Totally agree with you here about Nakaya. A Nakaya pen is a work of art, plain and simple. Some people buy art, some don't. It's a personal preference. In the end, if you can afford something beautiful as well as serviceable, why not? As a fountain pen enthusiast, one ends up 'collecting' pens that gather dust, simply through the act of discovery. Through discovery, one learns one's preferences. For Japanese pen aficionados, Nakaya is the pinnacle of what Japanese pens have to offer. If I could sell every pen I have for a Nakaya, I would. After all, one only has two hands and one life. Why not let it be both useful and beautiful! Love the expressiveness of the stub nib and nice shading to that ink.

One of the best channels ive come across. Great job man! And show us your Sailors!

You're finally back! I've missed your uploads. Re-watched a ton of your videos in the mean time haha.

Hi Leo, I just got this weekend directly from Japan my Nikaya Piccolo Writer with Kuro Tamenuri finish, M nib and the new metal thread, I have to say I simply love it, certainly worth the money. Very soft writing experience. Looking forward to sharing with you my experience in the next few weeks.

Like the way your video fits alongside your written review (I came across from FPN having read your piece there).

Been a subscriber since you started uploading your videos. Love them. I especially like when you cover Asian pens as those are the ones I like the most. I'm curious, what is your favorite ink brand and your favorite ink color? Thanks and please keep up the videos.

Leo, you did something that very few people do well. You navigated what can sometimes be a razor's edge when it comes to extolling aspects of the pen that appeal to you without sounding like a "fanboy." Being a fanboy is not in and of itself a bad thing, but the finer points can be lost. BTW, I love the line on that stub and it looked very smooth. One question: Would call the Sailors pens returned to you are having more feedback or scratchy? Btw, as far as traditionally-sized nibs out of the box, Sailor rocks. How do I look at Nakaya? GRAIL PEN!

After almost two months of using my Nakaya Piccolo Writer Kuro Tamenuri. Highly satisfied with the writing experience and urushi lacquer finish, pen size and overall look. Can't wait to get my second Nakaya, Portable Writer Aka Tamenuri 😃

I love the local color in all your videos. The one with the Custom 823 that you did, showing Hong Kong harbor from the Peak, was especially nice to see as I'm currently reading the novel "Noble House", set in that unique place. As for this review, thanks for candid views about Nakaya. It is a divisive brand, but one of these days I'll succumb and buy a red one. It's the ultimate expression of a Japanese luxury pen without getting into the huge prices of Maki-e.

My Nakaya had bubbles in the urushi on the section. Nibs.com contacted Nakaya for me and had a replacement shipped to them. Other than having to pay for me pen being shipped to LA and back to me, it cost me nothing to get the problem fixed.

hello, there, u said u would do another review for the pelikan m400. u might forget. so? after using that for quite a while, what do you think? and if you can, can u do more Pelikan pen review please? thanks anyway.

What do you mean the green is unintended? Green color is one of the options as far as I know.

I just bought this at an incredible price! So happy :D

Hi Leo! Thanks for really good review! I've looked at Nakaya pens some time ago and find myself drawn back in because of their beauty. You mentioned re cracks and Nakaya refusing to cover such, but what about seals, wear and tear etc. Do they offer warranty? And if not, can these things be fixed any technician, or is it the case that pen must be returned to Nakaya for repairs? Interested to hear your thoughts, or others? Thanks again!

Nice, enjoyed the video.

I'm thinking of buying a piccolo, I'm just worried about the size, most especially that of the grip section. How does it compare to the Platinum 3776 and the Pelikan m800 in that respect? Hope I can get some help. Thank you.

Eek! Cracks in Nakaya? Where? Spontaneous cracking in the finish or the body or edges of the cap, whaaat? Cos urushi is very durable. Hmm. Good review - and I like your drawings.

Where did you buy it from? The uk?

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