SAILOR
Celebrate Japanese artistry and symbolism with the breathtaking Sailor King of Pens Chinkin Giant Purple Butterfly fountain pen, an exceptional writing instrument that unites cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and elegant design. This overseas exclusive is limited to only 28 pieces worldwide.
Inspired by the Ohmurasaki, Japan’s national butterfly, this pen features a stunning hand-engraved Chinkin motif on deep purple ebonite, representing both the beauty and nobility long associated with this revered creature. The Ohmurasaki’s wings captures the mid-flight, shimmer with a mysterious glow, evoking the delicate brilliance of stars scattered across a night sky.
The purple color holds deep significance in Japanese culture, symbolizing royalty, grace, and feminine beauty. This connection is further reflected in The Tale of Genji, where the character “Murasaki no Ue” embodies these very ideals and her name was said to be inspired by the Ohmurasaki butterfly.
This exquisite pen is crafted using the Chinkin (gold-inlay) technique, a traditional Japanese art form that requires masterful precision. Paired with a Sailor KOP 21K bicolor gold nib, this fountain pen offers not only stunning aesthetics but a truly luxurious writing experience.
Graceful, powerful, and rich with meaning, the Sailor King of Pens Chinkin Giant Purple Butterfly GT is more than a writing instrument, it’s a tribute to Japanese beauty, heritage, and the enduring elegance of handcrafted design.