Sailor King of Pens Slate Blue Urushi Kaga Fountain Pen
The Sailor King of Pens Slate Blue Urushi Kaga Fountain Pen combines Sailor’s oversized flagship design with traditional Japanese urushi craftsmanship. Its deep slate blue finish offers a refined balance between blue, graphite and subtle grey undertones depending on the light, while the large 21K gold nib delivers the distinctive smoothness and precision for which Sailor is internationally respected. An exceptional writing instrument designed for collectors and daily writers alike.
Concept and design
Part of Sailor’s prestigious King of Pens collection, this model features an oversized cigar-shaped body crafted from ebonite and finished with traditional urushi lacquer. Ebonite provides a warmer and lighter feel than standard resin, making the pen remarkably comfortable despite its generous dimensions.
The Slate Blue Urushi Kaga finish is particularly interesting because of its changing visual depth. Under natural light, the lacquer reveals subtle variations between dark blue, stone grey and muted petroleum tones. Unlike industrial finishes, urushi develops a softer and richer character over time, giving each pen a slightly unique appearance.
Writing performance
The large Sailor King of Pens 21K gold nib is the centerpiece of this fountain pen. Known for its controlled softness and exceptional ink flow, it provides a highly expressive yet precise writing experience. The nib glides smoothly across the page while maintaining Sailor’s characteristic feedback, appreciated by fountain pen enthusiasts worldwide.
Its oversized proportions create excellent balance during extended writing sessions, making the pen especially suitable for users who prefer larger writing instruments with stable hand positioning and effortless control.
If you enjoy Japanese urushi fountain pens, you may also wish to explore other Sailor King of Pens editions or Platinum Izumo Urushi models available at Inktraveler.
Package contents
The pen includes an official Sailor presentation box, Sailor converter and a complimentary ink bottle courtesy of Inktraveler. Compatible with Sailor cartridges and converter filling systems. (Product photographs are illustrative and slight variations may exist due to the handmade urushi finishing process).
Technical specifications
• Nib: Sailor 21K gold King of Pens nib
• Filling system: Sailor cartridge / converter
• Body material: urushi lacquered ebonite
• Finish: Slate Blue Urushi Kaga
• Trim: gold trim
• Closing system: screw cap
• Manufacturing: Japan
• Size category: oversized / King of Pens
History and philosophy of Sailor
Founded in Hiroshima in 1911, Sailor remains one of Japan’s most respected fountain pen manufacturers. The company is especially admired for its in-house nib production and its commitment to writing performance rather than purely decorative design. The King of Pens series represents Sailor’s highest expression of comfort, balance and nib craftsmanship.
Within Sailor’s urushi collections, Kaga finishes are appreciated for their understated elegance and depth rather than excessive ornamentation. The interaction between light, lacquer and ebonite creates a pen that becomes more visually rewarding with time and use.
"Some fountain pens are not only made to write, but to slow down time with every line."
