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Sailor 1911 King of Pen Maki-e Fountain Pen - Japanese Classical Performing Arts - Shakkyo - Limited Edition (Coming Early May)

$7,900.00
$7,900.00
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Sailor 1911 King of Pen Maki-e Fountain Pen - Japanese Classical Performing Arts Shakkyo - Limited Edition

"Shakkyo" is a stunning embodiment of Noh, one of Japan’s classical performing arts. Set on the mythical Stone Bridge of Qingliang Mountain in China, the story follows a lion spirit performing a mesmerizing dance among blooming peonies—symbols of strength and beauty. Renowned for its breathtaking choreography, Shakkyo demands extraordinary skill, reflecting the refined aesthetics of Noh. With its deep Buddhist influences and reverence for nature, this performance offers a timeless glimpse into Japanese culture.

 

The pen comes in an exquisite Hakone marquetry gift box, crafted using a traditional Edo-period technique. This intricate process involves assembling various types of wood into geometric patterns, showcasing a perfect fusion of natural beauty and masterful craftsmanship.

 

The Sailor King of Pen Japanese Classical Performing Arts - Shakkyo is an overseas-exclusive model, making it a unique collector’s piece that cannot be purchased in Japan.

 

  • KOP Size with Bi-color 21K Gold nib with gold and rhodium plating
  • Material: Handcrafted Ebonite
  • Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary) 
  • Bottle of Sailor Black ink included 
  • Comes with a converter and cartridges
  • Limited production of only 38 pcs worldwide (Only 8 pcs allocated to North America)
  • Availability: Early May 2025
  • Part of the Sailor Bespoke Collection
  • More Sailor Bespoke Pens

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