High in Japan's mountain forests lives the kamoshika, the Japanese serow, a shy, sure-footed goat-antelope that's become a symbol of the wild highlands. Sailor chose it as the name for this Sailor Shikiori Sansui Kamoshika ball pen, a violet resin pen with chrome trim that's a little mysterious and very easy to love.
Violet: an underrated pen colour
Violet is one of those colours that feels creative without being loud. It stands out in a pen cup full of black and blue, and it pairs beautifully with chrome. If you're after a purple ball pen with a genuine Japanese story behind it, the Kamoshika is a great pick.
From Sailor's Sansui series
The Sansui series is part of Sailor's Shikiori collection. Sansui means "mountains and water", and these pens are inspired by Japan's natural landscape and the creatures that live in it. The Kamoshika represents the mountains, while sister shades like Yutsubame and Nadeshiko bring in birds and wildflowers.
Handling and writing
This pen is pleasantly light at 20g, with a 134mm length and a 12mm diameter. The resin body is smooth and warm. It works with a twist mechanism, so there's no cap, and the refill retracts fully for safe carrying. It writes smoothly on regular notebooks, forms, sticky notes and more.
Kamoshika: specifications
- Brand: Sailor
- Collection: Shikiori Sansui
- Colour: Kamoshika (violet)
- Pen type: twist-action ball pen
- Body: resin
- Trim: chrome
- Length: 134mm
- Diameter: 12mm
- Weight: 20g
- Origin: Japan
- Warranty: as per Sailor Japan international warranty guidelines
Why buy from Makoba
Pens are our passion and our business. Since 2009, Makoba has helped Indian writers discover brands like Sailor, and we take care of every order as if it were our own. You'll receive a genuine pen in its original packaging with the international warranty card, usually dispatched the same day if you order before 1 PM. Need help deciding between Sansui shades? Our team is just a WhatsApp message away, or drop by one of our stores in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Gurgaon.
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Wondering what is our return / refund policy?
We do accept returns and refunds. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Product has to be in an unused condition with all its tags, warranty certificates and user manuals (if any) in tact.
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Your great idea is just waiting to be put on paper. Put that piece of writing instrument into motion and see its magic.
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