{"product_id":"pilot-namiki-chinkin-fountain-pen-pine-tree","title":"Pilot Namiki Chinkin Fountain Pen - Pine Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003ePilot Namiki Chinkin Fountain Pen - Pine Tree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, pine trees symbolize longevity and endurance. In the Shinto religion, the spirits of deities are believed to reside in pine trees, so there is always at least one pine on the grounds of shrines. Pine branches are also used to make kadomatsu (gate pine), traditional decorations for the New Year, that are placed around the entrances to homes to show the gods where to enter; this invites good fortune for the year to come. Namiki Chinkin Pine Tree, made by the renowned maki-e artisan group Kokkokai, depicts pine branches and overlapping pine needles in meticulous detail. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNamiki Chinkin Pine Tree matches the size of the pens in Namiki's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/pilot-namiki-yukari-fountain-pens\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/pilot-namiki-yukari-fountain-pens\"\u003eYukari Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e but with a flat-top silhouette instead of rounded ends; it also features a size No.10 18k gold nib.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#10 18k gold nib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with CON-70 converter and spare cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e For a close-up and 360-degree view of the motif, feel free to refer to its listing on Pilot-Namiki's website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pilot-namiki.com\/en\/collection\/chinkin\/pine-tree\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible cartridges can be found here:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/namiki\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/namiki\"\u003ePilot\/Namiki Fountain Pens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/pilot-namiki-chinkin-fountain-pens\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/pilot-namiki-chinkin-fountain-pens\"\u003eNamiki Chinkin Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefunds are not accepted on this pen once it has been used with ink. Please carefully inspect the pen upon receipt. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":44084033388757,"sku":".GP\/16815","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44084033421525,"sku":".GP\/16818","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":44084033454293,"sku":".GP\/16821","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/DSC_4249_afa7f6b8-5e37-481f-bd83-cf23dfe918a9.jpg?v=1687467213","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/pilot-namiki-chinkin-fountain-pen-pine-tree","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}