Sailor 1911 Standard Review...and a giveaway 

Thanks David for this and your other reviews. My "entry level" gold nib pen was a Lamy 2000. Still going strong and much loved after 40 years.

Oooo! How exciting, that discount is lovely- many thanks to Pen Chalet! I got a Pilot VP Decimo as my first gold nib and I love it to bits. It was an absolute dream pen. I haven't acquired any other gold nibs, but I have tried Sailor pens from other people and it's definitely one of those pen brands that suit my writing style quite well, so I can't wait to get one. I'd obviously love to be considered for this giveaway. I really appreciate that you included a Safari and Metro in your size comparisons, made it really easy for me to understand the size of this pen, so many thanks for that! :D Can't wait to see Miss Ginny again in your videos, she's quite the sweetie.

Thank you for another great review, I have been looking at the 1911 for awhile now. So I was torn between the Lamy 2000 and the Pilot Vanishing Point for my first gold nib pen. I asked my friend who works at a local pen shop which one I should get and his response was "Why not buy both? You know if you buy one, you will end up buying the other eventually." So I waited and saved and bought both. I like the convenience of the VP, but I find myself grabbing the Lamy way more. I got the EF and I would say that it is more of a fine, but the ink supply, snap (securely) cap, and overall design of the Lamy 2000 make it one of, if not my favorite fountain pens I have.

For a student nothing beats the Lamy 2000 or the pilot vanishing point as they don't dry up after a "long" pause.

Thanks, as always, for the review and the exciting giveaway opportunity! As far as entry level gold nib pens go, I think the Platinum 3776 and the Lamy 2000 would have to be at the top of my list. The 3776 offers more options for colors and personalization (some of the recent limited editions have been particularly good looking, although slightly more expensive) and I've always found them to be reliable writers. The Lamy 2000 is also reliable and I love the medium nib on mine. It's glassy smooth and I haven't had any of the "sweet spot" issues that are often mentioned online. I waited quite a while to buy my Lamy 2000 because of all of the talk about it online, but it's now one of my favorites and I'm kicking myself for not getting it earlier.

Thanks for the great review and thanks for the giveaway! As to the topic, I haven't actually looked into gold nib pens much because they're pretty much out of my budget, but I've certainly wanted to get my hands on one to see how a gold nib feels!

Thanks for the review! Really appreciate your time and effort with these videos. I don't have a gold nib pen yet but my current dream one is the Pilot E95S in burgundy and gold. So gorgeous and classic looking, portable with an inlaid nib. Ahhhh.. one day soon, my precious!

Thank you, David! My first and only gold nib pen was a Sailor Professional Gear Slim in blueberry resin + silver, with a Fine nib. I can not recommend it enough, even though is quite small. I was positively surprised the pen wrote just out of its box, no rinsing or anything at all. And always writes immediately after inking it. Such a pleasure to use!

Thanks for the review! This pen looks awesome - I really want a Sailor now. My favorite entry level gold nib was the Pilot Custom 74. It's still my daily workhorse.

Hi Mr. Boot! Another great review and one i was surprised to see included a giveaway. Currently my favorite gold nib is that on the Lamy 2k. i'd heard you and others sing its praises for so long that when i was working this summer i had to invest in one and i was blown away. Thanks for this opportunity

Great video David! I loved seeing the size comparison for this pen and was excited seeing it is a similar size as the Metro which I love. I've been wanting to get my first Sailor for a while now and this has helped me settle on a model!

Thanks for another great review, definitely has me thinking about getting a Sailor.. (and the discount code certainly helps!). As far as entry level gold nib pens, I would say either a Lamy 2000 or a Pilot Custom 74 are great places to start, I've found both to be well made, reliable, and both write really well.

Love the way Sailor design's their sections and nibs...conserving the classic fountain pen look

These pens are wonderfully balanced, post securely, and great writers. The nibs are beautiful. Pen Chalet has become my retailer of choice, btw, free shipping if you're spend $50, they give you a free bottle of ink after a certain number of purchases, discount where they can, offer specials on quality pens, and you can find 10% discount coupons on many affiliated websites. Disclaimer: I'm in no way related, but I'm a guy on a budget, so I like the way they treat me. I think they also carry this pen with a Music (wet and smooth) nib. Yep, I just checked. The Oster inks btw, usually shade brilliantly. I think the "Fire" in River of Fire refers to a reddish sheen where the ink shades deeply. Good stuff.

Thanks David, nice review and the sound wasn't too bad just a bit off 😉. My favorite entry level gold nib pen is the Lamy 2000, it has a really classic and understated design. Reliable and sturdy enough to be a EDC without the need of baby it. Thanks for the review and giveaway!

Thank you for providing a great review. My favorite entry level would either be the Pilot e95s or the Platinum 3776.

You’ve helped make me a pen collector and the 1911Standard is fantastic. Never dries. Precise very fine and always super readable. Beautiful nib.

I was really spoiled by my first gold nib pen, the Pilot Custom Heritage 92 -- more for the fact that it's a superbly constructed piston-filler than for the nib itself, though the nib is great too. I also love my Pilot Stargazer, a beautiful pen and an excellent writer! Never tried a Sailor though *fingers crossed* :) Thanks as always for the review!

Great review! My favorite gold nib pen is my Platinum PMG-5000 Stainless Armor. Its 14k nib is smooth as can be and the pen is beautifully simple with a steel barrel. I have never met anyone else who owns one.

My first gold nibbed pen was a Platinum 3776. I bought it two years ago, and I still use it often. Thank you for your reviews. I appreciate the content very much.

thank you very much for this review and the special giveaway. To me the best entry level fountain pen is definitely a pilot custom heritage 92 with a FM nib straight from Japan. Great everyday writing nib (not too fine, not too broad, always performs), piston filler, nice size and comfortable in the hand.

The best entry level gold nib pen would be... the Sailor 1911S in H-M! It's such a great feeling nib, which made it a must to grab when we decided to leave the house due to Irma. The house is fine, no damage, and we were more than blessed for everything. Truly, I've not felt a pen as good as the 1911S. The nib has that interesting feedback, one that I've come to honestly enjoy more in my pens and has made me take a second when it came to looking at what I have. Much like the Faber Castell Loom, but with a bit more give, and it looks absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the giveaway, David. This is very kind of you.

Thanks for the review! Can't wait for the one you'll do with the Zoom nib. For entry level gold nib pens, I'd say either the Vanishing Point for the click mechanism or the Platinum PTL-5000A for the cheap price.

my entry level gold nib was my Mont Blanc Blue Hour LeGrand. My husband and I went to the Mont Blanc store because he wanted to make a purchase. I was just a tag along. Then I noticed a display and I could have sworn I heard angels singing. It was love at first pen stroke. It made a very beautiful anniversary gift. Since then I have acquired some of the more conventional entry level gold nibs such as a vanishing point and a Lamy 2000, I purchased a Sailor 1911 Large (HB) Fresca last Spring. I am very impressed with it and feel it's a great value. I love my pens from Edison but I haven't tried one of the gold nibs yet. I have to agree with the Anzan Hoshin Roshi . Brian's tuning is perfect.

Thank you for giving us all a chance to win such a beautiful pen. I wish I owned a Sailor pen, great video, great review.

Thanks for the review. In my opinion, every pen from pilot in the 70-150 $ range (depends where you buy it from) is a good starting point. I went with the custom heritage 92 - I use it daily and loving it!

Thank you for the chance to win! My favorite entry- to mid-level gold-nibbed pen is the Platinum Century 3776. I have it in a soft fine and that nib just sings to me when i write with it. It's hard to explain but that nib just connects with me and reminds me constantly why I love fountain pens.

Thanks for the great review. My favorite entry-level gold nib is the Platinum 3776 soft fine which I own in Bourgogne.

Thanks for doing this, especially for someone who just started collecting a month ago. Although I don't really have any super nice gold nibs, I really like my Visconti Rembrandt Black Silver Nib just because of the pure smoothness. On the flip side, I've tried an EF Platinum 3776 that was SUPER smooth for such a fine writer.

I have a Sailor Lecoule and I love the design of it, as well as how it sits in my hand. A 1911 would be an upgrade :) I recently emptied my savings jar for a pilot custom 92, as where I bought it from, was not much more than the 74. I'm blown away by the difference between the steel and gold nibs. I feel it was a great introductory pen with a gold nib.

Great review, as always. I think a good option is the Aurora Talentum. But this Sailor is also perfect.

As always a good review. My entry level favorite is the Platinum 3776 with a fine nib--great pen.

I love the 1911 S.!!!!!!!!! A friend has one and I can't wait to get one! I have never bought a gold nib pen, so I cannot say anything other than my buddy's 1911 S. It's a dream to write with! As long as I can tell what you're saying, the audio is not an issue. Thank you for the review!

Thanks for the review! My fav entry-level gold nib is also my first, the Platinum Century 3776 Bourgogne.

Thanks for the review. Hadn't considered my favourite entry-level gold nib pen... hmmm been using titanium recently, which took a while to get used to, but I like it.

Great review, David. Not sure if it is the best entry level gold nib pen, but the platinum PTL-5000A is certainly one of the least expensive. That Sailor looks really nice! Keep up the good work!

I love the style and the weight of the FP. I love to have some of the other colors as i.e, the white which is so beautiful in my opinion.Thank for always your opinions as I find them you mostly in aline with my own..

Another nice review David. My favorite gold nib entry-level pen is a Namiki Falcon (or Pilot Falcon if this is the new name). Fun pen.

My first gold nib pen was a Pilot Vanishing Point which I bought early into the hobby. I wish I'd waited until I knew more about pens because it was really scratchy (my fault for getting an EF nib) and I didn't know how to smooth it out. My only current gold nib pen is a Lamy 2K. I enjoy it but I'm still getting used to the small sweet spot. I'm waiting on a Platinum 3776 to arrive to see how that compares. Thanks for this and all of your other reviews. Keep up the great work!

Great review David. I do love the sailor nibs so my custom heritage 91 would be my first choice. If I had to give a second choice it would be the Lamy 2000.

Thanks for the review. I like that "1911" number! I'm a fan of the Pilot Vanishing Point, which I use at work, specifically because of the ability to access the nib one-handed.

The Sailor gold nib is my favorite nib of all. I prefer the 1911 over the Pro Gear for some reason. I adore this nib, but have not tried the 21k nib. Great giveaway, and excellent review.

Great review figboot. The entry level gold nib pen I really like is the Lamy 2000. Its a great pen for note taking and everyday writing.

Awesome review, thank you! This is the only entry level Japanese gold nib that I'm missing.

My favorite gold nib pen was a Cross. It writes great and want terribly expensive. Live your videos. Keep up the work.

Thank you sir, live your video reviews. Always a go to before I buy any new pen. I actually don't have a gold nib pen or a Sailor so I'd love to get my hands on this one.

Lamy 2000 is my very favorite entry level gold nib pen without a doubt!! Thanks for the giveaway David. I've been wishing for a Sailor to add to my set :)

This is a gorgeous pen! Thank you for the great review

I've enjoyed my Platinum 3776s, but haven't tried a Sailor 1911s. I sure would like to! I enjoy your channel regularly.

Nice review, as always. Seems like everyone else has a Lamy 2000 and a Pilot "Capless". But I'll add my vote to both. This is a pen that I've looked at for a while, and now I might need to look again. Thanks.

My first gold-nibbed pen I *think* was the Lamy 2000 - and I'd find it hard to go past it as a recommendation. The Vanishing Point was my second. I love it too, but it's not a great fit for everyone's hand. Thanks for doing another giveaway - this will be a fantastic pen for its new owner!

Oh man! My grail pen is the Sailor 1911! The nib design is my favorite. Drool! As for entry level gold nibs, I've looked at the Pilot e95s, but I've never seen one in person. I've tried a Custom 74 before at a pen shop and thought it was pretty decent too. When I personally move up to a gold nib, though, I'll be splurging for the Sailor brand.

My first gold nib was the Sailor Pro Gear Slim. Love the sailor nibs! Thanks for a great video and a great give away!

Thanks for the review. The Waterman Carène might also be worth thinking about as an entry level gold nib. It's not exactly the cheapest but it has it's very own characteristics and you don't have to clean out a piston filler...

I am pretty new to fountain pens, so an entry-level Sailor would be just the thing, particularly coming from my favorite pen reviewer! I do not have any gold nib pens, only an Ahab and a Lamy knock-off. Thanks for another nice review.

I picked up a Platinum PTL-5000a after watching Brian Goulet's review. At first, I was disappointed with the "plastic" body, and surprised by the feedback. But over time I became accustomed to both. Now, it has become my daily writer!! I'm thinking 3776 next!!

Great review, looking forward to the next one

Well I'm still pretty new to the FP hobby and don't have a gold nib yet. I really like the Edison pens I've tried, and that may be my entry into the gold nib. Sailors look great, and a 1911 King of Pens is on my bucket list. Another great review.

What a beauty. I am honestly looking at my first gold nib. This was actually one of the pens I was looking at purchasing. Others that caught my eye were the Platinum 3776 and Pilot Custom 74.

Thanks for the review. Great looking pen. I don't have anything with a gold nib yet.

Great video! On the topic of entry-level pens, I'd say that my choice would be the Pelikan M200. It's a pen that I had just recently been gifted from a friend in Europe and I find that it is quite superb. It writes quite smoothly, like all the Pelikans I've had, and it is a fine size for someone with perhaps a little smaller hands than mine (I still find it still quite nice to write with posted however.) The flow is great and it has no trouble keeping up with my fast writing. Best of all, the price is in the sweet spot for all other entry level gold nib pens so it's a perfect choice for a student.

Hi, my first gold nib pen is the Pilot Custom 74, which I bought for my birthday. Unfortunately, it has a lot of skipping issues and I had to send it back to Pilot to adjust the nib. A few months later, on a holiday trip, I bought a Lamy 2000 in F and really loved how it writes - smooth-writing, worked straight out of the box, no hard starting, no skipping. So the Lamy 2000 would be my favourite entry-level gold nib pen. I haven't try any pens from Sailor before, so I would be grateful to have the opportunity to get one. Enjoyed your review a lot. Thank you!

Hi! as usual another good review. The sailor entry level gold nib is great for someone who wants to start with gold nib pens. I like the Lamy 2000 it is also very good in term of quality and durability. Hope to get lucky this time for the draw. Thanks a lot.

Thank you David for another great review. I have a Extra Fine Sailor Young Profit and would love to add this pen as her brother! Best regards to you.

My favorite starter gold nib pen was MY first gold nib pen, the beautiful Pilot E95S with a strong bias towards the Burgundy and Ivory version (or Wine and Champagne as I like to call it.) Not only is it one of the most affordable at 139 USD through most retailers but it is striking to look at. It writes like a dream and its size makes it very convenient. If you need to get your first gold nib pen, look no further than the elegant and reliable E95S... or get a LAMY 2000 those are great too!

Great review. For my birthday I got my first gold nib pen a Pilot Custom 92 FM after more than 24 years using a Lamy Al Star medium nib which was buttery smooth. At first I didn't like too much writing with the Custom 92, it didn't felt as smooth as my Lamy, but with the time that feeling has changed for good. Problem is that I apply almost no pressure at all and sometimes the line will be almost non existent so had to go back and re write some letters.I have heard a lot of good things about Sailors nibs, many people say that are better than Pilot and Platinum so I am hoping to get a Sailor for Christmas.

I used to think my Lamy 2000 was the best gold nib I've ever used, and I preferred it over the Pilot Custom Heritage 92, but over time, my CH92 has seen more and more use over my 2K. I think the nice springiness and consistent smoothness is really perfect for someone just getting into gold nibs.

Thanks so much for the helpful review and the giveaway opportunity!

Thanks for the review and giveaway! Penchalet has recently been my go-to retailer because of the discount they offer. Makes a pretty good difference to me especially when buying more expensive stuff. As far as entry level gold nib pens go, I would pick either a Pilot 74/91 or the Sailor Progrear Slim/1911S. The nibs are certainly different on the Pilot and the Sailor. I've tried the Platinum #3776 a couple of times but it seems to just not work for me.

I have an old 1911L that I bought used with an HB nib that seems like it had some work done on it. I totally love it! As for an "entry level" gold nib-- mine was a Lamy 2000, probably still my favorite pen.

Great video. I don't own a gold nib pen, but I have been following this model. It just looks great!

Hi David. Thanks for the review. I only have 2 gold nib pens, and they're both entry level, a Pilot E95S and a Platinum 3776. I love them both for different reasons.

Thanks for this review, which coincidentally coincides with a recent return from Japan. I happened to purchase several pens on my wish list so am now the owner of a Platinum 3776 in S-F Bourgogne and a Nice in F. However my first gold nib is the Pilot Custom 74 in Music just for fun. So to answer your question, that would be my first and certainly not my last. The Sailor would make a nice addition !

My first gold nib pen was the Platinum 3776 Century with a broad nib. It was the perfect introduction to using a gold nib. The feel of the pen with the bit of bounciness in the nib is terrific. It certainly would be a great first gold nib for anyone

Nice review!.. as always :) ! I think a good entry level gold nib would be the pilot custom 74. Cheers!

Well, I don't have a beginner gold nibbed pen, so winning this Sailor would be perfect!!! Great review and giveaway. Thank you and Pen Chalet!

Thank you for the review. It is a great pen. My favorite entry level gold nib pen is Pilot Decimo.

I just ordered a Platinum 3776, which will be my first gold nib. Thanks for giving us a good look at this Sailor!

Good review as usual. My entry level gold nib is a Platinum 3776 Century Bourgogne with a soft fine nib. There is some line variation that can be had with the pen, albeit fine.

Another great review. I recently picked up a Pilot Capless VP in Carbon Black with a stub nib that I feel would be a nice entry level pen. Another would be a Pelikan M200 series.

I think one of the best entry level gold nib pens is the Platinum 3776 which can easily be found on Amazon for around $70. This includes two day shipping if you are a Prime member. Thank you for your awesome reviews!

Nice review, I've been keeping my eyes on that pen for some time

I have to say the Lamy 2000. The build quality is fantastic and the utility of the snap cap and piston filler sets it above the other entry-level gold pens.

Great review as always, my ideal entry level gold nib is the Lamy 2000.

Enjoy your reviews. I have a Pilot E95S. It was my first gold nib pen and it is a lovely writer. It is my favorite pen in my collection.

My favorite entry level gold nib pen is the Platinum 3776, but I have always thought the Sailor 1911 Standard looks much better. Thanks for doing these reviews - Figboot for president 2020 !

Hi Mr. Figboot! I have a couple Japanese gold nibbled pens, including a pilot custom 74 and platinum 3776 and would love to try a sailor 1911! I've only heard great things from these pens, but as a graduate student I don't have a lot of funds to purchase one. Thanks for the review and thanks to pen chalet for the giveaway!

My first gold nib was a (HM) Sailor Pro Gear Slim. Today after over 40 fountain pens with both gold and steel nibs in all sizes is still my prefered nib. Thanks for the review.

I just bought a sailor 1911 standard but can't use it until my birthday in October. Can't wait!

The Pilot VP would be my favorite FP with a gold nib. Very practical and excellent craftsmanship.

My entry level gold nib pen is the Platinum 3776 Century. I've not yet owned a Sailor pen though! Thanks for another great review and giveaway.

Hiya Dave -- nice review as always; THANKS! I've not tried a Sailor Pen yet, but would really enjoy do so. For some, unexplainable reason, the name and logo appeal to me strongly and all reviews I’ve seen have been quite positive. Regarding entry level gold nibbed pens that some commenters are asking about: my first was a Pilot Custom 74 w/ a 14k medium nib that I still very much love. I’ve also tried the Pilot Vanishing Point w/ an 18k medium nib (which is excellent as well as convenient, but working around the clip isn’t for everyone) and also two Platinum #3776 pens w/ 14k nibs. Personally, I’m not fond of Platinum’s Soft Fine Nib since mine seems needle-like and far too scratchy for my taste (yes, the tines seem well aligned). On the other hand, I am extremely fond of Platinum’s Medium Nib which is quite smooth, wet and writes extremely well even in the “reverse writing” mode! Thanks for the review and thanks to both you and Pen Chalet for the giveaway! --> Question to you, Dave: have you compared the 3776 nib to the Sailor nib of the same size (Medium to Medium or Broad to Broad etc.)? Thoughts?

Thanks for your review; I very much like the classic design of this pen. I am new to fountain pens and do not yet have a Sailor. My only Gold nib pen is a Franklin Christoph Model 02 with a Fine Cursive Italic nib by Mike Masayama.

Bought one for 190 euros (ouch!), deep blue one with gold hardware and black end caps. Pilot Vanishing Point and Lamy 2000 were both 220 euros (double ouch!), so 1911S was a bit value selection on my part. But I don't like looks and weight of Vanishing Point and Lamy 2000 feels awkward to hold for me. Parker Sonnet was also in selection, for cheap, cheap price of 150 euros, and Waterman Expert for 170. I was tempted by 1911 Young Profit for even cheaper than Sonnet but no, 1911S is now my first modern gold nib pen. Mine is H-M, only version available and my first choice anyway, juicy, smooth with nice spring, reminds me of my Sheaffer 300 Fine but even lighter. Funny how plastic body feels sturdy and doesn't scratch at all. And the best thing is, this pen really wants me to use it, it just writes and writes and doesn't wanna stop. Problem is that now I want Pro Gear to go with my 1911... P.S.: I got ripped-off, mine came in paper Sailor box and only with convertor, no cartridges. Maybe mine was Japanese import or something?

Lamy 2000 was my first and is still one of my favourites. I would go for an F in stead for EF in hindsight, since the line is barely thicker while it writes wetter. Sailor 1911 has been on my to-get-list for a while though.

Great review David. The Pilot Custom 74 is one of the great bargains for entry level gold nib. All Pilot nibs I've tried have been great. I have yet to try a sailor nib. Here's hoping.

I love the Lamy 2k as a great starter gold nib pen, very smooth, consistent writer, stays wet because of the hood, overall just a great pen

That is a beautiful pen! My entry level gold nib was a Platinum 3776 and it is awesome!

My first gold nib was a Lamy 2000 (also my first piston filler). Thanks for the review and giveaway.

The closest I have to an entry-level gold-nib pen is a Pilot Vanishing point - great pen, love it, want at least one more. ;) Thanks for the review, David - I have been pondering Sailor pens of late, debating on one of those or a Platinum 3776...