Namiki Emperor Blooming Flowers in Profusion (100 Flowers) Limited Edition Emperor Fountain Pen
Namiki announces the 2025 Limited Edition Emperor fountain pen, Blooming Flowers in Profusion. This year’s release debuts as the most ambitious and valuable limited edition Emperor ever created under the Namiki name. Inspired by the classical Japanese idiom “百花繚乱” (Hyakka Ryōran), meaning “a profusion of flowers in bloom,” the design symbolizes a flourishing of culture, artistry, and individuality. Eleven varieties of flowers from the four seasons of Japan are arranged across the Emperor vest-type body, each realized with different maki-e techniques to highlight its unique beauty. Together, these blossoms express the richness of nature and the beauty of a society that celebrates individuality while honoring harmony and mutual respect.
Artistry & Techniques
Maki-e—the centuries-old Japanese art of painting with lacquer sprinkled with gold or silver powder—is at the heart of this pen. Techniques include:
• Hira Maki-e (flat, polished finish)
• Taka Maki-e (raised relief for dimensional detail)
• Raden (inlaid mother-of-pearl)
• Rankaku (incorporating quail eggshell)
• Togidashi Maki-e (layers polished back to reveal a unified, luminous surface)
Earth and Water unify the composition in Togidashi Maki-e using gold, silver, and raden powders to create a luminous background that elevates the vibrancy of the flowers. This layered artistry reflects the philosophy of Hyakka Ryōran: the flourishing of individuality, diversity, and the beauty of coexistence.
Four Seasons, Eleven Flowers
Spring
• Cherry Blossom — Hira Maki-e
• Violet — Hira Maki-e
• Wisteria — Hira Maki-e
Summer
• Clematis — Hira Maki-e
• Sweet Lily — Hira Maki-e
• Hydrangea — Hira Maki-e with Raden
Autumn
• Dianthus — Hira Maki-e
• Bellflower — Raden
• Chrysanthemum — Taka Maki-e
Winter
• Plum Blossom — Rankaku (eggshell)
• Winter Peony — Taka Maki-e
Artisan & Craft
Crafted by KOKKOKAI artisan Yutaka Sato. Each pen requires an extraordinary amount of time: every flower is applied in layers of lacquer, gold, raden, and eggshell, painstakingly polished between applications.
Pen Details
• Emperor Vest Type, capped fountain pen
• #50 size 18-karat gold nib with rhodium plating and the iconic image of Mount Fuji
• Nib sizes: Medium or Broad
Presentation & Inclusions
Each Blooming Flowers in Profusion fountain pen is housed in a specially designed wooden gift box with a tray for four additional Emperors. Included:
• Black, limited edition ink bottle
• Polishing cloth
• Serial number plate
• Artisan card
• Certificate leaflet
• Comprehensive use & care guide
Spring
• Cherry Blossom — Hira Maki-e
• Violet — Hira Maki-e
• Wisteria — Hira Maki-e
Summer
• Clematis — Hira Maki-e
• Sweet Lily — Hira Maki-e
• Hydrangea — Hira Maki-e with Raden
Autumn
• Dianthus — Hira Maki-e
• Bellflower — Raden
• Chrysanthemum — Taka Maki-e
Winter
• Plum Blossom — Rankaku (eggshell)
• Winter Peony — Taka Maki-e
Artisan & Craft
Crafted by KOKKOKAI artisan Yutaka Sato. Each pen requires an extraordinary amount of time: every flower is applied in layers of lacquer, gold, raden, and eggshell, painstakingly polished between applications.
Pen Details
• Emperor Vest Type, capped fountain pen
• #50 size 18-karat gold nib with rhodium plating and the iconic image of Mount Fuji
• Nib sizes: Medium or Broad
Presentation & Inclusions
Each Blooming Flowers in Profusion fountain pen is housed in a specially designed wooden gift box with a tray for four additional Emperors. Included:
• Black, limited edition ink bottle
• Polishing cloth
• Serial number plate
• Artisan card
• Certificate leaflet
• Comprehensive use & care guide
Edition Size: Numbered Limited Edition up to 99 worldwide
US MSRP-$26,000
US MSRP-$26,000
Below is a picture of the Large #50 nib compared to a Montblanc 149 nib.
