I couldn't help myself

[writingrav]

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A special gift to myself to get me through the rough spots.

[mtnbiker62]

Wow...congratulations!

[Tracy Lee]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/02/fd876f6866ffb9f137fb9dafc7ee16c3.jpg

A special gift to myself to get me through the rough spots.

Fantastic. You will love it!

[writingrav]

I know it.

[reprieve]

A lovely choice! Congratulations!

What nib did you get?

[Laura N]

Wonderful idea. May you enjoy it every time you use it.

[tiffanyhenschel]

Beware! Those seem to spontaneously multiply.

[Jon Szanto]

I'm glad you have a new pen. I wish you didn't have rough spots. I hope those go away and you can enjoy your pen in peace. :)

[Tony Rex]

Nice! May it treat you well for many years to come sans the rough spots. Congrats.

How do you like it?

[writingrav]

A lovely choice! Congratulations!

What nib did you get?
Broad of course[emoji1]

[writingrav]

Nice! May it treat you well for many years to come sans the rough spots. Congrats.

How do you like it?
Still waiting for it to arrive.

[Kaputnik]

Looks nice, but what is it?:)

[earthdawn]

There ya go !!!!

Congrats my friend and may it find years of wonderful use.

So whats the ETA of this beauty ?

[Mags]

Absolutely lovely.

[caribbean_skye]

Looks nice, but what is it?:)

It looks a Nakaya

[writingrav]

Looks nice, but what is it?:)

Nakaya Piccolo Aka-tamenuri w/Broad nib

[writingrav]

There ya go !!!!

Congrats my friend and may it find years of wonderful use.

So whats the ETA of this beauty ?
I'm thinking about a week.

[cwent2]

Ira

Please beware of the pocket you chose to carry this jewel in!

Best wishes and may many years of fellowship and writing pleasure be your's with your new Treasure!

Carl

[VertOlive]

Very sorry for your rough patch but glad you have this on the way to bring you joy!

[alc3261]

Lovely, good luck with the rough spot.

[hsianloon]

Torn between aka and kuro temonuri ! My brother has the green rising dragon 🐲

[writingrav]

Ira

Please beware of the pocket you chose to carry this jewel in!

Best wishes and may many years of fellowship and writing pleasure be your's with your new Treasure!


Carl
HaHA. Absolutely. This baby might not leave the house.

[cwent2]

Ira

Please beware of the pocket you chose to carry this jewel in!

Best wishes and may many years of fellowship and writing pleasure be your's with your new Treasure!


Carl
HaHA. Absolutely. This baby might not leave the house.

That may be the best option

Carl

[MY63]

Happy new pen day it looks stunning

[Plume145]

good luck with the rough spot :) don't know what it is, but having had a few doozies myself lately, I sympathize with the need for a material crutch :)

[Bogon07]

Congratulations on your Nakaya Piccolo Aka-tamenuri w/Broad nib.
Are you thinking of a acquiring a special ink to go with it to help sooth the rough times ?

[writingrav]

Congratulations on your Nakaya Piccolo Aka-tamenuri w/Broad nib.
Are you thinking of a acquiring a special ink to go with it to help sooth the rough times ?



I have been thinking over that very question. Any suggestions are welcome.

[PeppWaves03]

Wow that is beautiful!

[reprieve]

Are you thinking of a acquiring a special ink to go with it to help sooth the rough times ?


I have been thinking over that very question. Any suggestions are welcome.


Diamine Oxblood and MB Hitchcock (difficult to find now, unfortunately) look great with the redness of the aka-tame. A deep dark purple like De Atramentis Alexander Hamilton would be lovely. But if you don't like red or purple inks... I have been using Graf von Faber Castell Moss Green in my shiro-tame Piccolo, and I love the dark green with the elegant urushi. Moss Green also has lots of sheen on certain papers like Tomoe River.

[tiffanyhenschel]

Binder Burgundy would look really good with that finish.

[writingrav]

Binder Burgundy would look really good with that finish.
Where would I find this?

[tiffanyhenschel]

It's a 1:1 mixture of Waterman Purple and Slovenian Sheaffer Red (the currently available, modern Sheaffer.) Richard Binder created it for use in his shop. It is a true burgundy, shades subtly, never bleeds or feathers, and is always perfectly behaved. Some say that Diamine Syrah is a commercial recreation of the original by Binder. I can send you a sample if you would like.

Here is a link to one of the original threads about it. http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/151648-a-true-burgundy-binder-burgundy-uh-huh/

[writingrav]

It's a 1:1 mixture of Waterman Purple and Slovenian Sheaffer Red (the currently available, modern Sheaffer.) Richard Binder created it for use in his shop. It is a true burgundy, shades subtly, never bleeds or feathers, and is always perfectly behaved. Some say that Diamine Syrah is a commercial recreation of the original by Binder. I can send you a sample if you would like.

Here is a link to one of the original threads about it. http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/151648-a-true-burgundy-binder-burgundy-uh-huh/

I'd be very grateful for that. Thanks

[manoeuver]

that'll do. congrats Ira.

[StacyBean]

May you enjoy it in good health! How beautiful!

[Nomdeplume]

Beautiful!
Love the warmth of 'just plain' urushi!

[Laura N]

May you enjoy it in good health! ...

Aww, my grandma used to say that!

[Chrissy]

It's a 1:1 mixture of Waterman Purple and Slovenian Sheaffer Red (the currently available, modern Sheaffer.) Richard Binder created it for use in his shop. It is a true burgundy, shades subtly, never bleeds or feathers, and is always perfectly behaved. Some say that Diamine Syrah is a commercial recreation of the original by Binder. I can send you a sample if you would like.

Here is a link to one of the original threads about it. http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/151648-a-true-burgundy-binder-burgundy-uh-huh/

That Binder Burgundy is one fabulous looking burgundy shade. I didn't see it for sale on his web-site before I visited Florida, or I might have been tempted. It actually looks at least as good if not better than the infamous original Noodler's BSAR. I assume you still buy both bottles and mix it up yourself.

[tiffanyhenschel]

Yes. Binder Burgundy is not for sale anywhere that I know of. Both the Sheaffer and the Waterman are inexpensive inks, though, so that helps.

People have tried various other combinations of purple and red, and none turned out quite the same.

I tried the Diamine Syrah that is mentioned. It's very close, but the flow feels a little different to me.

[Bogon07]

Congratulations on your Nakaya Piccolo Aka-tamenuri w/Broad nib.
Are you thinking of a acquiring a special ink to go with it to help sooth the rough times ?



I have been thinking over that very question. Any suggestions are welcome.

Noodler's RedBlack
http://www.gouletpens.com/Noodlers_Red_Black_Ink_3oz_p/n19019.htm

De Atramentis Deepwater Obession BlackBrown
http://www.gouletpens.com/De_Atramentis_Black_Edition_Black_Brown_p/da1094.htm

[snedwos]

I would think a cool, muted forest green might do the trick. I'm sure there's something suitable in the diamine music set.

[writingrav]

I would think a cool, muted forest green might do the trick. I'm sure there's something suitable in the diamine music set.
I'm sure looking forward to having fun trying a bunch of these.