The Roppongi Gold Pro Gear Fountain Pen draws its name from the historic Roppongi area, once a samurai town renowned for its samurai residences and goldfish farming, thanks to the area’s abundant underground water. Today, Roppongi thrives as a vibrant hub in Tokyo, blending its storied past with a modern downtown, bustling business district, and flourishing art scene. Sailor Pen’s Head Office proudly resides in this dynamic locale, embodying the area’s spirit of tradition and innovation.
Sailor’s Pro Gear fountain pen is a comfortable mid-sized pen, small enough to fit in a pocket but long enough for comfortable everyday use. It’s got a classic shape with a flat-top cap and a round barrel and grip, and comes with a converter and ink cartridges to get you started. Sailor makes their gold nibs in-house, and they’re known for being exceptionally precise, with a unique feedback sensation. (Note that they run on the fine side, like other Japanese fountain pen nibs.)
- Brass grip section
- 21k gold nib
- Comes in a gift box
- Includes converter and two black ink cartridges
- Compatible with Sailor ink cartridges
- 5″ when closed
- 5.8″ with cap posted
The first company in Japan to make fountain pens, Sailor has a long history of producing finely crafted writing instruments. Their pens are loved for their precise nibs and their colorful designs.