The Nakaya Long Writer in Shu Polished is a big pen that makes a strong statement - polished red Shu lacquer gives this a noticeable and highly memorable appearance, while the gold-plated clip also serves as a built-in roll stopper.

As with any pen you purchase from us, this pen qualifies for our complimentary nib tuning services, which help ensure that your pen will be a terrific everyday writer from the moment it arrives. Nakaya 14k solid gold nibs also serve as an excellent starting point for many our optional nib customizations, which add flair and distinctiveness to your writing on the page and can also make this pen an excellent tool for the professional or amateur calligrapher.

As with all Nakaya ebonite urushi pens, the Long Writer in Shu Polished is the product of a multi-part artisanal production process requiring the skills of numerous artisans and skilled technicians. The cap and barrel are hand-turned in a Tokyo workshop from ebonite hard rubber sustainably harvested from the rubber gum tree, while the urushi lacquer itself is also a natural substance, derived from the sap of a tree native to Japan, China, and other parts of Asia.

Lacquering of the pen takes place in artisanal workshops in the town of Wajima on the west coast of Japan, which has a centuries-old tradition of creating unique lacquer ware. Multiple layers of urushi lacquer are applied, allowed to dry, and then polished in a process requiring many months.

As with all Nakaya pens, the Long Writer in Shu Polished ships in an attractive softwood presentation box decorated with kanji-style script. A fabric kimono pen pouch, starter pack of Platinum ink cartridges, and complimentary converter for the use of any bottled fountain pen ink are also included.