Namiki Emperor Chinkin Tiger Fountain Pen

The beautiful Namiki Emperor Tiger is also designed without pen clip, which is a first for the Chinkin Collection, making them the ultimate luxurious vest- pocket pens for the discerning. 

The Tiger is a permanent fixture in the orient and the mysticism surrounding the regal creature has only increased over time. Befitting its majestic reputation, the Tiger is featured prowling down a hilly landscape surrounded by bamboo – an imagery commonly depicted in traditional orient artworks and closely associated with the Japanese Zen philosophy. The crouching Tiger symbolising ‘strength’, portrayed above the bamboo scenery, an embodiment of ‘fragility’, is a reflection of an old belief that characteristics of ‘courage’, ‘determination’, ‘humility’ and ‘flexibility’ are important in helping one overcome all challenges and tribulations. The gold portrait of the Tiger standing out prominently against the intensely black background, also accentuates the prowess and benevolence of the beast.

This addition to the Chinkin Collection have been created using the Tenbori (dot carving) technique which involves the use of chiseled dots to carve the images, making the creation of each pen a painstaking process that has no room for error and requires tremendous skill and effort. The Chinkin technique encompasses the process of carving patterns into the lacquer surface using a range of chisels with various blade profiles, instead of coating and layering like the Maki-e technique. Gold leaf or powder is then inlayed in to the carved design. Thereafter, a thin layer of Urushi is then applied to protect the finished design.

All Namiki Chinkin and Maki-e pens are individually hand-crafted by master Japanese artists, combining artistry with the most advanced technical features. The products feature 18K gold or lacquer finishes, in various styles such as the intricate bold Emperor collection.