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Sailor Fude de Mannen Brown GT Fountain Pen 12-0150-080
SKU: F-80176879 · Out of Stock
Sailor Fude de Mannen Brown GT Fountain Pen 12-0150-080
The Sailor Fude de Mannen Brown GT Fountain Pen (12?0150?080) is a distinctive pen that fulfills the dream many artists and calligraphers have: combining the expressive line variation of a brush with the convenience and ink control of a fountain pen. It’s part of Sailor’s Fude de Mannen series, which is designed for users who want brush-like stroke flexibility without using an actual brush.
Design & Aesthetic
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The pen body is crafted in pearl brown resin (ABS resin), giving it a warm, sophisticated tone with subtle shimmer. It’s often referred to as “pearl brown” in Sailor’s official product descriptions.
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The “GT” in its name implies gold?tone accents (trim), adding an elegant contrast to the brown resin.
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The design is classic and uncluttered, letting the color and purpose of the nib take center stage.
Special Nib & Expressive Writing
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What sets this pen apart is its angled “fude” nib (40°) — a steel nib bent at an angle so that when you tilt or rotate the pen, you can vary the stroke thickness.
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Held more upright, the tip gives thin, precise lines; laid flatter, it produces thicker, bolder strokes — mimicking the effect of a brush.
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This nib is particularly suited for calligraphy, expressive sketching, and artistic writing. Writers can capture character strokes, flourish lines, and varying widths without changing instruments.
Specifications & Mechanics
Here are the known technical specs and features:
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model / Code | 12?0150?080 |
| Nib | Steel, angled (40° fude) |
| Filling Type | Cartridge / Converter permitted (uses Sailor proprietary cartridges or converter) |
| Body Material | Resin (ABS) |
| Size / Dimensions | φ?15.0 mm × 169 mm (barrel length including cap) |
| Weight | ~?12 g (empty) |
| Usage Recommendation | This 40° nib version is best when writing with a more angled / laid down grip; Sailor’s documentation notes that 55° versions are more optimized for upright grip. |
| Packaging | Typically soft packaging (depending on retailer) |
Experience & Appeal
Using this pen is a unique experience. You don’t just write — you sculpt strokes. The angled nib gives you a dynamic interplay between fine and bold lines in a single stroke, making it ideal for calligraphy, lettering, or sketching with expressive detail. Many users praise it as a “brush in a pen body.”
Because it's still a fountain pen, you get consistent ink flow and less mess compared to using a traditional brush and ink. The pearl brown body gives it a mature, refined look; paired with gold accents, it feels like an instrument made for serious artistic use.
Product Information
Product: Sailor Fude de Mannen Brown GT Fountain Pen (Pearl Brown, 40° nib)
Barcode / EAN: 4901680176879
Specifications & Features
From Sailor’s official site and retailer sources:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model / Variant | Pearl Brown body, 40° fude nib version (Model 12?0150?080) |
| Nib | Stainless steel, bent / angled (40°) “fude” style — allows variation from fine to thick lines depending on pen angle |
| Trim / Accents | Gold plating on nib and trim (GT = gold tone) |
| Body Material | ABS resin (Pearl Brown version) |
| Filling Mechanism | Cartridge / Converter (compatible with Sailor proprietary system) |
| Size / Dimensions | Approx. φ?15.0 mm × 169 mm (capped length) |
| Weight | ~?12 g (empty) |
| Design Behavior | If held upright, gives fine lines; laid down, gives broader strokes — mimics brush pen behavior. |
| Packaging | Soft packaging / paper wrap as per Sailor product page (recent packaging renewal noted in May 2024) |
Sailor Fude de Mannen Brown GT Fountain Pen
Highlights & Use Cases
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Brush?style flexibility: The angled fude nib allows expressive strokes—in a single pass you can get thin lines and thick lines by simply altering the writing angle.
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More user?friendly than actual brush: Because it’s a fountain pen, many of the mess or control issues of traditional brush pens are mitigated.
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Ideal for calligraphy, sketching & expressive writing: Especially useful for Japanese / Chinese characters, illustrative work, or stylized scripts.
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Pearl Brown elegance: The body finish strikes a balance between subtle and decorative—less flashy but with character.
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