Nakaya Naka-ai Cigar Jidai NuriThe Naka ai Cigar Jidai nuri fountain pen is one of the most memorable designs created by Nakaya. Similar in aesthetic but differing in technique from the popular Negoro series, the Jidai nuri utilizes Black Urushi over a Shu base to create a striking effect. The creation of this pen requires a time intensive two step process. For the cap and barrel, Black Urushi is painted over a base coating of rich red Shu. A careful polishing process artfully