Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen | Princess Raden | Princess Ochikubo | Limited Edition Sailor

Sailor’s Princess Raden series is inspired by princesses from Japanese fairytales, each one featuring a colorful two-tone design, shimmering mother-of-pearl embellishments, and traditional maki-e lacquerwork. The Princess Ochikubo pen is inspired by the story of a princess whose faithful handmaiden rescues her from a wicked stepmother and stepsisters by arranging for her to meet a major general who falls in love with her. Princess Ochikubo is a dark navy blue color with a soft yellow cap and gold accents, decorated with cherry blossom motifs.

Sailor’s Pro Gear Slim 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.)

Staff pick! Victor says: “This was my first entry into high-end fountain pens. It fits comfortably in my smaller hand and I really enjoy the gentle and smooth pencil-like feedback as the nib runs across the paper. It’s always exciting to see their beautiful new limited editions and oh-so difficult to hold back from collecting them all.”

• Includes converter and two black ink cartridges
• Medium-fine 14k gold nib
• Comes in a gift box
• Compatible with Sailor ink cartridges
• 4.9″ when closed
• 5.6″ with cap posted
• Please note that the Princess Raden pens may have some texture from the protective coating on the mother-of-pearl elements

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.