Experience with Namiki Maki-E?

**cj2020** · October 30th, 2020, 11:27 AM

Looking at a Namiki Maki-E pen, the following specifically

https://www.iguanasell.com/products/...xoCPeUQAvD_BwE

Does anyone have any experience with these pens? I know that this is not hand painted, but is screened on. However, I do like the image. Can anyone speak to the quality and the writing experience of these pens?
CJ

**jar** · October 30th, 2020, 12:22 PM

They write just like other Pilot fountain pens. They are multi screen examples and so while not as expensive as either studio or single artist examples pretty nice.

**Wile E Coyote** · October 30th, 2020, 01:26 PM

If it's the artwork, definitely nice for the price. Writing performance wise: They write as well as a Custom 74, same #5 nib. Personally, I like the larger nibs. Still dreaming of a #50 emperor.

**cj2020** · October 30th, 2020, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Wile E Coyote

If it's the artwork, definitely nice for the price. Writing performance wise: They write as well as a Custom 74, same #5 nib. Personally, I like the larger nibs. Still dreaming of a #50 emperor.

Thank you so much Wile Coyote! I appreciate the feedback. Very helpful.

**Linger** · October 30th, 2020, 03:10 PM

I have the Yukari Grapevine. Exquisite artwork. Perfect F nib, writes with laser precision. Smaller pen though. The Yukari Royale dimensions are better - objectively speaking. But I wouldn’t like to miss this gorgeous piece. They are grand. Both to look at and to write with.

**cj2020** · October 30th, 2020, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Linger

I have the Yukari Grapevine. Exquisite artwork. Perfect F nib, writes with laser precision. Smaller pen though. The Yukari Royale dimensions are better - objectively speaking. But I wouldn’t like to miss this gorgeous piece. They are grand. Both to look at and to write with.

That is great to hear Linger! I wonder how this pen that I have included in the link compares with the grapevine and Yukari Royale in terms of dimensions. Thank you!

**Linger** · October 30th, 2020, 03:56 PM

I think the Nippon Art and the Yukari are the same size, and the Yukari Royale / Urushi #20 a size bigger (and the Emperor / Urushi #50 again a (noticable) size bigger than that).

**cj2020** · October 30th, 2020, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Linger

I think the Nippon Art and the Yukari are the same size, and the Yukari Royale / Urushi #20 a size bigger (and the Emperor / Urushi #50 again a (noticable) size bigger than that).

The emperor ones are amazing but super expensive!