Sailor 110th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen, Shirogane

Sailor 110th Anniversary Limited Edition Fountain Pen, Shirogane

A series of just 1100 pens worldwide to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Sailor Pen Company.  

Sterling Silver
The word sterling comes from the British silver currency called "sterling pound", which means reliable and genuine. Not only in the West, but also among people around the world, there are numerous myths and legends about silver, a material which has been passed down for generations and used in a mysterious manner since ancient times. Together with the SAILOR' s anchor, which symbolizes trust and hope, we have adopted this material for the barrel due to its certainty and unchanging nature. As a material that gains in brilliance and value through daily use, it becomes the perfect tool for constant utilization. The white shine of SHIROGANE creates a dignity and beauty that cannot be expressed elsewhere, and it will surely become an instrument that delivers a "light of hope" to illuminate the future. 

Woodworking techniques of Hida Takayama The box that holds the 110th anniversary model is made using woodworking techniques in Hida Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, a famous production area for woodworking products in Japan. The material used is Japanese chestnut wood, which has been a well-known material for Japanese people since ancient times. Chestnut has been used as a building material since ancient times because of its hardness, moisture resistance, and durability. The fountain pen is carefully protected in a box made of solid, strong chestnut wood.  Production was supervised by Ayayuki Kosaka, the second generation carver of lchii itto Carvings, a traditional craft of HidaTakayama. Enjoy the warmth and beauty of the natural wood material and craftsman's handiwork.

Superb texture The pen sheath that holds the llOth anniversary model is made of hemp cloth, which becomes softer and more comfortable to the pen as it is used, gaining an elegant lustre and whiteness. The sheath not only protects the fountain pen, but also gives it  a unique feel and texture for you to enjoy. The hemp cloth is a sustainable material that is strong, moisture-absorbent, and quick-drying. It has been an essential part of Japanese life since ancient times, but later disappeared due to restrictions on cultivation and unsuitability for spinning. This is a highly rare natural material that is almost impossible to find in circulation, nowadays called, "the fabric that the Japanese have forgotten."

Filling Mechanisms: Cartridge/Converter (ink converter included)