Sailor is a Japanese pen manufacturer founded in 1911 by Kyugoro Sakata in Hiroshima. Inspired by a British sailor's fountain pen, Sakata aimed to produce high-quality writing instruments in Japan. Sailor is renowned for its precision-crafted nibs and innovative designs, including the world's first 21-carat gold nib introduced in 1969. Their flagship collections, such as the 1911 and Professional Gear series, are celebrated for their exceptional writing performance and elegant aesthetics.