Late last year I picked up a black & gold Namiki VP. It had a major problem with the actuator button (broken off flush with the barrel) & it spent months languishing in my to be repaired tray. I finally got around to it, discovered I couldn't do it the right way, so I sent it off for repair. I got it back 2 weeks ago & man i'd forgotten just how much I love these pens. The service center did a great job & didn't charge me a dime even though I was expecting a $60.00 bill for it. All in Id have to say i'm very pleased with the whole deal.
Lets hear about your Namiki's. Dennis
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