Sailor 1911m Demonstrator Medium Nib

[eslemexe]

First Impression: In my 3 pen wish list for this year one was the Sailor 1911, then I found the 1911m which is a shorter version, with a 14k nib and more cheaply. This help me to diced about which one to buy, and after all, the stories about the Sailor nibs make me judge that both ones would be a good choose, because, what is an expensive pen if the nib isn’t awesome?

 

So, after looking I decided for the demonstrator because I really like one this pen looks. Then I order it and take a little more than the usual time, but was because a huge storm. When it arrived my first impression was “OMG! It’s here! I need to taste it NOW!” This is the review of that.

 

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1. Appearance & Design (9) – Well the cigar shape of the 1911 line is gorgeous, the only con of this one is, because the demonstrator body, the scratches would be most visible than dark color body.

 

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2. Weight & Dimensions (8) – This pen is very light, even with the converter full of ink, is a little bit heavier than my Pilot Decimo but not too much. At first look it like a small pen, which I don’t like it, but when the pen is posted the size is perfect for write, at least with my big hands. Maybe the full size 1911 would be more perfect for me.

 

Capped: 13.5cm

Un-posted: 11.7cm

Posted: 14.5cm

 

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3. Nib -(10) OMG! This is the reason because I buy a Sailor pen in the firs place. The nib is gorgeous. 14 K Gold nibs, in the side are the letters H-M which means Hard Medium. To this day is the most beautiful nib I have.

 

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4. Nib Performance (9) – I thought in write about how wonderful this nib is, but I preferred to post a writing test.

 

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If you couldn’t read it this here it is:

 

Sailor 1911m Demonstrator with M nib

This is my very first experience with one of the legendary nibs from Sailor. It’s a very smooth one and doesn’t have flow problems, but maybe that depends in the ink too.

The look of the nib is awesome! It’s the most beautiful one I have.

This pen is going to be one of my “always inked pens”, is a grade only my Lamy 2000 have. Now I’m thinking in got a Sailor with a 21 k nib or a specialty one. If the 14 K is great for me one of their “top model” would be marvelous.

Just for the record I’m using Sheaffer Sepia.

 

Just one thing to add, this pen with the Sheaffer Sepia doesn’t have any nib creep.

 

5. Filling System & Maintenance (8) - C/C type, I like this type because if you run out of ink you can immediately refill it with another cartridge, but, after I use the piston filler, the C/C lost the magic. The converter included is normal piston filler and fits perfectly in the pen. This Sailor came with 2 cartridges which to be honest I don’t have plans to use them.

 

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6. Cost & Value (10) - This one cost me $150dlls in The Pear Tree Pens Company (not related) and worth every penny spend on it, even with the taxes I pay to Mexican customs (and was the first time they charge me taxes in ALL my purchases). One of my better invests in pens.

 

7. Conclusion (9.0) – I love this pen definitively a keeper and a in my “always inked” category. I have very good feedback with this pen and I’m absolute sure the 1911 full size or the Realo is going to be in my pen case someday.

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[kwpalzang]

Agreed, it's a very gorgeous pen. The nib is very nice too. Not too gaudy, not too plain.

[JohnEbach]

Great Review, I too fretted over the Sailor and just had to have one. I ended up with the 1911M as well in the black color. Its a favorite p[en and I too love the feel of writing with it. The nib dances over the paper I use and I use nothing special. The ink flows like soft rain and it looks very nice in my pocket. I guess the only con I find is that it looks like my Montblanc and others so its like a copy of a pen for something that writes and works so nicely.

[aldi]

Great review and nice pics! Thank you for sharing this with us.

[olifant]

Great review and beautiful pen. I bought a Sailor 1911M (black + gold trim) with EF nib yesterday and can't wait to lay my hands on it Hope I will be as satisfied as you are.

[fabrimedeiros]

What a great review! It's a very beautiful pen. IMHO, the only problem is its filling system: Cartridge - Converter. A nice pen requires the best filling system: Piston Fill, of course. Just my oppinion. If this pen was a piston filler, I wouldn't think twice on purchase it.

 

Fabricio

 

 

[elvawenn]

Congrats on your beautiful purchase! I have a Sapporo so I know what you mean by its nibs' beauty. Already I'm planning to add a 1911 in EF nib to my collection in the future too.

[drgoretex]

I'd have to agree with the positive review. I have a 1911 midsize HM nib, though in black, and I absolutely love it. Perfect flow, line size just right (for me), smooth writer, and very comfortable in the hand, posted or not.

 

I will be on the hunt for more Sailor medium nibs...

 

Ken

[langere]

I have one of the 1911Ms too and I love it - great review! Just keep in mind that the 1911 regular size has a 21k nib that actually is stiffer than the 14k on the 1991M. Both are great pens, though more different than you might at first suspect.

 

Erick

[Scriver]

What a great review! It's a very beautiful pen. IMHO, the only problem is its filling system: Cartridge - Converter. A nice pen requires the best filling system: Piston Fill, of course. Just my opinion. If this pen was a piston filler, I wouldn't think twice on purchase it.

 

Fabricio

 

Fabricio, I used to share your view, but I have come to appreciate the advantages of the C/C system in the Sailor pens. The Sailor pens write beautifully with just about any ink, and the removable converter allows you to flush and refill the pen very quickly and easily with a new ink. I don't think my Pro Gear has been filled twice with the same ink, as it has become my pen of choice for trying out new inks. Sure, I wouldn't want my Parker 51 modified to take a C/C and I'd find my Aurora less stylish without the built-in piston, but oddly enough I think I'd enjoy my Sailor less if it had a built-in ink reservoir. To each filling system, there is a season, I suppose. (That being said, I do prefer demonstrators to have build-in reservoirs, but that's unrelated to the idea of a high-end pen needing one.)

[James P]

I have a sad story to tell, one I have been restraining myself from posting until the matter has been resolved, and today it was. The gist of the story is this: The author of this review, Eslem Torres, appears to be a thief.

 

Eslem ordered several pens from the Pear Tree Pen Company over the course of a few months - several hundred dollars of pens, in fact - including the Sailor that is the subject of this review as well as the Lamy and the Pelikan that were boldly displayed in the photographs he posted here. In the process, he earned credits under the Pear Tree Pen Rewards Program, which he later used to make additional purchases. He paid for his purchases with credit cards that were, we later learned, claimed to have been stolen.

 

In August, the credit card issuer initiated a fraud investigation and contacted us for details surrounding the transactions, which we of course provided. However, Ryan and I naively refused to believe that a FPN member, who was also a "fan" of ours on Facebook and a follower of ours on Twitter, could be so audacious as to steal from a fellow pen lover and member of this wonderful community and then brag about his spoils to the whole world. Surely, there must be a mistake, we thought. So I attempted to contact Eslem to find out what was going on. All of my efforts to reach him were spurned, however. My emails went unanswered, he "unfollowed" me on Twitter and then blocked me from following him. He even removed the incriminating photos of his loot from his Flickr account. You can draw your own conclusions from his behavior; I know I have.

 

Today, we discovered that the credit card company has issued a "chargeback" for the "purchases" Eslem made with the purportedly stolen credit cards. Our bank account was debited hundreds of dollars. While we can withstand the financial impact, the sense of anger and betrayal we both feel will be long-lasting. Sadly, there appears to be little that can be done to punish the alleged thief: he lives in Mexico and the authorities can't be bothered with such a trivial loss. Consequently, we are seriously considering curtailing all shipments outside of the United States, at least without proper safeguards in place.

 

Certainly, we share some of the blame - there were warning signs. But we ignored them because we were too willing trust in the goodwill and honesty of a fellow pen lover and member of this community. We hope that our experience will not be shared by the other honorable and reputable vendors who frequent this forum.

Edited October 15, 2010 by James P

[bgray]

Wow. Thanks for sharing.

 

For this reason, I rarely take credit cards for international orders.

 

Paypal is better (my understanding, although I've never had to deal with this) when it comes to protecting you on international orders.

 

Sorry for the loss.

[GouletPens]

I appreciate your sharing this with us. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled. Sometimes people wonder why international shipping from US retailers is so expensive or difficult, this is why. Retailers get burned sometimes.

Edited October 21, 2010 by GouletPens