DFI. Dorsal Fin I Ishime Kanshitsu Black * Nakaya

Description:

The Dorsal Fin I in Ishime Kanshitsu finish has a special shape. By building up Urushi lacquer on both sides of the pen, Nakaya created a kind of small sword. For Dorsal Fin I pens the waiting time is over 12 months. 

Ishimeji nuri is the term for lacquerware that imitates a stone or sand structure. The art of imitating stone structures is highly appreciated in Japanese culture.

Cured (urushi) lacquer layers that are pulverized into a granular powder are called Kanshitsu. Sprinkling the kanshitsu on a semi-wet urushi substrate creates a granular surface associated with a sand or stone texture. Rough kanshitsu results in a more robust ishimeji, fine kanshitsu in a soft ishimeji. Ishime Kanshitsu finishes usually have a satiny gloss.

Important note: Urushi doesn't like direct sunlight, so keep your pens with their precious Urushi lacquer in a protected environment. A pen pouch, pen case or closed drawer is sufficient.

Nakaya is one of Japan's oldest and most important producers of writing instruments. The sober designs give Nakaya fountain pens their universal appeal. The wonderful lacquering and Maki-e techniques make them real works of art. Nakaya fountain pens are a must for any collection.