Pentrace presents the Namiki 2003 Limited Editions that were introduced at the recent Frankfurt Paperworld exhibit. These Limited Editions will be presented here exclusively on Pentrace over three weeks- this week we feature The Emperor Collection and the Nippon Art Collection. Last week we featured The Yukari Royale Collection

Emperor Collection
Executed in the charcoal burnished Togidashi-maki-e technique, the Emperor Collection represents the pen maker's art at its finest. Two beautiful new fountain pen designs, Carp on Waterfall and Rabbit in Moonlight, have been added to this collection. Each pen is hand painted in gold, lacquer and vibrant pigment colors and comes with an 18 karat gold and rhodium, medium or broad nib in a traditional wood gift box with bottled ink.

Carp on Waterfall
Available with a Medium or Broad Nib

Rabbit in Moonlight
Available with a Medium or Broad Nib

Nippon Art Collection
The Nippon Art Collection portrays classic Japanese ideas and beliefs using the beauty of the Hira-maki-e technique against rich black lacquer backgrounds. The Crane and Turtle design represents good fortune and longevity and the Dragon with Cumulus design exhibits good fortune and power. Both fountain pens are available with 14-karat gold, fine or medium nibs and come in a traditional wood gift box.

Crane and Turtle
Available with a fine or medium Nib

Dragon and Cumulus
Available with a fine or medium Nib

Namiki Emperor, Yukari and Yukari Royale Collection writing instruments are unconditionally guaranteed against failures due to faulty materials or workmanship throughout their life with the original owner. The balance of Namiki and premium Pilot product collections are guaranteed against mechanical failure for a full 3 years from the date of purchase.

Distribution of these Limited Editions will be very limited however they will be available from Fountain Pen Hospital in NY.

To view all Namiki products visit their web site at http://www.namiki.com/