Sailor Pen Company, founded in 1911 in Kure, Japan, is renowned for pioneering Japan's first fountain pens, in-house produced 21k gold nibs, and the first ink cartridges. Known for exceptional, consistent quality control, Sailor produces high-end writing instruments—most notably the Professional Gear (flat-top) and 1911 (cigar-shaped) series—along with renowned inks and specialized nibs.