Product Description
Type Collectible Japanese maki-e fountain pen.
Product Name Nippon Art Fuji and Wave LE from 2000
Manufacturer and Year Namiki, Japan -- 2000 (Based off of the nib date code).
Length 5-5/8"
Filling System Fitted with a Pilot button converter (CON-70). With nib submerged in ink, press the button on the end of the converter and let go. Wait 3 to 4 seconds and repeat about 4 times. The ink capacity is greater than a normal twist converter. It also takes Pilot cartridges. A blue one is included.
Color A black pen with a painted wave with birds and Mt. Fuji in the background. The Japanese name of this image is "富士と波" or "Fuji and Wave." There are additional birds painted on the cap. The trim is gold colored. Signed by the maki-e artist, Kokkokai.
Nib The 14k nib is marked fine. Japanese mediums are generally finer than most western modern fines. The nib is in excellent condition.
Condition Near Mint Condition. There is no wear at the edges of the painted shapes and no evidence of worn off parts of the painting. It's very polished and shiny with excellent trim. It ships in a Namiki box.
