Named in honor of the foundation date of Sailor Pen, the remarkable 1911 Series was first introduced over 30 years ago. It has maintained the use of high quality materials and craftsmanship from the beginning and is available in many different materials and surface finishes. The smooth balance and writing quality of the wide selection of 21K solid gold nibs available for these models is a testament to over 100 years of experience in manufacturing quality writing instruments at Sailor.