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tifosi · 10 February 2017, 09:56 AM

Just a couple quick and dirty pics of my new Nakaya.

Went with the portable writer in Kuro-Tamenuri (black over red). Decided to go with a Mottishaw 0.7mm stub nib. Also got pink gold plated nib and clip. Love the look. I'll report back once I ink it up!

jar · 10 February 2017, 10:41 AM

Looks great.

Juantxo · 10 February 2017, 10:43 AM

Very nice. Please post some pictures of the writing.

Bisquitlips · 10 February 2017, 12:52 PM

More photos!

Closer and with the edges defined!

subtona · 10 February 2017, 12:53 PM

nice

Formulansx · 10 February 2017, 04:13 PM

Awesome! Be sure to report back about that nib, maybe a writing sample if we're lucky. When I order my Nakaya, it's going to have a stub/italic for sure.

Juantxo · 10 February 2017, 04:56 PM

I'm contemplating a Nakaya Portable or a Pelikan Toledo. Or a ST Dupont Atelier. Oh, my...

tifosi · 11 February 2017, 12:31 AM

Thanks all. I will definitely post some writing samples.

I need to decide what Iroshizuku color I'm going to ink it up with first...hmmmmm

Bisquitlips · 11 February 2017, 05:38 AM

My goodness!

More photos with the edges defined please!

Just a beautiful pen!

Spoonage · 12 February 2017, 02:53 AM

Why must you all tempt me so much???

jar · 12 February 2017, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spoonage

Why must you all tempt me so much???

Enablers Я Us

tifosi · 16 February 2017, 03:35 AM

Just a quick update with writing sample of the Mottishaw (CFP) stub nib. Some really nice line variation. I'm in love. I may have to change my Nakaya that is on order to a stub.

A quick jot:

jar · 16 February 2017, 04:17 AM

love it

dualcarb · 16 February 2017, 04:59 AM

Beautiful...just beautiful

Juantxo · 16 February 2017, 05:01 AM

Mottishaw rocks the world...!!

tifosi · 16 February 2017, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dualcarb

Beautiful...just beautiful

Thanks!

Speaking of beautiful....that MM300 in your avatar.

tifosi · 16 February 2017, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juantxo

Mottishaw rocks the world...!!

Riiiight? I already had the specs for my on order pen changed to this nib.

Juantxo · 16 February 2017, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Riiiight? I already had the specs for my on order pen changed to this nib.

Let them know you are from TRF, they know about us.

Formulansx · 16 February 2017, 08:33 AM

That looks great!

Prestige_Swiss · 20 February 2017, 03:03 PM

Looks great. Enjoy

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Bisquitlips · 21 February 2017, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Just a quick update with writing sample of the Mottishaw (CFP) stub nib. Some really nice line variation. I'm in love. I may have to change my Nakaya that is on order to a stub.

A quick jot:

cajunron · 1 March 2017, 08:46 AM

Excuse my ignorance, but are there any differences between the metal screw thread and Ebonite models, other than the screw threads and price? What are the advantages or disadvantages in one over the other?

jar · 1 March 2017, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajunron

Excuse my ignorance, but are there any differences between the metal screw thread and Ebonite models, other than the screw threads and price? What are the advantages or disadvantages in one over the other?

I don't find any real differences. The metal threads may change the weight balance just slightly towards the nib but not enough that I can notice it.

BUT there is an enormous difference in the manufacturing process, enough to more than explain the price difference.

First two pictures.

The metal threads on a Portable Writer...

... and the ebonite/urushi threads on a Portable Writer.

The non-metal thread pens must have the threads cut, then the urushi coatings applied, then the threads cut again to assure there is no excess urushi in the groves and that all of the dimensions match the threads in the cap and that there is no binding.

The labor involved in the non-metal threads is mind-blowing and I can see hours of additional labor might be needed on each non-metal thread pen; plus one mistake and weeks of work would go down the drain.

cajunron · 1 March 2017, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jar

I don't find any real differences. The metal threads may change the weight balance just slightly towards the nib but not enough that I can notice it.

BUT there is an enormous difference in the manufacturing process, enough to more than explain the price difference.

The non-metal thread pens must have the threads cut, then the urushi coatings applied, then the threads cut again to assure there is no excess urushi in the groves and that all of the dimensions match the threads in the cap and that there is no binding.

The labor involved in the non-metal threads is mind-blowing and I can see hours of additional labor might be needed on each non-metal thread pen; plus one mistake and weeks of work would go down the drain.

Thanks.

10 February 2017, 09:56 AM	#1
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	INCOMING!!! Nakaya! Just a couple quick and dirty pics of my new Nakaya. Went with the portable writer in Kuro-Tamenuri (black over red). Decided to go with a Mottishaw 0.7mm stub nib. Also got pink gold plated nib and clip. Love the look. I'll report back once I ink it up! __________________ Russ

10 February 2017, 12:52 PM	#4
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	More photos! Closer and with the edges defined! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

10 February 2017, 12:53 PM	#5
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	nice __________________

10 February 2017, 04:13 PM	#6
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	Awesome! Be sure to report back about that nib, maybe a writing sample if we're lucky. When I order my Nakaya, it's going to have a stub/italic for sure. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

11 February 2017, 12:31 AM	#8
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Thanks all. I will definitely post some writing samples. I need to decide what Iroshizuku color I'm going to ink it up with first...hmmmmm __________________ Russ

10 February 2017, 10:41 AM	#2
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	Looks great.

10 February 2017, 10:43 AM	#3
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Very nice. Please post some pictures of the writing.

10 February 2017, 04:56 PM	#7
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	I'm contemplating a Nakaya Portable or a Pelikan Toledo. Or a ST Dupont Atelier. Oh, my...

11 February 2017, 05:38 AM	#9
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	My goodness! More photos with the edges defined please! Just a beautiful pen! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

12 February 2017, 02:53 AM	#10
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	Why must you all tempt me so much???

16 February 2017, 03:35 AM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	INCOMING!!! Nakaya! Just a quick update with writing sample of the Mottishaw (CFP) stub nib. Some really nice line variation. I'm in love. I may have to change my Nakaya that is on order to a stub. A quick jot: __________________ Russ

16 February 2017, 04:17 AM	#13
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	love it

16 February 2017, 04:59 AM	#14
dualcarb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: HK/Malaysia Watch: Lover Posts: 1,222	Beautiful...just beautiful

16 February 2017, 05:01 AM	#15
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Mottishaw rocks the world...!!

16 February 2017, 08:33 AM	#19
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,743	That looks great! __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

20 February 2017, 03:03 PM	#20
Prestige_Swiss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,273	Looks great. Enjoy Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ________________ Present: 126610LN “You can have everything in life you want, if you’ll just help enough other people get what they want.” -Ziglar

1 March 2017, 08:46 AM	#22
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,853	Excuse my ignorance, but are there any differences between the metal screw thread and Ebonite models, other than the screw threads and price? What are the advantages or disadvantages in one over the other? __________________

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