Sailor 1911 Realo 18K Fountain Pen GT (Coming Soon)

Sailor 1911 Realo 18K Fountain Pen GT

The Sailor 1911 Realo 18K Fountain Pen GT combines the classic elegance of the 1911 series with the convenience of a built-in piston-filling system. Fitted with a large 18K gold nib, it delivers the smooth, responsive writing experience Sailor is known for. Its translucent black resin barrel offers a refined look while allowing you to easily monitor the remaining ink level. The integrated piston-filling mechanism holds approximately 1.5 mL of ink—about 1.5 times the capacity of Sailor's standard converter—so you can enjoy longer writing sessions with fewer refills.

Designed with practicality in mind, it features a two-piece construction that allows the nib section and barrel to be separated for easier maintenance and compatibility with other matching Sailor nib sections of the same specifications. The generous ink capacity is especially beneficial for ink-hungry nibs such as Zoom and Music, as well as for extended writing sessions or use on absorbent paper, making it an excellent choice for everyday writers and fountain pen enthusiasts alike.

• Nib: 18K Gold, Large
• Fill Mechanism: Piston Filling Body
• Clear black body
• Ink Capacity: Approx. 1.5cc (about 1.5x more than previous models)
• Size: φ18×150.5mm（including the clip）
• Weight: 26.3g
• Clear Ink Window above section, visible when capped 
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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.