Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen - Shooting Star
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Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen - Shooting Star

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Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen - Shooting StarThe Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen Shooting Star captures a fleeting moment of night sky brilliance in enduring urushi lacquer. A refined member of Namiki's celebrated Yukari series, it brings together Japanese maki e artistry and the reliable writing performance that enthusiasts expect from Namiki by Pilot. Subtle depth, glints of raden shell, and trails of precious metal powders create a luminous constellation motif that rewards close study and long

The Namiki Yukari Fountain Pen - Shooting Star captures a fleeting moment of night sky brilliance in enduring urushi lacquer. A refined member of Namiki's celebrated Yukari series, it brings together Japanese maki-e artistry and the reliable writing performance that enthusiasts expect from Namiki by Pilot. Subtle depth, glints of raden shell, and trails of precious metal powders create a luminous constellation motif that rewards close study and long ownership.

Craftsmanship & Design

Each Shooting Star motif is built up in layers of hand-applied urushi, then adorned using traditional maki-e techniques. Artisans sprinkle and fix precious metal powders to sketch the star's trajectory across a deep black lacquer ground, while accents of raden inlaid abalone shell provide iridescent points of light that shift with viewing angle. The result is a quiet, nocturnal atmosphere that reveals new details as the pen turns in the hand.

The Yukari format offers an elegant, balanced silhouette with understated trim that complements rather than competes with the artwork. The lacquer's depth and polish give the surface a soft glow, enhancing the contrast between dark field and shimmering celestial elements. This is a piece conceived not only as a writing instrument, but as an intimate canvas for living lacquer and time-honored decorative technique.

Writing Experience

At the heart of the Namiki Yukari Shooting Star is an 18k gold nib, available in fine, medium, or broad. Known for poise and consistency, Namiki nibs deliver a refined flow with a gentle touch, making extended writing feel effortless. The cartridge/converter system offers day-to-day practicality and easy ink changes, while the pen's mid-size proportions sit naturally in the hand, posted or unposted.

Whether drafting careful correspondence or keeping a daily journal, the combination of smooth 18k gold nib, well-regulated feed, and balanced construction produces a composed, quietly expressive line. It is the kind of performance that invites regular use, allowing the maki-e to be appreciated not only in the display case but at the desk.

Provenance & Artistry

Namiki stands as the artisanal expression of Pilot, carrying forward a lacquer tradition cultivated since the early 20th century. Today, Namiki's maki-e work continues in Japan under the hands of seasoned lacquer artists who train for years to master the interplay of urushi, metal powders, and shell inlay. Multiple coats, careful curing, and meticulous polishing give the Yukari series its characteristic depth and clarity. In the Shooting Star design, that discipline serves a simple, evocative image with restraint and grace.

Technical Specifications

  • Brand: Namiki by Pilot
  • Model: Yukari - Shooting Star
  • Nib: 18k gold; available in Fine, Medium, Broad
  • Filling system: Cartridge/converter (Pilot/Namiki compatible)
  • Body finish: Urushi lacquer with maki-e and raden accents
  • Trim: Gold-plated
  • Color: Black with gold and iridescent shell highlights
  • Country of origin: Japan
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