Sailor Nawate Furubihaku San Fountain pen

Sailor named this series “Nawate” as the vertical striation in the cap is the most characteristic feature of this fountain pen. The renowned Aizu-nuri technique of Urushi lacquer art was born in the Aizu region of the western part of Fukushima Prefec – ture and has been popular since the Edo Period. The humid local climate, typical of basin-shaped valleys, is ideal for handling Urushi. A wide variety of beautiful decorations are used, including tra ditional symbols of good fortune. The fine, shallow engravings of decorations give the designs an elegantly gentle expression. The Aizu-nuri industry dates back to 1590 (Tensho Period), encouraged by Ujisato Gamo, the feudal lord of Aizu. Everything from growing Japanese lacquer trees for Urushi sap, to decorating lacquerware to the finish all within the Aizu region, created a holistic industry that continually pursued te chnological innovation. Being close to Edo, Aizu-nuri lacquerware began to be exported overseas towards the end of the Edo period .

Each Sailor Nawate fountain pen has an ebony body, covered with urushi and decorated.

The Sailor Nawate fountain pen uses an oversized 21k gold Medium 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.