Nakaya Fountain Pen was founded in 1999 by Mr. Toshiya Nakata (Director and President, Platinum Pen Co., Ltd.) as a shop specializing in custom-made urushi lacquer fountain pens. With the passion to pass on the art of making fountain pens, our company started business together with veteran craftsmen who had worked at Platinum Pen for more than 40 years.
The trade name “Nakaya” comes from “Nakaya Manufacturing Company,” a company founded in 1924 as the predecessor to Platinum Pen.
There are many different ways to hold and write with a pen. Among many writing instruments available, only fountain pens offer a writing experience suitable to each individual.
The writing chart and requests provided by customers convey their writing preferences and individuality. The nib is tuned so that it fits comfortably in the customer’s hand and provides a pleasant writing experience.
Nakaya Fountain Pen has been crafting fountain pens using various materials since its founding. One of the materials that has been particularly well-received is urushi lacquer.
The urushi lacquer coating is smooth and gentle in touch. And the more you use it, the more you realize how excellent it is as a practical product. The soothing shades of lacquer that blend in with everyday life and the gorgeous maki-e are the hallmarks of lacquer.
Nakaya Fountain Pen has worked with customers to create countless fountain pens with original motifs. It is only with the expertise of urushi lacquer craftsmen that bold composition and minute expression can be expressed on a round and thin pen barrel.
Lacquerware, referred to as “japan” in English, is part of the Japanese culture that we are proud to share with the rest of the world. We will continue to promote the beauty of lacquerware through our fountain pens, which are everyday tools.
We are delighted to present you with a one-of-a-kind fountain pen from Nakaya Fountain Pen.
Enhance your daily writing experience with our meticulously crafted pens.
It is our greatest joy to be a part of your creative journey.