Namiki Aya Akatsuki – Daybreak Fountain Pen

Namiki Aya Akatsuki – Daybreak Fountain Pen

The Namiki Aya Akatsuki – Daybreak Fountain Pen celebrates the delicate light and splendor of the Japanese dawn. "Aya" evokes refined color harmonies, while "Akatsuki" (暁) means "daybreak" or "dawn." This exquisite piece merges traditional techniques with modern sensitivity, expressing the passage from night to day through shimmering golden reflections over a deep black urushi lacquer background.

Materials and techniques used

The body is crafted from ebonite and carefully coated with multiple layers of hand-applied urushi lacquer. The design is created using the togidashi maki-e technique, where the hidden motif is revealed through delicate polishing. The brilliance of dawn is illustrated with orange and golden urushi pigments, enriched with gold powders. The background glows with the radiance of raden (finely crushed mother-of-pearl), producing a vibrant and luminous surface. The pen features a solid 18K gold nib, size #30, offering a wide, generous, and extraordinarily smooth writing experience.

Design and symbolism

Daybreak symbolizes rebirth, hope, and the vital renewal of life. Through its artistic interpretation in maki-e, this fountain pen connects the act of writing to the spirit of new beginnings, natural beauty, and the eternal rhythm of the world.

Box contents

The Namiki Aya Akatsuki – Daybreak Fountain Pen comes in a luxurious wooden box, accompanied by a CON-70 converter, a Namiki ink bottle, and official documentation. A treasure for true admirers of Japanese craftsmanship and maki-e artistry.

Technical details

• Material: Ebonite with urushi lacquer
• Technique: Togidashi maki-e, gold powder, and raden
• Nib: Solid 18K gold (#30)
• Filling system: Cartridge or converter (CON-70 included)
• Closed length: 142 mm
• Maximum diameter: 13 mm
• Weight: 32 g
• Manufacturer: Namiki (Pilot Corporation)
• Distributor: Pilot Namiki
• Artist: Kokkokai

Let the golden light of the Japanese dawn inspire every word with Namiki.

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