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By the way, does anyone know what is the current retail price in Japan (in yen) for KOP models in Urushi? Just Urushi, not the limited editions in maki-e. Thanks!

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Being new to fountain pens, I'm shocked at the prices of some pens. I'm still buying the ones in the $10-15 range. And I think twice before I do.

 

As an (wannabe) artist we have a saying: "You say I'm expensive, I say you can't afford me". IT basically comes down to if you want quality, you will have to pay for it. If you can afford it or not.

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I've been trying to find a brick and mortar store in the uk that carries them so I can try it out before considering. Love sailor nibs but the pro gear I have is too small for me.

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I've been trying to find a brick and mortar store in the uk that carries them so I can try it out before considering. Love sailor nibs but the pro gear I have is too small for me.

Writehere in shrewsbury was the only place in the uk to have a kop that i know of. Give them a call and ask for john hall

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Writehere are terrific. I think they do quite a few pen shows if not all of them, so that's another possibility for trying out KOP before you buy.

 

Are there particular Sailor nibs that you can only get with KOP? Or are all the nibs available with other Sailor pens?

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By the way, does anyone know what is the current retail price in Japan (in yen) for KOP models in Urushi? Just Urushi, not the limited editions in maki-e. Thanks!

check Sailor's webshop it's there somewhere in the 70K yen range

Writehere are terrific. I think they do quite a few pen shows if not all of them, so that's another possibility for trying out KOP before you buy.

 

Are there particular Sailor nibs that you can only get with KOP? Or are all the nibs available with other Sailor pens?

currently all special nibs have been back ordered from unknown reasons as a memo from December would state so but you can get all nibs for the KoP just with the increased price that comes with it of course

except Saibi Togi which is exclusive to the Saibi Togi model

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check Sailor's webshop it's there somewhere in the 70K yen range

currently all special nibs have been back ordered from unknown reasons as a memo from December would state so but you can get all nibs for the KoP just with the increased price that comes with it of course

except Saibi Togi which is exclusive to the Saibi Togi model

 

I checked and it is not listed. 70k is for the plain ebonite version, not the Urushi. I will find out in March when visiting Tokyo!

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I checked and it is not listed. 70k is for the plain ebonite version, not the Urushi. I will find out in March when visiting Tokyo!

well that could work yeah... I dont think if your looking for the colored urushi I think it's on order basis else... Ohashido... <_< >_> not technically Sailor but the business end is made by Sailor (nib)
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