Sailor To Consolidate(?) "shikiori" Line

[Ronderick]

So it seems like Sailor decided to consolidate all the Shikiori-related products they released before (pen) into a single line of product called "Shikiori" (spelled out in English) with a new logo.

 

The first 4 steel-nib fountain pens under this new label will be released in October, joining the previous 4 higher-priced counterparts released in the past. Also, the new release will also include ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil versions with the same design.

 

There's also 4 ink colors with new bottle and package design released for this series - 20 ml for 1000 yen.

 

Sailor's new page for Shikiori product line: http://www.sailor.co.jp/shikiori/

 

.... now I'm more worried about what they're planning to do with the old shikiro ink colors and bottles, if this line becomes dominant.

Edited September 27, 2017 by Ronderick

[ENewton]

My first thought also was what current products will be discontinued.

[Ronderick]

My first thought also was what current products will be discontinued.

 

I won't be surprised if they replace shikiro with shikiori inks once their remaining lineup hits the market. The company probably won't miss the opportunity to either reduce bottle size or raise prices as well.

 

So likely scenario I'd put my bets on would be (Storia + Shikiori) => (Storia + Shikiro), and no changes to the standard jentle ink BL/BK/BB and perm. BL/BK.

Edited September 30, 2017 by Ronderick