Nakaya achieves its modern matte black finish by applying a thin layer of clear urushi lacquer over ebonite hard rubber. This creates a soft, subdued surface, adding a unique element to the Nakaya Naka-ai Writer Ballpen. Both Parker rollerball-style gel refills and Parker QuinkFlow oil-based ballpoint-style refills are available.

Any Nakaya ebonite hard rubber pen (this includes all Nakaya pens with the exception of the Celluloid, Briarwood, Carbon Graphite, and Titanium models) is also available as a special order item in a Ballpen version.

Nakaya pens are individually handcrafted in a process that requires a minimum of three to six months and often much longer. Consult our Nakaya Availability Chart, updated weekly, to see which pens we currently have in stock and available for immediate shipment, or simply to browse for pens by finish or motif.