Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen - 18K Gold Trim - Shining Red (Coming Soon)

Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen - 18K Gold Trim - Shining Red

Sailor introduces an updated 1911L lineup, now available with 14K and 18K solid gold nib options, replacing the current 1911L models that featured 21K gold nibs. Designed for pen lovers seeking a more luminous aesthetic, the 1911L 18K Gold Trim collection features resin infused with fine pearl particles and light-reflecting glitter. It is available in Shining Black, Shining Red, Shining Blue, and Shining Green and is paired with an 18K solid gold nib that offers a softer, more yielding feel on the page.

• Shining Red
• Nib: Large size 18K gold with gold plating
• Finish: Brilliant resin that sparkles and reflects light.
• Trim: IP Gold plating
• Size: φ18×141mm (including clip)
• Weight: 21.6g
• Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary) 
• Comes with a converter and a cartridge
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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.