Sailor Shikiori Hisakata Moon Sky Procolor 500 Fountain Pen Uchimizu Fine Nib 11-0500-242

Product description

Discover Sailor Shikiori Hisakata Fountain Pen - Uchimizu (11-0500-242), The Cool Respite of Summer: Water Sprinkled on a Sunlit Path. From the esteemed Japanese brand Sailor, the Shikiori Hisakata ("Sky, Moon") series captures the beauty of the passing seasons in a simple, yet elegant form. The model 11-0500-242, known as Uchimizu, is a beautifully realized tribute to a classic Japanese summer tradition. 

• Design & Inspiration: The Uchimizu The term Uchimizu (打ち水) refers to the refreshing ritual of sprinkling water on streets and gardens during the hot summer months. This practice is done to cool the air, settle the dust, and offer a moment of tranquil relief from the heat. 
  
• Color & Finish: The pen's body and cap are crafted from a clear, transparent blue PMMA resin. This material perfectly embodies the refreshing splash of water on a summer day. The clarity and bright color offer a simple, cooling aesthetic that is both cheerful and refined. 
  
• Aesthetics: Belonging to the former "Procolor 500" line, the pen features a classic, cigar-shaped profile with sleek, chrome-plated trim, providing a clean, modern look that lets the unique resin color take center stage. The Signature Sailor Writing
• Experience The Uchimizu offers writers a chance to experience the renowned precision of a Sailor nib at an accessible price point. 
  
• Nib: It is fitted with a durable Stainless Steel Fine (F) nib with a nickel-chrome finish. Japanese fine nibs are celebrated for their narrow, crisp line—often equivalent to a
• Western Extra Fine. This makes the Uchimizu an exceptional tool for those who require precise handwriting, detailed note-taking, or writing on poorer quality paper. 
  
• Feel: Sailor steel nibs are known for their distinct and satisfying "pencil-like" feedback, providing a tactile connection to the paper that many pen enthusiasts appreciate. The pen is lightweight (approx. 12.2g) and comfortable for long writing sessions. 
  
• Filling System: The pen uses a Cartridge/Converter dual-use system, allowing you to use Sailor's proprietary cartridges or an optional converter (may be included or sold separately) to fill with any bottled ink, giving you endless options to match the pen to the perfect blue ink.

The Sailor Shikiori Uchimizu is more than just a fountain pen; it's a piece of everyday poetry, inviting you to capture the cool, clear essence of a refreshing summer shower with every stroke of the nib.

Product specifications

The color theme is "summer": Water splashed on the road and garden on hot days
Colour: Clear transparent blue 
Type: For both cartridge and converter use; 
Service cartridge included 
Product Size: Shaft Diameter 0.7 in (17.0 mm) x Shaft Length 5.3 in (134 mm); 0.4 oz (12.2 g)
Features: Coloring that feels cool, like rays of summer sun reflected on water splashes 
Nib: Stainless steel, nickel-plated finish; Lid, Body, Large Tip: PMMA resin