Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen (Gray - Fude) 12-0138-721

Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen (Gray - Fude) 12-0138-721

Product Overview & Specs

• Product Name / Model: Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen — Gray with Fude nib (model 12?0138?721)

• Color / Finish: Gray barrel / body

• Nib Type: Stainless steel Fude (brush style) nib

• Materials:
   • Barrel: PC Resin (polycarbonate)
   • (Also has) Reservoir / feed: ABS Resin (for this version)

• Dimensions:
   • When in writing mode: φ?10.7 mm × 134.4 mm
   • When nib is stored (reversed into barrel): φ?10.7 mm × 119 mm

• Weight: ~ 6.4?g (pen with nib)

• Package / Box: Paperboard box (approx. 48 × 20 × 143 mm)

• Barcode / EAN: 49?01680?16687?0

Design & Functional Highlights

Dip Pen Format with Fountain Pen Convenience

The Hocoro Fude is a dip pen that is designed to make use of fountain pen inks more conveniently. You dip the nib into an ink, write, then rinse and switch inks — no internal ink filling. 

Fude Nib for Brush?Style Lines

The Fude nib (with its slight upward curve) allows for expressive, variable-width brush-like strokes depending on the angle. It is suited for calligraphic styles, lettering, or expressive scripts. 

Modular & Replaceable Nibs

The nib is screw-mounted and removable. You can unscrew it to replace or swap it with other Hocoro nibs (fine, medium, 1.0mm, etc.).
When not in use, the nib can be reversed and stored inside the hollow barrel to protect the tip (since the pen lacks a traditional cap). 

Hollow Barrel & Lightweight Construction

Because the barrel is hollow (and not designed to hold ink), the pen remains lightweight and comfortable to use for extended writing sessions.

Included Reservoir / Feed

Unlike some simpler dip pens, this Fude version includes a built-in reservoir or feed (ABS resin) behind the nib that holds extra ink, reducing how often you need to re-dip.

Usage & Behavior Notes

• Ink Compatibility: Works with fountain?pen inks and many other water-based inks (though care is required with thicker / particulate inks). Users often test multiple inks.

• Flow / Ink Usage: The reservoir helps with more sustained writing between dips, giving steadier flow compared to a plain dip nib. 

• Angle & Stroke Variation: The Fude nib shows width variation depending on the writing angle. Users describe it as giving brush-like transitions: wider at lower angles, thinner at steeper angles. 

• Scratchiness / Feedback: Some users have reported that the Fude version can feel scratchy or offer more feedback than expected, possibly due to small play / wobble in the removable nib unit. 

• Cleaning & Ink Changes: One of the benefits is ease of cleaning — you can rinse the nib and wipe it dry to switch inks. 

• Durability Caution: Some users report that the barrel / tail of Hocoro pens may develop cracks over time. > “All their tails have cracked in almost the exact same spot.” 

• Not Eyedropper: The pen is not designed to function as an eyedropper (i.e. filling the barrel with ink leads to leaks).

Suggested Marketing / Descriptive Copy

Unleash your inner calligrapher with the Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen – Gray Fude (12?0138?721). This elegantly designed dip pen combines the freedom of ink exploration with the polish of brush-style strokes.

Built with a PC-resin body and a hollow barrel, it stays lightweight in hand, while the integrated ABS feed gives you extended ink flow between dips. The included Fude nib provides dynamic, expressive line variation — perfect for artistic scripts, lettering, and shading.

The sleek gray finish offers a modern aesthetic, and the clever design allows nib removal and reverse storage inside the barrel — no cap needed. Just rinse, wipe, and enjoy endless ink possibilities.

Whether you're a pen-lover swatching new ink or a calligrapher seeking agility and expression, the Hocoro Gray Fude is your stylish, functional companion.