Choosing A Fountain Pen For A Surprise Gift

By Maicel Ryan


For a writer, a fountain pen is symbolic. No more than mere status symbols, fountain pens represent the craft of writing, the imagination and cleverness of the writer, and the writer's power to change lives with words. While it's true that folks rarely use pens these days with the popularity of personal computers and tablet PCs, nothing is more romantic than using a fountain pen. So if you desire to make a writer happy, giving them a fountain pen is your top bet.

If you desire to go the extra mile, how about giving your significant other a magnificent pen? A namiki pen, for example is a perfect gift option to present your loved one, given its unique and painstaking manufacturing process. Creating the pen involves employing the centuries-old method of lacquering known as Maki-e. Patterns influenced by nature and Japanese civilization are etched on the body of the fountain pen, dusted with metallic powder then refined with an urushi coating. Urushi is sourced from Japanese laquer trees, giving the pen a shiny finish.

Now if you want to gift something that is on the rare and costly side, gift your loved one a Dunhill Namiki pen. A Dunhill Namiki pen is a limited edition pen produced by the Pilot company for Western company Dunhill. These pens are so rare that there are only 25 to 200 pens created for each model line. Be ready to break your piggy bank though as a rare Dunhill Namiki pen retails for $50,000 a pop.

Namiki pens are expensive because they are extremely valued for their excellence. Some namiki pens are lined with gold and use 18-karat gold nibs, as well as sterling silver, and lacquer finishes. As with the patterns, the most well-liked and costly ones come from the Yukari, Yukari Royale and Emperor collections.

Just a reminder though: you don't need to buy the most costly fountain pen to impress your companion. You could always purchase a Pilot, a Parker or Mont Blanc or whichever fits your budget. It's the thought that always count and your partner certainly would value it that you remembered them for something they like.




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