The highly polished surface looks like plastic but, if rubbed briskly with a knuckle, it gives off a faint smell of rubber.                                                                             
We can only conjecture why Sailor chose to call this the King of Pen instead of the King of Pens, however one thing does not get lost in translation, this pen's minimalist simplicity.
The Sailor nib, arguably the best produced in the world, makes this pen a joy to write with. Available only with Medium and Broad nibs. This pen can also be fitted with a variety of specialty nibs; click here for the styles and prices with these nibs.