Sailor Pro Gear King Of Pens + new case

[Burlington]

It’s been a couple of months now since adding the Sailor KOP to my small collection.

I find it an absolute delight to use, and I now find myself switching between pens throughout the day.

Thank you to everyone for all the inputs and thoughts on my other thread about finding a second fountain pen to complement the Platinum Izumo.

The two pens are both a joy to use, and feel so different on paper, I have no doubt I will continue to maximise use of them both for some time until I add a third fountain pen to the collection.

The nib on the sailor feels so soft compared to the platinum - is this about as soft as nibs get ?(without being a specific flex / music nib)

I’ve seen various you tube videos, some which talk up the amount of line variation, others that suggest not to risk achieving that with it. But I do find with fairly normal pressure I get a lot of line variation and ink shading when using.

I have a small selection of Sailor Shikiori inks, and have now been mostly using the dark green Tokiwa-matsu as it pairs nicely with the pen case I made, and contrasts vs the dark brown ink I have in the platinum usually.

At some point, I need to open the grip/ section on the KOP, as some ink has managed to get behind there. However I’ve seen various information about glue etc. being used so not sure how smart that is to try.

A few photos below of pen and case !

[Burlington]

A short update - turns out no need to have had concern about unscrewing the nib/feed, grip, section. All came apart with relatively little torque.

So pen all cleaned, dried and reassembled without issue !

[Bisquitlips]

Congratulations! Those are both great pens in their own rights.

[mongrelnomoad]

Congrats. I love the KOP and have a few, from an urushi with a king cobra nib to a humble ebonite with naginata togi. They’re great and enjoy yours in good health.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Congratulations! Those are both great pens in their own rights.

Thank you, I’m really enjoying the KOP. It has been a great addition on top of the Platinum.

Exactly what I was after, to have a very different feeling and writing pen.

All the information and kind advice here has been so useful !

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by mongrelnomoad

Congrats. I love the KOP and have a few, from an urushi with a king cobra nib to a humble ebonite with naginata togi. They’re great and enjoy yours in good health.

Thank you ! It really is so much fun to use. I came across the naginata togi nib when researching. I will have to have a look into the king cobra nibs too.

Across all the various Pens, nibs and inks available, it is definitely a hobby/ interest area with even more depth to explore than watches !

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Thank you, I’m really enjoying the KOP. It has been a great addition on top of the Platinum.

Exactly what I was after, to have a very different feeling and writing pen.

All the information and kind advice here has been so useful !