Sailor - King of Pens | Urashima Taro Maki-E and Raden Limited Edition |

The Sailor 1911 King of Pens Maki-E and Raden “Urashima Tarō” Fountain Pen is a refined tribute to Japanese craftsmanship and folklore. Inspired by the legend of Urashima Tarō, the fisherman who rescued the sea turtle tormented by children and got rewarded to visit Ryūgū-jō the Dragon Palace beneath the sea. Entertained at the Dragon Palace for what feels like three day by the beautiful Princes Otohime with lavish feasts and entertainment, Taro starts to feel homesick and Princess Otohime sadly agrees to his departure and gives him a mysterious box, the tamatebako, warning him never to open it. Upon returning to the shore, Tarō finds his village completely changed and no one he knows. He discovers that hundreds of years have passed. Overwhelmed and filled with grief, he absent-mindedly opens the tamatebako, releasing a cloud of smoke that instantly transforms him into an old man and rewinding everyone from his village back. This limited edition pen brings the story to life through art and detail.

Each piece is hand-decorated by artist Ikki Moroike, combining the traditional urushi techniques of Maki-E and Raden. The deep black ebonite barrel is enhanced with mother-of-pearl inlays and raden, creating a shimmering contrast that reflects the ocean’s beauty and the atmosphere of the mythical palace. The result is a fountain pen that feels both artistic and timeless. 

The pen is fitted with Sailor’s celebrated 21K King of Pens nib, offering a smooth and consistent writing experience. Limited to just 50 numbered pieces and launched as an Europe exclusive, it is presented in a exquisite Urushi lacquered gift box adorned with ramen and maki-e painting, making it a rare and elegant collector’s edition.

Specifications:

- brand: Sailor
- type: Fountain pen 
- color: Black/Gold
- body material: Ebonite - Urushi Lacquer 
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Proprietary Cartridge / Converter
- nib material: 21k Gold
- nib size: Medium / Broad
- nib color: Two Tone
- postable: No
- trim: Gold
- length overall (closed): 152 mm.
- length overall (posted): 167 mm.
- body length: 131 mm.
- cap length: 73 mm. 
- body diameter: 16 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 18 mm.
- weight (overall): 38 grams.
- body weight: 24 grams.
- cap weight: 13,5 grams.

Brand: Sailor
Model: King of Pens
Edition:
Color: Black and Gold
Body Material: Ebonite and Urushi
Finish:
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge Converter
Postable: No
Trim Color: Gold
Length Overall (Closed): 152 mm
Length Overall (Posted):
Body Length (Uncapped): 131 mm
Body Diameter: 16 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 18 mm
Weight Overall: 38 g
Body Weight: 24 g