Who are the best Japanese Fountain Pen Dealers?

[Azulcaneta]

Looking to ship to US

[Barry Gabay]

Yoseka in Greenpoint, Brooklyn has the largest variety of Japanese (and other Asian) pens, ink, paper in US.
Fountain Pen Hospital, also in NYC, has a large selection of Japanese pens.
Anderson Pens in Appleton, WI and Chicago, has a huge inventory of Japanese pens & inks.
All are physical stores which I prefer rather than ordering from a company which offers only online sales. These three have a large online sales presence. I have purchased from all three and have been completely pleased with each transaction. All have very friendly staff and great customer service. Good luck with your hunt.

[junglejim]

I've been very happy with Jetpens, located in San Jose California. They specialize in Japanese pens, inks, papers, washi, and other goodies. I purchased my Pilot 912 with a Posting nib from them. If you are looking for high-end Japanese pens such as Nakaya, Namiki, or Danitrio, then nibs.com has them. They are located in Los Angeles. I don't know how good they are now that John Mottishaw is no longer involved, since he sold the company last year.

[scud80]

You can often get great prices on stuff from eBay. For example I recently got an Imperial Black Pro Gear for $206 shipped (and it went down to $199 shipped shortly after that).

[dneal]

For price, usually Amazon. A lot of Japanese vendors shipping their stock to U.S. warehouses and selling through Amazon.

[markofp]

If it's a Pilot 823 or 845 you are after, the Tokyo Quill Pen Shop has excellent prices and service, and rapid and fairly inexpensive shipping. The owner typically throws in a free cheap ballpoint and an origami of Rodan the Flying Monster (or maybe its a swan) with each purchase.

[Linger]

Catherine van Hove has a fantastic collection both in her lovely store in Diest, Belgium, as well as online:

https://www.sakurafountainpengallery.com/en

[Pen Tom]

I was looking at the Pilot Custom Urushi pens and I noticed that the dealers in Japan had much lower prices than the American pen dealers. Has anyone had any experience purchasing directly from Japan?
I appreciate any help on this.

Also, how are the Japanese dealers on eBay?

[Fleetlord]

Nibs.com for Nakaya

[Gulfcoast]

I was looking at the Pilot Custom Urushi pens and I noticed that the dealers in Japan had much lower prices than the American pen dealers. Has anyone had any experience purchasing directly from Japan?
I appreciate any help on this.

I have purchased pens from Tokyo Quill and Pensachi with no issues. YMMV.

[AlohaPens]

I've purchased in Japan and there can be a huge savings. Lower retail price combined with no tax and right now, a strong USD/JPY exchange and I got my Urushi #50 for about half off. I'll be on a quest for a Nakaya in my next trip.

Otherwise, Pen Venture just announced they are now carrying Pilot and Namiki. I have enjoyed all my interactions with Emy and Pen Venture and would definitely buy from them, if not for my occasional trips to Japan in person.

Scot

[antares1966]

I was looking at the Pilot Custom Urushi pens and I noticed that the dealers in Japan had much lower prices than the American pen dealers. Has anyone had any experience purchasing directly from Japan?
I appreciate any help on this.

I have purchased pens from Tokyo Quill and Pensachi with no issues. YMMV.

I can give an "indirect" +1 for Tokyo Pen Shop Quill. I haven't done business with them but a close friend has and was very pleased with the responsiveness and prices. As noted above, selection seems limited to Pilot 823/845.

[Kgbenson]

I have purchased several Pilot pens (thought they have other Japanese brands) from Penpen-Avenue and had nothing but a great experience. The pricing is much lower than anything in the states and there is generally a better selection of nibs.

Keith

[calamus]

I've ordered pens directly from Japan a couple of times, and had no problems whatsoever.