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A little somthin' somthin' was waiting for me on my return from a business trip.

 

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IT...IS...AMAZING!!

 

King of Pen Pro Gear - Broad. I have a few nice pens, this one easily stands above them. It feels amazing in the hand and that Broad nib is buttah. I have one other pen on special order and it makes me feel like cancelling the order because I can't imagine anything better than this. This is how a new purchase is supposed to feel. :D

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Thanks for the kind comments. Anyone know what year the Pro Gear King of Pen was first introduced? In the history of pens I think it was quite recently, correct?

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The KOP was introduced in 2003. No clue about the Pro gear model.

 

A KoP Blue transparent Pro Gear limited edition was launched in 2014, so before then. I saw an article or two from 2008 listing the Pro Gear line up and there was no KoP mention, so I'm thinking 2009-2013 was the first year of launch... likely before 2013 since 2014 was already a limited edition.

 

Edit: I found a KoP reseller classified from 2011, so KoP likely 2010 or prior.

 

Edit #2: Found it - Spring 2008 per FPN archives:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/62026-new-sailor-king-professional-gear/?hl=%2Bprofessional+%2Bgear+%2Bking+%2Bpen

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