"Manyosyu" - collection of ten thousand leaves - is the oldest (c. 759) and most revered anthology of Japan's poetic compilations. Over a period of four centuries 4,516 poems were written by every class of person ranging from emperors to merchants and farmers. "Manyo" is an abbreviation of  "Manyosyu" and its meaning indicates people of all ranks.  

Flowers are especially relevant in Japanese culture and about 1,500 poems in "Manyosyu" are about flowers. Sailor has therefore chosen to base the colors based of their new Manyo ink bottles on flowers mentioned in "Manyosyu" poems. 

The ink bottle contains 50 ml ink.

Iro-Miyabi

The value of lacquerware was established in the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of wealth in aristocratic society and a beautiful embodiment of the world of Shintoism and Buddhism, and colored lacquer has developed along with it. 

The beauty and profoundness of Japanese traditions, and the lacquerware that enriches and inspires people, are the reasons why the pen barrel is finished in colored lacquer and named the traditional lacquer "Iro-Miyabi" series.

Kaga-Nuri

"Kaga-Nuri" (also called "Yamanaka-Nuri") is a traditional craft which originated in Kaga city, Ishikawa. In de Edo era, Kaga-nuri was used for tableware or furniture on which beautiful Urushi and Maki-e designs were applied.

Miyabi-Nuri

A rich expression is created by taking lacquer on a silk cloth and stroking it. The pattern is expressed by using base color lacquer and special lacquer so that it does not stand out strongly and expresses a sense of fineness. In addition, pure gold and silver powders are gently sprinkled on the surface of the lacquer.

Fukaki-Ake

A noble color since the Asuka period. Madder red and purple are cross-dyed. It was a dyeing method that required many processes.

The fountain pen is equipped with a rhodium plated, bicolor, 21-karat golden nib. The pen is available in our store and webshop in a medium nib. The pen comes with a paulowina box, which is extremely suitable for the storage of lacquer products. It is complimented by the addition of a Sanada-strap which is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Iro-Miyabi

The value of lacquerware was established in the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of wealth in aristocratic society and a beautiful embodiment of the world of Shintoism and Buddhism, and colored lacquer has developed along with it. 

The beauty and profoundness of Japanese traditions, and the lacquerware that enriches and inspires people, are the reasons why the pen barrel is finished in colored lacquer and named the traditional lacquer "Iro-Miyabi" series.

Kaga-Nuri

"Kaga-Nuri" (also called "Yamanaka-Nuri") is a traditional craft which originated in Kaga city, Ishikawa. In de Edo era, Kaga-nuri was used for tableware or furniture on which beautiful Urushi and Maki-e designs were applied.

Miyabi-Nuri

A rich expression is created by taking lacquer on a silk cloth and stroking it. The pattern is expressed by using base color lacquer and special lacquer so that it does not stand out strongly and expresses a sense of fineness. In addition, pure gold and silver powders are gently sprinkled on the surface of the lacquer.

Ran-Peki

Heki (Peki) is a jasper, which was considered a mysterious stone, such as a jade stone of Izumo since ancient times.

The fountain pen is equipped with a rhodium plated, bicolor, 21-karat golden nib. The pen is available in our store and webshop in a medium nib. The pen comes with a paulowina box, which is extremely suitable for the storage of lacquer products. It is complimented by the addition of a Sanada-strap which is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Iro-Miyabi

The value of lacquerware was established in the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of wealth in aristocratic society and a beautiful embodiment of the world of Shintoism and Buddhism, and colored lacquer has developed along with it. 

The beauty and profoundness of Japanese traditions, and the lacquerware that enriches and inspires people, are the reasons why the pen barrel is finished in colored lacquer and named the traditional lacquer "Iro-Miyabi" series.

Kaga-Nuri

"Kaga-Nuri" (also called "Yamanaka-Nuri") is a traditional craft which originated in Kaga city, Ishikawa. In de Edo era, Kaga-nuri was used for tableware or furniture on which beautiful Urushi and Maki-e designs were applied.

Miyabi-Nuri

A rich expression is created by taking lacquer on a silk cloth and stroking it. The pattern is expressed by using base color lacquer and special lacquer so that it does not stand out strongly and expresses a sense of fineness. In addition, pure gold and silver powders are gently sprinkled on the surface of the lacquer.

Kon-Ruri

A navy blue with a noble lapis lazuli color was popular in de Edo period because it appeared to shine against dark blue.

The fountain pen is equipped with a rhodium plated, bicolor, 21-karat golden nib. The pen is available in our store and webshop in a broad nib. The pen comes with a paulowina box, which is extremely suitable for the storage of lacquer products. It is complimented by the addition of a Sanada-strap which is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

Iro-Miyabi

The value of lacquerware was established in the Nara and Heian periods as a symbol of wealth in aristocratic society and a beautiful embodiment of the world of Shintoism and Buddhism, and colored lacquer has developed along with it. 

The beauty and profoundness of Japanese traditions, and the lacquerware that enriches and inspires people, are the reasons why the pen barrel is finished in colored lacquer and named the traditional lacquer "Iro-Miyabi" series.

Kaga-Nuri

"Kaga-Nuri" (also called "Yamanaka-Nuri") is a traditional craft which originated in Kaga city, Ishikawa. In de Edo era, Kaga-nuri was used for tableware or furniture on which beautiful Urushi and Maki-e designs were applied.

Miyabi-Nuri

A rich expression is created by taking lacquer on a silk cloth and stroking it. The pattern is expressed by using base color lacquer and special lacquer so that it does not stand out strongly and expresses a sense of fineness. In addition, pure gold and silver powders are gently sprinkled on the surface of the lacquer.

Bun-Jin-Cha

A stylish brown color was born from the literati culture by people who enjoyed the literary arts, such as poetry, calligraphy, and painting in the mid-Meiji period.

The fountain pen is equipped with a rhodium plated, bicolor, 21-karat golden nib. The pen is available in our store and webshop in a broad nib. The pen comes with a paulowina box, which is extremely suitable for the storage of lacquer products. It is complimented by the addition of a Sanada-strap which is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies.

The newest work in the series feature "Snowy Muko-jima" by Kawase Hasui, who is referred to alongside Hokusai and Hiroshige, and is called the 3Hs of landscape painting, an Ukiyoe woodblock print depicting a beautiful snowy landscape. The texture of the snow is depicted with lavers and lavers of intricately woven colored ebonite shafts.

The Naginata Togi Ebonite Sekkei Fountain pen comes with a Fine KOP 21K gold nib, a gold ink converter, and the metal parts are with a gold-plated finish. 

A 50ml Fountian pen bottle of black ink is included in the package, together with a cleaning cloth, 2 cartridge inks (black), an instruction manual and a product manual.

This is a limited edition of only 400 pieces available worldwide.

Available from the end of January / beginning of February 2023.

Sailor is pleased to announce the first Limited Edition Fountain Pen models in the ‘Wabi Sabi’ series.
The Urushi artist, Wayo Shimamori has developed the ‘Irogasane Sabinuri’ technique to create the 88 pieces of each color worldwide.

This writing instrument is inspired by special spiritual concepts from ancient Japan.
‘Wabi’ is the feeling in the heart of calmness, of quiet, and of simple appearance.
‘Sabi’ is the visual beauty of things humble, unconventional, and unrefined. The beauty of Ageing and the continuous cycle of Life.
‘Wabi Sabi’ combines the spirit and concepts of both these values.


What makes the Wabi Sabi pens extraordinary is the special attention to detail in the process of crafting the writing instruments by hand. At first, a Urushi undercoat is applied. When the layer has dried, its suface is polished until smooth and thereafter the Sabi layer is applied. This is polished and applied again to create the illusion of roughness. Lastly, several more layers of Urushi are applied and polished for color and a metallic look.

The pen comes in a beautiful wooden box with converter, ink cartridges, duster and certificate. The pen has a large 21kt gold nib, available in sizes Medium or Broad.

Only 88 pieces of each color in the Wabi Sabi range are made worldwide.

Sailor is pleased to announce the first Limited Edition Fountain Pen models in the ‘Wabi Sabi’ series.
The Urushi artist, Wayo Shimamori has developed the ‘Irogasane Sabinuri’ technique to create the 88 pieces of each color worldwide.

This writing instrument is inspired by special spiritual concepts from ancient Japan.
‘Wabi’ is the feeling in the heart of calmness, of quiet, and of simple appearance.
‘Sabi’ is the visual beauty of things humble, unconventional, and unrefined. The beauty of Ageing and the continuous cycle of Life.
‘Wabi Sabi’ combines the spirit and concepts of both these values.


What makes the Wabi Sabi pens extraordinary is the special attention to detail in the process of crafting the writing instruments by hand. At first, a Urushi undercoat is applied. When the layer has dried, its suface is polished until smooth and thereafter the Sabi layer is applied. This is polished and applied again to create the illusion of roughness. Lastly, several more layers of Urushi are applied and polished for color and a metallic look.

The pen comes in a beautiful wooden box with converter, ink cartridges, duster and certificate. The pen has a large 21kt gold nib, available in sizes Medium or Broad.

Only 88 pieces of each color in the Wabi Sabi range are made worldwide.

Sailor Limited Edition Naginata Togi GT Fountain Pen

King of pens - Gold Trim

New from Sailer: The Naginata King of Pens with specially designed nibs. Because of the extremely limited amount, only fifty pens are available worldwide, and three of them will be sold in the Netherlands.

Nib: NM

The set contains the Naginata Togi in Gold Trim or Silver Trim with a diversion of special nibs. The pens are to be ordered separately and do not come in a set.

The special 21K solid gold nibs are designed by Mr. Nagahara. Other than normal pen nibs, he created nibs that extend in the end, resembling the shape of the Japanese Naginata Long Sword, allowing you an eccentric writing experience.

The nibs available are:

Naginata Emperor: Available in Medium-Fine, Medium and Broad, these nibs will allow you to write in multiple different writing angles, that will give you a an unrestricted writing experience. The solid gold tap on the nib is functioned to hold supplementary ink in the reservoir, useful when writing quickly.   

Naginata Concord: This creative two-function nib can be used to write fine lines with when using normally, and can also be used in reverse to create bold calligraphic lines.

Naginata Cross Point: This double layered nib will allow you to write in different styles, from Fine to Broad depending on the angle, thanks to the unique Cross point on the tip.

Naginata Cross Concord: This double layered nib will allow you to write in different styles, creating calligraphic stokes of ink, thanks to the designed tip.

Naginata Cross Music: This double layered nib will allow you to write in different styles, creating calligraphic stokes of ink, specially designed for interesting calligraphy writing.

Naginata Fude de Mannen: This two-function nib can be used normally, giving intense calligraphic lines depending on the angle, and in reverse, giving fine lines in the process.

The Naginata Togi pens will have metal cap rings with the fine engraving: Special Nib. The rings on the cap have resin filling, made with the Cloissonné technique.

Sailor's factory in Kure, Hiroshima, where the Sailor Pen Company was founded, will be reconstructed and completed in autumn 2022. Some of the previous factory buildings were more than 70 years old. The trees on the side of the factory were also more than 60 years old. 

With the reconstruction of the factory, a new usage for the trees are found. Specifically, the wood is processed into the barrel in order to reuse the material and create extraordinary fountain pens.

The Commemorative Fountain Pen for Rebuilding Hiroshima Factory is a Limited Edition, with only 40 pieces available in Europe.

The pen has a Medium 21 carat solid gold nib and is laser engraved with special characteristics of this fountian pen. Furthermore, the pen can be used with a converter or ink cartridges.

Sailor has launched a special collections of writing instruments, inspired by their earlier collection of the Sailor Manyo Ink. Each fountain pen follows the colors of two Manyo Inks, resulting in unique and contrasting color combinations.

The fountain pens celebrate the characteristics of the beautiful seasons of Japan and contain an exclusive cap top design after one of the elements. This fountain pen was inspired by the cherry blossoms of spring, and features a flower on the top of the cap.

The pen is finished with gold trims and a 14K gold nib, and comes with a converter. 

The writing instrument will be delivered in a special giftbox with the Manyo ink bottle in the same color (Sakura).  

Sailor has launched a special collections of writing instruments, inspired by their earlier collection of the Sailor Manyo Ink. Each fountain pen follows the colors of two Manyo Inks, resulting in unique and contrasting color combinations.

The fountain pens celebrate the characteristics of the beautiful seasons of Japan and contain an exclusive cap top design after one of the elements. This fountain pen was inspired by the nuts of autumn, and features a nut on the top of the cap.

The pen is finished with gold trims and a 14K gold nib, and comes with a converter. 

The writing instrument will be delivered in a special giftbox with the Manyo ink bottle in the same color (Shirakashi).