Sailor CYLINT Fountain Pen - Niigata Shikki - Oborogin (Hazy Silver)

Sailor CYLINT Fountain Pen - Niigata Shikki - Oborogin (Hazy Silver)

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 Niigata Shikki combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern elegance. Each pen features the Ishime-nuri technique, a unique lacquer style from Niigata known for its textured, stone-like finish that’s both beautiful and scratch-resistant. The detailed process involves carefully layering Urushi lacquer, charcoal, and powder, followed by weeks of drying and polishing to create two stunning finishes: Oborogin (Hazy Silver) and Ruri (Lapis Lazuli Blue). Paired with Sailor’s famous 21K solid gold nib, known for its smooth and responsive writing feel, this pen is a perfect blend of art, tradition, and everyday function.

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 brass 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: Stainless Steel with Ishime-nuri Lacquering
• Grip Section: Brass with Gold Ion Plating
• Metal Accents: Gold 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