Sailor Tea Time Series Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Japanese Tea Ceremony - Matcha - Limited Edition

Sailor Tea Time Series Pro Gear Fountain Pen - Japanese Tea Ceremony - Matcha - Limited Edition

The Sailor Tea Time Series celebrates tea traditions from around the world, and its fifth installment pays homage to Japan’s graceful "Cha-no-yu", the Japanese tea ceremony. This limited-edition collection captures the serenity, harmony, and refined artistry of this centuries-old ritual.

At the heart of this tradition is Matcha, a finely ground powder made by grinding Tencha—a type of green tea—using a tea mortar. The powder is then combined with hot water and whisked with a bamboo whisk called a Cha-sen. In the Japanese tea ceremony, two types of tea are prepared: Koicha (thick tea), which has a rich, velvety flavor and smooth, paste-like texture, and Usucha (thin tea), which offers a lighter taste and frothy consistency.

Drawing inspiration from Koicha, this Matcha pen—available in both King of Pen (KOP) and Standard sizes—features a transparent green barrel, deep green cap, and translucent yellow-green finial, accented with gold-plated trim. Its tranquil hues and graceful form reflect the meditative spirit of the tea ceremony, transforming the art of writing into a quiet moment of reflection.

• 21K Gold Nib
• Gold trim
• Release date: September 2025
• Fill Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (Sailor proprietary)
• Comes with a converter and a cartridge
• Also Available in Sailor Tea Time Series Pro Gear Slim Fountain Pen –  Japanese Tea Ceremony - Nerikiri - Limited Edition
• Sailor Tea Time Series - Japanese Tea Ceremony Ink also available
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Sailor was founded in 1911. The founder Kyugoro Sakata was given a fountain pen by a friend returning from the UK after studying at the Royal Navy. He was inspired and determined to start making fountain pens in Japan. Sailor became the first fountain pen company in Japan, and earned many more firsts in Japan -- first ballpoint pen in 1948, first ink cartridge in 1954 and first brush pen in 1972, etc.

In the 1970's, Sailor made a popular beginner fountain pen, "Candy," that sold more than 15 million within a few years. However, the number of the fountain pen users were declining as ballpoint pens became more mainstream.

In 1981, Sailor decided to go in the opposite direction from their "Candy" pen and began focusing on producing a higher standard series, which is the 1911 series we see today. Their focus on making a higher standard provides a great foundation for their later series of pens. Today, Sailor makes one of the most diverse lines of nibs, some of which are designed for specific writing purposes such as writing musical notes to one that is best for character writing.

The 1911 offers a great balance and a smooth writing experience. The pen writes with a slight but satisfying feedback and it fits perfectly in the hand.

Lengths:

• Capped: 13.5cm
• Pen only: 10.6cm
• Posted: 12cm

Diameters:

• Cap: 1.6cm
• Barrel: 1.32cm
• Section: 0.9-1cm

Weights: 24.5g