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Fantastic review, I love the look of the nibs & the purple + red ones are starting to grow on me.

I second that!

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dizzypen Antique

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Thanks for the review. Very nice to hear that the ProColor really came through. A Sailor 1911 with a few minor cosmetic differences, at a significant discount. Plus, a nice range of colors to choose from over the usual (black, red, yellow).

 

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/shoptate/cabinet/procolor500-090625.jpg

 

:o It's bad enough that there is a Purple one, but a TEAL one too?! Be still my Mastercard!

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To my eye, the teal looks better in person and the red looks worse in person. I bought the red, but have 2nd thoughts wondering if I should've gotten baige. The writing quality is sooooo good I would even buy the purple because of the nib

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I'm unsure whether to get one of these or save up a little more and get a Sapporo Mini. I think I need to try a Sailor nib.

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I don't think Sailor's nibs are special, though I do like them better than Pilot's. I just don't like them as much as Platinum's/Nakaya's.

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No experience with anything Sailor but their gold nibs. Two Sapporos and one 1911 in my collection all with good build quality. They are high on my list of favorites both for smooth writing and degree of flow. If I needed another pen (heh), I'd give a ProColor a go.

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fraxis Dipped Only

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May anyone post sample writings using Sailor Procolor? Thanks!

(If possible I would ask for comparing various nibs)

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Please let me know if the Procolor uses the same nib as the Somiko. Surely someone owns one of both, and will kindly answer my question. Thank you.

 

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May anyone post sample writings using Sailor Procolor? Thanks!

(If possible I would ask for comparing various nibs)

 

I posted this some weeks ago --

 

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g_oFvX9K3R0/S70rtEdgcqI/AAAAAAAAAfc/ikZY6mymJSY/s800/ProColorSamples.jpg

 

The Medium is a little broader than the Fine, but not much.

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By chance, do you know how the sailor Fine nib compares with the pilot Fine nib. I have a pilot Prera with Fine nib. It is a bit too fine for me and was wondering if the sailor fine would be as well.

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Hello,

 

I have a Procolor with Fine nib. From the data nibs.com Sailor fine nibs has a width of 0.30 mm , Pilot fine nibs has a width of 0.35 mm. So in comparison, I think pilot runs a little wider. I wanted to buy this pen in Medium nib, but it wasn't available at the engeika (great ebay seller btw).

 

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--Emrecan

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Thanks Emrecan for the info. I ordered a beige Procolor in medium yesterday. It is good that I made the right decision going with medium.

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Hello Bluefinntuna,

 

You're welcome. Please post your expriences with the pen. Where did you get yours?

 

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--Emrecan

Greetings from İstanbul

the pen is in my avatar is LAMY Studio Palladium 14K

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Bluefinntuna Mint

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Hi Emrecan,

 

I ordered it from Swisher Pens. I was only there to get Aurora inks, but finished the order with inks, pads, and a Sailor Procolor.

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I got a Pink/Red Procolor in an M nib and with Kiwaguro, it writes like ice on Teflon. One of my absolute favorite pens! Great ergonomics, too!

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I got a Pink/Red Procolor in an M nib and with Kiwaguro, it writes like ice on Teflon. One of my absolute favorite pens! Great ergonomics, too!

 

 

I also picked up ANOTHER ProColor in an F nib over in the For Sale section of FPN. I can't WAIT to get my mitts on it and put some Jentle ink in it!

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I'll throw my oar into the pond as well ...

 

I've not long received a Wisteria ProColor from Taizosan (eBay engeika) with a fine nib and have put Sailor nioi-sumire (fragrant pansy) in it. I have two Sailor Pro Gear pens already, both fine nibbed. The ProColor is a very attractive pen. Nice weight and good balance. In the hand it feels like quality. The steel nib is most impressive, laying down a smooth consistent ink flow regardless of direction or speed. There is a slight amount of nib bite, which I usually find disappears with the more you use a steel nib.

 

I can't use mine unposted, but posting is easy, positive and stays in place. I intend to buy another with an M nib sometime soon. I would go along with many other posts in this topic and recommend this model for value and performance. :thumbup:

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An excellent review. Thank you.

“Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down.” Jimmy Durante quotes (American Comedian, Pianist and Singer, 1893-1980)

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I have purchased one of these as well. Not my favorite choice of colors. Well designed, nice cigar-shaped body. They could use a better plastic. I like that tiny o-ring on the section.

 

What I did not like is ... yes, the F nib. Scratchy... Tried to smooth it out. Did not work. IMHO< a good pen is one which writes well right out of the box. I have several pens with F nibs, they are thin indeed but NOT scratchy. In two days, I gave up, and my first and the only Sailor joined other pens in the storage. I really expected better job from Sailor. WILL STICK WITH PILOT! They never let me down (so far).

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“Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down.” Jimmy Durante quotes (American Comedian, Pianist and Singer, 1893-1980)

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