ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

daveathall · 16 January 2010, 11:51 PM

In a direct response to this excellent thread by shandy (Ian) http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=100822

I ordered a Nakaya pen from Classic Fountain Pens, Inc in LA, the transaction was an absolute dream, I heartily concur with Ian's recommendation of this superb company.

The pen itself is an absolute joy, beautiful classic simple lines with a rich deeeeeeep deep reddy black colour, superbly lacquered, it writes as smooth as a smooth thing, beautiful, I'm absolutely delighted.

On with some photos, Its raining cats and dogs outside and I cant find my table top tripod so there is some shake but I hope they illustrate the beautiful colours.

Came in a beautiful box with a mouth watering catalogue.

Inside the box was a silk sleeve containing the pen

I decided to specify no clip on the pen to keep the uncluttered lines of this long fountain pen

Some photos trying to show the colours.

The Nib

Numismatist · 16 January 2010, 11:59 PM

Congrats on this fine pen. The lacquer is soooo impressive!

AWATCH · 17 January 2010, 12:05 AM

Beautiful pen, congrats and enjoy

Sweramic · 17 January 2010, 12:08 AM

Congratulations Dave! That's is a beautiful, smooth-looking fountain pen!

By the look of the nib, I guess it is a B nib? I could be wrong

sunburst · 17 January 2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreambaby

Congratulations Dave! That's is a beautiful, smooth-looking fountain pen!

By the look of the nib, I guess it is a B nib? I could be wrong

Extra Broad according to the marking on the nib.

Sweramic · 17 January 2010, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

Extra Broad according to the marking on the nib.

Joji, you know everything!

RebreatherDiver · 17 January 2010, 01:57 AM

Very nice

what Nib did you go with?

I also bought a pen from them from the contest, but went with a Pelikan M800 and love it! I got the Fine nib and it is still a little thick for me, but love the piston fill!

congrats, let us know how it writes!

daveathall · 17 January 2010, 02:11 AM

Thank you very much for the very kind comments fellas, the nib is single colour 14k, double broad as sunbirst (Joji) discovered by the markings, I write with a medium pressure which seems to suit this size nib (for me that is), It really is a smooth writer with a nice amount of ink expelled during a single pass without any gaps in the line, I am really delighted.

HM Customs and Excise must have thought that I had been undercharged so added a decent amount of costoms duty to make up for it.

Tools · 17 January 2010, 03:46 AM

Absolutely beautiful..............

Skullring · 17 January 2010, 03:47 AM

Congratulations Dave. That is a real beauty.

2careless · 17 January 2010, 05:12 AM

This is a very beautiful pen. Congrats and enjoy it for years to come!

sunburst · 17 January 2010, 08:25 AM

Dave, big congrats on such a fine FP.

Distinct shine/depth of the Urushi is just stunning !

Would like to see some writing samples on the Extra Broad nib.

Bisquitlips · 17 January 2010, 01:06 PM

I love that finish!!

daveathall · 17 January 2010, 09:00 PM

Thank you once again for the kind coments fellas.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

Would like to see some writing samples on the Extra Broad nib.

Not the best handwriting or photography, but there ya go.

JimC · 18 January 2010, 12:43 PM

Beautiful pen, and nice photos to show it off. That is the one I am dreaming about... Thanks for sharing, Dave!

16 January 2010, 11:51 PM	#1
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Nakaya Pen In a direct response to this excellent thread by shandy (Ian) http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=100822 I ordered a Nakaya pen from Classic Fountain Pens, Inc in LA, the transaction was an absolute dream, I heartily concur with Ian's recommendation of this superb company. The pen itself is an absolute joy, beautiful classic simple lines with a rich deeeeeeep deep reddy black colour, superbly lacquered, it writes as smooth as a smooth thing, beautiful, I'm absolutely delighted. On with some photos, Its raining cats and dogs outside and I cant find my table top tripod so there is some shake but I hope they illustrate the beautiful colours. Came in a beautiful box with a mouth watering catalogue. Inside the box was a silk sleeve containing the pen I decided to specify no clip on the pen to keep the uncluttered lines of this long fountain pen Some photos trying to show the colours. The Nib __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

16 January 2010, 11:59 PM	#2
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Congrats on this fine pen. The lacquer is soooo impressive! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

17 January 2010, 12:05 AM	#3
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	Beautiful pen, congrats and enjoy __________________ Al

17 January 2010, 01:57 AM	#7
RebreatherDiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: Greater Boston Watch: Rotational Posts: 666	Very nice what Nib did you go with? I also bought a pen from them from the contest, but went with a Pelikan M800 and love it! I got the Fine nib and it is still a little thick for me, but love the piston fill! congrats, let us know how it writes! __________________ Thomas "Veritas"

17 January 2010, 02:11 AM	#8
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	Thank you very much for the very kind comments fellas, the nib is single colour 14k, double broad as sunbirst (Joji) discovered by the markings, I write with a medium pressure which seems to suit this size nib (for me that is), It really is a smooth writer with a nice amount of ink expelled during a single pass without any gaps in the line, I am really delighted. HM Customs and Excise must have thought that I had been undercharged so added a decent amount of costoms duty to make up for it. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

17 January 2010, 12:08 AM	#4
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Congratulations Dave! That's is a beautiful, smooth-looking fountain pen! By the look of the nib, I guess it is a B nib? I could be wrong

17 January 2010, 03:46 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,641	Absolutely beautiful.............. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

17 January 2010, 03:47 AM	#10
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Congratulations Dave. That is a real beauty. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

17 January 2010, 05:12 AM	#11
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	This is a very beautiful pen. Congrats and enjoy it for years to come!

17 January 2010, 08:25 AM	#12
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Dave, big congrats on such a fine FP. Distinct shine/depth of the Urushi is just stunning ! Would like to see some writing samples on the Extra Broad nib. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

17 January 2010, 01:06 PM	#13
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I love that finish!! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

18 January 2010, 12:43 PM	#15
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	Beautiful pen, and nice photos to show it off. That is the one I am dreaming about... Thanks for sharing, Dave! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)