Sailor 1911 or Sapporo

[slimnib]

 

 

Need help. Which would you recommend. A Sailor 1911 or Sapparo?

 

Trying to make up my mind.

 

 

Thanks for the help.

 

Harv.

[RLTodd]

I think the 1911 is comparable to the Professional Gear while the Sapparo is comparable to the M1911. So the spawned question is are you asking about style or size? It almost always becomes a personal issue for users (as apposed to accumulators), which one would you be more comfortable living with.

[playpen]

I have the Sailor 1911M and the Sapporo Mini. They are both fabulous writers.

[sjldaniel]

I have a couple of Sailor 1911s and a Pro Gear. I think both are fabulous writers out of the box with incredibly smooth nibs. I agree that your choice comes down to which size and style you prefer. The Sapporo is shorter than the 1911. As for style, I like the flat top/bottom styling of the Pro Gear and the Sapporo line. But the torpedo design of the 1911 is a classic and is very sleek. And for whatever it's worth, the 1911 comes with a 21k nib and the Sapporo line comes fitted with a 14k nib.

[jmkeuning]

One story I read here: a non-FP-user saw someone's 1911 and said, "What's that, another Montblanc knock off." Not that this SHOULD matter to your decision, but it MIGHT.

 

I have the Sapporo. I was surprised at how small it was, but it works. I do have to write with the cap posted though. If this is a problem for you, you might want to stick with the larger 1911.

[slimnib]

I have a few smallish pens so I think that puts the Sapparo out of the picture. The comment about the Montblanc knock off troubles me because I have heard it before.

 

Any other suggestions for Japanese pens

 

 

Thanks

[jmkeuning]

The 1911 Demo will definitely not be confused for an MB!

[Stephen-I-am]

Any other suggestions for Japanese pens

Thanks

 

If I were to get a Sailor, it would be a pro gear in rhodium trim with a broad nib.

 

Stephen

[Pengrump]

Any other suggestions for Japanese pens

Thanks

 

If I were to get a Sailor, it would be a pro gear in rhodium trim with a broad nib.

 

Stephen

 

I have exactly that pen and it's a great writer.

[Taki]

How about the full-size Professional Gear? Sapporo are called Professional Gear Slim in Japan and a tad smaller. Here's a comparison photo. From the left, 1911 (Profit Standard), Professional Gear, Professional Gear Mini, Professional Gear Slim (Sapporo), Professional Gear Slim Mini (Sapporo Mini)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/Takif/pg_scale.jpg

Edited July 19, 2007 by Taki

[rosey]

My husband "gave" me his Sapporo which fits my hand just fine. For his bigger hand he prefers a larger pen such as the 1911. The Sapporo writes extremely smooth and I have a fine nib.

 

So if you're looking for a larger pen, go with the 1911 otherwise the Sapporo is a good choice also.

[Margana]

Thanks, Taki. That's really helpful.

[TMLee]

Can the PG Mini and sapporo mini be fitted with the cartridge convertor ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Taki]

Can the PG Mini and sapporo mini be fitted with the cartridge convertor ?

They are cartridge only. I refill cart with my choice of ink.

[Taki]

Thanks, Taki. That's really helpful.

 

You are welcome, Margana. I think Laura posted it before, and I looked for it and found it at Sailor's website.