"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.

This Fude de Mannen fountain pen by sailor was originally made for calligraphy, but also became popular for other purposes such as skechting and journalling. Due to its angled nib (55º) the thickness of the line varies as you move the pen around. Holding the pen up at a higher angle will result in a thin line on paper, and lowering the angle will create thicker lines. 

The pen comes with two Sailor inkt cartridges, but is also compatible with a sailor converter and ink bottles, which are available in our webshop.

Sailor celebrates the 5^th anniversary of the Shikiori (four seasons) series with the "Minori" special edition.

The design of this pen depicts the scenery of rice paddies whose colours keep changing throughout the four seasons. The shape is reminiscent of a single grain of glossy rice, and the colouring is based on the image of fresh rice and rice ears.

"Minori" means 'bountiful harvest' in Japanese.

Both fountain pen and ink themselves express the flow of the seasons through rice cultivation:

• The blue coloured barrel of the pen represents the planting of rice with water, and the reflection of the sky on the water surface.
• The greenish grip section of the pen represents the growing rice ears under sunshine.
• The transparant cap with golden specks represents the rice ready for harvest. 
• The ink changes from greenish immediately after writing to an earthy colour as is dries to represent the way rice plants ripen to a golden colour and eventually return to the soil.

The fountain pen has a 14k nib, and is only available in MF. The pen comes in a special gift packaging together with a bottle of Shikiori ink.

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 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).  

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 willows of Japan, and features a plant illustration on the top of the cap.

The pen is finished with silver 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 (Nekoyanagi).  

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 beautiful dianthus (nadeshiko) flower of Japan, and features a plant illustration on the top of the cap.

The pen is finished with silver 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 (Nadeshiko).  

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 plum blossom of spring, and features a flower illustration on the top of the cap.

The pen is finished with silver 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 (Yomogi).  

The Sailor 'Seasonal Festivals - Go-Sekkou' collection consists of the Sailor Professional Gear Slim fountain pen, in five different variations.

Each pen honors events that are being held at the turn of the seasons. These events are unique ceremonies in the Japanese culture.

This 'Momo' fountain pen honors the Japanese 'Momo' festival, which is being held on March 3d. This event celebrates the growth and health of girls.

Each Sailor Seasonal Festivals fountain pen comes in a special giftbox, together with a small bottle of Sailor Shikiori ink, in a color that matches the pen.