namiki yukari nightline

[Silvermink]

The Yukari Nightline is one of my "someday" grail pens.

[playpen]

Silvermink, I couldn't agree more. I think this pen is totally gorgeous.

[frans-utrecht]

test results

 

cap and body (19/20): the maki-e and raden are first rate, as is the fit and finish

section (8/10): flared black plastic resin

nib performance (19/20): extremely smooth nib a joy to write with

writing comfort (18/20): well-balanced and good heft, would gain higher mark if it were slightly fatter

design (9/10): timeless maki-e paired with sparse but perfect details

value (7/10): obtained for $1600, rare & out of production translates to lofty price, NOT a value pen, but in this case, you do get what you pay for

filling system (7/10): efficient cartridge/button converter

total: 87/100 (100 would be the perfect pen, which as you & i know, doesn't exist, unless of course you think otherwise, but then pray tell)

 

the yukari nightline is probably my favorite pen. no, it's not perfect, but it comes quite close. perhaps the emperor size nightline may come even closer to pen nirvana, but that has an angina-inducing entry fee of $6000! in the meantime, i'm satified and quite content to "put up" with my yukari.

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Thank you for your extensive, enthousiastic and informative post!

[aldi]

Thank you for sharing this great review with us!

 

I prefeir piston filler pens but this converter is gorgeous!

Nice pen with state-of-the-art finish.

[Ernest]

The Namiki Nightline in Raden was my very first Namiki pen. I simply adore it.

Here is a couple of pictures of this discontinued pen.

You can read and see more my review here:

http://ela123a.wordp...n-fountain-pen/

Ernest

 

[nicholasyeo]

Goodness gracious me. This is one incredible, unbelievable, stunning pen.

I would one day love to have one of these in my hands.

[saskia_madding]

The Namiki Nightline Moonlight (similar but slightly different to this) is one of my final two holy grail pens that I don't own. It is soooooooooooo pretty.

[Lava Fountain]

Davyr,

 

Thx for the wonderful review on your Gorgeous Gem, it is Absolutely Stunning! Love the Color Purple as well, one of my Fave Inks. I'm sure it would write & look as sweet with a nice Emerald or Turquoise Ink for backups

 

Cheers,

LF

[nicholasyeo]

Not just the pen is gorgeous. His/her handwriting is gorgeous too.

I love this pen. I swear one day it'll be mine.

[breaker]

very nice review and pics

[Millaboom]

Does anyone know if not having the original packaging devalues the Namiki yukari nightline?

 

I have one in excellent condition, however, it came to me in a Aurora box. Thanks

[playpen]

Only you can answer that question. Mine came to me from thousands of miles away and although I do have the box, the pen has been out of it from day 1. This pen is so stunning it should have been delivered by hand to each of the recipients lucky enough to own it. Anyone who demands the box as part of the value of this pen does not understand or deserve to own it.

[hari317]

Does anyone know if not having the original packaging devalues the Namiki yukari nightline?

 

I have one in excellent condition, however, it came to me in a Aurora box. Thanks

 

unfortunately yes. a second hand pen without its original packaging will usually go for lesser than a second hand pen in the same condition but with its paraphernalia intact. At the end of the day these are commercially traded items which can be bought for a price.

[playpen]

While it is true that having a box and papers will increase the value of any pen, what is also true in this case is that the pen is no longer in production and is therefore valuable in its own right.

[Millaboom]

Only you can answer that question. Mine came to me from thousands of miles away and although I do have the box, the pen has been out of it from day 1. This pen is so stunning it should have been delivered by hand to each of the recipients lucky enough to own it. Anyone who demands the box as part of the value of this pen does not understand or deserve to own it.

 

Thanks very much for your feedback. I now better understand the purpose of this site, and didn't intend to abuse it

asking questions regarding the material value of fountain pens. Cheers

[raging.dragon]

Only you can answer that question. Mine came to me from thousands of miles away and although I do have the box, the pen has been out of it from day 1. This pen is so stunning it should have been delivered by hand to each of the recipients lucky enough to own it. Anyone who demands the box as part of the value of this pen does not understand or deserve to own it.

 

Thanks very much for your feedback. I now better understand the purpose of this site, and didn't intend to abuse it

asking questions regarding the material value of fountain pens. Cheers

 

Fear not, there are lots of discussions here about the market value of pens. Of course, how much the pen is worth to you, and how much you'd get if you sold it, are completely different things.

[wieniawski]

The nib and the finish are gorgeous. I would probably be too worried to write with this...

[georges zaslavsky]

One very gorgeous pen. I tried one at Mora several years ago, it was indeed an outstanding pen

[playpen]

Fountain pens are made for writing. When I use my nightline or any of my pens - and I appreciate them all (one of my very favorites will always be the Duke Mini Torpedo that I bought from Todd for less than ten dollars a million years ago) I am not only enjoying them but I am validating everyone who was involved in the business of designing, manufacturing and selling them. I am holding the nightline in my hand now and in the light from my computer screen I can see the gorgeous colors glowing on its surface and inviting me to open it and use it!

[Montblanc owner and lover]

This pen is simply....great,it's art work