Sailor Pro Gear Slim - Kimono - Prosperity - Limited Edition

Sailor Pro Gear Slim - Kimono - Prosperity - Limited Edition

This Sailor Pro Gear Slim is inspired by Japan’s traditional kimono, a symbol of elegance and cultural heritage. Often worn during festivals and special occasions, kimonos feature intricate designs that carry deep symbolic meanings and heartfelt wishes. This fountain pen reflects that tradition, with a cap adorned in classic kimono motifs and a barrel shaped to resemble the graceful folds of a kimono collar.

Each pen is crafted with Sailor’s signature attention to detail and decorated using the yuu-bi maki-e technique. The designs incorporate nature, floral patterns, and geometric elements, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetics. More than just a writing instrument, the Kimono Series is a tribute to tradition, artistry, and elegance.

• 14k Rhodium Plated gold nib 
  
• Gold trim
  
• Fill mechanism: Cartridge or converter (Sailor proprietary) 
• Exquisite foil embossing on the top finial
• PMMA Resin with Yuubi Maki-e Kimono motif on the cap and barrel
• Also Available in Happiness, Longevity, and Protective Charm
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• Release date: March 2025
• Overseas Exclusive (Not available in Japan)

• Comes with a converter and a cartridge

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: 12.3cm
• Pen only: 11cm
• Posted: 14.3cm

Diameters:

• Cap: 1.5cm
• Barrel: 1.3cm
• Section: 1cm

Weights: 19.7g