Sailor Fountain Pen, SHIKIORI 11-1224-301 Soraba Setsugetsu, Chunka, Medium Point

Despite having smaller hands, I prefer larger pens so was reluctant to get this at first. Love my Sailor Pro Gear (medium nib) and decided to give this Pro Gear Slim a try, since this particular model was a good price on Amazon. Turns out it’s a solid performer. The fine-medium nib is the tiniest bit scratchy, but it’s still mostly smooth and it’s fun having a thin line to write with sometimes. It’s comparable to a Pilot Metropolitan fine nib in line size. Posted and unposted, the pen fits comfortably in my hand (again, I have smallish hands). The ink flow is exactly medium (not wet but not dry), and the writing experience feels precise because of the harder nib. It’s quite similar to the feel of the Platinum 3776 (albeit smaller), but the color options really give the Sailors an edge in my book. Color is better than expected. The cap is slightly darker than the barrel, which has a pearly vibe to it, and I thought I’d hate that mismatched look. But I don’t hate it… and it fact, these shades of blue cheer me up whenever I see the pen. Feels like a fun change of pace. This isn’t my daily driver, but I’m pleasantly surprised by this pen. If you’re down for a smaller pen, sort of like the Pilot Prera or Pelikan m200, this is not a bad option. The real premium here is the color, IMO, so pick a color you love. Maybe it’s this one.

Quality product and fast shipping! As expected, the nib is stiff with a good amount of feedback, but it is a nice writer. I am happy with my purchase. Note, the pen does not come with a converter, so consider buying one separately or can refill the cartridge with a blunt tip ink syringe.

This pen is a smooth, consistent writer. It’s a little too short for me or anyone else with large hands. Great look and craftsmanship!

I have always been a fan of the Sailor PGS form factor and this is no exception. It’s a perfect compact pen without being too small and it writes like a dream with the distinctive Sailor “pencil like” feedback. A great all around pen, especially for someone just dipping their toes into gold nibs.

This is probably the cheapest place you can find the Sailor Pro Gear seasons. I have gotten two of them off of amazon and love them both. They are incredibly smooth writers and so beautiful. This is almost a luminescent blueish color.

This is probably the best writing fine nib pen that I own in my collection of several hundred. Its actually a MF but writes a fine, smooth, wettish line. The tactile feel while writing is excellent. It is the slim model, about the same size as a Pelikan M200/400, and the craftsmanship is absolutely excellent. At around $60, it has to be one of the biggest bargains around.

My first sailor, and now I understand why they are one of the greats. It is a tad finer than I usually go for, but it’s good to have options.

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