Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Seven Fountain Pen Set

Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Seven Fountain Pen SetCreated to honor Pilot's 1918 2018 centennial, the Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Seven Fountain Pen Set brings together seven Yukari size fountain pens, each adorned with maki e lacquer work celebrating the Shichifukujin, the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in Japanese culture. Executed by Namiki's Kokkokai artisans on ebonite bodies finished in deep urushi, the set unites traditional iconography with the balanced proportions and daily usability

Created to honor Pilot's 1918-2018 centennial, the Namiki Yukari 7 Gods 100th Anniversary Seven Fountain Pen Set brings together seven Yukari-size fountain pens, each adorned with maki-e lacquer work celebrating the Shichifukujin, the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in Japanese culture. Executed by Namiki's Kokkokai artisans on ebonite bodies finished in deep urushi, the set unites traditional iconography with the balanced proportions and daily usability of the Yukari format.

Craftsmanship & Design

Each pen presents a distinct narrative tableau in layered urushi, dusted with gold and silver powders and polished to a soft luster using classic togidashi techniques. Select raised elements add dimensionality in taka maki-e, while raden inlays catch the light with subtle iridescence. The result is a coherent suite of companion pieces that can be appreciated individually or as a complete cultural vignette.

Gold-plated appointments and the Yukari's graceful clip frame the artwork without distraction. Beneath the lacquer, ebonite provides a warm, organic foundation that ages beautifully, reinforcing the set's long-view approach to craftsmanship and collection.

Writing Experience

All seven pens are fitted with Namiki's 18k gold medium nibs, tuned for smooth, consistent flow and a refined touch on paper. The Yukari's comfortable diameter and secure screw-cap make long sessions effortless, while Pilot's reliable cartridge/converter system offers easy ink changes and wide compatibility with the brand's inks.

Heritage & Provenance

Namiki has cultivated urushi and maki-e fountain pens since the early decades of the 20th century, working closely with its in-house Kokkokai atelier to carry forward techniques that predate the modern pen. Issued for the brand's 100th anniversary, this limited edition seven-pen set distills that lineage into a cohesive celebration of good fortune, longevity, and prosperity. Handcrafted in Japan, it represents a meaningful convergence of art and instrument for collectors who value cultural continuity as much as writing performance.

Technical Specifications

• Model family: Namiki Yukari
• Edition: 100th Anniversary limited edition seven-pen set
• Nib: 18k gold, Medium (M)
• Filling system: Pilot/Namiki proprietary cartridge or converter
• Body material: Ebonite with urushi lacquer and maki-e decoration
• Techniques: togidashi and taka maki-e with precious metal powders; raden accents
• Cap: Screw-cap; gold-plated clip and trim
• Origin: Japan