Sailor Professional Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Teatime Around the World Nerikiri
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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
The Sailor Professional Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Teatime Around the World Nerikiri celebrates the artistry and refinement of Japanese confectionery culture through a design inspired by one of Japan's most elegant traditional sweets. Part of Sailor's Teatime Around the World collection, Nerikiri pays tribute to the handcrafted wagashi often served during tea ceremonies and special occasions, where culinary craftsmanship and visual beauty are regarded with equal importance.
Nerikiri is a traditional Japanese sweet made from white bean paste and glutinous rice flour, carefully shaped and colored to reflect seasonal flowers, landscapes, and cultural motifs. Often considered edible works of art, these confections embody the Japanese appreciation for seasonality, attention to detail, and fleeting beauty. Sailor translates this tradition into a writing instrument whose soft colors and delicate translucency evoke the appearance of these meticulously crafted sweets.
Craftsmanship & Design
The Teatime Around the World Nerikiri features a sophisticated combination of translucent and opaque resin in gentle pastel tones inspired by the layered colors commonly found in handcrafted wagashi. Soft pinks, creams, and subtle accents blend together to create a palette that feels light, inviting, and distinctly elegant. Depending on the surrounding light, the resin reveals varying levels of depth and luminosity that enhance the pen's confection-inspired character.
The Professional Gear Slim platform provides a perfect canvas for this design. Its flat-top profile and balanced proportions create a contemporary silhouette while allowing the material and coloration to remain the focal point. Gold-plated trim adds warmth and refinement, complementing the soft palette without overwhelming the understated aesthetic.
Enthusiasts often appreciate Sailor's themed collections because they draw inspiration from aspects of Japanese culture that are not immediately obvious to international audiences. The Nerikiri edition exemplifies this approach, transforming a cherished culinary tradition into a writing instrument that is both visually distinctive and culturally meaningful.
Writing Experience
The Sailor Professional Gear Slim Fountain Pen - Teatime Around the World Nerikiri is fitted with Sailor's renowned 14-karat gold nib, celebrated for its precision, consistency, and uniquely engaging writing feel. The nib delivers controlled ink flow and the subtle tactile feedback that has become a hallmark of Sailor's writing experience, creating a sense of connection between writer and page that many enthusiasts find highly rewarding.
The Professional Gear Slim's compact dimensions make it agile and comfortable in hand, while the well-balanced design supports extended writing sessions without fatigue. Whether used for journaling, correspondence, or daily note-taking, the pen delivers the reliable performance and refinement that have made Sailor one of Japan's most respected fountain pen manufacturers.
The cartridge/converter filling system provides flexibility and allows writers to explore Sailor's extensive range of inks, many of which are themselves inspired by Japanese culture, landscapes, and traditions.
Brand Heritage
Founded in Hiroshima in 1911, Sailor has spent more than a century perfecting the art of fountain pen manufacturing. The company's reputation rests upon exceptional nib craftsmanship, meticulous quality control, and a deep appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and cultural expression.
The Teatime Around the World collection reflects Sailor's ability to find inspiration in everyday rituals and transform them into thoughtfully designed writing instruments. Through its soft color palette, cultural significance, and outstanding writing performance, Nerikiri captures the beauty of one of Japan's most refined culinary traditions while delivering the precision and character that enthusiasts expect from a Sailor fountain pen.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Sailor
- Collection: Professional Gear Slim Teatime Around the World
- Model: Nerikiri
- Body Material: Resin
- Color: Soft Pastel Resin Inspired by Traditional Japanese Wagashi
- Trim: Gold-Plated Trim
- Nib Material: 14-Karat Gold
- Filling System: Cartridge/Converter
- Cap Type: Threaded Cap
- Country of Origin: Japan
