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Sailor Ringless 1911 L


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For nearly a half year I've been on a bit of a journey with Sailor.... For several years I've had a KoP Pro Gear Broad nib, but thought I could really use a 1911 Large Medium nib. I had that pen ordered through Japan when COVID hit and shipping got delayed. While waiting, I pivoted and got a good deal on a Cross Peerless 125 with Sailor Fine nib. So now armed with a Sailor Broad and Sailor Fine I really wanted the Medium to round things out. As luck would have it, my Rhodium 1911L order ended up getting cancelled and I was refunded. I then started to debate in my mind should I get the 1911 L or just spring for an MB 146? Ultimately, I determined it was probably best to err on the side of frugality, so have been holding out for a good deal on a 1911 L in Rhodium trim or even something more unique. I was really struggling trying to justify buying a different color 1911 L that is double in price or more from the basic black pen. Then today, like the heavens parted, I stumbled upon an offer for a Medium nibbed ringless "Simply Black" limited edition at nearly the same price as a regular 1911 L as could be had from a Japanese seller. The pen was being offered from a US retailer even though this pen was supposedly only available in Europe. Until today I didn't even know it existed. I've seen a number of reviews on the US limited edition ringless Epinard (Spinach Green), but besides that color not bonding with me, the price over a black regular version was substantial. BTW, some European retailers still offer this Simply Black pen, but at a substantial premium vs. what I paid. I'm surprised the ringless 1911 L is not discussed more on these forums.

 

This purchase ticks all the boxes for me:

  • Sailor
  • 1911 L
  • Medium nib
  • Black with Rhodium
  • ... but different
  • ... and great price (relatively speaking)

After I placed the order the Medium nib went to "back order" status... I got the last one! This must be my destiny. I'm looking forward to receiving it... should look like this:

 

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That looks really nice. I wasn't a fan of the ringless epinard either, but this works well. I really love Sailor pens and have 3--a medium fine pro gear, a broad pro gear king of pens, and a broad naginata togi. Enjoy!

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I had thought about getting one of the ringless models, but wish they made the pen body with out the ring as well. I know it balances the ring at the clip, but..

 

I hope you enjoy your new pen!

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What a beauty! My favorite nibs on the 1911L are the mediums. You will love writing with it, and the understated elegance of this pen makes it perfect for business or any other purpose. Enjoy it in good health.

Rationalizing pen and ink purchases since 1967.

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I, too, was pleased enough with my Sailor fine and broad nibs to want a medium, but in my case the wait was for a dark purple body. I would have been happy to wait for several years (as I did for my lavender Platinum 3776), but a month or so ago, Sailor came out with the 1911 Wicked Witch of the West most. It was expensive, relative to most of my other pens, but not having bought a pen for myself for almost two years, I did not hesitate to buy it.

 

The nib is my favorite Sailor and probably my second-favorite nib overal, after my vintage Parker Victory.

 

I hope you will be similarly delighted with yours.

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48 hours until it arrives... thanks for the well-wishes. I'm VERY excited for the arrival. This vendor still has a "Blackout" version of this same pen with blackened furniture and nib... but only a Zoom nib remains... for not much more than the version I got. If I wasn't so into pen utility I would be tempted. Unfortunately, (or fortunately for my bank account) I find the Zoom concept a bit gimmicky.

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I might be a bit biased and stuff...

 

But I think Zoom nibs are pretty functional, actually...

 

Ok, so when you write with it in a 'normal' position like you would with other fountain pens, the nib is pretty chunky, and writes a thick line for sure. But if you write with it more upright (as you move towards 90 degrees to the paper), then it'll lay down... probably a 'M' width line as you get to 90 degrees... but still a smooth writing experience.

 

If you flip the nib over and write with the top of it, it'll write an F or EF line with smooth flow and a bit of tooth. But honestly, I found writing with it in this way to be quite functional. In the same nib, depending on how you hold it, you can get line variation from BB to EF.

 

I can post a writing sample, if it would be helpful.

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I might be a bit biased and stuff...

 

But I think Zoom nibs are pretty functional, actually...

 

Ok, so when you write with it in a 'normal' position like you would with other fountain pens, the nib is pretty chunky, and writes a thick line for sure. But if you write with it more upright (as you move towards 90 degrees to the paper), then it'll lay down... probably a 'M' width line as you get to 90 degrees... but still a smooth writing experience.

 

If you flip the nib over and write with the top of it, it'll write an F or EF line with smooth flow and a bit of tooth. But honestly, I found writing with it in this way to be quite functional. In the same nib, depending on how you hold it, you can get line variation from BB to EF.

 

I can post a writing sample, if it would be helpful.

Thanks BaaadS. I’m familiar with it’s reported writing characteristics. For me, I guess I’m just past the allure of a trick nib. Plus, if you convince me of its merits I’ll end up several hundred dollars poorer. :(

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Well, it finally arrived. First impressions:

  • Amazing Medium nib, perfect out of the box
  • Low-key looks, as expected
  • My first Sailor Large is a lot lighter and shorter than expected, not a bad thing - thought it would be more like my Pilot Custom 823
  • Closed, it is about the same length as my Sailor Pro Gear KoP
  • Uncapped just a hair shorter than my Sailor Pro Gear KoP
  • A lot thinner and lighter than the KoP

I'm happy with it. It seems like a great pen for long writing sessions. Very comfortable in hand. Good news is I'm not already looking beyond it for the next pen. We'll see how long the honeymoon lasts.

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Great, it's fantastic that it arrived on time and it's performing well out of the box.

 

Congrats! I'm glad you're enjoying it!

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Thanks . I'm looking for a MF which they don't offer . I don't see that anyone does for this model .

I also see they offer a blackout version . But again no MF .

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