Verification, writing sample, and album: https://imgur.com/a/wRPcnL5.

 

For sale: The Sailor “Lifetime Pen” cartridge/converter fountain pen with fine 14k nib <F> and black body.

 

The Sailor “Lifetime Pen” is an early version of the 1911S and has similar, if not identical dimensions. The words THE SAILOR "LIFETIME PEN” are inscribed on the cap band (complete with quotation marks).

 

The fine nib has an excellent ink flow, on the wet side, with a very light pencil-like feedback that is characteristic of Sailor. It is a lovely writer, if I do say so.

With the exception of some corrosion on the section ring near the nib, the hardware is in good shape, with no brassing. The body has minimal wear, certainly nothing noticeable. The pen would be an easy grade C, except for the 9 character engraving on the body, which gives it an automatic D.

That said, the engraving is in excellent condition, and, using my nascent skills, translates to something like “Gift – Showa Kaiun Chief Engineers Association”.

 

IMO, this is a nice opportunity to try (and hopefully enjoy) a Sailor gold nib at a very reasonable price.

 

The pen will ship with a Sailor cartridge.

 

Asking for $65.00 shipped to CONUS. Shipping outside the US is possible, but buyer pays for it. All sub rules apply. Please comment publicly first.