We begin with the Namiki Emperor Maki-E (Mandarin Duck). Here is how the pen is described on stamp&staple.com:
“Executed in the charcoal burnished Togidashi-maki-e technique, the Emperor Collection by Namiki represents the pen maker’s art at its finest. Exquisite interpretations of traditional Japanese designs, such as Goldfish, Crane, Mandarin Duck, Treasure and Rabbit in Moonlight fountain pens are hand painted in gold, lacquer and vibrant color pigments by the world’s finest craftsmen. Each is designed with an 18 karat gold and rhodium accented fine, medium or broad nib and presented in a traditional wood gift box from the Orient”.
You can’t go wrong with this sweetie. And it comes with an amusing guarantee: “Each Namiki Emperor Collection Fountain Pen we sell is guaranteed to be genuine, authentic and will arrive brand new & unused!
