About Namiki Emperor Fountain Pen - Owl
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The Emperor Collection is made up of fountain pens which use Shishiai-Togidashi Maki-e (polished relief). This is the simultaneous use of several techniques of maki-e: Taka-Maki-e of silver and 24 carat gold, high-relief technique where Urushi and charcoal powder are used to reveal the pattern in high relief. This method creates a three-dimensional pattern with living depth, and Hira Maki-e where gold or silver powder is sprinkled on the pattern and then fixed with a new layer of polished lacquer. After drying the pattern appears by charcoal polishing.
The Namiki Emperor Owl fountain pen features Rankaku and Togidashi-Taka Maki-e techniques. Rankaku technique is where the design is created using small pieces or powdered quail shells. It is embedded into the lacquered surface and coated with lacquer before the surface of the lacquer is burnished to reveal the design. In this pen the owl silhouette is done with this technique. Togidashi-Taka Maki-e technique on completion of back ground and other elements of the scene using Togidashi Maki-e techniques, greater emphasis is provided to the main design through the use of other materials such as lacquer and charcoal powder. The design is then finished using the same techniques as those used in Hira(flat) Maki-e. The result is an impression of stately opulence. In Japan the owl brings luck and offers protection from suffering.
The extraordinary No.50 18ct gold nib with the image of Mount Fuji completes each model and is available in Fine/Medium, Medium and Broad sizes.
Artist: Yutaka Sato
| Brand | Namiki |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Fountain Pen |
| Barcode(s) | 3131910559788, 3131910559795, 3131910559801, |
| SKU/Product Code(s) | NAM-PCL559788, NAM-PCL559795, NAM-PCL559801, |
UK Delivery
We dispatch all orders over the value of £30 with Royal Mail Tracked 48 free postage. Orders with a value of up to £30 are charged £3.00. There is an option to upgrade your postage to Tracked 24 or Special Delivery for the following supplemental costs:
| Order Value |
Royal Mail Tracked 48 |
Royal Mail Tracked 24 | Royal Mail 1pm Special Delivery |
| Up to £30.00 | £3.00 | £5.50 | £7.50 |
| £30.01 to £75.00 | Free | £2.50 | £7.50 |
| £75.01 to £150.00 | Free | Free | £7.50 |
| £150.01 + | Free | Free | Free |
Most orders received before 12 noon Mon-Fri will be shipped the same day and will generally arrive within three working days after posting. Please note this is based on stock availability and the ability of Royal Mail to meet their own delivery guidelines. We will endeavour to contact you if our stocks are depleted at the time of your order. Orders placed after 12 noon on Friday will be dispatched the following Monday and are subject to stock availability.
Special Delivery
Orders over the value of £150 are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm at no extra cost, but please note that the actual dispatch date will be subject to stock availability and day/time of order. Orders must be placed before 12 noon. Please feel free to speak to our sales team to check stock availability and despatch times before you place your order.
Saturday Delivery
We cannot guarantee items that are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery 1pm will arrive the next day before 1pm on Saturdays as this is affected by your local sorting office.
However you must place your order before 12 noon on the Friday if you require this service. Please feel free to call us for stock availability before placing your order.
Failed Deliveries
Orders sent via Royal Mail Special Delivery will require a signature. If there is nobody to receive the goods, the carrier will leave a card. It is your responsibility to contact the carrier to rearrange delivery or to collect them from your local sorting office.
International Delivery
Shipping costs to international locations vary according to the size and weight of your parcel. The shipping cost will be displayed in your basket before you checkout and you will have the option to cancel your order before payment should you decide the shipping cost makes your purchase beyond budget. Please note that we reserve the right to adjust delivery charges for foreign orders over 1kg in weight. We will always contact you if this is the case and give you the option to pay extra or cancel the order.
Note that for international orders we will ONLY deliver to the address of the card used to purchase the goods.
As with all foreign imports, you are liable for any taxes and duties imposed by your local taxation authority (e.g. customs duty, excise duty and/or import tax). It is important that you check these rates before ordering as The Hamilton Pen Company will not be held responsible for any additional charges.
