Specifications

Brand: Sailor

Model: Promenade Shining Blue 

Body Material: PMMA Resin

Filling System: Sailor Proprietary Cartridge or Converter

Nib: Sailor 14K-585 Gold H-Medium Nib

Color: Shining Blue

Length: 136.3 mm

Weight: 18.6 g

PRESENTATION 

Pen + Box

Condition

Excellent Condition
The Pen has been really well taken-cared of. While you may find some minor wear and tear consistent with used pens.

Sailor Promenade Shining Blue

The Sailor Promenade Shining Blue is a beautiful Japan-exclusive fountain pen, released specifically for the Japanese market. Its elegant Shining Blue finish gives the pen a refined appearance, with a subtle depth and luster that beautifully complements Sailor's classic styling.

The Promenade series was designed as a sophisticated everyday fountain pen, combining a streamlined profile with Sailor's renowned Japanese nib craftsmanship. Its comfortable proportions and balanced design make it well suited for both everyday writing and longer writing sessions.

Equipped with a 14K gold nib, the Promenade delivers the distinctive writing experience for which Sailor is known. The nib provides excellent precision and control, together with Sailor's characteristic subtle feedback that gives the writer a tactile connection with the paper.

As a Japan-only release, the Shining Blue is particularly appealing to international collectors. Its limited distribution outside Japan makes it considerably more difficult to encounter overseas, while the attractive blue finish gives it an identity of its own within the Promenade family.

Sailor 14K-585 Gold Nib

The Sailor 14K Gold Medium (M) nib is a beautifully balanced nib designed to provide a smooth, precise, and expressive writing experience. Crafted from 14K gold, it offers the durability and corrosion resistance expected from a quality gold nib while providing the characteristic writing feel associated with Sailor's nib craftsmanship.

The Medium (M) nib produces a broader line than Sailor's Fine and Medium-Fine options, making it particularly well suited for everyday writing, signatures, journaling, and expressive handwriting. It offers a comfortable amount of ink flow while maintaining excellent control and definition.

One of the defining characteristics of Sailor nibs is their subtle feedback. Rather than feeling completely glassy-smooth, the nib provides a controlled tactile sensation against the paper, allowing the writer to maintain excellent awareness of the writing surface. This characteristic is highly appreciated by enthusiasts who enjoy a precise and responsive Japanese writing experience.

The 14K gold construction also gives the nib a pleasant degree of natural cushioning while remaining relatively firm and controlled. It is not designed as a flexible nib, but instead focuses on consistent performance, smooth ink flow, and dependable line width.