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Nakaya Cigar Piccolo
Colour: Heki-Tamenuri
· Ref: Cigar-HT-Pic--AU-EL-F
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Authenticity
Authorized Nakaya dealer
Warranty
Official Nakaya warranty
Shipping
Free · DHL Express
Returns
30 days from delivery
Overview
Turquoise urushi lends depth to the Nakaya Cigar Piccolo Heki-Tamenuri fountain pen, with a colored lacquer base visible through a transparent topcoat.
Turquoise heki-iro shows through a transparent layer of urushi, giving Heki-Tamenuri its depth. This is tame-nuri: a colored lacquer base beneath a translucent topcoat. The way the lacquer builds up across the surface becomes part of the finish, so the appeal lies in the layers as well as the color.
The body is ebonite, made from natural rubber and sulfur, with urushi providing the exterior finish.
The Piccolo’s compact shape has slightly pointed ends, a profile that distinguishes it from the Portable and Long models.
Made by hand in Japan, this model has a 14k gold nib. A screw-on cap closes the pen, and the cartridge/converter system accepts cartridges or bottled fountain pen ink.
At a glance
- Heki-Tamenuri urushi with a turquoise hue
- Handmade ebonite body
- 14k gold nib
- Cartridge/converter filling system
- Screw-on cap
Specs
Body
Finish
Heki-Tamenuri urushi lacquer
Material
Ebonite
Color
Heki-Tamenuri
Nib
Material
14k gold
Brand
Nakaya
Cap
Clasp
Screw-on
Mechanism
System
Cartridge / Converter
General
Country of manufacture
Japan
Hand-made
Yes
Product
Brand
Nakaya
Model
Cigar Piccolo
Finish
Technique
Tame-nuri
Size
Nakaya
Piccolo
Questions & Answers
What gives Heki-Tamenuri its depth?
A turquoise-colored lacquer base shows through a transparent urushi topcoat. This tame-nuri technique lets you see both the underlying color and the way the lacquer has built up across the surface.
What sets the Piccolo shape apart?
Its compact form has slightly pointed ends, a profile that distinguishes the Piccolo from the Portable and Long models.
Will the finish change with use?
Tame-nuri develops a more lustrous color with use. Its translucent topcoat lets the colored base remain visible, so the layered finish is part of the enjoyment of using the pen over time.
Can I use bottled ink?
Yes. The cartridge/converter system accepts a converter for bottled fountain pen ink, or you can use ink cartridges.
Will the color look exactly like the photos?
Natural urushi can vary slightly in color, so the shade of your pen may differ a little from the photographs.
How should I care for the urushi?
Keep the pen out of direct sunlight and away from extremely dry conditions. Wipe away ink promptly with a soft, damp cloth. If the ink does not come off, contact Nakaya.
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