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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Celestial Outflow - 14K Gold Nib Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Celestial Outflow - 14K Gold Nib
$360
$450

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Nyudogumo - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Nyudogumo - 14kt Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Pheasant's Treble - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Pheasant's Treble - "Kiji" with Gold Trim - Medium Fine Point
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Wagtail's Call - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Wagtail's Call - "Sekirei" with Gold Trim - Medium Fine Point
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Hawk Apprentice - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Hawk Apprentice - "Waka-taka" with Gold Trim - Medium Fine Point
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Warbling is in the Air - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Noyama No Uta Fountain Pen in Warbling is in the Air - "Haru-tsuge-dori" with Gold Trim - Medium Fine Point
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Tasogare - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Tasogare - 14kt Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Hana-ikada - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Hana-ikada - 14kt Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Kogarashi - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Japanese Scenery Series Fountain Pen in Kogarashi - 14kt Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Winter - 14K Gold with Rhodium Plating Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Winter - 14K Gold with Rhodium Plating
$360
$450

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Autumn - 14K Gold Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Autumn - 14K Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Summer - 14K Gold with Rhodium Plating Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Summer - 14K Gold with Rhodium Plating
$360
$450

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Spring - 14k Gold Sailor Professional Gear Slim Seasonal Waka Poetry Fountain Pen in Spring - 14k Gold
$360
$450

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Dried Flower 2 Fountain Pen in Marigold - 14k Gold Sailor Professional Gear Slim Dried Flower 2 Fountain Pen in Marigold - 14k Gold
$340
$425

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim Dried Flower 2 Fountain Pen in Black Rose - 14k Gold Sailor Professional Gear Slim Dried Flower 2 Fountain Pen in Black Rose - 14k Gold
$340
$425

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Sailor Professional Gear Slim 'Teatime Around the World' #5 Series Fountain Pen in Nerikiri - 14K Gold - Limited Edition Sailor Professional Gear Slim 'Teatime Around the World' #5 Series Fountain Pen in Nerikiri - 14K Gold - Limited Edition
$280
$350

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Syvash - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Syvash - 14kt Gold
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Eleuthera Island - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Eleuthera Island - 14kt Gold
$340
$425

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Dreamy Hour - 14kt Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Dreamy Hour - 14kt Gold
$312
$390

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Sapporo Snow Festival - 14K Gold Limited Edition Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Sapporo Snow Festival - 14K Gold Limited Edition
$236
$295

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Sailor Pro Gear Slim "Teatime Around the World" #4 Series Fountain Pen in Scone
$220
$275

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Sunlight from the Ocean Floor with Silver Trim - 14K Gold Sailor Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen in Sunlight from the Ocean Floor with Silver Trim - 14K Gold
$236
$295

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Autumn - Winter - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Autumn - Winter - "Kamoshika" with Rhodium Trim - Medium Fine Point
$236
$295

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Autumn - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Autumn - "Nadeshiko" with Rhodium Trim - Medium Fine Point
$236
$295

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Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Summer - Sailor Pro Gear Slim Shikiori Sansui Fountain Pen in Summer - "Komakusa" with Gold Trim - Medium Fine Point
$236
$295

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Sailor Pro Gear Slim different from the regular Pro Gear? +
The Sailor Pro Gear Slim has a thinner, lighter resin body and a 14K gold nib, while the regular Pro Gear has a thicker grip section and comes with Sailor's bigger 21K nib. The 21K nib is smoother and gives a little under pressure, while the 14K is firmer and holds a steadier line. Once the cap is posted, the Pro Gear Slim reaches a full-sized length; however, because of its smaller girth, we recommend it for smaller hands or writers who travel.
How do I choose between the Pro Gear Slim and the 1911 Standard? +
Choosing between the Pro Gear Slim and the 1911 Standard comes down to shape: the Pro Gear is flat at both ends with a cutaway cap and the anchor logo inlaid on the finial, while the 1911 is a rounded cigar shape that tapers toward the ends. Both are the same size class and carry Sailor's 14K nib, so the writing experience is the same; the choice comes down to which silhouette you want in your hand.
Does the Sailor Pro Gear Slim come in limited edition colors? +
The Sailor Pro Gear Slim comes almost entirely in series and limited releases rather than a fixed color range, and this page currently carries Sapporo Snow Festival and the Teatime Around the World Nerikiri as marked limited editions. The seasonal series rotate: Shikiori, Japanese Scenery, and Seasonal Waka Poetry each run for a period and are replaced rather than restocked.
Which nib size should I choose? +
Choose the nib based on the width and inkiness of the line you want, then size up one grade from what you would pick in a Western pen. Sailor cuts its nibs to the Japanese standard, so a Sailor medium lays down a line closer to a fine on a Lamy or Pelikan. Most Pro Gear Slims here come in extra-fine, fine, medium fine, medium, broad, zoom, and music, while other designs like the Shikiori series pens are sold in medium-fine only. Medium fine is the safe middle: it feels crisp on everyday paper without being scratchy.
How does the Sailor nib compare to Pilot or Platinum? +
Sailor nibs are the most tactile of the three, with fine, pencil-like feedback; Pilot nibs are the smoothest, and Platinum sits between them with a firm, crisp line. All three size to the Japanese standard, so a medium from any of them runs close to a Western fine.
Is this a good first gold-nib fountain pen? +
Yes, it's a strong first gold-nib pen, especially if you're stepping up from a steel-nib pen and want to experience what a gold nib can do. The Sailor Pro Gear Slim fountain pen gives you a standard 14K nib, a solid resin build, and a real jump in writing performance without the size or cost of a flagship pen. The full-size Pro Gear and the King of Pen sit above it in the Sailor lineup, with thicker bodies and 21K nibs.
Does the Pro Gear Slim include a converter, or do I need to buy one? +
The Pro Gear Slim fountain pens use Sailor's proprietary cartridge or converter system, and the box includes both a converter and cartridges. Because the fitting is proprietary, look for a genuine Sailor converter rather than a universal one if you ever buy a spare or replacement.
How much ink does the Sailor converter hold? +
The Sailor converter holds roughly 0.6ml, which is less than most converters and noticeably less than a cartridge-converter pen with a larger reservoir. The smaller capacity is great if you like switching ink colors often, not-so-good if you want the ink to last for a month.