The versatile Sailor 1911 Fountain Pen, made to commemorate the date of Sailor s entry into the fountain pen business, is a fountain pen designed expressly for those who love to write by hand. With its vast selection of nib choices, designed and hand-ground by Sailor s own master nib maker, this lightweight fountain pen is a joy to use.Uses a cartridge or converter.Threaded cap posts securely on the barrel.Gold-plated appointments.Enjoy this traditional style with elegance and quality. In honor of Sailor_s foundation year, the 1911 Series was introduced 30 years ago. It has maintained the high quality material and craftsmanship from the start. The smooth writing quality of the wide selection of 21K and 14K nibs available for this model is a testament to the 100 years experience in writing instruments. Sailor s best-selling model, the 1911 collection has a classic, timeless quality. The tapered ends, elegant trim and cigar-shaped profile lend itself to being a pen that is easy to write with and easy on the eyes. The 14kt solid gold nib fitted on the 1911 Standard is available in a wide array of nib sizes. Each nib is individually inspected in Japan and vetted for the utmost of quality.From a design perspective, the majority of music nibs are designed with two slits and three tines. This is to allow for big ink flow, which is a staple of music nibs. Sailors music nib is more traditional in that it has a single slit and two tines, but the tip of the nib is designed in such a way as to keep that same big ink flow. music nibs are designed to hit the page more vertically than standard nibs, and at approximately a 90 degree angle.