Nakaya Naka-ai Writer Kuro-tamenuriThis is one of our all time favorite pens, not only for its shape but also for the rich urushi lacquer surface. The surprise with this pen is that it is actually red in color. Many layers of red urushi lacquer are applied under more layers of deep urushi pigment in a tradition that goes back centuries. The result is the classic look of Japanese lacquer with red peeking around the corners and edges. Designed by Nakaya master pen designer Shinichi