The Sailor Veilio 3rd Collection continues the legacy of the Veilio series, drawing inspiration from the ethereal beauty of a flowing bridal veil infused with vibrant swirls of color. This edition offers two new captivating color variants: the mesmerizing Pearl Orange and the serene Blue. Each pen is crafted with a transparent acrylic barrel and cap, showcasing fluid marble patterns that give the appearance of a veil gently covering the pen’s body. This transparency not only highlights the stunning design but also allows glimpses of the pen's internal components, including the specially colored converter that matches the pen’s exterior and is not available anywhere else.
Each Veilio fountain pen is meticulously shaped and polished using advanced techniques to ensure a flawless finish both inside and out. Sailor Pen uses a special lathe blade, making it possible to polish the inner surface of the pen without leaving any noticeable cutting marks. The pens feature internationally acclaimed 21K gold nibs, available in seven nib grades: EF, F, MF, M, B, Z, and MS. The 21K gold nibs are celebrated for their flexibility and smooth writing experience, providing what we call the “feather’s touch” that glides effortlessly across the paper. The Pearl Orange variant boasts IP gold plating on the metal parts, while the Blue variant features similar components with nickel chrome plating.
- Release date: Late October 2024
- Color/Trim: Pearl Orange/IP Gold
- Nib Type: 21K Gold
- Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/converter (Sailor proprietary)
- Comes with a converter and a cartridge
- Exclusive color-matched converter
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Dimensions:
- Diameter: 1.7cm
- Length (capped): 12.6cm
- Weight: 21.5g
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 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.