Nakaya Wild Strawberry

[thefsb]

Just a few preliminary snaps that I took immediately when the package arrived this morning. Sorry about the dust and the inconsistent lighting. I'll take more pics carefully in a few days. And write up the story behind the design and the name.

[jmkeuning]

Holy (ink)!

[MYU]

Beautiful one there, zip... er, fsb. What an intricate custom urushi design you had Nakaya make for you. Must've been quite an investment! But it looks spectacular--you must be thrilled. So, wild strawberry eh?... yep, do tell the story.

[PAKMAN]

Very nice! Congrats!

[Immoteus]

Its certainly a beautiful pen! How long was the wait?

[Taki]

Beautiful!! Congratulations!! Hunting Goddess?

Edited June 3, 2008 by Taki

[kiavonne]

Now that is one gorgeous pen. I could see myself with a Wild Strawberry Nakaya. Or something similar.

[thefsb]

Beautiful!! Congratulations!! Hunting Goddess?

yes. think in terms of roman mythology. it' part of the story.

[thefsb]

Its certainly a beautiful pen! How long was the wait?

about a month to-and-fro with email to figure out the design. then 3 month and 10 days between cc charge and delivery.

 

the folk at nakaya are the best. let any scoundrel who opines otherwise meet the mighty wrath of my sword.

[Immoteus]

Beautiful!! Congratulations!! Hunting Goddess?

yes. think in terms of roman mythology. it' part of the story.

Are you refering to Diana?

[Bananafish]

thefsb, that's one very nice pen! What kind of nib you got for it? I'm thinking of getting one of Nakaya's elastic nib but still can't decide on the body.

[rhk]

This is a beaufiful pen indeed. Could you take some close ups of the different types of lacquer work? Congratulations! I do hope you will actually use the pen. Ruud

[blopplop]

I know you've heard your fair share of compliments; but to my eye, this is one of the most gorgeous pens I've ever seen. Please take some close up pic's if you're able.

 

Dave

[thefsb]

Beautiful!! Congratulations!! Hunting Goddess?

yes. think in terms of roman mythology. it' part of the story.

Are you refering to Diana?

yes. my late mother's name.

[thefsb]

I know you've heard your fair share of compliments; but to my eye, this is one of the most gorgeous pens I've ever seen. Please take some close up pic's if you're able.

i promise. i'll have a suitable macro lens tomorrow and it's high on my to-do list to get the photos.

[Leigh R]

Oh, what a wonderful pen!

[thefsb]

I just posted a topic in the main WI forum with a few sample pics. The full story and photo gallery is on my blog.