Founded in 1911, Sailor has over 110 years of experience in producing some of the highest quality writing instruments in the world. Today, they are known for their unique 21K gold fountain pen nibs that have a characteristic feedback only known to Sailor. However, they also make fantastic 14K gold nibs with a similar iconic feedback. In 1981 Sailor introduced the iconic cigar-shaped 1911 Profit, their most popular model even today. About 20-years later, Sailor introduced the Pro-Gear, which featured flattened ends and the iconic Sailor Anchor adorned on the finial.
This particular pen is the Professional Gear Slim and features a 14K Gold Hard-Medium Sailor Nib. This particular pen is a Nagasawa PenStyle Den store exclusive and was only sold new by them. The PenStyle Den is a stationary store located in Kobe, Japan. This pen is in (N) New Old Stock Condition. This pen does not appear to have ever been used.
- Manufacturer/Model: Sailor Professional Gear Slim PenStyle Den Exclusive
- Year of Manufacture: Unknown, mid-2000's, 2010's
- Color: Suma-rikyu Rose (Pink)
- Material: Plastic Resin, Metal
- Nib: 14K Gold Hard-Medium
- Filling System: Cartridge/Converter (included)
- Condition Rank: (N) New Old Stock
- Country of Manufacture: Japan
Condition Rank Guide:
-N: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.
-A: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.
-B: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No chips or cracks.
-C: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No chips or cracks.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. May have small chips or cracks. See description.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.