OFFICIAL: 2010 Pledge Members: Custom Nakaya Fountain Pen Giveaway

[sunburst]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

IMHO you cannot go past the beautiful purple colour of Nakaya Shobu and the pleasure is hightened by the change in colour over time.

I'm glad that I've picked shobu.

[abigsecret]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Mireyna, Sailor is actually a totally different pen company than Nakaya.
However Nakaya do make a number of excellent purple pens.
The colour is called "Shobu" after a flower by the same name.



The colour of the purple pen is quite dark but after 3 months it starts to get much lighter in purple.

Quote: "Shobu" is a familiar flower among Japanese people. Traditionally, people have trusted the petal of "shobu" to avoid evil things, so on May 5th (Japanese children's holiday), the Japanese put these petals into the bathtub.


Please have a look at the Nakaya purple pens and re-consider

IMHO you cannot go past the beautiful purple colour of Nakaya Shobu and the pleasure is hightened by the change in colour over time.

That shows how well I read instructions!
The choice you presented is my new favorite though!!!

[Kokyuryoku]

This a great gesture Steve

a) Nakaya Neo Standard Kuro-tamenuri with clip
b) Medium
c) Rhodium clip and nib with a cursive italic tip
d) The reasons for my choice:
- I love Japanese lacquer and the way it ages. So the idea of the red bursting through the black as time passes is very attractive.
- I love to write in a flowing style, so the medium nib and the cursive tip will give me the greatest variability and flexibility.
- I feel that the black/red lacquer and rhodium nib and clip combination, resemble the Katana. With the black/red lacquer representing the Sheath and the rhodium nib and clip the blade. It would be like writing with a sword.

[Pep04]

1) MatteS Briarwood Light Color

2) Extra Fine Nib

3) Pink Gold

I have very limited knowledge of pens.

I have a brown Mont Blanc given to me by my wife when we got married with my initials engraved in the clip.

As for this thread, I have visited the page and fell in love with Karis's selection. I imagine that, coupled with the Mont Blanc, it will be the beginning of a new passion in my life.

Thank you Steve, for going through all this trouble to give something away. Truly a selfless act.

[Sweramic]

(a) Long Size Cigar (No Clip) Kuro-tamenuri (Black-red)
(b) Broad, two-tone nib
(c) Maximum smoothness on nib, Pink gold clip
(d) I chose these combinations since I believe they will look good together (oh really? ). I have seen (and drooled over) several Nakaya pictures and the ones that I like the most have been blackish red. I think that the broad nib will fit my writing style.

[Alcan]

Aurora Reflessi Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
Aurora Medium nib
No customizations
Sleek styling

[Sweramic]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Aurora Reflessi Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
Aurora Medium nib
No customizations
Sleek styling

Sorry Alcan, but it has to be a pen from Nakaya

[Tools]

What a great way to kick off a New Year..

(a) Briarwood Gloss Deep
(b) Medium nib
(c) Cursive Italic shape, standard 14k nib to match the clip
(d) As the keeper of my Grandfathers Schaeffer pens, that he was never known to be without; a open makes a great personal treasure that generations can identify their ancestors with.. His pens have long since lost their ability to hold inks and write like they were meant to do. I would hope that my own children and grandchildren could identify with my own choices in a quality writing instrument........ and the tradition can continue on..

[kyle L]

Originally Posted by Tools

What a great way to kick off a New Year..

(a) Briarwood Gloss Deep
(b) Medium nib
(c) Cursive Italic shape, standard 14k nib to match the clip
(d) As the keeper of my Grandfathers Schaeffer pens, that he was never known to be without; a open makes a great personal treasure that generations can identify their ancestors with.. His pens have long since lost their ability to hold inks and write like they were meant to do. I would hope that my own children and grandchildren could identify with my own choices in a quality writing instrument........ and the tradition can continue on..

Great story Larry...

[TSts]

Tough choices to make....

(a) Nakaya Portable Fountain Pen Aka-tamenuri (Reddish-Red) - with clip
(b) Fine Nib
(c) Pink gold
(d) My selection is aimed towards a visually flowing color selection. I need a fine pen to sign my company contracts with!

[RebreatherDiver]

A.) Matte Briarwood Deep, Matte Deep Color.
B.) Fine, no altercations
C.) Platinum converter
D.) I would like this to be a new daily writer, what better than a robust material like Briarwood, that will absorb the oils and character of an old pipe! As this is going to be something that I would want to be with me at all time, it would be nice to have the Fine nib and the platinum converter so I am not smudging ink on inferior laser paper that might be available. I can't wait to get warm and cozy with my new baby.

[crazycarlitos]

a - Nakaya Long Cigar Ascending Dragon - Heki-Tamenuri
b - fine nib (3)
c - with pocket clip
d - just look at the pic below.. (drool)

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Widows Son

Dear Steve, I became a Pledge Member this morning. Am I permitted to be in the drawing for the pen???

As this is the festive season I'm going to break the rules and let guys that join now enter.......just coz you got me during this festive period

But this will not be so for the watch giveaways, which will be strictly enforced. i.e. if you are not a current pledge member at the start of the giveaway you will not be entitled to enter

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Alcan

Aurora Reflessi Sterling Silver Fountain Pen
Aurora Medium nib
No customizations
Sleek styling

Sorry your entry is invalid for obvious reasons.

[nch209]

What a nice gesture Steve! I would love to have one of these- but after reading a few of the submissions above, I think I will pass on this offering as it's quite apparant others will cherish the pen much more than I. Can't wait to hear from the winner!

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

As this is the festive season I'm going to break the rules and let guys that join now enter.......just coz you got me during this festive period

But this will not be so for the watch giveaways, which will be strictly enforced. i.e. if you are not a current pledge member at the start of the giveaway you will not be entitled to enter

Wow, thanks!!!!! I'll get on it in the morning. Just got home from work.

[Widows Son]

OK, I'm awake now!!!

A. Celluloid Jade with yellow gold clip.
B. Broad nib, yellow gold.
C. Masonic emblem and Police badge if possible (like my avatar).
D. I've always preferred a resin barrel to a metal fountain pen. They're generally lighter and more comfortable to hold. The jade color is a throwback to the colors used in fine pens in the 30's and 40's. A broad nib is easier for me to use and I like the way this nib allows an even ink flow. My customization refers to my profession, and my Masonic affiliation.

Lastly, thank you Steve for this outstanding idea!!!

[Widows Son]

Originally Posted by abigsecret

a) Sailor Sapporo in purple
b) Fine italic
c) Rhodium trim and nib
d) I have always loved writing with a fountain pen. In high school that was all I used, even for my math calculations! I haven’t written one since then, and I didn’t realize how much I miss it until I started reading this part of the forum! I would love to get the opportunity to write with such an exquisite instrument that I can call my own! Oh, and purple is my absolute favorite color!!

Thanks for this contest Steve!

I have a Sailor Sapporo in black with silver clip. It's a really nice writing pen and the size if perfect. You may want to order a Sailor for yourself since I fully intend to win the Nakaya!!!!!

[ocwatching]

a) Neo Standard in Kuro-Tamenuri

b) Super Extra Fine nib in pink gold color

c) pink gold clip

d) Wife still hand-writes all her notes and agenda, and is the one that truly appreciates find writing instrument. Therefore, this is for her. While red is her favorite color, the Kuro-Tamenuri starts out to look almost black suits her young age. With time, the red color shows more and the pen will age beautifully with her. The super extra fine nib is how she likes her pen, because it write Asian characters better (according to her). The pink gold nib and clip are to add feminine touch to the pen.

[RebreatherDiver]

I just bought a new Pelikan M805 from the company sponsoring this give away, thought I would support the supporters

they have great prices and their customer service was the best, Danielle was a great help!!!!

[datejust1]

Well, I'll try...

a)Neo Standard Writer (with clip) Black

b)Medium

c)Every thing Yellow Gold (I don't really care about if it is 18K,14K,etc), If Possible an engraving on the nib, I'd like that engraving to be "GAD"

d) I chose the Neo Standard Writer in Black, because of its such simple design. Like Kyle L said if I win this giveaway, this pen will be used for everyday work and I do not like my things to call the attention of others.

I hope this is well written, My English is not very good...

[hsfrank]

Steve: Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. My choice would be
A Decapod Writer Heki-Tamenuri with a pink gold clip. The nib would also be two tone pink music engraved broad . I would customize it with a stone finish and perhaps a roll stopper ( Pink gold if available.)

My reasons are :
The shape, design and color are simple, reminding me of the style of Shaker Furniture or houses by Frank LLoyd Wright. Classic, Elegant and functional. I chose Pink Gold to match and remind me of my TTDJ in Everose. The stone finish is a contrast to the smooth overall look and is a personal statement.

[Kokyuryoku]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

a - Nakaya Long Cigar Ascending Dragon - Heki-Tamenuri
b - fine nib (3)
c - with pocket clip
d - just look at the pic below.. (drool)

Now this is an awesome looking pen

[wanasub]

Hi, just made a donation. I'd very much like to win a
Neo Standard fountain pen in Heki-Tamenuri finish. (with clip)
Nib: monotone, broad, wet, cursive italic

This pen would simply rock!!!! Beautiful and brilliantly functional.

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by crazycarlitos

a - Nakaya Long Cigar Ascending Dragon - Heki-Tamenuri
b - fine nib (3)
c - with pocket clip
d - just look at the pic below.. (drool)

It is a great looking pen. But there is just one problem..........
It isn't part of the standard pen range. It is a special edition pen and it costs $3,000.
So I think you need to make a standard range selection.

[Alcan]

Ok, I screwed this royally the first time around so let me try again

a - Gloss Briarwood Deep
b - Fine Nib
c - "goldfish" converter
d - I love the quality of precision, handmade instruments

Thanks for the opportunity to enter, Steve!

[Warnsboy]

First a huge THANKS to Steve and John for the opportunity!!!

(a) Nakaya Neo Standard Black Pen

(b) Medium Nib

(c) Rhodium Clip and Nib - I would also like John's hallmark somewhere on the pen at his choosing.

(d) I have chosen this style as it would fit well with a black pen set that I have kept from my past. I started in the mining industry 30 years ago this year as a draftsman creating and updating mylar maps and mechanical drawings. As a draftsman, penmanship was an art that some mastered and others struggled with. My drafting rated maybe an 8 of 10 when compared to some really good work. As I worked toward mastering my skill there was this revolution in computer technology (CAD) that inevitably lead to the demise of hand drafting. Creating those fonts I worked so hard to master became a mere mastering of which pull-down to use. In futility, I kept my pen set fresh for a number of years until it became apparent that the art of drafting would never return to the art it was. The pen set has been stowed for several years and I haven't used a good pen since. To win this Pen is unimportant but this Giveaway has rekindled on old flame. Good luck to all!.


Mike

[limenko]

Thanks for the opportunity Steve, a great gesture indeed.

a) Nakaya Neo Standard Aka-tamenuri (Reddish-Red)
b) Medium
c) Ruthenium Clip and Nib.
d) I love the reddish glow of this pen and I am a big fan of the shape, which seems very unusual for a Nakaya.

Cheers
Milan

[Goodwatch]

(a) Long size cigar black

(b) Fine nib

(c) Rhodium clip and nib, improved flexibility and inkflow.

(d) The reason I want a pen like these is that it represents all that I stand for. Writing with a fountain pen forces you to slow down, to think, to contemplate. Like the mechanical watch, it is an anachronism. Low-tech, so it seems. But a fountain pen is an oases in this hustle and bustle world of ours

[spuds]

To be honest this piece of craftsmanship would be wasted sitting in a drawer if I won it so I'm bowing out but Thankyou anyway Steve & Good Luck Guys & Gals!!!!