Sailor Fude De Mannen - Stroke Style Calligraphy Fountain Pen - Bamboo Green - Nib Angle 55 Degrees (11-0127-767)

I love the variation you get from fude nib pens. I’ve watched Paul Heaston use this pen for a while now on Instagram and his drawings are sensational! It’s very reasonably priced for the quality. Ink flow is consistent, I’m using DeAtrimentis at present. I can draw with the pen upside down for very fine lines with little flow issues which is great. Traditional look to it, shame it’s plastic but it can’t be perfect, but that helps to keep it light, it has a gold nib (assume it’s not real gold of course). I’d highly recommend getting this for sketching with, see example picture that I did. It’s great for Urban Sketching.

Using ink pens for daily writing, this pen is beautiful to write with. Ink flow is consistent onto the 55 degree nib, so once you work out the angle of contact with the paper, the results are excellent. This pen is now my favourite and beats the Lamy range…which are also great ….

I saw the Sailor Fude mentioned on social media a lot lately as an excellent fountain pen for sketching. It’s usually best not to believe the hype, but at £13 I felt it was a risk I could take. I’m seriously impressed with the Sailor Fude. The nib is very smooth and the ink flows well. I’m left-handed so this can be a bit of an issue. It’s designed to work like a brush, so the width of the stroke varies depending on the angle the pen is held and will take a bit of getting used to. I’ll probably order another so I can have a couple of ink colours on the go at the same time. Full marks from me, highly recommended.

Seens lots if videos on how to sketch with this so I thought I'd give it a try. Once you get the knack on how to refill its a great addition to your art kit.

Works fine well made good for drawing

it is an excellent instrument for the price. the nib is smooth and flexible, shines with good quality black ink. I can imagine its as good for drawing as it is for your copperplate or round hand. it doesn’t take a standard ink cartridge and sailor cartridges are expensive so I recommend purchasing a dedicated sailor converter. The body is plastic but doesn’t feel cheap. definitely love the colour. Overall a great instrument, excellent performer, and Made in Japan !

I’m new to ink art and this pen was recommended in a video I watched. I got a converter with it so I can use different coloured inks. It’s very useful and versatile and feels good in your hand. I look forward to experimenting and creating with it.

good pen