GZ005: Gazzaz "Chalana", boxed.

Date: c1980s

Size: Capped - 5 3/16 inches; posted - 5 13/16 inches.

This i a new old-stock pen, made by Sailor Pen Company in Japan for the Gazzaz company in Saudi Arabia.  It is basically a special edition "Chalana" pen.  The Gazzaz comapny is a very up-market perfumier and accessory retailer.  The Chalana pens are ultra-slim fountain pens that accept Sailor Chalana ink cartidges or ink converters for filling froman ink bottle.  They are ideally suited for keeping with your diary, or taking with you in a pocket or purse.

This pen has a beautiful burgundy and black matte finish that has just a tiny but of texture to both cap and barrel.  The cap is topped with a gold plated finial that bears an enamel end depicting the Gazzaz logo.  The gold plated pocket clip is squared off in shape and has "GAZZAZ" imrinted at the lower end.  The barrel has a gold plated end piece just to finish it off nicely.  The black section holds the gold plated nib, which is in a fine point.  

I have the boxes in either black or brown, so if you have a preference please let me know and I will try to accommodate you.  They are had shell boxes covered with leatherette and brass bound.  Inside there is a flocked pad and a satin lining to the lid.

I am supplying these pens complete with a couple of Sailor Chalana ink cartridges to get you started.  I have quite a stash of these cartridges at present, and if you purchase this pen you can have as many boxes as you would like for 50 pence each.  They come in boxes of five, and I have them in Royal Blue, Black and Red, so if you need more cartridges please mention it when ordering the pen.

The Sailor Chalana ink converters are also available at £3.50 each.  Again, please ask if you need one

I have fully serviced this pen.  The nib feels very smooth in use and writes with a very good wet and consistent fine width line.  

An unusual find, and a steal at the price.