Specifications

Brand: Sailor

Model: Kabazaiku

Body Material: Wild Cherry Bark

Filling System: Sailor Proprietary Cartridge or Converter

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

Color: Brown

PRESENTATION 

Pen and Box

Condition

In Really Good Condition

The Pen has been really well taken-cared of. While you may find some minor wear and tear consistent with used pens, This pen overall is still visually stunning

Sailor Kabazaiku

The Sailor Kabazaiku Fountain Pen is a beautiful example of Japanese traditional craftsmanship combined with Sailor's renowned fountain pen-making expertise. The pen incorporates Kabazaiku (樺細工), a traditional craft from Kakunodate in Akita Prefecture, in which the bark of the mountain cherry tree is carefully processed and used to create refined decorative objects.

Kabazaiku is particularly distinctive because the natural bark itself becomes the decorative material. The bark is carefully selected, dried, cut, layered, and polished to produce a smooth surface with beautiful natural grain and subtle variations in color. Each piece therefore has its own individual appearance.

Sailor's use of Kabazaiku brings together two important Japanese traditions: traditional handcraft and precision fountain pen manufacturing. The natural texture and warm appearance of the cherry bark create a striking contrast with the pen's polished fittings, giving the writing instrument an understated and distinctly Japanese character.

Beyond its appearance, the pen retains the practical qualities associated with Sailor fountain pens, offering a comfortable writing experience and the company's renowned attention to nib craftsmanship.

Sailor 14K-585 Gold Nib

The Sailor 14K Gold Nib combines the traditional craftsmanship of Sailor's nib makers with the refined writing characteristics expected from a Japanese gold nib. Crafted from 14K gold, the nib offers excellent durability and corrosion resistance while providing a comfortable, responsive feel on the page.

Sailor's nibs are particularly appreciated for their precise line control and characteristic tactile feedback. Rather than being completely glassy-smooth, the nib provides a subtle connection with the paper, allowing the writer to feel the movement of the nib while maintaining smooth and consistent ink flow.

The 14K gold construction also provides a pleasant degree of natural cushioning compared with many stainless-steel nibs. It is primarily designed for controlled, dependable writing rather than flex, making it suitable for everyday correspondence, journaling, and extended writing sessions.

On the Sailor Kabazaiku fountain pen, the 14K gold nib complements the traditional Japanese character of the cherry-bark body beautifully. The combination of Kabazaiku craftsmanship and Sailor's precision-made gold nib brings together two distinct areas of Japanese craftsmanship in a single writing instrument.