Sailor NAWATE Furubihaku Fountain Pen - a masterpiece that seamlessly blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern luxury. This exquisite pen is available in three stunning colors—San (Gold Foil), Sui (Silver Foil), and Yuu (Reddish Silver Foil)—each adorned with shimmering metallic accents that showcase the rich artistry of the Aizu-nuri lacquer technique. To ensure a superior writing experience, the pen also features Sailor’s award-winning 21k solid gold fountain pen nib, renowned for its smooth and consistent performance.
Named after Nawate, a Japanese word that refers to paths between rice paddies or long, straight roads, this pen series is distinguished by the unique vertical striations on the cap, a design element known as “stria shaping.” This elegant feature not only enhances the visual appeal of the pen, giving it a sleek, elongated look but also provides a comfortable and stable grip for capping and uncapping, ensuring ease of use.
At the heart of the NAWATE Furubihaku fountain pen is the traditional Aizu-nuri lacquer technique, which has been practiced in the Aizu region of Fukushima since the late 16th century. The technique involves the application of Urushi (Japanese lacquer) in meticulous layers to create a finish that is both lustrous and durable. The humid climate of the Aizu region, perfect for handling lacquer, has fostered centuries of innovation and refinement in this ancient craft.
In this collection, the beauty of Aizu-nuri is displayed through the application of shredded strips of gold, silver, or reddish silver foil on a lacquered base. This intricate process results in a pen that exudes elegance and depth, with fine engravings and metallic accents that are both eye-catching and timeless.
Each Sailor NAWATE Furubihaku fountain pen comes housed in a beautifully crafted Paulownia wood box, embossed with the series logo in metallic foil. It is also accompanied by a handmade pen pouch, created from upcycled silk kimono fabric, adding another layer of luxury and tradition to the overall experience.
- Nib: Large size 21K solid gold in Medium
- 21K Gold Nib
- Material: Ebonite and foiled lacquer
- Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary)
- It comes in a high-grade Paulownia wood box with a handmade pen pouch made from upcycled Kimono fabric
- Contents: With 1 Converter, 1 cleaning cloth, 2 ink cartridges (black), an instruction manual, a product manual and a warranty card.
- Release date: Late November to Early December 2024
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Sailor was founded in 1911. The founder Kyugoro Sakata was given a fountain pen by a friend returning from the UK after studying at the Royal Navy. He was inspired and determined to start making fountain pens in Japan. Sailor became the first fountain pen company in Japan, and earned many more firsts in Japan -- first ballpoint pen in 1948, first ink cartridge in 1954 and first brush pen in 1972, etc.
In the 1970's, Sailor made a popular beginner fountain pen, "Candy," that sold more than 15 million within a few years. However, the number of the fountain pen users were declining as ballpoint pens became more mainstream.
In 1981, Sailor decided to go in the opposite direction from their "Candy" pen and began focusing on producing a higher standard series, which is the 1911 series we see today. Their focus on making a higher standard provides a great foundation for their later series of pens. Today, Sailor makes one of the most diverse lines of nibs, some of which are designed for specific writing purposes such as writing musical notes to one that is best for character writing.
The 1911 offers a great balance and a smooth writing experience. The pen writes with a slight but satisfying feedback and it fits perfectly in the hand.
Dimensions:
- Diameter: 18.7 mm
- Length: 151.6 mm
- Weight 31.9 g