The “Neko” Pen – Inspired by Natsume Soseki
The “Neko” (Cat in Japanese) Pen is made to commemorate one of the greatest Japanese modern writers, and Onoto Custodian, Natsume Soseki.
This distinctive fountain pen in highly polished black acrylic is complemented by sterling silver fittings (or with gold plating). It has a Cat engraved on the cap button in honor of his most famous piece of work, “I am a Cat”. There is also engraving on the barrel of the writer’s name in Japanese.
In 1911, Soseki wrote an essay “I and my fountain pens” with his Onoto pen, where he talks of his experience writing with his Onoto pen.
This pen is available either in silver or gold finishes, both available in limited editions of 49.
$584.11
DESCRIPTION
The “Neko” (Cat in Japanese) Pen is made to commemorate one of the greatest Japanese modern writers, Natsume Soseki. He owned an Onoto pen and had written an essay (“I and my fountain pens”) in 1911 referring to his experience with the Onoto pen.
This distinctive fountain pen in highly polished black acrylic is complemented by sterling silver fittings. It has a Cat engraved on the cap button in honor of his most famous piece of work, “I am a Cat”. In 1911, Soseki wrote an essay “I and my fountain pens” with his Onoto pen, where he talks of his experience writing with his Onoto pen.
Based on the style and shape of one of the most famous fountain pens ever made – the Onoto Magna of 1937 which is still acclaimed by many as the best fountain pen ever made – this pen has 3 sterling silver cap bands with the sterling silver Onoto Chevron clip. Marvel at its perfect balance and how tactile it feels – it is also one of the most robust pens on the market today, thanks to its durable, high-density acrylic composition.
This pen is available either in silver or gold finishes, both available in limited editions of 49.
PEN SPECIFICATIONS
High-density acrylic with sterling silver fittings
Onoto size 7 in gold-plated stainless steel
Hallmarked sterling silver bands
Button – sterling silver with Cat engraved
Clip – sterling silver with Onoto cipher
Sterling silver button
Capped (closed): 144mm
Uncapped including nib: 127mm
Posted including nib: 166mm
Barrel diameter: 11 – 13.2mm
Cap diameter: 14 – 15.8mm
Cap length: 67mm
25gms or 32gms
Gold-plated stainless steel or 18ct carat gold
Fine, medium or broad nib as standard
Customised stub, italic or other styles available to order
Converter (provided) or standard European cartridge
Upgrade to Plunger-Filler available
Conversion kit available to order separately
DELIVERY OPTIONS
All of our deliveries will be tracked and insured. The delivery charges are based on destinations:
UK under £50 – standard: £4.99 + vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
UK over £50 – standard: Free; upgrade to Courier delivery: £9.99+vat
EU - standard: 14.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £24.99 no vat
Rest of World – standard: £19.99 no vat; upgrade to Courier delivery: £29.99 no vat
EU countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden.
Items with standard specifications, i.e. no options are chosen, will normally be dispatched within 2-3 working days. Delivery lead time can be delayed in some circumstances. For example if you have requested personalisation of your order such as engraving or change of fittings.
If for any reason we are unable to meet our delivery commitments, we will contact you with a revised estimated delivery date or offer you the option to cancel or select other goods.
