Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Multifunction Pen – Red CT

Sailor Yubi Maki-e Multifunction Pen – Usagi Rabbit Red CT

A lucky rabbit on festive red. The Sailor Yubi Maki-e Multifunction Pen – Usagi Rabbit Red CT combines black and red ballpoints with a 0.5mm mechanical pencil in one slim aluminium body, so you always have the right tool in your hand.

Designed in Japan by one of the country’s oldest pen makers, the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen is light, practical and beautifully finished, a small everyday luxury for school, work and home.

Key highlights

• Brand: Sailor, Japan
• Series: Yubi Maki-e
• Finish: Usagi Rabbit Red
• Functions: black ballpoint, red ballpoint, 0.5mm pencil
• Ballpoint tip: 0.7mm, oil-based ink
• Body: aluminium
• Mechanism: twist to select the function
• Weight: about 21g

About Sailor

Sailor was founded in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1911 by Kyugoro Sakata, an engineer who fell in love with fountain pens brought home by a British sailor, and it was the first company to make gold nibs in Japan. More than a century later, Sailor is famous worldwide for its fountain pens and inks, but it also makes some of Japan’s best-loved everyday writing tools. Its multifunction pens bring Japanese practicality and attention to detail to the pen you use most often.

Three tools in one

A multifunction pen puts several writing tools into one slim body. Each of these Sailor pens combines two oil-based ballpoints, in black and red, with a 0.5mm mechanical pencil. You choose the function by twisting the barrel: turn it to one position for black ink, another for red, and a third for the pencil, which is advanced by pressing the top of the pen. It is the perfect tool for students, teachers, accountants, editors and anyone who marks up documents, keeps a planner or switches between writing and sketching through the day.

The Usagi Rabbit Red design

Usagi is the Japanese word for rabbit, one of the most beloved animals in Japanese art. In Japanese folklore, a rabbit lives on the moon, pounding rice cakes, and the rabbit is a symbol of good fortune, gentleness and leaping forward. On this pen, the rabbit motif is set against a rich red body with chrome trim.

Red is the colour of celebration and luck in Japan, seen on festival lanterns and shrine gates, so the combination of rabbit and red makes this pen a cheerful wish for good fortune.

The tradition of maki-e

Maki-e, which means sprinkled picture, is one of Japan’s oldest decorative arts. For more than a thousand years, craftsmen have painted designs in lacquer and sprinkled them with gold or silver powder to decorate boxes, bowls, furniture and, more recently, fountain pens. Traditional maki-e pens can take months to make and cost a great deal. The Yubi Maki-e range brings the beauty of these traditional motifs to an everyday multifunction pen, with designs inspired by Japanese nature, seasons and folklore that make each pen a small piece of Japanese culture you can carry with you.

Using the Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e

Twist the barrel of the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen to select black ink, red ink or the pencil, and twist back to the neutral position to retract the tip. The Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e is about 142mm long and 14mm across and weighs about 21g, so it is light enough to carry all day, and the Usagi Rabbit Red pen’s chrome clip holds it securely on a notebook cover or a shirt pocket.

Refills and leads

Both the ballpoint refills and the pencil leads are replaceable. The ballpoints take slim multi-pen refills with a 0.7mm tip, and the pencil uses standard 0.5mm leads, which are available everywhere in a range of grades. If you would like help finding the right refills for your Sailor multifunction pen, just ask our team.

Who it is for

The Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen is ideal for students who switch between notes, corrections and diagrams, for teachers and editors who mark work in red, for accountants and engineers who need a pencil to hand, and for planners and journal keepers who colour-code their days. Because the Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e replaces three separate pens, it also makes a pencil case or a handbag much lighter.

Caring for your multifunction pen

A multifunction pen needs almost no care. Always retract the active refill before putting the pen in a pocket, wipe the body with a soft cloth now and then, and keep it in a pen case or pouch so the finish stays fresh. When a refill runs out, replace it with a refill of the same type, and refill the pencil with good-quality 0.5mm leads to avoid breakage.

A Japanese gift with meaning

Sailor’s decorated multifunction pens are popular souvenirs and gifts in Japan, given to friends, colleagues and students as a token of good wishes. Their motifs, drawn from Japanese seasons and folklore, carry meanings of luck, renewal and happiness, so the pen is a gift with a message. They are also wonderful for anyone who loves Japanese culture, travel or design.

Styling the Usagi Rabbit Red

Usagi Rabbit Red brightens a desk, a pencil case or a planner, and it pairs well with white, black and gold stationery. It is a charming gift for a child heading to school, a student facing exams, or a friend born in the Year of the Rabbit.

A gift worth giving

Looking for a gift? A fine pen is one of the most personal presents you can give: something used every day, kept for years and remembered every time it is picked up. It is ideal for graduations, promotions, birthdays, weddings, retirements and corporate gifting. It arrives in the brand’s original packaging, ready to present.

Pair it with good paper

Good paper makes a noticeable difference. On smooth, quality paper, lines stay sharp, colours look richer and the pen glides more easily. If you write a lot, it is worth choosing a notebook with paper that is kind to ink.

Full specifications

Explore more

Explore more Sailor multifunction pens:

• Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Pink
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• Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White
• Sailor Yubi Maki-e Butterfly Red
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Frequently asked questions

What does the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen do?
The Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e has a black ballpoint, a red ballpoint and a 0.5mm mechanical pencil.

How do I switch functions on the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen?
Twist the barrel of the Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e to select black, red or the pencil.

Can I replace the refills of the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen?
Yes, the Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e takes replaceable multi-pen ballpoint refills and standard 0.5mm leads.

What is the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen made of?
The Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e has an aluminium body with chrome trim.

Is the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Usagi Rabbit Red multifunction pen a good gift?
Yes, the Usagi Rabbit Red Yubi Maki-e is a practical, colourful Japanese gift for students and professionals.

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