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Sailor Pro Gear Slim (Demonstrator) - 14KT Medium Nib

$ 52.8

Availability: 18 in stock
  • Ink Color: None
  • Features: Chrome Trim
  • Nib Size: Medium (M)
  • Nib Material: Gold, 14K
  • Vintage: No
  • Condition: Very good.
  • Brand: Sailor
  • Material: Plastic
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Type: Fountain Pen

    Description

    For sale is a Sailor Pro Gear Slim. This particular pen is a demonstrator. It is in very good condition, and it includes a converter. It comes equipped with a 14kt medium nib.
    It's quite light, and balances well, posted or unposted.
    The nib is a total dream. It's got just a hint of feedback. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being as smooth as possible and 10 is as much feedback as possible, this pen is around a 3/10. It's a lot of fun to write with. A bit on the drier side. The "medium" nib is about what you'd expect out of a Japanese pen, it's about equal to a Western fine or extra-fine, depending on the brand.
    There's a few flaws to mention. There's a bit of wear on the nib face. There's a bit of ink trapped within the cap that can't easily be removed. There's one moderate scratch at the end of the barrel. The glue that they use to assemble the barrel is clearly visible at the base of it- not a defect, and not something you can do anything about- simply a manufacturing thing.
    The final picture shows both of those last flaws. You can see the glue on the left of the image, and the scratch is that "V" shaped bit on the right.
    Finally, a buyer-beware thing. Not really a flaw- but sometimes, ink can get trapped within the grip section. You can disassemble and clean the grip section quite easily. Simply hold the threads in one hand, and the grip section itself in the other hand. Then, twist. Mind that little metal ring.
    I used Rohrer and Klingner Leipziger Schwarz for the writing sample.
    Shipping USPS First class, CONUS only. I'm happy to answer any questions for comments that you might have! I'm also open to offers.