Sailor’s Shikiori Sansui series is inspired by the beauty of Japanese flora and fauna throughout the changing seasons of the year. The Komakusa pen is named for Dicentra flowers, or bleeding heart, which flourish high in the mountains in summer. Komakusa is a sparkling translucent teal green color with warm gold accents, and when you uncap the pen you’ll find a surprise flash of delicate, pale pink on the grip.
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.)
- Medium-fine 14k gold nib
- Compatible with Sailor ink cartridges
- Includes converter and two black ink cartridges
- Comes in a gift box
- 4.9″ when closed
- 4.4″ when uncapped
- 5.6″ 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.