Nib availability: M and B.Bicolor 21K Gold nib with gold/rhodium selective plating. Ebonite RT And a solidly awesome pen to boot. La Sailor King of Pens Urushi Black es una estilográfica de tamaño "oversize" realizada con ebonita negra revestida con laca urushi y adornada con detalles chapados en oro de 24 quilates. We love being totally independent, but do love being lent pens to try & review. Longitud posteada: 17,05 cm. It could easily become a daily carry pen or “the” pen that is constantly inked. It was on my list of things to seek out at the pen shows I’d be attending this year. pens & perspective for all hands, great and small. Franz: As I mentioned in the beginning, the Pro Gear KoP’s size is between the Pelikan M800 and M1000. The section of this pen is fat, the nib is big. Special features: Supplied in an elegant wooden box with a bottle of ink Katherine: As mentioned earlier, I prefer the non-KOP Pro Gear more. The Pro Gear King of Pen is definitely for medium to large sized hands (but Pam who has the smallest hand among the 3 loves it) and I truly prefer this against the Classic size of the Pro Gear pens. +81(3) 3846 2893 I’ve wanted one ever since I saw Pam’s Pro Gear Slim Sky. Some models are special order from Japan. $159.99 $ 159. The clip is strong and it takes 2 cap turns to uncap, which isn’t crazy, but feels extra secure. Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type Materials: PMMA Resin Franz: “Blue Sky smilin’ at me, nothing but blue Sky… do I see…”. The KOP nib is no exception. It does fill either via cartridge/converter so I found myself refilling the converter after 3-4 days of use. The King of Pens has a larger oversized 21K nib which is available in M and B. Mr. Sakata was so intrigued by the design and function of the pen he decided to begin a company to craft the finest writing instruments in the world. I inked it up and found that the flow was too much. ST (Resin) It was on my list of things to seek out at the pen shows I’d be attending this year. $800.00 USD. SAILOR King of Pens 1911 Fountain Pen - Black ... Sold Out. The famous King of Pens is also available in a selection of colours with Urushi lacquered finishes. A pen of substance if you will. Alas, I can’t justify the price point (I can barely justify the price point on most Pro Gears these days…). Would I purchase a brand new KoP Sky if this one didn’t come along? Hands come in all shapes and sizes -- and there seem to be no reviews written by folks with smaller than average hands. NEW DESIGN SAILOR King of Pen Profit Fountain Pen - Dark Green ... Sold Out. They were quite popular at the San Francisco Pen Show in 2017 and they’re friendly people as well. Special features: Rhodium plated Nib, NiCr plating accents. Su plumín bicolor es de oro macizo de 21 K y está disponible en grosores M y B. Carga por cartuchos o convertidor. The plating aesthetic varies depending on the model and exists in both gold and rhodium trim, single tone and two-tone. I would like to repeat that I won this second hand pen via an auction for a great price and I’m very happy about it. If you have something to lend us, please let us know via a comment here or a DM on Instagram! Materials: Ebonite Ebonite GT Ever had a pen make you just wanna sing? (More on that later.). Model name: K.O.P. My other KOP was a pen show purchase for the same reason, I needed to see it to be sure. Another key difference of a King of Pen is its nib. Model name: King of Pens Urushi (Silver) Number: 11-6001 (Gold) and 11-9639 (Rhodium) This nib is fitted in all King of Pens models: Urushi, Ebonite and Resin versions as well as King Professional Gear and maki-e limited editions. The 'King of Pens' is introduced as the top of the range, developed as the symbol of Sailor’s technology, quality and writing perfection gained with the experience of over 100 years. It shouldn’t come as a shock to a lot of people that I just adore the blue finish of the pen and the shape of the Pro Gear is a great aesthetic as well. Pam: I am totally biased given that I own a Sailor Sky in the Progear Slim size. Our … In 1911, Mr. Kyugoro Sakata, an Engineer from Hiroshima, Japan, was introduced to the fountain pen when his long-time friend, a British sailor, demonstrated one to him. Nib availability: M and B. My other KOP was a pen show purchase for the same reason, I needed to see it to be sure. Sailor Professional Gear Comparisons (Left to right: Pro Gear Slim, Pro Gear Classic, and Pro Gear King of Pen), Your email address will not be published. Unsurprisingly, since the Long Island Pen Show is small, I didn’t … I find that the girth of the pen to be comfortable to hold for long periods of time. A handsome presentation box adds to the pen's value and also its suitability as a very special gift item. Special attention has been given to the oversized 21K solid gold nib (the life and soul of the fountain pen), which provides top writing quality. Lowest price in 30 days. 5% off. The large sized pen is handcrafted from Ebonite, a naturally produced resin material requiring special production processes. But it’s all a question of value. Colors: Ivory, Black, Crimson Red, Vermillion Orange, Blue, Lilac, Green, Yellow **cough** I would **cough**. The clip like every other Sailor is very secure on my dress shirt pocket and the 2 turns to uncap isn’t too bad at all. Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type The blue material is the same, however, there are more metal parts to the King of Pen which adds to the weight and hand feel. As an Authorized Sailor Dealer we have the ability to order Medium or Broad nibs on any King of Pen pen. SAILOR King of Pen Profit Fountain Pen - Dark Green ... Sold Out. Get it as soon as Fri, Nov 27. Smooth, juicy without being sloppy and capable of crispy line variation. War das eine Überraschung! Katherine: The KOP Pro Gear is a little bigger than I’d prefer, but still very comfortable and usable. Nib selection: M or B (21k Gold) Rhodium plated nib, NiCr plating accents. It could easily become a daily carry pen or “the” pen that is constantly inked. $1,900.00 USD. So what do you do in this situation? Sailor didn't try to give this pen a duel personality the size motif is very strong here. Bear paws are happy! As much as I love the Sailor Progear Slim and Sailor Progear, the KOP is an easy yes for … These are two pens that I’m very happy to write with so this pen definitely fills my hand well. Materials: Ebonite (Nib holder is PMMA Resin) Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type In the photos below, the Pro Gear size comparisons dramatically show the big step up in size between the Classic and the King of Pen. The Sailor King of Pen fountain pen is well suited for someone who prefers a larger pen. In 1911, Mr. Kyugoro Sakata, an engineer from the historic naval port of Hiroshima, was introduced to a fountain pen brought from England by a sailor friend. Learn how your comment data is processed. The large sized pen is handcrafted from Ebonite, a naturally produced resin material … Franz: Mirroring what Pam said, Sailor nibs are well tuned with a hint of feedback out of the box . This oversized Sailor Pro Gear King of Pens fountain pen features a solid navy blue resin barrel and cap, complemented by rhodium-plated accents. Special attention has been given to the oversized 21K solid gold nib (the life and soul of the fountain pen), which provides top writing quality. I lean more towards writing with cap unposted because it’s just a little bit more balanced that way. Peso: 32,8 gr. Franz: Four words. King of Pen - Tamenuri Midorame Diese Sonderedition des King of Pen von Sailor ist aufwendig mit Urushi bearbeitet: Tamenuri bezeichnet dabei eine spezielle Technik, bei der zwei verschiedene Schichten an Lack aufgetragen werden. 21K Gold Bicolor nib with selective plating. Franz: I use the KoP Sky at my workplace quite regularly and found it very useful as a daily carry pen. The latter two will always have 21K gold nibs while the Slims and Regulars will generally have 14K ones (some special editions and limited models will have 21K). Well, this King of Pen (KoP) Sky did it for me and I got Sinatra’s voice in my head. Required fields are marked *. The weight of the pen doesn’t seem to bother me at all as it’s a well balanced pen when unposted. Sold out. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. You wait for the next pen show and ask Mr. Mike Masuyama to take care of it! It does get long and more unwieldy for me when posted. The only down side is that this beauty maybe a bit too eye catching. Developed as the symbol of Sailor’s technology, quality and writing perfection over the past 100 years. Number: 11-9704 Comparison: Pilot Vanishing Point vs Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo, Review: Montblanc Diplomat 149 (Medium Cursive Italic), Mini Review: Nakaya Decapod Twist vs PenBBS 380. Happy 2018 folks! Number: 10-9175 Diámetro máximo: 2 cm. Filling system: Converter & Cartridge type The flat top cap features the Sailor anchor logo inset into the top finial. Because of the price point of the King of Pen, it does dig into your wallet a bit..er..a lot. This Sailor comes with one of the finest nibs available anywhere in the world. Da hat Monika wieder ihre geheimen Verbindungen spielen lassen, so dass gestern Nachmittag, kurz nach 14:00 Uhr der Paketzusteller klingelte, um mir den „KOP“ noch rechtzeitig, kurz vorm „Geburtstagstag-Kaffeetrinken“ zukommen zu lassen.