Sailor 1911 King of Pens Maki-e Ukiyo-e Fountain Pen - Horibe Yahei Kanemaru (Limited Edition)
Introducing the Sailor King of Pens Maki-e Ukiyo-e “Horibe Yahei Kanemaru.”
This limited edition fountain pen is a tribute to one of Japan’s most enduring historical legends. The design is inspired by the work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a renowned ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period who portrayed the figure of Horibe Yahei Kanemaru. As one of the forty-seven Ronin of Ako, Kanemaru is a central figure in the famous "Chushingura" story. Remarkably, he was the oldest of the group at seventy-seven years of age when he took part in the historic raid to avenge his lord. To this day, he is remembered as a symbol of bravery and one of the most respected members of the loyal retainers.
The craftsmanship involved in this release is truly exceptional and reflects the highest standards of Japanese artistry. Each pen is meticulously handcrafted using the Maki-e technique, where intricate designs are applied by hand. The body of the pen is constructed from ebonite, a material prized by collectors for its warm feel and durability. To ensure a world-class writing experience, the pen features an oversized KOP 21K Gold nib with elegant bicolor plating, produced at Sailor’s factory in Kure, Hiroshima.
Each pen is housed in an elegant Paulownia wooden box, befitting its status as a collector’s treasure.
Please also note we are unable to accept a return of this pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.
Click here to shop all compatible Sailor ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Sailor
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Blue, Assorted
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Ebonite, Urushi lacquer
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 2.5
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Proprietary Sailor ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Ebonite
- Nib Size
- Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Gold
- Nib Material
- 21k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- No
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Trim
- Gold
- Diameter - Body
- 15.6mm (0.61in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 17.8mm (0.70in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 12.3mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 131.5mm (5.18in)
- Length - Cap
- 72.8mm (2.87in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 25.6mm (1.01in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 153.7mm (6.05in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 170.4mm (6.71in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 23.0g (0.81oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 10.0g (0.35oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 33.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.33ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.82ml
