Namiki Aya Seiryu – Limpid Stream Fountain Pen

The Namiki Aya Seiryu – Limpid Stream Fountain Pen captures the serene beauty, vitality, and endless flow of a limpid stream, echoing centuries of Japanese artistic tradition. "Aya" evokes refined color harmonies, while "Seiryu" (清流) means "crystal-clear stream." Combining ancient techniques with contemporary sensitivity, Namiki artisans create a vivid landscape of flowing water over a deep black urushi lacquer background, where every stroke reflects life and light.

Materials and techniques used

The body is crafted from warm ebonite and layered with multiple coats of hand-applied urushi lacquer. The design is realized through the traditional togidashi maki-e technique, where the motif is meticulously polished to emerge from under successive lacquer layers. The flow of water is illustrated using fine blue lacquer pigments, while the shimmering water surface is achieved with a combination of raden (finely crushed mother-of-pearl) and both flattened and rounded silver powders. A solid 18K gold nib, size #30, ensures a writing experience that is wide, generous, and extraordinarily smooth, perfect for those who seek expressive and refined writing instruments.

Design and symbolism

The limpid stream motif symbolizes life's continuous renewal, movement, and inner serenity. Every element of the design —the flowing currents, sparkling highlights, and deep blue accents— connects writing to the traditional Japanese values of harmony with nature and timeless beauty.

Box contents

The Namiki Aya Seiryu – Limpid Stream Fountain Pen is presented in an exquisite wooden box, accompanied by a CON-70 converter, a Namiki ink bottle, and official documentation — a rare masterpiece for true collectors and admirers of fine Japanese maki-e art.

Technical details

• Material: Ebonite with urushi lacquer
• Technique: Togidashi maki-e, gold powder, silver 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

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