Description:
Sailor Pro Gear Slim - Kimono - Prosperity - Limited Edition
This Sailor Pro Gear Slim is inspired by Japans 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 Sailors 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.
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, Sailordecided to go in the opposite direction from their "Candy" pen and began focusing onproducing 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 forspecificwriting purposessuch as writing musical notes toone 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
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