Nakaya Piccolo
Brand
NakayaEra
post 1980Filling_System
cartridge converterNib_Material
goldBody_Material
urushi lacquer over eboniteRarity
uncommonKey Attributes
| Brand | Nakaya |
| Model | Piccolo |
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Era | post-1980 |
| Production Year | 2017 |
| Filling System | cartridge-converter |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | Soft Medium CI |
| Body Material | urushi lacquer over ebonite |
| Colorway | Ao-tamenuri |
| Condition Grade | excellent |
| Rarity | uncommon |
About this Fountain pen
A compact modern Japanese fountain pen with Nakaya's distinctive pointed Piccolo silhouette and layered tamenuri urushi finish. The referenced Ao-tamenuri example appears dark with subtle blue-green tones showing at edges and threads, a finish prized by collectors for its depth and hand-crafted character.
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