Sailor Professional Gear Slim Mini Rencontre Fountain Pen – Gris Fer (14K Gold Nib)

The Sailor Pro Gear Slim Mini Rencontre Fountain Pen in Gris Fer is a sophisticated fusion of French aesthetic charm and legendary Japanese nib engineering. Meaning "encounter" in French, the Rencontre series highlights the artistic encounter between rich, patterned acrylic resin and Sailor's iconic pocket-sized silhouette. The Gris Fer (Iron Grey) edition offers a refined, smoky, and timeless look, making it an indispensable pocket companion for connoisseurs who demand full-sized writing comfort in a portable form factor.

Artisanal Marbled Acrylic & Compact Architecture

The Rencontre series stands apart in the Sailor lineup with its bespoke material crafting and unique pocket design:

• Iridescent "Gris Fer" Marbled Body: Turned from high-grade acrylic resin featuring a swirling, smoky blend of deep charcoal grey, pearlescent silver, and translucent marble tones. Because of the natural marbling process, no two pens share the exact same pattern.

• Pocket-Sized Portability: Compact and lightweight when capped (approx. 106mm), making it effortless to slip into a pocket, planner loop, or small pouch.

• Full-Sized Posted Balance: Designed specifically for posting, the cap screws securely onto the back threads of the barrel, transforming the mini pen into a perfectly balanced, full-length writing instrument (approx. 136mm) in your hand.

• Cool Rhodium-Plated Trim: Accented with high-polish rhodium-plated trim, including Sailor's classic spring clip and double cap bands, perfectly complementing the cool grey marble tones.

The Iconic Sailor 14K Gold Nib

Despite its compact stature, the Pro Gear Slim Mini compromises nothing on performance, featuring Sailor's legendary flagship nib:

• 14K Solid Gold Nib: Fitted with a solid 14K gold nib plated in bright rhodium to match the metallic trim.

• Signature Tactile Feedback: Universally celebrated for its distinct, satisfying "pencil-like" feel on paper, offering complete control, character, and line precision.

• Precision Engineering: Ground to rigorous Japanese standards, it provides smooth, consistent, and skip-free ink flow for daily notes, fine script, and on-the-go journaling.

Practical Utility & Filling Mechanism

• Screw-Cap Security: Features airtight precision cap threads that prevent the nib from drying out, ensuring instant startup every time you uncap the pen.

• Compact Cartridge / Converter System: Compatible with standard Sailor ink cartridges or the short Sailor Mini Converter, giving you the flexibility to use your favorite bottled inks on the go.

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Specifications at a Glance 

• Brand: Sailor

• Collection: Professional Gear Slim Mini (Pro Gear Slim Mini)

• Series: Rencontre

• Color Finish: Gris Fer (Iron Grey Marbled)

• Writing System: Fountain Pen

• Body Material: High-Grade Marbled Acrylic Resin

• Trim: Rhodium-Plated Fittings

• Nib Material: 14K Solid Gold (Rhodium Plated)

• Cap Mechanism: Screw-On / Screw-Post Cap

• Filling System: Sailor Proprietary Cartridge / Sailor Mini Converter

• Length: Capped ~106 mm | Posted ~136 mm

• Origin: Handcrafted in Japan