup>th</sup>, 2019.</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">
<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">The Chinese
mythology bird Phoenix motif is hand painted on the pen barrel. A special box
is designed for this major event. A ink bottle cap is printed with the letter
of the Japan new era “Reiwa” and May 1<sup>st</sup> 2019, the original date of
the era.</span></div>
</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-1859921563332803762019-05-15T00:59:00.000+08:002019-12-16T13:02:19.774+08:00Pilot Capless Decimo - An Evergreen Fountain Pen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkS6MS-Ht01fdA14sSsUWyyhabwRNfv45Jrhb_eUV9GV96h7WdXLCDNnyCL1D5X2VJNKqaCYq_E3WnhDz5tubxcMsga3gxLLdi2EIXU-x3LZEIXX2K0lXJfv8tfy9urc3elV6jpFiW-w/s1600/PilotVP01-2019-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1094" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkS6MS-Ht01fdA14sSsUWyyhabwRNfv45Jrhb_eUV9GV96h7WdXLCDNnyCL1D5X2VJNKqaCYq_E3WnhDz5tubxcMsga3gxLLdi2EIXU-x3LZEIXX2K0lXJfv8tfy9urc3elV6jpFiW-w/s400/PilotVP01-2019-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Pilot iconic capless decimo fountain pens popularity has been steadily increase in the recently years based on the special edition sold out rate. It is getting faster each year. <br />
<br />
I have the opportunity to add few to my Pilot Capless Decimo collection.<br />
<br />
Above is the Pilot Annual Capless Limited Edition.<br />
<br />
From the left<br />
2006 ... Ice Blue<br />
2007 ... Orange<br />
2008 ... Purple<br />
2009 ... Vivid Red<br />
2010 ... Ice Green<br />
2011 ... Pearl Pink<br />
2012 ... Charcoal<br />
2013 ...Maple Wood ... Vanishing Point 50th Anniversary<br />
2014 ... Metallic Copper<br />
2015 ... Twilight Blue<br />
2016 ... Guilloche<br />
2017 ... Crimson Sunrise<br />
2018 ... Crossed Line<br />
<br />
Below is a picture of Japan Only edition of Pilot Capless Decimo, except for one in picture. Are you able to spot the fountain pen?<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEGf-cdtxRGE9HxOitLxuXNbXSTXk7rvNPG8nNWk1W1xu9aTLK5nuJ-stjR2bXk7Hg7vTv8oLIjy-Lupx-EmJR7wWOGLeROuCZaHJZChhfjkVogzoH8NvIULdMwVbKHgvkyK8wD4AXOs/s1600/PilotVP01-2019-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="844" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaEGf-cdtxRGE9HxOitLxuXNbXSTXk7rvNPG8nNWk1W1xu9aTLK5nuJ-stjR2bXk7Hg7vTv8oLIjy-Lupx-EmJR7wWOGLeROuCZaHJZChhfjkVogzoH8NvIULdMwVbKHgvkyK8wD4AXOs/s400/PilotVP01-2019-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I heard Pilot will be launching a new range of Pilot Capless Decimo in June 2019 ... 5 new special editions.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy02qICCOlW1ELhDH6DM1KtSrbvmfFofHlbEfpaips3zaO_mhZ-QWkl0w52ORwbXuojXI7naDwjEgfDc9rWEMO8plouns6d-WOG_DCzQUjTpsCKNueCAUzrpEqepdPD608tDPGxngQtN4/s1600/PilotVP01-2019-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="1035" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy02qICCOlW1ELhDH6DM1KtSrbvmfFofHlbEfpaips3zaO_mhZ-QWkl0w52ORwbXuojXI7naDwjEgfDc9rWEMO8plouns6d-WOG_DCzQUjTpsCKNueCAUzrpEqepdPD608tDPGxngQtN4/s400/PilotVP01-2019-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Above some of the standard edition. The metallic purple and metallic green color Pilot Capless fountain pens were discontinued togather with the other three matallic colours (red, blue and orange). <br />
<br />
Next year (2020), Japan will be hosting the Olympic. I hope Pilot will launched a Special Edition for this major event. </div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-31758010437796991312018-12-22T12:25:00.000+08:002019-05-16T06:12:06.163+08:00PILOT IROSHUZUKU INK 色彩雫(いろしずく)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4RsL3JcuuPitH-p93UJi_g2HTfyIBOkhxMI1HuMY3t82ezNlGNNTb1NfCMGDOE_8m_ocOJVTZardp4q0BFCp0xMOK3YGVOSSnAVu_bSqjj5Vn9yfzQ7oSjMY93Z8G1e0q07ZN3_N93c/s1600/Pilot-2019-Promo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4RsL3JcuuPitH-p93UJi_g2HTfyIBOkhxMI1HuMY3t82ezNlGNNTb1NfCMGDOE_8m_ocOJVTZardp4q0BFCp0xMOK3YGVOSSnAVu_bSqjj5Vn9yfzQ7oSjMY93Z8G1e0q07ZN3_N93c/s400/Pilot-2019-Promo.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Last evening, while shopping for Christmas gift, I picked up a good Pilot Iroshizuku offer at Fook Hing Trading.<br />
<br />
Pilot pen Singapore is giving away one piece of Kakuno fountain pen and a Pilot 100th anniversary bear when you purchase a bottle of 50ml of Iroshizuku ink, and a set of 3 15ml Iroshizuku ink.<br />
<br />
The availability of the bear is while stock last. Check it out the your local Pilot Pen Singapore authorized retailers for this offer.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-44297067657033154372018-11-19T21:23:00.002+08:002019-05-21T16:45:31.734+08:00PILOT 1OOth ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION EMPORER FUJI FOUNTAIN PEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKR5xNefSHlV_ubzewn5XABbGdFIXCg_8nC7yzzLL6yfuzVARoJtbOY4LKGBmaqik-XXQcTnKfshuEP2_3bcRtTeFZQCE7Yoihc84cRIIxCpkJw5FD-4KaTUJfeXzfg9gJYVKNolgJRQ/s1600/Pilot100th-Emp01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQKR5xNefSHlV_ubzewn5XABbGdFIXCg_8nC7yzzLL6yfuzVARoJtbOY4LKGBmaqik-XXQcTnKfshuEP2_3bcRtTeFZQCE7Yoihc84cRIIxCpkJw5FD-4KaTUJfeXzfg9gJYVKNolgJRQ/s400/Pilot100th-Emp01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
November 15 2018, Pilot Japan official released their 100th Anniversary Limited Edition Emporer fountain pen.<br />
<br />
I was taken by surprise by the Mt. Fuji design of this limited edition emperor fountain pen. Unlike other brands, Pilot decided not to do a Phoenix or some general design which other brands did in the past to commemorate their 100th anniversary.<br />
<br />
While some collectors feel that it is a boring, and not a fresh idea or design, I feel it is an excellent choice.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
Pilot has choose a design that symbolize it vision and mission going forward. Pilot want to become a world-renowned fountain pen manufacturer, just like Mt. Fuji is one of the world's most famous mountain.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbnJ_-FZyrQAjQo3RK88NTTPuWzkkQU-S9YmvGRPRYCHc70c4jVZ4AgYRSw9WE7ZRZNSUxbfuvh2hutASo4QJ7Iawk_CbyNiUm4fdUTIj94fIW4hSJ76KzPPubZm_rszsPI5Om0OCyFU/s1600/Pilot100th-Emp02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbnJ_-FZyrQAjQo3RK88NTTPuWzkkQU-S9YmvGRPRYCHc70c4jVZ4AgYRSw9WE7ZRZNSUxbfuvh2hutASo4QJ7Iawk_CbyNiUm4fdUTIj94fIW4hSJ76KzPPubZm_rszsPI5Om0OCyFU/s400/Pilot100th-Emp02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
On the cap, the Mt. Fuji is painted using togidashi maki-e technique, and rankaku (Egg Shell) technique is used to create the snowy effective on mt. Fuji.<br />
<br />
Artisan Yutaka-san used shishiai togidashi-taka maki-e techqniue to paint landscap, and pinetrees which is a symbol of longevity.<br />
<br />
The Pilot 100th Anniversary Fuji is a limited edition of 100 pens worldwide. </div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-17216440583379646222018-05-17T19:58:00.002+08:002019-04-15T23:28:33.504+08:00Aurora Optima Fine Flex Grey Resin Limited Edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yvrNRkctVkiS5Q-pn7bCgokSU7pQxj-Y95XIR_yTRFIoT97dMJ3ja2yMykI8EegzXghNzoHz391fDqsjbP1Fc_Ekfh-GV3cxaSXDw39xdsnSFuQnlZ6ZViHzHvxVfap7ZXPAs9bsFPo/s1600/AuroraOptimaLE02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9yvrNRkctVkiS5Q-pn7bCgokSU7pQxj-Y95XIR_yTRFIoT97dMJ3ja2yMykI8EegzXghNzoHz391fDqsjbP1Fc_Ekfh-GV3cxaSXDw39xdsnSFuQnlZ6ZViHzHvxVfap7ZXPAs9bsFPo/s400/AuroraOptimaLE02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I was looking for a new pen to accompany me on my Japanese language learning journey. The Aurora Optima nib got my attention while browsing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Aurora Optima comes with a fine flex nib. It is suitable for those users who uses fine nib for their daily writing, and want a fountain pen that can flex for some creative drawing or writing.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfN8Nb8e8NgmxuNZdUBE1wReop654qXHnk19N7hljYfLNz6d7AudVkAWdOIV2_jhBSbAQXzDuNT92LMoc_xm-OxDU8COJ2vaFGjHcZYMrT1bCGK5FGZNDy11hLtY92jmZUqWcb5bmTdc/s1600/AuroraOptimaLE01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1095" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfN8Nb8e8NgmxuNZdUBE1wReop654qXHnk19N7hljYfLNz6d7AudVkAWdOIV2_jhBSbAQXzDuNT92LMoc_xm-OxDU8COJ2vaFGjHcZYMrT1bCGK5FGZNDy11hLtY92jmZUqWcb5bmTdc/s400/AuroraOptimaLE01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I was told the nib is rhodium-plated, which mean the nib will not tannish or change colour.<br />
<br />
This is the third pen of Aurora series of limited edition flex nib pens.<br />
<br />
On you next visit to the pen shop, do test it to appreciate the finest of Aurora flex nib.<br />
<br />
Lastly, the Aurora fine flex limited is individual numbered, and limited 330 pieces worldwide.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-57191384088747564112017-12-03T21:52:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:28:53.729+08:00J.S. Staedtler Inkwell<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyj88mhvupeZc5eNdPi4IL_kPJH0StCZcpnxE-BKi5GfBK7bpcrX5YV-q-eJ464fbk2n91kbyzB1UPSdLsmTTQgbv1qZu-oQL4oeYhUtCH0vzM1QOGAGKT_1hcqPrGC6wItoQv2CQLcAE/s1600/Staedtler-Well-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyj88mhvupeZc5eNdPi4IL_kPJH0StCZcpnxE-BKi5GfBK7bpcrX5YV-q-eJ464fbk2n91kbyzB1UPSdLsmTTQgbv1qZu-oQL4oeYhUtCH0vzM1QOGAGKT_1hcqPrGC6wItoQv2CQLcAE/s400/Staedtler-Well-01.jpg" width="353" /></a></div>
Is there still a needs or market for ink well?<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
A very simple Staedtler ink well got my attention in my recent visit to local pen shop. The ink well is not fanciful or well decorated like the <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2013/10/bortoletti-ink-well-cal40.html" target="_blank">Bortoletti Inkwell Cal40</a>.<br />
<br />
The beauty of this Staedtler ink well is its simple and symmetry shape of the cube shaped ink well.<br />
<br />
It is hand-made using lead crystal with a all metal screw up flat top cap. The cap is decorated with Staedtler Mars head logo. It has a ink capacity of approximately 25ml <br />
<br />
I was told this is made in Germany.<br />
<br />
This ink well make a good Christmas gift. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-73103518898369047882017-09-13T19:28:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:31:06.325+08:00PILOT CAPLESS LIMITED EDITION 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEiyoaXLRpRv-yHz4t0q_RPPDoseSZznHMv23WnvNqTa3sS9wc0xwSCJr-vJaVCOGxmjATEa8gamnQWATLwfPqkXefOTf30_OCKPeixfGFRubYgrLBYf_A9-Ce384OR-6rvZoXpRNVYII/s1600/Capless2017-00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="474" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEiyoaXLRpRv-yHz4t0q_RPPDoseSZznHMv23WnvNqTa3sS9wc0xwSCJr-vJaVCOGxmjATEa8gamnQWATLwfPqkXefOTf30_OCKPeixfGFRubYgrLBYf_A9-Ce384OR-6rvZoXpRNVYII/s400/Capless2017-00.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
Back to colour!!!<br />
<br />
Pilot Capless Limited Edition 2017 color theme is called Crimson Sunrise. It is excellent blend of orange and red.<br />
<br />
Only 2017 pieces will made available. Each pens are individually numbered.<br />
<br />
It was launched on September 1. It is now available locally at all authorized Pilot retailers.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-88614219581624058172016-08-23T22:43:00.003+08:002019-04-15T23:32:14.230+08:00Danitrio The Battles of Kawanakajima Makie Fountain Pen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRPnK14RzgVkHCNpgxYRIDRRKaqVZNh0tnmEF-DsIK32iHi5wZ_Ni5Ag0qXFRK_bOA_tdQ2l5MlAZZ522HR4o8IvFJH_xH5UwX4LYq4HPk9WjcWIq-Iqhv1e8_8-mtT9S9ZQIPYRvw4M/s1600/heaven_and_earth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRPnK14RzgVkHCNpgxYRIDRRKaqVZNh0tnmEF-DsIK32iHi5wZ_Ni5Ag0qXFRK_bOA_tdQ2l5MlAZZ522HR4o8IvFJH_xH5UwX4LYq4HPk9WjcWIq-Iqhv1e8_8-mtT9S9ZQIPYRvw4M/s400/heaven_and_earth.jpg" width="255" /></a></div>
<b style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="t_nihongo_kanji" lang="ja" xml:lang="ja"><br /></span></span></b>
<br />
川中島の戦い Kawanakajima no tatakai<br />
<br />
This <b><i>Danitrio </i></b>makie fountain pen theme <b><i>Battles of Kawanakajima</i></b> bring back some old memory - my favour Samuri movie titled "Heaven and Earth". Do not mistaken this movie with the Hollywood 1993 war movie directed by Oliver Stone, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Joan Chen and Hiep Thu Le.<br />
<br />
This block blaster Japanese <b><i>Heaven and Earth (天と地と, Ten to chi to) was</i></b> a 1990 film directed by Haruki Kadokawa, starring Enoki Takaaki, Tsugawa Masahiko, Asano Atsuko, Zaizen Naomi and Nomura Hironobu.<br />
<br />
The movie is based on the famous fifth battle of the Japanese history Battles of Kawanakajima. They were fought in the Sengoku Period of Japan between Takeda Shingen of Kai Province and Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo Province in the plain of Kawanakajima, "the island between the rivers", in the north of Shinano Province.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOZP5yzzDrPzmkHGscWF6JvzaoptpGENxR6oEADBRxX-v0yGxazgihzd3Ej_oFXthcfgWkZ6mFtX1dE53VaUyOgsx_GMzwWCUkqYAYXTgFiusQllqrodvCwJkziFvJeR78JC6O89hBDk/s1600/IMG-20160805-WA0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOZP5yzzDrPzmkHGscWF6JvzaoptpGENxR6oEADBRxX-v0yGxazgihzd3Ej_oFXthcfgWkZ6mFtX1dE53VaUyOgsx_GMzwWCUkqYAYXTgFiusQllqrodvCwJkziFvJeR78JC6O89hBDk/s400/IMG-20160805-WA0010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<a name='more'></a>For all those <i><b>Pokemon </b></i>fan, the fifth battles are reference in Pokeman Conquest (Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition), in which Kenshin and Shingen share a similar rivalry and settle it with a bet: the first to take five kingdoms from their opponent is the victor.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQH5-2ACiq-Rrb5JY5unrnRMgISlUle-j3uBBttZc3lbKu9qcE0-Gvshhd5Apt_DcMTifWIWdycTuGflgvw5fca92SFk-FGsTVYLxG9bY4hjm_4wvEZ6auE3NtjoyHLN3twr2BkPth54/s1600/DaniTrio-FlightK-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQH5-2ACiq-Rrb5JY5unrnRMgISlUle-j3uBBttZc3lbKu9qcE0-Gvshhd5Apt_DcMTifWIWdycTuGflgvw5fca92SFk-FGsTVYLxG9bY4hjm_4wvEZ6auE3NtjoyHLN3twr2BkPth54/s400/DaniTrio-FlightK-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The first battle was fought in 1553, which Takeda Shingen crashed the Katsurao Castle. Faster forwarded to September 1564, Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin meet fifth and final battles.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEruVb0BtNkdVNBPry8NDmgYT5j_22azM-Te9pgIn1JJTgFZdvetiYsRian2Q6v9e8pz0jOKz7EA8osSkd-vAUjeWvrxHXHlLhmv68Su-S03cWM4QvVX4dgau1Xlp1wLV-TeFzQqdXpvc/s1600/DaniTrio-FlightK-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEruVb0BtNkdVNBPry8NDmgYT5j_22azM-Te9pgIn1JJTgFZdvetiYsRian2Q6v9e8pz0jOKz7EA8osSkd-vAUjeWvrxHXHlLhmv68Su-S03cWM4QvVX4dgau1Xlp1wLV-TeFzQqdXpvc/s400/DaniTrio-FlightK-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The Danitrio maki-e artisan <b><i>Kogakku </i></b>painting is based on a scene in the fifth battle which Uesugi Kenshin ride his horse charged into Shingen’s camp alone and swung his katana (samurai sword) on Takeda. Uesugi katana was stopped Takeda using his dansen uchiwa (signalling fan).<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4d87cvmNQ8-9q8ayehWDthZXko1JtT3EH1F8IF5Ae3tnN71AQYCElAdbj_0ep6Be5uATddoYM0S7ijmZkt29gLJk_hIJtNdi3AntuLk5OUndHDv2EbZaWKwYJ0ympdZadYFrk5kA1s4/s1600/DaniTrio-FlightK-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4d87cvmNQ8-9q8ayehWDthZXko1JtT3EH1F8IF5Ae3tnN71AQYCElAdbj_0ep6Be5uATddoYM0S7ijmZkt29gLJk_hIJtNdi3AntuLk5OUndHDv2EbZaWKwYJ0ympdZadYFrk5kA1s4/s400/DaniTrio-FlightK-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Artisan Kogaku-san uses the togidashi taka maki-e technique to inject life into the two samurai warriors and the hores with very good details.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SzJ2JhAnqH9RYkpef7wjA_NqRwKyOoeSxvR9MkqUEbCWRm8R6JnxzNYDhA8uZ3FbScVkkNVVIS9_Y5qE4NWlW3t8r-Y8eYpBQEE50C4SGICN8S8RkeKKfK8eGmnpV0aLwooJMGq4INY/s1600/DaniTrio-FlightK-05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8SzJ2JhAnqH9RYkpef7wjA_NqRwKyOoeSxvR9MkqUEbCWRm8R6JnxzNYDhA8uZ3FbScVkkNVVIS9_Y5qE4NWlW3t8r-Y8eYpBQEE50C4SGICN8S8RkeKKfK8eGmnpV0aLwooJMGq4INY/s400/DaniTrio-FlightK-05.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<br />
As this is a fighting scene, the aggressive expression is lacking in both samurai face. Having said this, the painting is a very typical Japanese drawing of samurai.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjrLsgAvQu7m2_TiogcY23LUDvOEgOVThCPH8iP6knORiOR0SFyCX-158AjWkPhFlthTFTHO9xnx50d_8T10cMxDDZBoS-L5v-4aS0DRFL2dDOCQgkz4pB_vpxbj62ZjmUwOf_-OOReQ/s1600/DaniTrio-FlightK-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIjrLsgAvQu7m2_TiogcY23LUDvOEgOVThCPH8iP6knORiOR0SFyCX-158AjWkPhFlthTFTHO9xnx50d_8T10cMxDDZBoS-L5v-4aS0DRFL2dDOCQgkz4pB_vpxbj62ZjmUwOf_-OOReQ/s400/DaniTrio-FlightK-06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
This beautiful Danitrio gentai maki-e pen is NOT a limited edition. :-)</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-87790455743251884782016-08-02T21:39:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:29:17.143+08:00PILOT CAPLESS LIMITED EDITION 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ET36oUGM_6uW8_cu1_xSns-ODeSQ0ZSRqe3A04VlZh0TrihqOKNu1WK_J-P6dlgBxRtpkq8uvpegQyKr-jGA8sAoLyNWAcTDthxdwtxb6nJqI5XDyQG73PZZ7xezcjzaw8ccXhE4-TE/s1600/Pilot-Capless-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ET36oUGM_6uW8_cu1_xSns-ODeSQ0ZSRqe3A04VlZh0TrihqOKNu1WK_J-P6dlgBxRtpkq8uvpegQyKr-jGA8sAoLyNWAcTDthxdwtxb6nJqI5XDyQG73PZZ7xezcjzaw8ccXhE4-TE/s400/Pilot-Capless-2016.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Pilot Capless Limited Edition will be launched in September 2016.<br />
<br />
Pilot move away from their transition of launching the special color for their limited edition. The 2016 Limited Edition barrel is made from resin with <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">barleycorn pattern (guilloche technique) engraved.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">It look similar to the Pilot Justus 95, except this is a Pilot Capless.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "open sans" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">There is a divided option about beauty of the Capless/Vanishing point Limited Edition 2016.</span><br />
<br />
Honestly, I am not excited about Pilot vanishing point limited edition 2016.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-67066913634644641452016-08-01T22:07:00.001+08:002019-04-15T23:29:35.075+08:00NAMIKI WHITE TIGER LIMITED EDITION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30QOvzHiPrdWIsgztTLKNE-HoeNzvAlptvIRkIRByXeWctg9HTCu71bR_men9RsPjliE8iM44qJpsD8_wN6QFnu5NxNXnGxccHGODWFRzNZz2UjFkcaeaV6W1FSx1BpHjX-hQBQmKUtM/s1600/Namiki-WhiteTiger-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj30QOvzHiPrdWIsgztTLKNE-HoeNzvAlptvIRkIRByXeWctg9HTCu71bR_men9RsPjliE8iM44qJpsD8_wN6QFnu5NxNXnGxccHGODWFRzNZz2UjFkcaeaV6W1FSx1BpHjX-hQBQmKUtM/s400/Namiki-WhiteTiger-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
During the Pilot Pen Clinic 2016, one of the rare pen that was display was the Namiki White Tiger limited edition. It was hand painted by the retired maki-e grand master Kyusai Yoshida.<br />
<br />
The Namiki White Tiger was launched in 1996 for the U.S. market.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF09iHvdAmxTMz1eOVSdZira6h6ZgTN1zVOMoguIFiEwijp_IMFR4g3BUI8x1Aro3zgiZGmZZs7naCKXOEJJxgSDXsUPObw_Cub6Wdzv99DHpBoxxuogrkaj0LD9JVxltsLw59VmV6nIU/s1600/Namiki-WhiteTiger-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF09iHvdAmxTMz1eOVSdZira6h6ZgTN1zVOMoguIFiEwijp_IMFR4g3BUI8x1Aro3zgiZGmZZs7naCKXOEJJxgSDXsUPObw_Cub6Wdzv99DHpBoxxuogrkaj0LD9JVxltsLw59VmV6nIU/s400/Namiki-WhiteTiger-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
It is limited to 300 pieces.<br />
<br />
Many thanks to Fook Hing Trading, many local and foreign visitors were able to see the actual pen.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-38426808209244930392016-07-26T00:00:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:30:28.477+08:00 Namiki Limited Edition 2016 Manekineko 招き猫<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMJY0CDIRPgBsHBfo65z8BHmfgST7ah97ueyO_YlgEVJACMymjn0oTUX2alwpWu2Z-yohia3WUrq07Ul6Cu224QbnSsejHatZldMWiBwbmrAT2iZ6TeoqeIfIEylEha6ygft8Naxh2iI/s1600/NamikiLE2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMJY0CDIRPgBsHBfo65z8BHmfgST7ah97ueyO_YlgEVJACMymjn0oTUX2alwpWu2Z-yohia3WUrq07Ul6Cu224QbnSsejHatZldMWiBwbmrAT2iZ6TeoqeIfIEylEha6ygft8Naxh2iI/s400/NamikiLE2016.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>
<br />
Coming October 2016, Namiki will launched their annual limited edition. The most look forward maki-e pen by most maki-e pen collection.<br />
<br />
This year, Namiki pays homage to the legend of the beckoning cat (<span style="background-color: white; color: #252525; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22.4px;">招き猫)</span>. A perfect theme for this looming economic period.<br />
<br />
The fortune cat (Maneki Neko) on the cap is white with its right paw raised, which it will bring the owner happiness, purity and many positive things to come.<br />
<br />
The other maneki neko is on the pen barrel is gold with left paw raised, which will invite many customers, wealth and prosperity.<br />
<br />
This beautiful Namiki emporer maki-e pen is hand crafted by artisan Masaru Hayahi.<br />
<br />
The Namiki Limited Edition 2016 Manekineko will be limited to 99 pieces, and each pen will individually number.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-75185213752840204392016-07-25T18:00:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:12:13.217+08:00Pilot Singapore Pen Clinic <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjctDBUgSe_83RSyICKoGhiSZ4Duc8iI6j8z-H5uSjRYa1GSEy8MDYgVq-9sWuJvC_CvYdcaPmY5EDLjvzrbLxj8Y2wcv4jrAnpeEuMUL3MAsKLv90m9PWkkX0cIayQWpLT-4OdzCeKM/s1600/PilotClinic2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjctDBUgSe_83RSyICKoGhiSZ4Duc8iI6j8z-H5uSjRYa1GSEy8MDYgVq-9sWuJvC_CvYdcaPmY5EDLjvzrbLxj8Y2wcv4jrAnpeEuMUL3MAsKLv90m9PWkkX0cIayQWpLT-4OdzCeKM/s400/PilotClinic2016.jpg" width="395" /></a></div>
<br />
Pilot Singapore invited Atushi Takizawa, Namiki’s Nib Specialist from Japan, to Singapore for <a href="http://pilotpen.com.sg/penclinic2016/" target="_blank">Pilot Pens Clinic.</a> The pen clinic will be host at our Singapore three big Namiki pens retailers.<br />
<br />
In conjunction with this event, Fook Hing Trading will show case some of the rare Pilot Capless/Vanishing Point, as well as others rare Pilot vintage pens such Justus, Ultra 500, Elite and others, as well as rare Dunhill/Namiki limited edition makie pens.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
The Pilot Capless Limited Edition 2016 will also be on display at all the three retailers during this event.<br />
<br />
The Fook Hing Trading rare Pilot pens display will be from July 27 to July 29. <br />
<br />
<br /></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-86590706955649204542016-05-09T03:00:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:32:46.808+08:00PILOT VANISHING POINT KASURI GREEN AND RED<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFk-Gu2eIU_tbbH8d6E5N3RpleCkHl6AFUfwLath7AbOVOSFuvfWGMfXIn0nDVVpVOGfPgKryrhsqJqREZBc6LIylRMjRiNOpCZlr6uVXJGglhwaX0fjfYsEvrJLyx6LjunGhIq1GEfdg/s1600/20160506_184029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFk-Gu2eIU_tbbH8d6E5N3RpleCkHl6AFUfwLath7AbOVOSFuvfWGMfXIn0nDVVpVOGfPgKryrhsqJqREZBc6LIylRMjRiNOpCZlr6uVXJGglhwaX0fjfYsEvrJLyx6LjunGhIq1GEfdg/s400/20160506_184029.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Pilot launched the kasuri green and red capless in rhodium trim fountain pen together with the matt blue with black trim.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvMlqdfu3-QqUpS2mV6eGuy9Gtrc0zOQpj18gdNfta6bCOJIR16OYhhsYtmigak0q9h3znc1A62zTF84AwJ9_Vl8uS9B_bv8KvTYWxL90yLs9q_jxI70WJpfCSgVojXmm4U4v8au9RB0/s1600/20160506_184107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsvMlqdfu3-QqUpS2mV6eGuy9Gtrc0zOQpj18gdNfta6bCOJIR16OYhhsYtmigak0q9h3znc1A62zTF84AwJ9_Vl8uS9B_bv8KvTYWxL90yLs9q_jxI70WJpfCSgVojXmm4U4v8au9RB0/s400/20160506_184107.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The Kasuri green is a one off production colour. If you have not got yours, do get it early to avoid disappointment.<br />
<br />
Both kasuri green and red capless is available in Singapore authorized retailers.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-80361020059847029382016-05-08T21:47:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:42:58.325+08:00PILOT CAPLESS BLUE MATT BLACK TRIM FINISHING<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0dbegUKLnZ0ZYFQeNyppeM_Em9Vyu_leNA9iaO7-r5ZpYCYQupEXaoTBPFPoFbxqr7XWVrxHGzCVgYAE5gXLUwv5k-v3rN1SGM7oKt6XFvpgdnHg5zM7n8D5fPX1QT2AI9e59OCoHgM/s1600/20160506_184447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL0dbegUKLnZ0ZYFQeNyppeM_Em9Vyu_leNA9iaO7-r5ZpYCYQupEXaoTBPFPoFbxqr7XWVrxHGzCVgYAE5gXLUwv5k-v3rN1SGM7oKt6XFvpgdnHg5zM7n8D5fPX1QT2AI9e59OCoHgM/s400/20160506_184447.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Pilot launched a matt finishing vanishing point in blue with black trimming. The 14K gold nib is in black finishing too. It comes in the standard nib size of F, M, B and stub.<br />
<br />
It is available in Singapore authorized retailers now.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-176832420410491422016-03-29T20:40:00.002+08:002019-04-15T23:33:23.496+08:00SAILOR ARITA 400TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION - KORANSHA SOMENISHIKI YUKENNOZU<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QbDFToZQRK4HfffCp7J74PCZTnU8cfCD_jO_F5lffn7ZvKEs6mpmq6KNZ3TFCC9RNUi1SYSQg5Yvfu4SXTBD_eztigpOQd7_usTcX9SutzPMqyRpScR3F6zY6fMqqR93hWPMfSoiZo4/s1600/Sailor-400-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QbDFToZQRK4HfffCp7J74PCZTnU8cfCD_jO_F5lffn7ZvKEs6mpmq6KNZ3TFCC9RNUi1SYSQg5Yvfu4SXTBD_eztigpOQd7_usTcX9SutzPMqyRpScR3F6zY6fMqqR93hWPMfSoiZo4/s400/Sailor-400-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
After 4 months wait, the Arita 400th years anniversary special edition pens are finally available locally in Singapore.<br />
<br />
Sailor launched 8 designs to commemorate their 400th year anniversary. Koransha and Gen'enmon Kiln each has 4 designs under them.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScb8oGNdfmNaqyuYzbAqyRyCBk_BgMVntpyIQDeBJt5nUZNNhv26U5kVUKxU3SytBg2EJvKKRgFwbeCcAJWynSfcn0L9qYY6NOR_JrdKA0dg2HJE1SOkNAuxTHq5DnZXhppZPEUndSHo/s1600/Sailor-400-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhScb8oGNdfmNaqyuYzbAqyRyCBk_BgMVntpyIQDeBJt5nUZNNhv26U5kVUKxU3SytBg2EJvKKRgFwbeCcAJWynSfcn0L9qYY6NOR_JrdKA0dg2HJE1SOkNAuxTHq5DnZXhppZPEUndSHo/s400/Sailor-400-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Each porcelain fountain pen design comes in gold and silver trim as show in the picture above.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6aWe_DJ0Yeul2yROQXL5OQ70SYbKV4K5ViDjc_VYZTr6Q8NhSlk0KrDDZyA6tFUgmyLpiGdKJDtE9-LG8wI2KjxRwuNtDw_ZHP-oFxhLo_yeYAkQzubY7dyXeaxMUsQ8YShqCTjogZE/s1600/Sailor-400-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6aWe_DJ0Yeul2yROQXL5OQ70SYbKV4K5ViDjc_VYZTr6Q8NhSlk0KrDDZyA6tFUgmyLpiGdKJDtE9-LG8wI2KjxRwuNtDw_ZHP-oFxhLo_yeYAkQzubY7dyXeaxMUsQ8YShqCTjogZE/s400/Sailor-400-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The picture show one of the 8 designs. This is the Somenishiki Yukennozu, which mean the porcelain fountain pen is in gloss finishing with playful puppy picture.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rVPXqK89ETUigcCfa1SW-4Q_oGZQoJzjo3qWfXh99eTfEJmupl7KNNxMFLidjh1Spip0wf81tbO-41_wTJ9zEKXDHBTwOtFlPstP6i48rWd1LUt9wWcyQQ5jzOR6veugYwIO4SVFJpI/s1600/Sailor-400-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rVPXqK89ETUigcCfa1SW-4Q_oGZQoJzjo3qWfXh99eTfEJmupl7KNNxMFLidjh1Spip0wf81tbO-41_wTJ9zEKXDHBTwOtFlPstP6i48rWd1LUt9wWcyQQ5jzOR6veugYwIO4SVFJpI/s400/Sailor-400-04.jpg" width="225" /></a></div>
<br />
The Sailor 400th anniversary special edition does not comes with a pen rest. The wooden box is also not as nice as come to those Sailor Arita released back in 2010.<br />
<br />
In 2010, Sailor launched 6 Arita pens. Here are the 6 fountain pens.<br />
<br />
1. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2011/03/artia-gen-emon-kilin-koimari.html#more" target="_blank">Gen-Emon Kilin Koimari Furoukasuma, Sakura and Castle 有田焼 古伊万里風楼閣桜図</a><br />
2. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2011/03/arita-porcelain-gen-emon-kiln-koimari.html#more" target="_blank">Gen Emon Kiln Koimari Furoukasuma Arabesque 有田焼 黄緑彩兜唐草</a><br />
3. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2011/03/arita-porcelain-gen-emon-ki-octopus.html#more" target="_blank">Gen Emon Ki Ouryoko Saika Fusuma Octopus 有田焼 染付章魚唐草濃</a><br />
4. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2010/04/arita-japanese-porcelain-blooming-time.html#more" target="_blank">香蘭社 有田焼 青華春蘭</a><br />
5. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2010/04/arita-porcelain.html#more" target="_blank">香蘭社 有田焼 染山水</a><br />
6. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2010/04/blog-post.html" target="_blank">香蘭社 有田焼 古伊万里蘭菊</a><br />
<br /></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-12198208277801107102016-03-28T17:06:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:43:30.319+08:00NAMIKI YUKARI ROYAL CHINKIN CAT & ROOSTER FOUNTAIN PEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5Ydnf-bIzUCVBH1WI_mNY5VB4x-z7ZtyHjLB-flyZr0YxhyAa1J26WaCWJrUN8XRE4sT6dKnd1PUf1biSnvly-K4Qs3KBHLR_h1_5xh9nIdwtnbdVXhu_nng_b5f8llbfsiTtZRiAk0/s1600/Namiki-Royale-Chinkin-2016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs5Ydnf-bIzUCVBH1WI_mNY5VB4x-z7ZtyHjLB-flyZr0YxhyAa1J26WaCWJrUN8XRE4sT6dKnd1PUf1biSnvly-K4Qs3KBHLR_h1_5xh9nIdwtnbdVXhu_nng_b5f8llbfsiTtZRiAk0/s400/Namiki-Royale-Chinkin-2016.jpg" width="261" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Namiki launched two Yukari Royal chinkin fountain pens this month (March 2016).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_810527293"></span>These two chinkin fountain pens are crafted by the same <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">artisan, Yasuji Sumi-san,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18.48px;"> </span>who crafted the Emperor chinkin <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2009/09/namiki-chinkin-tiger.html" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">Tiger </span></i></b></a>and <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2009/11/traditional-symbol-of-china.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: purple;">Peony</span></b></i></a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span id="goog_810527294"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The cat is a very popular theme for chinkin artisan. <a href="http://houseofpens.blogspot.sg/2009/12/big-cat-small-cat-which-is-your-prefer.html#more" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: purple;">Sailor </span></i></b></a>released 3 chinkin fountain pens in limited edition back in 2009.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Namiki chinkin cat uses the same <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">technique as the Chinkin Tiger and Peony - Tenbori (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">also know as the dot carving technique</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.48px;">)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.48px;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , "trebuchet" , "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px;">The Namiki Yukari Royale Chinkin is now available locally in Singapore.</span></span></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-10046100829575633992015-12-10T23:07:00.002+08:002019-04-15T23:33:57.772+08:00MONTBLANC CHINESE ZODIACS MONKEY LIMITED EDITION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUtKFUwCS8QBkt_5HLuw3Xg-AP6KJlHQErEZ7Oo5vjIBXgI77DtSkKCra0pTwGnTZnlmKxBqTofjDTWZ_3t7vAwRW9EhKjSoX2jk5tL-vRXt8SQ1wjQqnhFr2Gq5n5piI-shMJxFUM2o/s1600/MB-CN-Monkey-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxUtKFUwCS8QBkt_5HLuw3Xg-AP6KJlHQErEZ7Oo5vjIBXgI77DtSkKCra0pTwGnTZnlmKxBqTofjDTWZ_3t7vAwRW9EhKjSoX2jk5tL-vRXt8SQ1wjQqnhFr2Gq5n5piI-shMJxFUM2o/s400/MB-CN-Monkey-01.jpg" width="276" /></a></div>
Recently, Mont Blanc launched the Chinese zodiacs monkey limited edition pen. At least for me, this is not an interesting theme as I already has a few zodiacs theme pens. Namiki, Montegrappa and Cross are two of pen manufacturer who has launched two series of such theme pens in the past.<br />
<br />
Caran d'Ache also launched such pens during the Year of the Dragon.<br />
<br />
While it is not an interesting theme for me, it is for a lot of Mont Blanc fan. I am not sure if Mont Blanc will launched one pen a year, just like Caran d'Arche, or a one off ... test the market<br />
<br />
The sales executive at the boutique has no comment when asked.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAhEQNocjduiyIeHow8LV-6bUn6-QgYKiH0R1_9jbpSOciurcHI96nhs7IeAK_0SsDaphgAIqTQG1WWkGYwuwkzOuI2B90JKiK6yzkIKZien0Hhmyk670JqgAW9aWk6IkJSV11Y6qERQ/s1600/MB-CN-Monkey-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAhEQNocjduiyIeHow8LV-6bUn6-QgYKiH0R1_9jbpSOciurcHI96nhs7IeAK_0SsDaphgAIqTQG1WWkGYwuwkzOuI2B90JKiK6yzkIKZien0Hhmyk670JqgAW9aWk6IkJSV11Y6qERQ/s400/MB-CN-Monkey-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
The cute zodiac monkey is engraved on 925 sterling silver cap. There is a hallmark of the engraved, On the top trimming, it is engraved with year of the monkey (next year 2016), and the last 6 years that have fallen under the monkey sign.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9ewiBtSMCm68ljkf8XOv8oLKfFxq0BxoJbxYDvnpujX5Vk7j_iNjROGZ59Hikoi26KcLGcrXQz4dKT1IssBTfsSNYkowOvdRK71qsNN9dA0LoswqBGm7TGqLDAx8hmM_TR9P16317J4/s1600/MB-CN-Monkey-05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9ewiBtSMCm68ljkf8XOv8oLKfFxq0BxoJbxYDvnpujX5Vk7j_iNjROGZ59Hikoi26KcLGcrXQz4dKT1IssBTfsSNYkowOvdRK71qsNN9dA0LoswqBGm7TGqLDAx8hmM_TR9P16317J4/s400/MB-CN-Monkey-05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
The nib is decorated with the zodiac monkey motif.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApwWOJgZ9bBH9YFDI63uDcAkMrbQMSA6NlZernY68wbMSnyyEL4b7ckrZ5hjyAD3SsQlvhC1WCAhOnblLQfEO6Wdkvm6xRF7qwe1_nyX6yjDivH6-dplM64M53bz-8rW6NBhpPC-PnJg/s1600/MB-CN-Monkey-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgApwWOJgZ9bBH9YFDI63uDcAkMrbQMSA6NlZernY68wbMSnyyEL4b7ckrZ5hjyAD3SsQlvhC1WCAhOnblLQfEO6Wdkvm6xRF7qwe1_nyX6yjDivH6-dplM64M53bz-8rW6NBhpPC-PnJg/s400/MB-CN-Monkey-04.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
At the bottle of the pen barrel, it embedded with a green peridot, which is birthstone corresponding to the year of the monkey.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiZe_RyNtGNFRVnxHSQwKmklL9NkZR3irWopZPUy5XHcaO9dCFAgETxffdMqD6glWnwq91ogLXGWofccklj-qEgRlTKJxnisJCz1wOHxMkLbynHGhxy2oYCf-QsR1RX5m3DfbCP9XUJc/s1600/MB-CN-Monkey-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiZe_RyNtGNFRVnxHSQwKmklL9NkZR3irWopZPUy5XHcaO9dCFAgETxffdMqD6glWnwq91ogLXGWofccklj-qEgRlTKJxnisJCz1wOHxMkLbynHGhxy2oYCf-QsR1RX5m3DfbCP9XUJc/s400/MB-CN-Monkey-06.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
This Mont Blanc chinese zodiac monkey limited edition is limited to 512 individually numbered worldwide.<br />
<br />
It is currently at all Mont Blanc authorized retailers.<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-20834684471421284772015-10-24T10:02:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:12:12.552+08:00ALERT: STOLEN NAMIKI LIMITED EDITION PENS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKWYelfzXiYOphjol_6B2CHTcNrmBxGhQp25-J8a0eUQVYp34doU_BNqjE3X1d9MFfE4Z-bH0pyUixw4tPcNZt1kDORKier-SsGuseI2YvXEa6HDSWh23QhHkyu99yoo33Cp-oRPKfUM/s1600/12108184_1023246154394850_4288155262230176905_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKWYelfzXiYOphjol_6B2CHTcNrmBxGhQp25-J8a0eUQVYp34doU_BNqjE3X1d9MFfE4Z-bH0pyUixw4tPcNZt1kDORKier-SsGuseI2YvXEa6HDSWh23QhHkyu99yoo33Cp-oRPKfUM/s400/12108184_1023246154394850_4288155262230176905_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
On Oct 15 2015, it is a sad day for a lot of us.<br />
<br />
Three (3) Namiki limited edition pens were stolen from Aesthetic Bay.<br />
<br />
If someone offer you any of the following pen, please inform Aesthetic Bay or report them to the police.<br />
<br />
1. Namiki Limited Edition Emperor Setsugekka Fountain Pen #63/99<br />
2. Namiki Limited Edition Emperor Polar Bear Fountain Pen #94/99<span class="text_exposed_show"></span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">3. Namiki Limited Edition Yukari Royale Nyoutan Namazu (CatFish) #198/200</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">The box and certificates are with Aesthetic Bay.</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Pilot Japan and Singapore were notified. These pens are number registered as stolen items in their archive.</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">A police report was made last week.</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">If you have any information on these pens, please contact Aesthetic Bay.</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Picture above taken from Aesthetic Bay fb.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-88483193491342603012015-10-01T09:39:00.002+08:002019-04-15T23:35:57.316+08:00Namiki Kabuto Limited Edition 2015 - Kabuto<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxmB21SZOhi39hQk6EUfStdXbCuOM4YF2s9zkEyY3D_ADHKT8taOwB86iqgW3xJMwEeWhjDBIjARhwb-wOsCUfT9X3_oRr3naOCpocLHDwjSyPPj1-g1om4AvLPyET6kKdZ8IckapzoE/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsxmB21SZOhi39hQk6EUfStdXbCuOM4YF2s9zkEyY3D_ADHKT8taOwB86iqgW3xJMwEeWhjDBIjARhwb-wOsCUfT9X3_oRr3naOCpocLHDwjSyPPj1-g1om4AvLPyET6kKdZ8IckapzoE/s320/Namiki-LE2015-01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
I am very glad that Pilot/Namiki decided to launch their Limited Edition 2015 in Yakuri size. It mean "soft landing" on my pocket. At least for me, I view it as Pilot/Namiki understood that the collectors "pain" during this weak market and appreciate our support in the past and would like the collectors to continue with their maki-e pen collection.<br />
<br />
The Namiki Limited Edition 2015 Kabuto landed yesterday. It is limited to 170 pieces worldwide. It is now available locally now. I have collected mine. Have you?<br />
<br />
Here are a few pictures of this beautiful pen for your viewing pleasure.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkPJ4LsSw8Rt-jqPKGKg4ULQ1Fm5DQDK6OnEyQAOU9Y8vQG6b3mB6BqC8By7HLYIlbH40nKvTDX8OKqPr1dkona6fvO5fyeT-blRIhgiiXbWQATE6WdmBYK37wECJawod1j0ZaI9ame8/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqkPJ4LsSw8Rt-jqPKGKg4ULQ1Fm5DQDK6OnEyQAOU9Y8vQG6b3mB6BqC8By7HLYIlbH40nKvTDX8OKqPr1dkona6fvO5fyeT-blRIhgiiXbWQATE6WdmBYK37wECJawod1j0ZaI9ame8/s320/Namiki-LE2015-02.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBL5onHHQJT8wZoNds7pl6SthEfY6QD_sQDwP2ugSm1Kvbky08IDyR22skpM-JDJmFBkIU6kpELLUN-EmGab1PKsk_y2gAoWG8sWIdRcKGsSddmrD9S7MBmaQli_pseS8DajfV5JZt9Oo/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBL5onHHQJT8wZoNds7pl6SthEfY6QD_sQDwP2ugSm1Kvbky08IDyR22skpM-JDJmFBkIU6kpELLUN-EmGab1PKsk_y2gAoWG8sWIdRcKGsSddmrD9S7MBmaQli_pseS8DajfV5JZt9Oo/s320/Namiki-LE2015-03.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ-UAXymu1AU3h5RTgzG0akxrko6M8nbhR6wR9n7Jt3hkfRcyWFbxY-zMsGyud9gVn3RADCmMdOhM0EzpjEeVXNm2pvb90p2FbmorcvcS5rDjQTDsNqoa4zM5hsDxXUorJ7L2kp0r_vs/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifZ-UAXymu1AU3h5RTgzG0akxrko6M8nbhR6wR9n7Jt3hkfRcyWFbxY-zMsGyud9gVn3RADCmMdOhM0EzpjEeVXNm2pvb90p2FbmorcvcS5rDjQTDsNqoa4zM5hsDxXUorJ7L2kp0r_vs/s320/Namiki-LE2015-04.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNRtLuZmgLG5GKFpYX93pqdgcVIeYJJmqXd2mLyUTR0LLydnis4NCwATOyV3v1ku5ll2eF8MQLm60_Qzm_KYkGHBMrcBeyqKRoR3g6VgjaZw_HrGsqKIjkDi9AY5qhs04ytagvzW0vn8/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNRtLuZmgLG5GKFpYX93pqdgcVIeYJJmqXd2mLyUTR0LLydnis4NCwATOyV3v1ku5ll2eF8MQLm60_Qzm_KYkGHBMrcBeyqKRoR3g6VgjaZw_HrGsqKIjkDi9AY5qhs04ytagvzW0vn8/s320/Namiki-LE2015-05.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXw6QCyPHSfOueSnqQZV8mlHpd5utdmVsbd78PKZq64ErBbwVEN0QeW7BRoJZQZvZ0-1u19zYJ2ToNUyNmnRB1HUQDzMb6-i_w1_4_nEWvAGn53RRFBhivQSBtBA9OyzdUtX7kkxV5Ls/s1600/Namiki-LE2015-06.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKXw6QCyPHSfOueSnqQZV8mlHpd5utdmVsbd78PKZq64ErBbwVEN0QeW7BRoJZQZvZ0-1u19zYJ2ToNUyNmnRB1HUQDzMb6-i_w1_4_nEWvAGn53RRFBhivQSBtBA9OyzdUtX7kkxV5Ls/s320/Namiki-LE2015-06.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
PS: The actual pen is nicer that the pictures. Do the local authorized dealer to see the actual before tit is sold out.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-57174591003151622032015-06-08T23:32:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:36:23.129+08:00STAEDTLER SG50 FLORA & FAUNA LIMITED EDITION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6cVrE9SIL_xQrLFE9rukSnduoziM6qTXrECzExGQhmuQj7VqnAb6oXlbD_KMBgh0Ll7l28_a_FZVcEEgHclBU36ZyPQ3Smg5cgzx6T-Ro3BTeRQZ62SoRUUhT7vWy-bm5sb5H2_0aHk/s1600/STA-INI-Lea-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht6cVrE9SIL_xQrLFE9rukSnduoziM6qTXrECzExGQhmuQj7VqnAb6oXlbD_KMBgh0Ll7l28_a_FZVcEEgHclBU36ZyPQ3Smg5cgzx6T-Ro3BTeRQZ62SoRUUhT7vWy-bm5sb5H2_0aHk/s400/STA-INI-Lea-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
This year, our little red dot is 50 years old. A year which we have a nation wide celebration. There are many products launches this year to commemorate Singapore 50th anniversary of independence in 2015.<br />
<br />
For me, Staedtler Initium leather fountain pen is one that I decided to add to my pen chest.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjca1TykUyX3HoLJviJ59OwRqRdmmZstvN2oCpRcxGf6XT1goRGuZOU5IKzElibNPTuncT93qAU7cmgfJmOU7z20Wh7pm4uQ762889j5QRbiSl_fVM03EBGcveQ_-47Rk26nFaGV7ZEX_U/s1600/STA-INI-Lea-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjca1TykUyX3HoLJviJ59OwRqRdmmZstvN2oCpRcxGf6XT1goRGuZOU5IKzElibNPTuncT93qAU7cmgfJmOU7z20Wh7pm4uQ762889j5QRbiSl_fVM03EBGcveQ_-47Rk26nFaGV7ZEX_U/s400/STA-INI-Lea-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
On the back of the pen cap, it graved SG50.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLCsJWIuyV-2TjLNY-OKvN1vjVZcz9E3Q-XSSj1TybK-1QP5KjwIw34RmvK6E_hunpPiSHjYvyJKvgv5-Mxep3ydXS3J-AoCL5JQvfwD5NOsx1uP0abqf1_dPmg4RXVLwPcqHV0hzR_I/s1600/STA-INI-Lea-03.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLCsJWIuyV-2TjLNY-OKvN1vjVZcz9E3Q-XSSj1TybK-1QP5KjwIw34RmvK6E_hunpPiSHjYvyJKvgv5-Mxep3ydXS3J-AoCL5JQvfwD5NOsx1uP0abqf1_dPmg4RXVLwPcqHV0hzR_I/s400/STA-INI-Lea-03.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
It comes with a steel nib. It will be perfect if it is a gold nib.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgKVvIVUfXmzdr6_DMupGhXRnyCIo_1XK2XDolcVh785pnokfSndBlnjFXJHQj7XPX_T5nX2M59CnWTJpWVfp85gEQA0lND1bxiQlzXOyOsfe7lC9KHmBXeynWUkq-8IIKNU_sEzmShc/s1600/STA-INI-Lea-04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXgKVvIVUfXmzdr6_DMupGhXRnyCIo_1XK2XDolcVh785pnokfSndBlnjFXJHQj7XPX_T5nX2M59CnWTJpWVfp85gEQA0lND1bxiQlzXOyOsfe7lC9KHmBXeynWUkq-8IIKNU_sEzmShc/s400/STA-INI-Lea-04.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
It is limited to 98 pieces.<br />
<br />
Why 98 and not 50 pieces?<br />
<br />
This is because August 09 is our independent day (national day).<br />
<br />
It is only available in Singapore.</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-86976870640077855642014-11-29T14:48:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:34:47.374+08:00NAMIKI YUKARI CHINKIN FOUNTAIN PEN<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa1wViiExQ7-HmHyBDLBds7Xu_WfB5FpFKaZcNuoSRvyIGtMM-KRPPOeALSJoKGACvlRH4n4BRRvh0zYQBBlxG9IPnQYe4bTc0Xst3Lm1y_G4DwkM1H928YuG0iX4veHsGnnz-HDRWy0/s1600/Yukari-Chinkin-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa1wViiExQ7-HmHyBDLBds7Xu_WfB5FpFKaZcNuoSRvyIGtMM-KRPPOeALSJoKGACvlRH4n4BRRvh0zYQBBlxG9IPnQYe4bTc0Xst3Lm1y_G4DwkM1H928YuG0iX4veHsGnnz-HDRWy0/s1600/Yukari-Chinkin-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
The maki-e collectors and lovers are in for a treat. Namiki launched Yukari Chinkin fountain pens collection this month (November 2014).<br />
<br />
All four design are the most popular among the maki-e collectors and lovers. The are the silver grass (SUSUKI), pine Tree (Matsu), cherry blossoms(Sakura) and my favor cranes (Tsuru).
<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDCwSQE0Nwoj9PjMHwibJdZFhg58aaFwmVhYRyhQ46wZKgMzGCg6I4myoGFkXEKmb6Cyvdl60vYyyXdTqP0x1aAEpE8QRVAGT0J-o_ZfSe8dVoR5D6Xrc74FkcxXLvhFvOzmfsiGavF8/s1600/Yukari-Chinkin-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDCwSQE0Nwoj9PjMHwibJdZFhg58aaFwmVhYRyhQ46wZKgMzGCg6I4myoGFkXEKmb6Cyvdl60vYyyXdTqP0x1aAEpE8QRVAGT0J-o_ZfSe8dVoR5D6Xrc74FkcxXLvhFvOzmfsiGavF8/s1600/Yukari-Chinkin-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
This Namiki Chinkin collection is unsigned.<br />
<br />
It is in the same price range as the other Yukari makie fountain pens.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-06_zps98ce7fe9.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Yukari-Chinkin-06_zps98ce7fe9.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-06_zps98ce7fe9.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
This range of chinkin fountain uses two different chinkin methods. The crane uses dots chinkin method.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-04_zps1812ec4f.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Yukari-Chinkin-04_zps1812ec4f.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-04_zps1812ec4f.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
Above picture is the pine tree.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-05_zpsa0d9db79.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Yukari-Chinkin-05_zpsa0d9db79.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-05_zpsa0d9db79.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Above is a picture of the cheery blossom, and below is the silver grass.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-03_zps3d90c7c7.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Yukari-Chinkin-03_zps3d90c7c7.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-03_zps3d90c7c7.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Below is a picture of my favor chinkin Cranes.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-07_zps5b6e4b84.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Yukari-Chinkin-07_zps5b6e4b84.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Yukari-Chinkin-07_zps5b6e4b84.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
It is current available locally in Singapoere.
</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-48505052117845588132014-08-21T22:22:00.002+08:002019-04-15T23:36:52.889+08:00Namiki Limited Edition Hina Dolls<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUkEhSMYSrQRNmyEL92dGrFriUTp9ti4SYuAoGxxiBk-ZzNyQ-8NkAgFySVfwIwnhvOC190BpqExe7PavmMa1l5nG30GjOm-JLjVwJ9pi_VIJ_3M2rU2SjXRABQv_ae8JRtTqt_wbgEE/s1600/Namiki-LE2014-01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMUkEhSMYSrQRNmyEL92dGrFriUTp9ti4SYuAoGxxiBk-ZzNyQ-8NkAgFySVfwIwnhvOC190BpqExe7PavmMa1l5nG30GjOm-JLjVwJ9pi_VIJ_3M2rU2SjXRABQv_ae8JRtTqt_wbgEE/s1600/Namiki-LE2014-01.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Namiki will be launching a pair of Yukari Royal fountain pens for their 2014 limited edition.<br />
<br />
Makie master Mamoru Wakabayashi painted the the hina dolls, Obirna (Prince Doll) and Mebirna (Princess Doll).<br />
<br />
I managed to take a few pictures at the mini Namiki Exhitbition here in Singapore to promote maki-e art.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZg1WjU572UaUpQSmXKLwb4WBj-RPdUioJkgI2QAeEj8iIwhGBMjDV9AMIjc6izIzyb8ENk6_wYRn4TEQGQZNt5z_w0UNKLpJgL3hdWMVgQb1xYjOGyjpaMi-J0x9ZiwSW38RnvQuKPQ/s1600/Namiki-LE2014-02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZg1WjU572UaUpQSmXKLwb4WBj-RPdUioJkgI2QAeEj8iIwhGBMjDV9AMIjc6izIzyb8ENk6_wYRn4TEQGQZNt5z_w0UNKLpJgL3hdWMVgQb1xYjOGyjpaMi-J0x9ZiwSW38RnvQuKPQ/s1600/Namiki-LE2014-02.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
The Obirna (Prince Doll) is painted on a black Yukari Royal pen.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-03_zpse9854abe.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-03_zpse9854abe.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-03_zpse9854abe.jpg" height="400" width="252"></a></div>
It might look like a very design, but the amount of work put on it a lot. Maki-e artisan Mamoru Wkabayahsi using togidashi maki-e technique to paint the prince.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-07_zps0f31eb20.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-07_zps0f31eb20.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-07_zps0f31eb20.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
The right and left angle view of the pen.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-08_zpsea2a599b.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-08_zpsea2a599b.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-08_zpsea2a599b.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
The Mebirna (Princess Doll) is painted on a most loved vermillion Yukari pen.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-04_zpse5431b1f.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-04_zpse5431b1f.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-04_zpse5431b1f.jpg" height="400" width="246"></a>
</div>
The setting is very similar to the Obirna. The makie technique is used to paint the princess.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-06_zps9b25c23f.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-06_zps9b25c23f.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-06_zps9b25c23f.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a>
</div>
Different angle view of princess.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-05_zps307684a9.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-05_zps307684a9.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-05_zps307684a9.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
Like most Namiki pen, their pen cap is always decorated with flower or plan. The Namiki Limited Edition 2014 is no different.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-09_zps90973588.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-09_zps90973588.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-09_zps90973588.jpg" height="400" width="266"></a></div>
<br />
Above the Prince Doll, expressed using Taka (raised) Maki-e technique, is a mandarin orange tree, known as “Ukon no Tachibana”. The mandarin orange tree symbolises auspiciousness and longevity, as the orange tree is known to grow all year round regardless of the climate.
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-10_zps7d7599b3.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo Namiki-LE2014-10_zps7d7599b3.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Namiki/Namiki-LE2014-10_zps7d7599b3.jpg" height="400" width="266"></a></div>
<br />
The cherry blossom, known as “Sakon no Sakura” set atop the Princess Doll represents good omen and blessings.
<br />
<br />
The Namiki 2014 Limited Edition will be launched in October worldwide, with 70 sets individually numbered.<br />
<br /></div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-80137897894411226482014-07-09T23:06:00.004+08:002019-04-15T23:17:19.366+08:00Danitrio Genkai Sunbirds<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZpNUxrBsJn3H9OW2RwIy8y7L4fP8kV7gC2c54Uw_UJQtkyePVU9ZEASEr4weFE9G3KndNthtxGzXh3pBOc3ehISUMZ-4EhO55ZdWTPkcg_eO-nNts5-LOp6klL36oea9fME8hTxOLXQ/s1600/DaniTrio-Sunbird-00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ZpNUxrBsJn3H9OW2RwIy8y7L4fP8kV7gC2c54Uw_UJQtkyePVU9ZEASEr4weFE9G3KndNthtxGzXh3pBOc3ehISUMZ-4EhO55ZdWTPkcg_eO-nNts5-LOp6klL36oea9fME8hTxOLXQ/s1600/DaniTrio-Sunbird-00.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Sunbirds is the latest theme added to Danitrio Genkai range of maki-e pens.<br />
<br />
It is one of the many makie artwork from artisan <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Tatsuya Todo</span>-san.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-01_zpscdfe078b.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-01_zpscdfe078b.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-01_zpscdfe078b.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
<br />
The three sunbirds are painted using Hira makie.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-02_zps777f55e9.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-02_zps777f55e9.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-02_zps777f55e9.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
The tree branches are using raden maki-e technique.
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-03_zps762f7132.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-03_zps762f7132.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-03_zps762f7132.jpg" height="640" width="425"></a></div>
The crown of the sunbirds uses raden maki-e technique too.
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-05_zpsca60390c.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-05_zpsca60390c.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-05_zpsca60390c.jpg" height="640" width="425"></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The flowers uses taka makie technique. This is a popular technique that most artisan uses to paint flowers.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-06_zps454ff379.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-06_zps454ff379.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-06_zps454ff379.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
Like the other Danitrio Genkai makie pens, the pen cap is decorated with makie too.
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-07_zps54cd35be.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo DaniTrio-Sunbird-07_zps54cd35be.jpg" border="0" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Danitrio/DaniTrio-Sunbird-07_zps54cd35be.jpg" height="266" width="400"></a></div>
This beautiful Danitrio Sunbird maki-e pen will be available locally soon.
</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4977199497274339295.post-14158941194437627872014-05-16T03:33:00.000+08:002019-04-15T23:16:57.871+08:00Mont Blanc Herny E. Steinway 888 Limited Edition<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-01_zpse963cea0.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-01_zpse963cea0.jpg" border="0" height="400" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-01_zpse963cea0.jpg" width="321" /></a></div>
Mont Blanc launched a very beautiful Patron of Art Edition Henry E. Steinway limited edition this year (2014).<br />
<br />
The Henry E. Steinway Limited Edition transparent cap is wrapped by a piano frame.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-02_zps0a168cb4.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-02_zps0a168cb4.jpg" border="0" height="300" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-02_zps0a168cb4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
The skeleton piano frame is skillfully crafted using solid 750 gold.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-03_zps9a0a2262.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-03_zps9a0a2262.jpg" border="0" height="300" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-03_zps9a0a2262.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Here is a close up of the pen case.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-04_zps3dc07c30.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-04_zps3dc07c30.jpg" border="0" height="300" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-04_zps3dc07c30.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
another close up picture.</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-06_zpsac90e0e9.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-06_zpsac90e0e9.jpg" border="0" height="300" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-06_zpsac90e0e9.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
The clip resembles the patented screw used for the bending the grand piano rim.</div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-05_zpsc158d9f4.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-05_zpsc158d9f4.jpg" border="0" height="300" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-05_zpsc158d9f4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
</div>
a close up of the decorated nib.
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://s1313.photobucket.com/user/houseofpens/media/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-08_zpsf270b5dc.jpg.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt=" photo MB-Steinway-08_zpsf270b5dc.jpg" border="0" height="400" src="https://i1313.photobucket.com/albums/t545/houseofpens/Mont%20Blanc/MB-Steinway-08_zpsf270b5dc.jpg" width="299" /></a></div>
</div>
House Of Penshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500963951138024535noreply@blogger.com0