Sailor 1911 King of Pens Maki-e Fountain Pen - Hanafuda Tsukimi-de-ippai (Limited Edition)
The Sailor King of Pens “Hanafuda” Limited Edition fountain pen collection pays homage to Japanese artistry and tradition, and is available in two distinct versions, each with its own rich, evocative design inspired by classic Hanafuda themes.
Hanafuda is a traditional Japanese card game, where each card represents one of the twelve months with seasonal themes. Players compete by forming specific combinations, making it a game of strategy, symbolism, and elegance. These cards have long been a cherished part of Japanese culture, celebrated for their beautiful artwork and historical significance.
Each pen is created with Yubi maki-e underdrawings, hand-applied by skilled craftsmen, and is individually signed and numbered by the artist, Isana Kobayashi. This careful process makes every pen a true work of art, showcasing a fusion of modern and traditional maki-e techniques.
Translating to “A Moonlit Drink,” the Tsukimi-de-ippai version features a grey-blue body with a burgundy cap that celebrates the serene beauty of a moonlit night. The design captures the tranquility of Japan’s autumn season, a time traditionally associated with moon-viewing festivities.
Hanafuda is crafted as part of Sailor’s prestigious King of Pen (KOP) series and features a luxurious 21K solid gold nib, available in both medium and broad sizes.
This fountain pen comes with a Sailor proprietary converter, a proprietary Sailor ink cartridge, a bottle of Sailor ink, and a cleaning cloth.
Click here to shop all compatible Sailor ink cartridges.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Sailor
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Silver/Grey
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Ebonite, Urushi lacquer
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 2.5
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink, Proprietary Sailor ink cartridges
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Cartridge, Converter
- Grip Material
- Ebonite
- Nib Size
- Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Gold
- Nib Material
- 21k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- No
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Diameter - Body
- 15.6mm (0.61in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 17.8mm (0.70in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 12.3mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 131.5mm (5.18in)
- Length - Cap
- 72.8mm (2.87in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 25.6mm (1.01in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 153.7mm (6.05in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 170.4mm (6.71in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 23.0g (0.81oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 10.0g (0.35oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 33.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.
- 1.33ml
- Max Ink Capacity - Converter
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.
- 0.82ml
