Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White Weeping Cherry Multifunction Pen

Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White Weeping Cherry Multifunction Pen

Weeping cherry blossoms on white. The Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White Weeping Cherry Multifunction Pen 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 Shidarezakura White 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: Shidarezakura White Weeping Cherry
• 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 Shidarezakura White design

Shidarezakura is the weeping cherry tree, whose long, drooping branches cascade with pale pink blossoms each spring. In Japan, ancient weeping cherries are treasured, some of them hundreds of years old, and people travel far to see them in bloom. On this pen, the cascading blossoms are set against a clean white body, giving it a gentle, springlike elegance.

Cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal and of the beauty of the passing moment, and the white background makes the motif feel light and serene.

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 Shidarezakura White Yubi Maki-e

Twist the barrel of the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White multifunction pen to select black ink, red ink or the pencil, and twist back to the neutral position to retract the tip. The Shidarezakura White 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 Shidarezakura White 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 Shidarezakura White 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 Shidarezakura White 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 Shidarezakura White

The White Weeping Cherry looks beautiful with pastel planners, white desks and floral stationery. It is a graceful gift for someone starting a new chapter, for spring birthdays, or for anyone who loves Japanese gardens and the cherry blossom season.

A gift worth giving

A quality pen remains one of the best gifts you can give. It is useful, personal and long-lasting, and it suits almost every occasion, from exam success and first jobs to milestone birthdays and thank-you gifts for colleagues and clients. Delivered in the original brand box, it is ready to wrap and give.

Pair it with good paper

To get the most out of your writing, pair it with good paper. Smooth, coated papers keep lines crisp and stop ink from feathering, while thicker paper reduces show-through on the reverse side. Browse our notebooks and writing pads to find the right paper for your pen.

Full specifications

Explore more

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Sailor Yubi Maki-e Shidarezakura White multifunction pen do?
The Shidarezakura White 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 Shidarezakura White multifunction pen?
Twist the barrel of the Shidarezakura White Yubi Maki-e to select black, red or the pencil.

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

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

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

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