SAILOR Hocoro Dip Fountain Pen (includes reservoir) - Grey/Yellow - 40 Degree Fude Nib

Change your ink as fast as your ideas

The Sailor Hocoro dip pen offers the best of both worlds. A stainless steel fountain pen nib, but in a format for dipping. Designed for quick ink changes and expressive line work, it’s the fast way to test inks and make swatches.  No pen filling or flushing required. 

Why you’ll love it

The Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen with Fude nib gives you expressive line variation without the commitment of a filled fountain pen. It’s quick to dip and easy to clean. The angled Fude nib lets you move from fine to broad strokes just by adjusting your writing angl. Perfect for sketching, lettering, or adding character to everyday writing.

How it makes you feel

This is a tool that is very playful and invites curiosity. You’re not locked into one ink. 

Who it’s for

• Writers who want to explore line variation
• Sketchers and urban artists working with ink
• Fountain pen users testing inks without cleaning a full pen
• Anyone wanting to use inks that are not fountain pen freindly

Who it’s not for

• Those wanting consistent, uniform lines
• Those wanting true flex from thick to thin wispy lines
• Long writing sessions without re-dipping
  

Ink pairing suggestions

• Sailor Dipton inks for vibrancy
• Shimmer inks (perfect here as no feed to clog)
• Waterproof sketching inks for line and wash work
• Try multiple inks in one session (this pen makes switching easy)

Practical tip

• Control your line by adjusting the angle (steep angle produces a fine line)
• Try using the nib in reverse for an ultra thin line
• Rinse quickly between dips to keep colours clean

FAQs

What is a Fude nib?
A bent nib designed to create line variation depending on the angle you hold the pen.

Do I need to use Sailor ink?
No, you can use most fountain pen and dip inks. This is a great tool for testing different inks.

How often do I need to dip?
Typically every few lines, depending on how much ink you load and how broadly you write. There is also a reservoir attachment you can add to increase ink capacity.

Is it good for beginners?
Yes. It’s one of the easiest ways to start playing with ink.

Can I use shimmer inks?
Yes, this is one of the best tools for shimmer, since there’s no feed to clog.

What’s included

• Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen body
• Fude stainless steel nib unit
• Parts detachable for easy cleaning and nib storage
  

Complete the set

• Add a bottle of Sailor Dipton ink for vibrant colour play
• Pair with a glass dip pen for comparison and versatility
• Use with Tomoe River or Midori paper to see full line variation

Specs

• Nib: Stainless steel Fude (angled)
• Filling system: Dip pen (no internal reservoir)
• Material: Resin body
• Length: Approx. 119mm
• Weight: Approx. 6g
• Origin: Japan

A simple tool with surprising depth. The he Hocoro Fude invites you to slow down, explore, and rediscover the joy of ink on paper.