Sailor Susutake Fountain Pen with Cross Emperor Nib

March 23, 2008

Not a pen you will likely see often here. This is Sailor's Susutake "smoked bamboo" fountain pen with their specialty Cross Emperor nib. This nib is simply wicked good. This is a big, clipless pen. The feel and the natural color and texture of bamboo is amazing in your hand. The pen is inked but is complete with box and papers etc. Cartridge/converter filler and will also include a box of Sailor cartridges. Pen is offered here for $1100 US and $1135 international. With weak dollar, this is a great deal for international buyers as well.

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Kevin

Edited May 24, 2008 by winedoc

March 23, 2008

Kevin --

Let me begin by saying that I can't afford this pen but am always looking to learn something. Who knows? In a couple of years, I might buy one (though I'm not holding my breath).

I see the bar across the top of the nib and what appears to be a second split -- a horizontal split as well as the standard vertical one. I've seen this before but do not thoroughly understand the purpose and benefit of this design.

Is this the nib which writes something like a brush? How does the nib do this? Do you have an example you could show of what the nib is capable of doing?

David