Sailor 1911 vs Pro Gear

We take a look at the differences between the Sailor 1911 and the Pro Gear, as well as comparing the sizes to Platinum 3776 and Montblanc.
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[@roderickfemm8799]

This is a very, very helpful review of the different Sailor pen models and sizes. I don't know why Sailor makes these so confusing. I bought a 1911S early on in my fountain pen interest because it said that S was for Standard, and it turns out I would have been much happier with a L (for Large) (this is what happens when you don't have a shop to go to, to actually try things out). But on the other hand they make the L size so much more expensive just because of the nib difference. Some of this seems just arbitrary, and I don't have these issues with Pilot or Platinum pens.

[@13Danielx]

Thank you for this video. I was so confused as to what the differences were with all the different names. This video was a BIG help

[@donnylama]

First video which clearly shows the size difference. Really informative. And subbed. Thank you for this wonderful content

[@michaelhobbs8082]

Perfect - thank you for so efficiently decoding the Sailor line up!

[@chrisrap52]

Excellent. Well done. Great to see all the Sailors.

[@wetelectronics7867]

Thank you for using the colored versions! I wanted to see the colors in motion under different lighting and it was easier to distinguish.

[@putteringpenman]

Thanks for the video Brian! I've had my eye on a Sailor pen for a while but didn't know the difference between the pen models. You did a great job explaining the differences and similarities.

[@DanielStreet2889]

This was a very helpful comparison video. Thank you very much!

[@minho_kim]

I am planning to buy one of them, and your review is very helpful.

[@becki_plans8193]

Thank you so much for a wonderfully informative video. This has answered quite a few queries I had with these pens. Now the dilemma, which model and which colour!

[@DD-d6d3]

Fantastic video. Incredibly useful. Thanks for the overview.

[@andersonpens]

You're welcome!

[@mellow-jello]

Almost wished you had demo version of the pens, nostalgic to sales in the 80s. Will look at Sailor more favourable bc of your vid.

[@stresemann101]

Thank you for your awesome review ! Shout out to you from here in Sourh Korea

[@dolmakalemsevdas1934]

Excellent video. If you have any doubts or questions about Sailor Fountain Pens' sizes, comparisons, this is the video you must watch.

[@vintagegentleman2946]

Very well done comparison video!

[@larryb8022]

Great information video, you really broke it down per pen and show the detail and pen comparison.

[@polksie]

Great review and great job explaining the differences. One question, how easy are all these for disassembling and cleaning (not referring to the Montblanc)? Can you disassemble the Realo series with the Twsbi wrench?

[@raullumenario5918]

Very nice explanation. Thank you.

[@lissea8549]

So helpful! Thank you so much!

[@rafaelpapp]

I believe the sections are the same between equivalent series: 1911 and Pro Gear, 1911 Std. and Pro Gear Slim, ... You can produce hybrids: cap flat top and barrel torpedo shape or viceversa.

[@jlaurson]

Thanks for a professional -- VERY helpful -- review. (A nice break from the other sort of thing that's out there.)

[@robertzamorski7169]

Anderson Pens presented the clearest explanation as well as the most comprehensive description of dimensions and nib differences. I want to, and I will, go to Anderson.com to explore the variances of Sailor products. Thank much.

[@Cyriljayant]

Thank you and this is a great comparison of the Sailor series. Very helpful video to find out what I really want to get as I am really want to add few pens from Sailor.

[@user-ol1cu6uf6j]

Does Sailor procolor have any other name? I find Sailor's line of products very confusing...

[@jesusdiezgrijalvo6036]

Excelente. Es un video de gran ayuda.

[@sushaneraviteja7389]

please tell me are these pens heavy

[@andersonpens]

Sailor Pens, like most other Japanese pens are fairly light. The heaviest Sailors are 1911 Black Luster (metal section) and the Pro Gear regency Stripe (metal overlay, now discontinued). There are other models with the metal section, but outside of possible Japanese Domestic variations, none in current production.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

The Pro Gear (regular) is the one that is atop my wish-list of must-have pen at the moment. It looks like an outright classic. And I think the black pen with the silver/rhodium trim is the best. Sailors have some of my favourite nibs of all time. And the 21K (broad) is irresistible. What does the Pro Gear Regular currently cost? I covet it even if it’s sinful. 😀