Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen – King Eagle

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Sailor 1911 Large Fountain Pen - King Eagle

After a decade-long hiatus, the legendary King Eagle makes its grand return, crafted for those who seek the soul of calligraphy in a fountain pen. This remarkable nib features a three-layered construction, meticulously engineered to create a vertical profile taller than even the renowned Cross Point. The result is a writing instrument capable of bold, sweeping horizontal strokes and expressive line variations that shift effortlessly with changes in writing angle and direction.

With its rich, consistent ink flow, this pen offers an exceptionally smooth experience, gliding with ease even on textured papers like washi. Every stroke feels alivedynamic, fluid, and deeply expressiveechoing the graceful motion of a traditional brush. Exquisite craftsmanship meets artistry in motion, making this pen not only a tool for writing but a celebration of movement, precision, and timeless Japanese mastery.

• 21K Gold Large, King Eagle
• Sailor1911L Pen Size: 18 x 141 mm
• Gold IP Plated Trim
• Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary)
• Comes with a converter and black cartridge
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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 decided to start making fountain pens in Japan. Sailor became the first fountain pen company in Japan, and earned many more firsts in Japanfirst ballpoint pen in 1948, first ink cartridge in 1954 and first brush pen in 1972, etc.

In the 1970s, 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.

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.

• Length (capped): 14.1cm
• Diameter (cap):1.8cm
• Weight: 21.6g