PILOT CAPLESS BLUE MATT BLACK TRIM FINISHING

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.

It is available in Singapore authorized retailers now.

SAILOR ARITA 400TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION - KORANSHA SOMENISHIKI YUKENNOZU

After 4 months wait, the Arita 400th years anniversary special edition pens are finally available locally in Singapore.

Sailor launched 8 designs to commemorate their 400th year anniversary. Koransha and Gen'enmon Kiln each has 4 designs under them.

NAMIKI YUKARI ROYAL CHINKIN CAT & ROOSTER FOUNTAIN PEN

Namiki launched two Yukari Royal chinkin fountain pens this month (March 2016).

These two chinkin fountain pens are crafted by the same artisan, Yasuji Sumi-san, who crafted the Emperor chinkin Tiger and Peony.


The cat is a very popular theme for chinkin artisan. Sailor released 3 chinkin fountain pens in limited edition back in 2009.

The Namiki chinkin cat uses the same technique as the Chinkin Tiger and Peony - Tenbori (also know as the dot carving technique)

The Namiki Yukari Royale Chinkin is now available locally in Singapore.

MONTBLANC CHINESE ZODIACS MONKEY LIMITED EDITION

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.

Caran d'Ache also launched such pens during the Year of the Dragon.

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

The sales executive at the boutique has no comment when asked.

ALERT: STOLEN NAMIKI LIMITED EDITION PENS

On Oct 15 2015, it is a sad day for a lot of us.

Three (3) Namiki limited edition pens were stolen from Aesthetic Bay.

If someone offer you any of the following pen, please inform Aesthetic Bay  or report them to the police.

1. Namiki Limited Edition Emperor Setsugekka Fountain Pen #63/99
2. Namiki Limited Edition Emperor Polar Bear Fountain Pen #94/99
3. Namiki Limited Edition Yukari Royale Nyoutan Namazu (CatFish) #198/200

The box and certificates are with Aesthetic Bay.

Pilot Japan and Singapore were notified. These pens are number registered as stolen items in their archive.

A police report was made last week.

If you have any information on these pens, please contact Aesthetic Bay.

Picture above taken from Aesthetic Bay fb.

Namiki Kabuto Limited Edition 2015 - Kabuto

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.

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?

Here are a few pictures of this beautiful pen for your viewing pleasure.

STAEDTLER SG50 FLORA & FAUNA LIMITED EDITION

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.

For me, Staedtler Initium leather fountain pen is one that I decided to add to my pen chest.

NAMIKI YUKARI CHINKIN FOUNTAIN PEN

The maki-e collectors and lovers are in for a treat. Namiki launched Yukari Chinkin fountain pens collection this month (November 2014).

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).

Namiki Limited Edition Hina Dolls

Namiki will be launching a pair of Yukari Royal fountain pens for their 2014 limited edition.

Makie master Mamoru Wakabayashi painted the the hina dolls, Obirna (Prince Doll) and Mebirna (Princess Doll).

I managed to take a few pictures at the mini Namiki Exhitbition here in Singapore to promote maki-e art.

The Obirna (Prince Doll) is painted on a black Yukari Royal pen.

Danitrio Genkai Sunbirds

Sunbirds is the latest theme added to Danitrio Genkai range of maki-e pens.

It is one of the many makie artwork from artisan Tatsuya Todo-san.