{"title":"Namiki Chinkin","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"namiki-chinkin-dragon","title":"Namiki Chinkin Dragon","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePilot is excited to announce the launch of the newest addition to the Chinkin collection, The Chinkin Dragon maki- e fountain pen. This incredible fountain pen features a stunning dragon motif, painstakingly etched and filled in with gold powder. The Dragon is a traditional mythical creature that is both fierce and powerful, and dragon imagery is prevalent across cultures around the globe. In Japanese mythology the Dragon is depicted a noble water-based creature, who protects those around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this maki-e Chinkin design, the dragon is depicted exactly how the Japanese folklore describes them with a refined serpentine body, three visible claws and a ferocious face. The dragon is seen holding a round, circular jewel which is said to bring good fortune. This jewel is featured on the pen barrel under the ball of the elegant gold clip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unique Chinkin technique used to craft this pen makes each one a masterpiece. Remarkable skill and impeccable craftsmanship bring the Dragon to life through the complex patterns of carved dots and lines that are illuminated with gold powder. The artist, Yasuji Sumi, has enhanced the dragon’s body and face with multiple Chinkin layers, creating an intricate design that is not typically utilized on other Chinkin pens. The result is breathtaking. The Chinkin Emperor Dragon is available with a #50 18 karat gold nib in Fine-Medium, Medium, or Broad. \u003c\/span\u003ePackaged in an elegant presentation box with a signature card and instruction card included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these pens are truly one-of-a-kind pieces of art, they are warrantied for life by Namiki.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the limited nature of this release, returns will not be accepted; contact us if you have any problems with your purchase and we will work together with Namiki to ensure your satisfaction.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNib\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e18k gold nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilling Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cartridge, Converter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Namiki","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":33269643280483,"sku":"NAM-13547","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8573\/6972\/products\/ChinkinDragon_CapOnLeft_19892f8c-f44d-41ff-9475-13ab82fe4de8.jpg?v=1644012370"},{"product_id":"namiki-chinkin-bamboo-and-sparrow","title":"Namiki Chinkin Bamboo and Sparrow","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilot is excited to announce the launch of the newest addition to the Chinkin collection, “Bamboo and Sparrow,” Yukari maki-e fountain pen. This incredible fountain pen features a stunning sparrow motif surrounded by elegant bamboo, painstakingly etched and filled in with gold powder. The symbolism of bamboo is strong and positive, hence the Japanese proverb \"The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists\". Represented in pairs, it doubles the luck factor. The sparrow, considered a songbird, brings good times with family or friends. A sparrow also is used in Japanese folklore and artwork to denote a gentle natured, intellectual person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe renowned artisan, Yasuji Sumi, used the unique Chinkin technique to create this design. Each pen is truly a masterpiece. Remarkable skill and impeccable craftsmanship bring the sparrow and bamboo to life through the complex patterns of carved dots and lines that are illuminated with gold powder. 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. The result is breathtaking. 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The name is associated with the sound of wolves howling through the stillness of winter. Wolves surviving the harsh season together as a pack have long represented strong bonds and unity, while a young wolf eventually leaving its pack has also come to symbolize independence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe design captures that contrast through a solitary white wolf standing beneath a brilliant winter moon. The wolf is rendered in silver powder and layers of white, light blue, and bluish-purple lacquer. Its eye is accented with Raden, or mother-of-pearl, creating a sharp point of light against the otherwise quiet, monochromatic landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWolf Moon is especially significant for its use of Chinkin, one of Japan’s most demanding traditional lacquer techniques. Chinkin is a traditional lacquer technique in which the design is carefully carved directly into the hardened lacquer surface. The carved lines and details are then filled with precious metal powder, creating remarkable depth and intricate detail. Precious metal powder or leaf is then worked into the carved areas to reveal the image. Because each mark is cut into the lacquer itself, the carving requires extraordinary control and leaves virtually no room for \u003cbr\u003eerror.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Wolf Moon, Chinkin is brought together with several of Namiki’s other celebrated decorative techniques to create depth throughout the winter scene. The wolf, cliff, trees, and delicate plants are expressed through Hira Maki-e, while Togidashi Maki-e is used throughout the starry sky and background to create the atmosphere of a cold winter night. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRaden adds flashes of light to the composition, most notably in the wolf’s eye and in the background of the trees, while silver powder carries across the pen to connect the moon, landscape, and sky. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe restrained palette is an important part of the design. Rather than relying on vivid color, Wolf Moon is built around silver, black, white, and cool-toned lacquer. The result is a landscape that feels almost illuminated by moonlight, with the white wolf emerging as the focal point of the scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Namiki Chinkin Wolf Moon\u003c\/strong\u003e is created by the renowned Kokkokai artisan group. 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