The Namiki Chinkin Yukari Royale Fountain Pen – Royal Rooster is an exceptional Japanese writing instrument that combines the substantial Yukari Royale form with the highly demanding traditional art of Chinkin. Created on an ebonite body finished with deep urushi lacquer, the pen depicts a proud rooster through an intricate composition of hand-carved lines and gold inlay.

Unlike Maki-e, where metallic powders are applied onto the lacquer surface, Chinkin is an engraving technique. The artist carefully carves the design directly into the urushi using extremely fine chisels. Urushi lacquer is then applied within the engraved channels as an adhesive before fine gold powder is worked into the incisions. This painstaking process creates a design that is physically embedded into the surface of the pen, producing remarkable depth, texture and luminosity.

The Royal Rooster motif demonstrates the extraordinary precision required by this technique. Hundreds of carefully controlled cuts define the feathers, contours and subtle tonal transitions of the composition, while the gold contrasts beautifully against the deep black urushi background. The polished lacquer enhances both the brilliance of the gold and the dimensional character of the engraving.

Each individual pen requires months of highly skilled handwork to complete, making every example a distinctive work of Japanese lacquer art.

The Yukari Royale features Namiki’s elegant cigar-shaped silhouette and generous proportions, offering a substantial yet carefully balanced writing experience. At its heart is the Namiki No.20 nib, crafted from 18-karat gold and decorated with the iconic Mount Fuji motif. It is available in Fine, Medium and Broad nib sizes.

Namiki’s 18K gold nib is designed to provide controlled ink flow, dependable starting performance and the exceptionally smooth writing character associated with Pilot and Namiki fountain pens. The size and balance of the Yukari Royale make it particularly comfortable for deliberate and extended writing sessions.

The Royal Rooster continues Namiki’s long association with Japanese lacquer craftsmanship. Since the early twentieth century, Namiki has brought traditional techniques such as Maki-e, Urushi and Chinkin to fine writing instruments, preserving the knowledge of highly trained artisans while combining it with the precision of modern fountain pen manufacture.

The Namiki Chinkin Yukari Royale Royal Rooster is both a highly refined fountain pen and an expression of traditional Japanese decorative art, created for collectors who appreciate exceptional craftsmanship, precious materials and the individuality of genuine handwork.