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Description
A cobra glides silently beneath the moon on the Sailor 1911 King of Pens Maki-e Fountain Pen, Cobra to Gekkou (Cobra in the Moonlight), a hand-painted maki-e limited edition of just 50 pieces worldwide.
Key highlights
- Series: Animals in the Moonlight (Dobutsu to Gekkou)
- Artist: Ikki Moroike
- Edition: 50 pieces worldwide, numbered
- Body: ebonite with urushi
- Nib: 21K gold, bicolour, King of Pens
- Weight: 33g
Cobra in the Moonlight
Sailor describes the cobra moving under moonlight, its scales catching silver light and its body shimmering like flowing water, a symbol of mystery that combines beauty and danger. It is the fifth design in Sailor's Animals in the Moonlight series.
Maki-e by Ikki Moroike
Maki-e artist Ikki Moroike painted the design by hand on urushi lacquer over an ebonite body. Each Cobra to Gekkou barrel carries the artist's hand-painted signature and its own serial number.
Sailor's largest nib
The King of Pens nib is Sailor's largest: 21K gold with gold and rhodium plating, offered in Medium or Broad. The Cobra to Gekkou fills with Sailor cartridges or the included converter, and Sailor presents it in a special gift box.
Frequently asked questions
How many Cobra to Gekkou pens exist?
Sailor made 50 pieces worldwide.
Is the Cobra to Gekkou signed?
Yes, each barrel has the artist's hand-painted signature and a serial number.
Can the Cobra to Gekkou be posted?
No, this clipless maki-e pen is designed to be used with the cap off.
Sailor KOP Maki-e Cobra to Gekkou: specifications
- Brand: Sailor (Japan)
- Collection: 1911 King of Pens Maki-e limited edition
- Series: Animals in the Moonlight
- Artist: Ikki Moroike
- Edition size: 50 pieces worldwide
- Colour: black and gold
- Body: ebonite with urushi lacquer
- Nib: 21K gold, bicolour, King of Pens size
- Nib sizes: Medium, Broad
- Filling: Sailor cartridge / converter (included)
- Cap: screw-on, clipless
- Length: 153.5mm capped
- Weight: 33g (barrel 23g, cap 10g)
- Origin: Japan
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Technical Specification
Title
Sailor 1911 King of Pens Maki-e Fountain Pen - Cobra to Gekkou (Limited Edition)
Brand
Sailor
Collection
1911 KOP Maki-e Limited Edition
Product Origin
Japan
Product Type
Fountain Pen
Nib Material
21K Gold
Nib Size
Medium, Broad
Trim
Clipless
Colour
Black & Gold
Cap & Barrel
Ebonite with Urushi Lacquer
Cap Mechanism How to remove the cap of the pen when its closed.
Screw-cap
Ink Capacity - Cartridge
1.21ml
Ink Capacity - Converter
0.70ml
Ink Filling Mechanism
Cartridge / Convertor (included)
Diameter
15.6mm
Postable Can the cap be put on the back of the pen to make it longer.
No
Length When Closed
153.5mm
Length When Posted
170mm
Weight of Cap
10g
Weight of Barrel
23g
Total Weight The total weight of the pen including the cap and barrel. The pen is not filled with ink when measuring this.
33g
Warranty
As per International warranty guidelines provided by Sailor Japan
Packaging
Original brand packaging with International warranty card
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