Sailor CYLINT Fountain Pen - Matte Black Stainless Steel

Sailor CYLINT Fountain Pen - Matte Black Stainless Steel

The CYLINT is a new pen design from Sailor, first released in September 2023, and is different from Sailor's traditional 1911 or Pro Gear models.

The Matte Black Stainless Steel features a sleek, modern look created using a unique electrolytic coloring process. This method forms an ultra-thin black oxide layer on the surface, giving the pen its deep matte black color while preserving the natural metallic feel. Unlike paint or plating, this finish won’t peel or fade, making it highly durable and resistant to wear. The result is a stylish, long-lasting pen that combines elegance with everyday practicality.

If you need to clean the pen, gently wipe it with a slightly damp cloth, then follow with a dry cloth. Always ensure the pen is completely dry before storing it, as any residual moisture may cause the metal surface to tarnish. It is normal and natural for brass to change color over time—this patina is a characteristic to be expected and appreciated.

• Nib: 21k Gold with Black Ion Plating 
• Cap/ Barrel: Black Stainless Steel
• Grip Section: Brass with Black Ion Plating
• Metal Accents: Black Ion Plating
• Cap Top/ Barrel End: PMMA Resin
• Weight: 37.2g
• Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary) 
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• Contains: 2 black cartridges, 1 cleaning cloth

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.

Lengths:

• Capped: 13.3cm
• Pen only: 11.8cm
• Posted: 16.2cm

Diameters:

• Cap: 1.5cm
• Barrel: 1.2cm
• Section: 0.95cm

Weight: 37.2g