Sailor 1911 King of Pen Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hanafuda - Ino-shika-cho - Limited Edition (Coming Soon)
- Regular price
- $1,200.00
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- $1,200.00
- Regular price
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Sailor 1911 King of Pen Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hanafuda - Ino-shika-cho - Limited Edition
Inspired by the traditional Japanese card game "Hanafuda", this exquisite pen collection celebrates Japan’s rich artistic heritage. Each pen is crafted using Yubi maki-e underdrawings, meticulously hand-applied by skilled artisans. Individually signed and numbered by the esteemed artist Isana Kobayashi, these pens blend modern and traditional maki-e techniques, transforming each piece into a true work of art.
Available in two versions, Ino-Shika-Cho features a deep green body and dark cap, inspired by the “Boar, Deer, and Butterfly” cards from Hanafuda. Tsukimi-de-Ippai, meaning “A Moonlit Drink,” showcases a serene grey-blue body with a dark cap, evoking Japan’s autumn moon-viewing tradition. Both designs capture the elegance and symbolism of Hanafuda, making these pens a timeless tribute to Japanese culture.
- KOP Size with 21K Gold nib
- Material: Ebonite
- Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary)
- Bottle of Sailor Black ink included
- Comes with a converter and cartridges
- Availability: Late February 2025
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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.
Lengths:
- Capped: 14cm
- Pen only: 12.2cm
- Posted: 15.4cm
Diameters:
- Cap: 1.6cm
- Barrel: 1.33cm
- Section: 1.1cm
