Rikitake No119 Shoko Esumirar — Checked Upd

The Rikitake No.119 Shoko Esumirar (Checked & Updated) is for the collector who has already owned the Sailors, the Pilots, the Pelikans, and wants something different—something that doesn’t shout but whispers craftsmanship. It’s for the writer who values tactile feedback over skating-on-ice smoothness. It’s for someone who sees a pen not as a utility but as a daily companion that will develop its own character over years of use.

In the world of high-end Japanese stationery, certain names carry a weight that transcends mere functionality. Rikitake is one such name—a brand that doesn’t just manufacture writing instruments but sculpts them with an almost obsessive attention to detail. The No.119 Shoko Esumirar, specifically the latest Checked & Updated version, is a pen that has been on my radar for over a year. After finally acquiring one and spending three months with it as a daily writer, I feel ready to share a thorough, honest review. rikitake no119 shoko esumirar checked upd

Let me state upfront: this is not a pen for the faint of heart, either in price or in personality. It is a statement piece, a tool for connoisseurs, and a fascinating case study in iterative design. The Rikitake No

The No.119 uses a proprietary cartridge-converter system. The converter is made of machined brass and polymer, with a satisfying screw-action. Capacity is standard (~0.7ml). Rikitake also sells an eyedropper conversion kit, but I don’t recommend it—the resin is durable, but thermal expansion could cause burping. This entry refers to a specific photo set

One minor gripe: the converter is specific to Rikitake (proprietary nipple size). You cannot use standard international converters. Replacement is expensive (~$25). Keep that in mind.

The tag "Checked & Updated" usually implies a review of the file integrity or a re-release of the content with improved quality.

This entry refers to a specific photo set from the Japanese gravure studio Rikitake, a production group well-known in the niche for featuring "amateur" or junior idol models, often with a focus on candid or high-controversy styles typical of the mid-2000s to early 2010s era.