Sailor Fude De Mannen Fountain Pen 40°

Sailor Fude De Mannen Fountain Pen 40°

The Sailor Fude De Mannen fountain pen opens the world of expressive brush-like calligraphy to everyone. Equipped with a specially engineered steel nib bent at a 40-degree angle, this pen lets you transition effortlessly between crisp fine lines and rich broad strokes by simply varying your writing tilt. Designed specifically for writers who prefer a steeper, more upright pen angle, it is the ideal tool for Japanese kanji, Western modern lettering, sketching, and ink drawing.

Key Features

• 40-Degree Bent Fude Nib: Tailored for upright writing postures, delivering fine detail when held high and wide shading when tilted low.
• Authentic Brush-Like Line Variation: Mimics traditional calligraphy brush strokes with the controlled flow and convenience of a fountain pen.
• Smooth Stainless Steel Nib: Durable, responsive nib glides across paper without snagging during expressive gestural drawing.
• Comfortable Elongated Body: Lightweight resin barrel offers optimal balance and steady handling during extended lettering sessions.
• Convenient Cartridge/Converter System: Compatible with Sailor ink cartridges and proprietary piston converters for bottled inks.

Specifications

• Brand: Sailor
• Model: Fude De Mannen
• Nib Angle: 40 Degrees (Optimized for upright writing grip)
• Nib Material: Stainless Steel
• Barrel Material: Lightweight Resin
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Filling System: Sailor Cartridges & Converters (Sold Separately)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should choose the 40-degree nib angle over the 55-degree?

The 40-degree nib is ideal for writers who hold their pens more upright (closer to vertical), allowing easy line variation without drastically changing their natural grip.

How do I vary the line width with this pen?

Hold the pen upright for thin, precise lines, and lower the pen closer to the paper surface to produce broad, ribbon-like strokes.

What kind of ink refills does the Sailor Fude De Mannen take?

It uses proprietary Sailor ink cartridges and can also be fitted with a standard Sailor fountain pen converter to use bottled inks.

Can this pen be used for sketching and urban drawing?

Yes, artists widely praise the Fude De Mannen for line drawing and architectural sketching due to its rapid, intuitive stroke variation.

Is this pen suitable for beginners?

Yes, unlike soft hair brushes, the rigid bent nib provides tactile feedback, making brush-style calligraphy accessible even to first-time learners.