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This is my first review at FPN site. I hope you do forgive my transgressions if caught Below is a link to the same on my blog. If there is some problem with the shared pictures below, I would request you to please go to the below link: http://iwonder-thecartographer.blogspot.in/2014/09/sailor-pro-gear-ii-slim-review.html After selling off my one and only Sailor left - a Profit Standard – Navy blue, gold accents with a broad nib, I did feel a subtle sense of absence – of a Sailor. This was the prime momentum behind buying a pro-gear ∑ slim, albeit it accomplished both criterions of being a Sailor and equipped with a two-tone nib. One funny thing is that, I have always ended up in the dark side of the sailor nibs, be it a Reglus – Medium or Fine or a Profit S – Broad or Music and instinctively I am a fan of their nib design rather than superior writing experience. There are two versions to the Pro Gear (II) ∑ Slim, one is a gold accented one, other a silver accented one. I inched towards a silver accents one, because the rhodium accented nib with a thin embellishment of gold appeared to convey the two-tone character with a lot more emphasis than the one with golden accents. You views may differ depending on your preference for the yellow metal. So the story with pictures begins…. The pen came in a Sailor Standard Gift box as shown below. And yes, I do intend to keep the gift box unlike the cardboard Pelikans’ or the plastic Pilots’. http://s25.postimg.org/qxpxiaey7/DSC_0704.jpg Packed inside the box.. http://s25.postimg.org/q4idmsf8v/DSC_0708_1.jpg http://s25.postimg.org/ockcurpkf/DSC_0711.jpg Pen and its sections. Fitted with one of the standard sailor black cartridges http://s25.postimg.org/9xc36q88f/DSC_0716.jpg http://s25.postimg.org/6hjyx6azz/DSC_0724.jpg A much Debated Clip design, Cap top-logo and the Nib http://s25.postimg.org/6ik9fqh4f/DSC_0720.jpg http://s25.postimg.org/7me12jxgv/DSC_0749.jpg Posted Sailor Pro Gear ∑ (Sigma) Slim http://s25.postimg.org/m4b8ajorz/DSC_0726.jpg M405 vs PG ∑ Slim Capped, Pelikan M405 is actually shorter than the Sailor PG Sigma SlimPosted, M405 exceeds PG ∑ Slim by ~ 0.3 - 0.4 cmClip of PG ∑ Slim does show a strange resemblance with the pelikan http://s25.postimg.org/6ju795iy7/DSC_0732.jpg http://s25.postimg.org/518gf1833/DSC_0736.jpg http://s25.postimg.org/5ityk11yn/DSC_0737.jpg Writing Sample Though the nib is not the smoothest of the lot, it is not scratchy either. With a decent bit of feedback it does inhibit the paper glide usually enjoyed by the Pelikans. The flow is quite wet and the cartridge levels do reinforce the wetness of the nib. One ineffable dimension, is the distinguished character portrayed by the nib with its innate design, stiffness, sound and writing experience. The nib produces a distinctive sound while writing, due to the geometrical edges of the tipping point and yes it’s an enjoyable feedback. http://s25.postimg.org/93pu396i7/DSC_0740.jpg Ratings Along with my own biases* PG ∑ Slim -Feature Spec if applicable Rating (of 10)* Comments Length Capped ~ 12.8 cm Posted ~ 14.6 cm Unposted ~ 11.3 cm Nib Leverage ~ 2.0 cm 9 - Posted length is comfortable for long writing sessions for bigger hands Weight Posted ~ 16.8 g 9.5 - Balancing is very good Design Silver Accents (Gold Accents Edition is also available) 8 - Tapered cigar cut - Nib is the high point - Clip seems somewhat bulky at top due to an embedded anchor design - Subtle resemblance with a Pelikan clip Filling System Sailor Standard Cartridge/Converter 7.5 - 0.6 ml converter capacity - Advantage for frequent ink swappers Nib 14K Gold-Rhodium Coated Dual Tone Leverage ~ 2.0 cm 7 - Unique nib design on dual tone accents - Nib has a bit of “sailor” feedback - Wet Flow Economic Value Best Price with all custom duties paid 9 - Compared to other luxury pens with similar specs it’s a quite competitive offer Accessories - Elegant Gift Box which one would rather keep - 2 Standard Black Cartridges - 1 pack of Sailor Jentle Blue Cartridges (not included as standard accessory) - Sailor Standard Converter 9 - High Quality Overall Rating 8.42