Namiki Chinkin Fountain Pen in Silver Grass – 18K Gold Fine Point – NEW in box. The Namiki Chinkin Collection collection is finely crafted by a select group of maki-e Kokkokai artists in Japan. He Chinkin Collection is made up of fountain pens which use “Chinkin (Gold Inlay)”, one of lacquer ware techniques. That Japan boasts to the world on a par with Maki-e. Motifs are carved into the lacquered surface with special chisels. And after inlaying lacquer in the grooves, placing gold leaves and gold powder gives the pattern expression. The delicate and fine depiction and three-dimensional aspect overflowing with a strong power. Of expression are the special characteristics of this collection. Since Chinkin is a carving technique, there is no room for mistakes. Every single carve is a true challenge in the sense of the word. The Namiki Chinkin is similar in size with the Yukari has a #10 18k gold nib. It fills via Pilot/Namiki cartridge/converter. You will find one black Namiki cartridge, one CON-70 converter and a blue ink bottle included. Finally, it is packaged in a velvet-lined traditional Oriental wooden box. Namiki Chinkin Collection Fountain Pen – Silver Grass – Fine Point Features. Pen Body and Cap Material: Lacquered Metal. Cap Type: Screw Cap. Pen Length (Open, cap off): 5 inches / 126 mm. Pen Length (Open, cap posted): 6.5 inches / 164.2 mm. Pen Diameter (Section) : 0.5 inches / 12 mm. 7 inches / 17.9 mm. Grip Diameter: 0.4 inches/ 9.7mm. Total Weight: 0.7 oz / 20.2 g. #10 18k gold nib. Fills by Namiki Cartridge or Converter (CON-70). AUTHENTIC & GENUINE PRODUCTS. We are an authorized dealer for all the brands we carry. We do not sell imitations of any sort and only carry genuine, original brand name writing instruments and accessories. Please refer to your local import laws for details. We strive for your ultimate satisfaction. We cannot accept opened and used bottles of ink, ink cartridges, used notebooks, engraved pens or pen cleaning supplies. When you receive any new fountain pen, we recommend to inspect it thoroughly and if necessary, lightly dip the nib tip in washable ink to test it. Make sure all of your auctions have ended prior to checking out.