Sailor 1911 King of Pen - Naginata Togi Nib Fountain Pen - Mouko (Yellow Tiger) is meticulously crafted with a 21K gold KOP Naginata Togi nib, recognized for its outstanding writing performance and durability. It is a limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide (250 in Japan, 250 internationally).
Inspired by Jakuchu Ito's masterpiece "Tiger," this exquisite pen features:
Limited Edition "Chirashi" Ebonite Body: the artistry of the "Chirashi" (scattering) technique, where colored ebonite is layered to create a mesmerizing effect reminiscent of a ferocious tiger's stripes.
Unique Colorway: Vivid contrast of brownish-yellow and black, echoing the powerful presence of the tiger in Jakuchu's painting. "MOUKO," meaning ferocious tiger, is a tribute to the bold and dynamic appearance of the pen, evoking the powerful imagery of Jakuchu's depiction of the tiger.
21K Gold KOP Naginata Togi Nib: a marvel of penmanship, with its tip considerably longer and its pen point larger than a regular nib. It is expertly ground and specially polished to resemble a Naginata, a traditional Japanese long sword. This design allows for a broad range of writing angles, enabling a smooth calligraphy style even when writing with light pressure.
- 21K KOP size Bicolor gold nib
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Unique combination of brownish-yellow and black layers of ebonite
- Naginata Togi nib sizes: Medium-fine, Medium, and Broad.
- with a 50ml bottle of black ink and a gold trim ink converter
- Release date: October 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 decided 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 1970s, 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.
- Length (capped): 15.21cm
- Diameter (cap): 1.8cm
- Weight: 36.2g