{"product_id":"sailor-pro-gear-slim-kimono-longevity-limited-edition","title":"Sailor Pro Gear Slim - Kimono - Longevity - Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSailor Pro Gear Slim - Kimono - Longevity - Limited Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Sailor Pro Gear Slim is inspired by Japan’s traditional kimono, a symbol of elegance and cultural heritage. Often worn during festivals and special occasions, kimonos feature intricate designs that carry deep symbolic meanings and heartfelt wishes. This fountain pen reflects that tradition, with a cap adorned in classic kimono motifs and a barrel shaped to resemble the graceful folds of a kimono collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pen is crafted with Sailor’s signature attention to detail and decorated using the yuu-bi maki-e technique. The designs incorporate nature, floral patterns, and geometric elements, capturing the essence of Japanese aesthetics. More than just a writing instrument, the Kimono Series is a tribute to tradition, artistry, and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14k Rhodium Plated gold nib \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold trim\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill mechanism: Cartridge or converter (Sailor proprietary) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eExquisite foil embossing on the top finial\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePMMA Resin with Yuubi Maki-e Kimono motif on the cap and barrel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Available in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/sailor-pro-gear-slim-kimono-happiness-limited-edition\"\u003eHappiness\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/sailor-pro-gear-slim-kimono-prosperity-limited-edition\"\u003eProsperity\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/sailor-pro-gear-slim-kimono-protective-charm-limited-edition\"\u003eProtective Charm\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/collections\/sailor\"\u003eMore Sailor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date: March 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverseas Exclusive (Not available in Japan)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComes with a converter and a cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLengths:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapped: 12.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePen only: 11cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosted: 14.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap: 1.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel: 1.3cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSection: 1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeights: 19.7g\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":51281889951957,"sku":".GP\/11-9845-250\/discontinued","price":272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium Fine","offer_id":51281889984725,"sku":".GP\/11-9845-350\/discontinued","price":272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":51281890017493,"sku":".GP\/11-9845-450\/last-call","price":272.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1717\/0621\/files\/DSC_5080.jpg?v=1743540372","url":"https:\/\/yosekastationery.mom\/products\/sailor-pro-gear-slim-kimono-longevity-limited-edition","provider":"Yoseka Stationery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}