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    Default Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    I came across a Sailor Profit Realo (21K) that has an FL ("For Lawyers") designation: https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/...tem/n-realofl/

    I can't really tell what the difference is with the standard Sailor line? Something to do with how the pen is weighted? Can someone elucidate?

    The finish also looks glossier than on other Profit Realos, but I'm not sure.

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    The FL has a metal section (the theory being, more weight at the writing point and thus less effort to write with for extended periods), as far as i know that is the only difference compared to a regular Realo.

    Be aware, that particular example you have linked to has store specific/exclusive cap band branding and nib which may or may not be a deal breaker to you.
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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Quote Originally Posted by SIR View Post
    The FL has a metal section (the theory being, more weight at the writing point and thus less effort to write with for extended periods), as far as i know that is the only difference compared to a regular Realo.

    Be aware, that particular example you have linked to has store specific/exclusive cap band branding and nib which may or may not be a deal breaker to you.
    Thank you. I think I actually like the Nagasawa branding. Do you know if the FL thing actually makes a difference?

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Quote Originally Posted by VulcanVulcanVulcan View Post

    Thank you. I think I actually like the Nagasawa branding. Do you know if the FL thing actually makes a difference?
    I’ve never used one, but shifting the balance most definitely makes a difference. Whether that difference is a positive or negative one is entirely up to you.


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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Quote Originally Posted by Kulprit View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by VulcanVulcanVulcan View Post
    Do you know if the FL thing actually makes a difference?
    I’ve never used one, but shifting the balance most definitely makes a difference. Whether that difference is a positive or negative one is entirely up to you.
    Likewise no experience of use by me, but i'd agree with Kulprit's assessment - some people like heavier sections (and heavier pens in general), some don't.

    If you didn't want the Nagasawa branding they might be willing to swap the nib and cap for you, but it'd be a bit of an ask.

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Very nice model: Realo with metal section & unique nib. Would love to try it. Sometimes a metal section does enhance comfort for me.

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Interesting. I like nose-heavy pens, and to me the non-Realo Sailors feel well-balanced thanks to the brass core around which everything else is built. The Realo does not have any metal within, so I guess the metal grip section is meant to restore the balance.

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    It's a shame it only comes in XF, F, MF & M.

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    This seems not to be the large size version. Is there a full size version of the FL edition?

    Thanks!

    EDIT: Nevermind, it is large. In fact, there are no small or slim 1911 Realo (Piston filler) anyways.
    Last edited by Daniel K; November 17th, 2018 at 06:00 AM.

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Quote Originally Posted by VulcanVulcanVulcan View Post
    I came across a Sailor Profit Realo (21K) that has an FL ("For Lawyers") designation: https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/...tem/n-realofl/

    I can't really tell what the difference is with the standard Sailor line? Something to do with how the pen is weighted? Can someone elucidate?
    The ad says


    It is a pen can write by Univ. devised by Mr. Kawaguchi pen doctor fit the brass before the center of gravity low pressure.
    To take bar exam, such as for ineffably thoughts or becomes a fountain pen, was developed.
    Now become out of print in the sailor fountain pen, giving the original kazami chicken PEN where we had them reprinted.


    ...A kazami chicken is a sort of wind vane. So I hope that's clear now...

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    Default Re: Sailor fountain pen FL / "For Lawyers"

    Crystal clear. Yeah...


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