Sailor 1911 Large - Themis The Sailor 1911 Large "Themis" was originally created exclusively for ITOYA in Japan. Now, for the first time, this model is available in North America. It features a smooth gray finish that gives it a modern yet elegant look. The pen includes a black ion-plated metal grip that adds a bit of weight, making it comfortable to hold and ideal for longer writing sessions. Inside, it’s equipped with Sailor’s high-quality 21K solid gold nib, also finished in black, offering a smooth and enjoyable writing experience. Named after the Greek goddess of law and justice, Themis represents balance, fairness, and order. This pen was thoughtfully designed for people who value those same ideals—like legal professionals, law students, or anyone who writes with intention. With its stylish design and reliable performance, the 1911L Themis is a perfect choice for everyday writing or special occasions. 21k gold nib Black ion-plated nib and trim Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary) Comes with a converter and black cartridge ITOYA Japan Exclusive More Sailor Sailor was founded in 1911. The founder Kyugoro Sakata was given a fountain pen by a friend returning from the UK after studying at the Royal Navy. He was inspired and decided to start making fountain pens in Japan. Sailor became the first fountain pen company in Japan, and earned many more firsts in Japan—first ballpoint pen in 1948, first ink cartridge in 1954 and first brush pen in 1972, etc.In the 1970s, Sailor made a popular beginner fountain pen, "Candy," that sold more than 15 million within a few years. However, the number of the fountain pen users were declining as ballpoint pens became more mainstream.In 1981, Sailor decided to go in the opposite direction from their "Candy" pen and began focusing on producing a higher standard series, which is the 1911 series we see today. Their focus on making a higher standard provides a great foundation for their later series of pens. Today, Sailor makes one of the most diverse lines of nibs, some of which are designed for specific writing purposes such as writing musical notes to one that is best for character writing.The 1911 offers a great balance and a smooth writing experience. The pen writes with a slight but satisfying feedback and it fits perfectly in the hand. Length (capped): 14.1cm Diameter (cap): 1.8cm Weight: 21.6g
