{"product_id":"sailor-hiroshima-factory-commemorative-fountain-pen-juniperus-chinensis-limited-edition","title":"Sailor - Hiroshima Factory Commemorative Fountain Pen - Juniperus Chinensis - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eSailor - Hiroshima Factory Commemorative Fountain Pen - Juniperus Chinensis - Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Sailor's new factory was completed in Kure, Hiroshima, on the original site of its founding. The new factory is a two-story steel-frame building in the distinct shape of a fountain pen nib, a modern building that captures Sailor's history, mission and future, and houses the production plant for Sailor's fountain pen nibs and inks, as well as administrative offices. During the reconstruction, the old factory buildings, some more than 70 years old, were demolished, along with trees on the site, some dating back 60 years. The trees found new purpose as they were cut down and processed into barrels to make new fountain pens. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commemorative Fountain Pens for Rebuilding Hiroshima Factory are made from the repurposed Juniperus Chinensis trees. The barrel and cap boast unique color variations resulting from the natural wood grain patterns. The warm natural wood of the barrel and cap are juxtaposed with black finials and gold plated trim. \"Hiroshima Factory 2022\" is engraved into both the cap ring and the 21K gold nib. This Limited Edition pen features the serial number printed on the barrel end of the fountain pen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21K Gold Nib in Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCap and barrel made from Juniperus Chinensis wood with oil finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill Mechanism: Cartridge\/Converter (Sailor proprietary) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with a converter and cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited edition of 500 pieces, 70 available in North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with exclusive box with illustration of the new Sailor Factory building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date: January 2023 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/sailor-bespoke-fountain-pens\"\u003eSailor Bespoke Pens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSailor was founded in 1911. The founder Kyugoro Sakata was given a fountain pen by a friend returning from the UK after studying at the Royal Navy. He was inspired and determined to start making fountain pens in Japan. Sailor became the first fountain pen company in Japan, and earned many more firsts in Japan -- first ballpoint pen in 1948, first ink cartridge in 1954 and first brush pen in 1972, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1970's, Sailor made a popular beginner fountain pen, \"Candy,\" that sold more than 15 million within a few years. However, the number of the fountain pen users were declining as ballpoint pens became more mainstream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn 1981, Sailor decided to go in the opposite direction from their \"Candy\" pen and began focusing on producing a higher standard series, which is the 1911 series we see today. Their focus on making a higher standard provides a great foundation for their later series of pens. Today, Sailor makes one of the most diverse lines of nibs, some of which are designed for specific writing purposes such as writing musical notes to one that is best for character writing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1911 offers a great balance and a smooth writing experience. The pen writes with a slight but satisfying feedback and it fits perfectly in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 18.5 mm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 134 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight 29.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46997516845269,"sku":".GP\/10-8072-401\/discontinued","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/DSC_2506.jpg?v=1713902474","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/sailor-hiroshima-factory-commemorative-fountain-pen-juniperus-chinensis-limited-edition","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}