Sailor Pro Gear Slim ‘The Pillow Book’ Fountain Pen Winter Sky

The lavender tones and silver accents of Sailor’s latest fountain pen is inspired by The Pillow Book, a book of essays and observations written by the court lady Sei Shōnagon during Heian-era Japan. Capturing the feel of a fresh winter’s morning, the Winter Sky Fountain Pen comes in handy during those crisp mornings when inspiration strikes on the quick.  There’s a reason why Sailor’s Pro Gear Slim fountain pens are known as “the Sapporo” of writing instruments among discerning stationery circles. Made exclusively in Japan, this classic fountain pen lends an air of authority to every signature, while its lightweight feel and smooth inkflow makes writing a pleasure. Features: 14K gold with rhodium plating nib Signature medium-fine nib Official Sailor cartridge Piston converter Standard Sailor gift box Measures: 4⅞” capped, 5⅝” posted, 4⅜” barrel The Sailor Pen Company was founded by the engineer Kyugoro Sakata, after a sailor friend gifted him a fountain pen from England. Fascinated by the instrument, he became determined to produce the first fountain pens in Japan. Mr. Sakata named his company “Sailor” with the hopes that his business would be as far-reaching as the voyages of a sailor. Years later, every Sailor pen is still manufactured in its home port of Hiroshima, and remains one of the oldest manufacturers in the industry.