{"product_id":"sailor-prof-gear-realo-18k-piston-filling-demo-fine-nib","title":"SAILOR 1911 Realo (18K gold nib) - Piston Filling - Demonstrator - Black","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"238\" data-start=\"152\" data-section-id=\"13cif35\"\u003eNew Realo with modular nib flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"587\" data-start=\"240\"\u003eThe new Sailor 1911 Realo is a rethinking of Sailor’s piston-filling system to make it more practical. Built around a translucent demonstrator body, it allows you to visually track ink levels while introducing a redesigned barrel that increases capacity and enables interchangeable nib units across compatible Sailor sections. Launched 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"724\" data-start=\"703\" data-section-id=\"14gslnu\"\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1244\" data-start=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"805\" data-section-id=\"1a8p3n3\"\u003eNewly engineered mechanism with ~1.5ml ink capacity\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1s3nmao\"\u003eModular design allowing compatible Sailor nib\/section changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1s3nmao\"\u003eTranslucent demonstrator body to monitor ink level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1s3nmao\"\u003eLarge 18k gold nib tuned for smooth, controlled writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1005\" data-start=\"929\" data-section-id=\"1s3nmao\"\u003eIdeal for high ink flow nibs like Sailor's Music and Zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1246\" data-section-id=\"114qi0g\"\u003eFeel in the hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1569\" data-start=\"1272\"\u003eThis is how a functional pen like Realo should be. Less luxury object and more like a fountain pen engineered for long sessions, without interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1682\" data-start=\"1667\" data-section-id=\"17xmkbr\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2003\" data-start=\"1684\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1684\" data-section-id=\"1aonw6l\"\u003eWriters who go through ink quickly (journaling, drafting, note-taking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1814\" data-start=\"1759\" data-section-id=\"qr6fts\"\u003eFountain pen users who value efficient filling mechanisms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1888\" data-start=\"1815\" data-section-id=\"11tijbm\"\u003eSailor nib fans wanting interchangeability across compatible sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1947\" data-start=\"1889\" data-section-id=\"6eux7b\"\u003eCollectors interested in Sailor’s new modular platform\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2005\" data-section-id=\"kauoia\"\u003eWho it's not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2063\" data-start=\"2026\" data-section-id=\"1u4wk4p\"\u003eUsers who prefer ultra light pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2118\" data-start=\"2064\" data-section-id=\"6ch7ln\"\u003ePeople wanting a simple cartridge\/converter system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2194\" data-start=\"2119\" data-section-id=\"1twh389\"\u003eCollectors focused purely on traditional cigar-shaped Sailor designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2195\" data-section-id=\"cadjfj\"\u003eThose who change ink colour often \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2605\" data-start=\"2588\" data-section-id=\"1dsgeyw\"\u003ePractical tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2889\" data-start=\"2607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2683\" data-start=\"2607\" data-section-id=\"jqh3t8\"\u003eUse high flow inks with Music or Zoom nibs to take advantage of capacity. Our testing of capillary rise across brands showed Sailor as the highest flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2898\" data-start=\"2891\" data-section-id=\"1xvwnkw\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2900\" data-section-id=\"tkj91k\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same functionality as the older Realo?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo. This is a redesigned model with a new piston mechanism, higher ink capacity (~1.5mL), and modular nib compatibility features. The ink capacity improvement makes sense for the Zoom and Music nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2900\" data-section-id=\"tkj91k\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does ink capacity compare to other piston fillers?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSailor Realo (~1.5mL), Pelikan M800 (~1.7mL), Pilot Heritage 92 (~1.2mL), Lamy 2000 (~2mL), Twsbi 580 (~1.9mL), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwsbi Eco (~1.8mL). For comparison, cartridges are typically 0.5-0.8mL and the Sailor standard converter is 0.5mL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2940\" data-start=\"2900\" data-section-id=\"tkj91k\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it the same size as the original Realo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new pen is longer at 150.5mm (capped) versus 141mm for the original model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3278\" data-start=\"3258\" data-section-id=\"1cceiov\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I swap nibs?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYes, this model introduces a compatible nib\/section interchange system, allowing Sailor nib units to be moved between other large barrel designs such as 1911 Large and Professional Gear. Not compatible with King of Pen sections or the slimmer pen models such as 1911 Standard, Prof Gear Slim and PG Mini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3498\" data-start=\"3469\" data-section-id=\"qrcz3r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a new nib?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt retains Sailor’s original nib design for Realo, but is now 18k gold instead of 21K. Technically this may translate to less bounce and greater precision of line width. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3498\" data-start=\"3469\" data-section-id=\"qrcz3r\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the grip \"pinched in\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis waist guides where the pen should be gripped, and may be a design choice to support the internal mechanics and\/or to match the more controlled feel of Sailor nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3608\" data-start=\"3590\" data-section-id=\"13bid5p\"\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3815\" data-start=\"3610\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3659\" data-start=\"3610\" data-section-id=\"11zzwc0\"\u003eSAILOR 1911 Realo fountain pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3759\" data-start=\"3712\" data-section-id=\"4iggoa\"\u003ePresentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3815\" data-start=\"3781\" data-section-id=\"136y12k\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/blogs\/blogs\/smooth-writing-with-fountain-pens?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=a2392eaaf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFree nib tuning\u003c\/a\u003e from LarryPOST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInk pairing suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5170\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-sailor-pen?filter.p.product_type=Standard+Bottled+Ink\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSailor inks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereliably pair well with Sailor nibs and feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5171\" data-end=\"5249\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/products\/pelikan-4001-ink-series-62-5ml-royal-blue?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=ab02c3a05\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ePelikan 4001 royal blue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis good low maintenance choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5250\" data-end=\"5332\"\u003eRealo generally works best with conventional rather than shimmer inks\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild your writing practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5445\" data-end=\"5527\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-brands-sailor-pen?filter.p.product_type=Standard+Bottled+Ink\"\u003eSailor bottled inks\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare worth exploring to find your favourite flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003eGood paper changes the experience dramatically. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"5630\" data-end=\"5706\"\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/collections\/larrypost-pens-pen-storage\"\u003epen case\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis worth it. Replacement nibs are not easy to source separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3825\" data-start=\"3817\" data-section-id=\"xn2kfn\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"3827\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3827\" data-section-id=\"1pb1d7h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3829\"\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eSAILOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3864\" data-start=\"3827\" data-section-id=\"1pb1d7h\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3839\" data-start=\"3829\"\u003eBrand series:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1911 Realo\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3876\" data-start=\"3867\"\u003eLaunched:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-1853\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3886\" data-start=\"3865\" data-section-id=\"1nw44bh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3876\" data-start=\"3867\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3967\" data-start=\"3946\" data-section-id=\"1bwdpth\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3956\" data-start=\"3948\"\u003eNib:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3968\" data-section-id=\"wgmjut\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3989\" data-start=\"3970\"\u003eNib sizes: \u003c\/strong\u003eEF (0.2mm), F (0.3), MF (0.4), M (0.5), B (0.6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4003\" data-start=\"3968\" data-section-id=\"wgmjut\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3989\" data-start=\"3970\"\u003eFilling system:\u003c\/strong\u003e Piston filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4032\" data-start=\"4004\" data-section-id=\"l3xdxa\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4023\" data-start=\"4006\"\u003eInk capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.5mL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"3898\" data-start=\"3889\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent Clear Black resin (demonstrator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4054\" data-start=\"4035\"\u003eDesign feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modular nib\/section compatibility system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4132\" data-start=\"4098\" data-section-id=\"ysi777\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"4109\" data-start=\"4100\"\u003eTrim:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold plated accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4133\" data-section-id=\"adua3m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCap:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTwist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4133\" data-section-id=\"adua3m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e150.5mm (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4133\" data-section-id=\"adua3m\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiametre:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4133\" data-section-id=\"adua3m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eapprox. 26.3g (capped)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4170\" data-start=\"4133\" data-section-id=\"adua3m\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eComparable size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; 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