This pen lives up to the hype; it writes great and feels great in the hand.
The king of pen is labeled as an over-sized pen but it is actually not that big. It fits great in the hand and the girth is good for long writing. In fact, I have a sailor pro gear large and it is quite small and compared to this pen and the smaller pen gives me hand cramps. So, I would say KOP is actually a decent regular pens while the peasant pro-gear and 1911 and other Sailor pens are just small pens.
The nib is medium and I feel mine writes like a western medium. It is a bit hard to tell with the sailor ink cartridge that the pen came since the ink feathers a little bit but after trying on multiple papers and comparing with other medium pens, I can say it is in the medium ballpark. The nib is smooth and has very good ink flow.
It takes one second to get a good feel of how well this nib writes. The nib is huge and the tip curves in quite a bit to give that very pointed tip feel and look. It is quite a different experience that any other nib and pen out there.
As a syringe ink filler, I like cartridge converter pens. In fact, a lot of times I just keep re-using the cartridge and not even bother with the converter.
The regular price of the king of pen is more than double what the import price is. I'm very happy to find the pen at a price I could talk myself into getting this pen.
Overall, absolutely a great pen and I'm very happy writing with this pen.
| Manufacturer | Sailor |
|---|---|
| Brand | セーラー万年筆 |
| Item Weight | 5.9 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 7.24 x 4.25 x 1.18 inches |
| Item model number | 11-6001-420 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color | Gold |
| Closure | Snap |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | H |
| Material Type | Poly Methyl Methacrylate |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Point Type | Medium |
| Ink Color | Black,Gold |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 11-6001-420 |
