Classic Pens LB1 Nagahara Cross Emperor Fountain Pen (2003)

Classic Pens LB1 Nagahara Cross Emperor Fountain Pen (2003)

A collaboration between Classic Pens and Sailor, the LB1 Nagahara was issued in 2003 in a worldwide limited edition of just 100 pieces. Combining a striking marbled body with one of Sailor’s most celebrated specialty nibs, this pen represents the pinnacle of Japanese limited edition fountain pen craftsmanship.

Design Highlights

• Body: Pearlescent marble material in an interwoven pattern of red, green, and black — rich, lustrous, and deeply distinctive
• Trim: Gold-tone metal hardware throughout, complementing the vibrant body with classic elegance
• Nib: 21K Naginata Cross Emperor nib, hand-crafted by Nobuyoshi Nagahara — one of Sailor’s most legendary nib masters

The Naginata Cross Emperor Nib

The centrepiece of this pen is the extraordinary Naginata Cross Emperor nib. Its unique layered cross structure delivers exceptional ink flow and a wide range of line variation — from fine hairlines to broad, expressive strokes — making it one of the most technically sophisticated and visually dramatic nibs ever produced by Sailor. Increasingly rare on the secondary market, it is a benchmark piece for collectors of Japanese specialty nibs.

Collectible Significance

With only 100 pieces produced worldwide and a nib made by the hand of Nagahara himself, the LB1 Nagahara Cross Emperor occupies a singular place in the world of collectible fountain pens. An essential acquisition for serious Sailor collectors and connoisseurs of exceptional nib craftsmanship.