Sailor 1911 King of Pens Brier GT Fountain pen

Brier is a small deciduous tree, scientifically known as Erica arborea. It belongs to the heath family and is native to the Mediterranean region. It is also called the “gem tree” for its bright color, shine and intricately beautiful wood grain with unique swirls that weave fascinating patterns. It is extremely hard, durable and heat-resistant, making it suitable for producing writing instruments and smoking pipes.

The Sailor 1911 King of Pens Brier GT Fountain pen is crafted from chunks of brier trunks aged 25 to 100 years, and is popular for its exquisite wood grain patterns. It’s a rare piece you will cherish more and more over the years, with beauty that matures with usage and age.

The Sailor 1911 ‘King of Pens’ (KOP) is introduced as the top of the range, developed as the symbol of Sailor’s technology, quality and writing perfection gained with the experience of over 100 years. Special attention has been given to the oversized 21K solid gold nib (the life and soul of the fountain pen), which provides top writing quality. 

The Sailor King of Pens (KOP) fountain pen uses an oversized 21k gold nib and has a cartridge/converter filling mechanism.

Sailor pens was established in 1911 in Japan, becoming the first to produce fountain pens in their home country. They have subsequently built a first-class reputation in the manufacture of the highest quality nibs, with all parts made in their own factory in Hiroshima. Their flagship collections are the classic 1911 and boldly designed Professional Gear, all available with a 14k or 21k gold nib. The Sailor name comes from founder Kyugoro Sakata's British sailor friend who introduced him to fountain pens.