Introducing the Sailor TUZU!

[@pontoon_cat]

It's a Sailor Safari! And that's a good thing. Sailor clearly put a TON of thought into this; it's very price competitive when comparing to a Safari (counting the converter), more adjustable (for those who don't like the "forcing" of the triangle grip), and thicker than a Safari (for those who think the Safari is too thin). Body length nearly identical to a Safari, weight is about the same (slightly more). Easily to disassemble (including the converter which is excellent), this is going to be a hit as a "next level" pen. If they start bringing out more colors (like the 1911 compass, or even the Pro Gear), this thing is going to be a hit!

[@HomerIncognito]

The grip section being thicker is a huge deal for me. That's the only thing that I don't like about the Safari.

[@nidhishshivashankar4885]

My thoughts exactly

[@tuerceviolines]

I really appreciate how informative this video is.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for saying that! Brian worked very hard to get the info correct and comprehensive! - Drew

[@beto12345]

Ooohhhh this pen is looking so nice, simple, adjustable, and the material... Perfect everyday workhorse. I really like it.

[@eunicefazzi6697]

I saw these in your coming soon page and was glad to see a video on them. I wanted to know more about them. Thank you!

[@Gouletpens]

Awesome! There was a lot to show/explain, so a video totally made sense for this one! -Brian Goulet

[@I_K1540]

Within writing a paragraph with the TUZU, it became my favorite pen in my collection due to the comfort. I thought I’d be TWSBI for life, but man oh man I want to order one of these in every color. If the grip adjustability makes it into their other higher dollar pens, I could easily become a one brand user.

[@mysticbimmer]

I'm brand new to this hobby and can say that the rotating grip section is an awesome idea. As a lefty side writer with a somewhat unconventional grip and approach, it is awesome to tweak the grip into something that works. Also, the heart hole made filling up the converter to maximum extremely easy, even out of one of Goulet's sample vials. Definitely give this one a try if you're curious about it.

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Brian- Great introduction to this new pen; thank you! Lots of nice features, to be sure! Best regards!

[@everykissbeginswithk5676]

It's a great time to be getting back into my fountain pen groove! I'm really excited to try this pen with samples.

[@Gouletpens]

there's never been a better time to rediscover fountain pens! Welcome back :) -Brian Goulet

[@BrichaJulbry]

The body looks slim. This design might be good for smaller hands or even kids. Maybe showing how it fits on different hands could be another idea for future video topics? (Featuring your wife's hand?)

[@HomerIncognito]

Comparing sizes with other pens might be sufficient

[@Gouletpens]

I'll give that some thought. It's always a challenge to show comparisons like this, and Rachel's not always in the office so it's sometimes hard to get her in when we're doing these video shoots. We have other folks on the team with hands though, so we might be able to mix it up a little bit in the future! -Brian Goulet

[@dhamijay]

@@Gouletpens Thank god you all have other people with hands!

[@BrichaJulbry]

@@dhamijay good catch! We're laughing so hard!😁😆😄😂🤣

[@thomasa.243]

At the MSRP, no way. All other „beginner pens“ are cheaper than this. At the reduced price with the converter, yes, this can be interesting. Lamy, Pelikan, Pilot, Diplomat, Platinum, all have well established pens for around the same price…

[@PalashBackup]

I might finally change my stance on indented/triangular grip section if this works. Damn. I don't think I have ever changed my mind before breakfast, like I did here. Thanks guys.

[@Gouletpens]

haha, I feel you on that. I'm not opposed to triangular grips myself because my grip is conducive to the way the grips naturally fall, but they often feel a bit too thin for me. This one's a little thicker in the grip so I like it. -Brian Goulet

[@RobertMaguire67]

Frankly enjoy me Realo, Sapporo, KOP, 1911 and Compass. This new design and price makes it a pen I want to add to my every day carry very soon.

[@jonathanbaker81]

Really looking forward to this release!

[@KendallW]

Really cool adjustment feature. Great video!

[@peterxyz3541]

Looks nice…seems nice. I’m use to thinner barrel. I need to try it in person

[@caligulard]

Sailor is usually out of my price point and I only have one of their fude pens so I am very interested in getting my hands on one of these! I love the mint color, now to decide between a broad or medium nib 🧐

[@Gouletpens]

the mint is my favorite. I like wetter pens so the broad is my preference, it's a very conservative broad, more like a medium in other brands if that helps. -Brian Goulet

[@caligulard]

@@Gouletpens Ooh, thanks. I'm not really into fine nibs, so I'm definitely gonna go with the broad and not risk getting another way too thin medium nib that ends up sitting unused in a drawer.

[@scottbaker2451]

Intriguing! What a great idea :)

[@arenared]

Very nice intro video and price, thanks !

[@shstapleton]

Looks like fun! I wish it came with a 1.1 option. (All my pens have line variation.)

[@Gouletpens]

now that would be cool. They don't have that at launch, but I'll pass along the suggestion to Sailor, who knows, maybe they'll add it if enough people want it. -Brian Goulet

[@michaelgreen2492]

When will they be available to purchase?

[@Gouletpens]

Next week! - Drew

[@anguswhite8233]

I like the mint:); Sailor pens are wonderful!:); not thrilled they don’t do an EF for those of us w small handwriting:(

[@DT-622]

Thanks for the video. YES triangular grips need to be adjustable - nice that this design makes it so easy, but people do realise you can do that with a Kakuno, right? And most other triangular-grip pens too, I suspect. Just pull the nib and feed out and reinsert with any orientation. I can’t say that big step-down on the Tuzu fills me with optimism…

[@Gouletpens]

The Kakuno and Metropolitan yes, you can remove the nib/feed and adjust it. Not with the Lamy steel nib pens though, they're all locked in where they are. -Brian Goulet

[@DT-622]

Yes I’d forgotten how the Safari nib/feed can only go in one way around - I used and loved a Safari all through high school and university but as a lefty with a four-finger grip, when I recently came back to fountain pens this was a deal-breaker for me with the Safari. If I’d known about Kakunos back in the day, I think I’d have preferred them. Thanks to the modern world of mail-order and informative videos such as yours, my own kids have gotten to try all sorts of pens - my 10yo son loves his Metropolitan with Iroshizuku inks, but he wants an E95S one day 😅 You’ve also introduced our family to the Pilot roller-ball pens that take fountain pen ink - that’s a nice option for school. When I was a kid it was Safari fountain pens or a ball-point 😂 BTW, at some point I’ve had a couple of different Staedtler tri-grip pens where you can twist the nib around to suit your grip too.

[@michaelland1697]

The sailor feed design is rather similar to that of the Pelikan M800 in terms of the filling hole.

[@juicylouisey]

Mixed feeling about this one. I’m an experienced fountain pen user and it’s just too gimmicky for my taste. I can see how it’s rotating USP might appeal to some new users/parents but I think you would have to be careful. Learning with this might be limiting unless you/your parent rotate the grip to a more ‘standard’ position over time. Would love to see if it achieves any longevity as a model.

[@ImCFoxx]

This does sound very interesting. I’m curious how it would be for drawing with Sailor brand black pigment Ink for drawing. I guess you would have to be extra careful where you aim that heart hole when cleaning lol I’m thinking perhaps a medium would be great for you with the pigment ink. What do you think?

[@Gouletpens]

I think the pigment ink would work fine in any of the 3 nib sizes. I think the medium would give you a nice consistent line that would work well for outlines and even shading lines. -Brian Goulet

[@brillcouncil4584]

Interesting feed design, small call back to Wirt and some VERY old designs.

[@marcwillimes3149]

Might be stupid but there's one thing I don't get. A round grip leaves you the freedom to place your finger -and the nib thus- wherever you want. Using a triangular -or other- polygonal grip will force you to put your fingers a definite way; self for the nib. Providing a 10° degrees adjustable polygonal grip might seem a solution to the problem. But wouldn't it have been wiser not to cause te problem (round instead of polygonal grip)? I might see the interest for beginners but for adults/intermediate/ experts, I don't actually get the point.

[@rztour]

You make a good point. My first pen was a Safari and for it was amazing how the faceting was perfect for my grip. I remember later on thinking, “What if it hadn’t felt comfortable?” So I suppose this new pen is the answer to that. Ya have to admit, there is a certain coolness factor in it. And designing a pen that enables 10 degree adjustments for that kind a money. Hard to imagine this pen being anything other than a “home run”. I know I’m picking one up from Brian at that under $40 offering.

[@Reyairia]

wait, you say that these could take shimmer inks. Does that include the Fine nib?

[@Gouletpens]

yeah, I think it would handle them just fine. I haven't tried a bunch myself but I see no issue with it since the pen would be pretty easy to clean. The fine nib is pretty darn fine, so you're not going to see a whole lot of shimmer though, the medium or broad would show it more. It's worth trying out though -Brian Goulet

[@Reyairia]

@@Gouletpens that wouldn't be too much of a concern, I like the subtle shimmers.

[@drnimish333]

Cool 👌

[@AmberUnfinished]

Okay pen fam….what color are you buying? I like the mint and the gray. Going to flip a coin. 😂

[@arenared]

I received my 2 from Goulet yesterday. My take is that it’s overpriced. The grip section has a slick feeling . stick to the safari as a starter or budgetty pen. Imo

[@snowdoggieii]

They should put sad faces on each nib

[@tifflecat5583]

This video came out 1 hour after I already made my impulse purchase for the quarter 😭

[@Watcher369]

...or you can just fill the converter and install it and not dip any part of the pen in an ink bottle.

[@scottbaker2451]

MF would also have been perfect!

[@anibal5845]

$39.50? Sounds good to me.

[@willyum3557]

Out of stock lololol

[@williamdaly1005]

Frustrating when the video is only 11 hours old and they’re already out of stock. Bummer.

[@ergindbalci]

Lecoule? You cannot just ignore Lecoule just because you don't sell them. I've lost faith on you. Sorry.

[@lulufortytwo3884]

honestly, i'm new to fountain pens but when I was looking into the Lecoule I saw a lot of people absolutely hated it. Very divisive when I was poking around and I didn't think it was worth my trouble when enough people said it was such a bad introduction to Sailor it didn't feel like one. 💀

[@DWhoLover]

@@lulufortytwo3884For what it’s worth, I really enjoy mine. Of course, your mileage may vary.

[@DowntheBreatherHole]

As soon as it's live on your site, I'll be ordering one to review on my KZbin channel. I really think this pen is going to make a big splash in the pen community.

[@Gouletpens]

Let's hope so! - Drew

[@karigori6415]

That step-down is definitely something. I wanna see how people swap grip sections yo make interesting colour combinations! Also, that heart hole feature looks hella neat.

[@rctrombone1]

Definitely a “take my money” moment! I don’t have fancy pens but really enjoy the ones I have. The opportunity to try a sailor under $50 is outstanding!

[@shadowharmonyify]

Found this on Google, "The name, Tuzu, seems to be derived from two Japanese words: 綴る (to write) and 続く (to continue). Therefore, the correct pronunciation is likely "tsudsu"."

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks for the clarfication...surely I didn't pronounce it quite as accurately as it's supposed to be. Sorry! -Brian Goulet

[@mjcossel6136]

So…write on?

[@sivalon1]

@@mjcossel6136 right on!

[@chiwbaka]

It's really amazing that Goulet Pens takes the time to make such a good explanatory video, granted you're selling them, but others would be like "where's my marketing bonus?"

[@Gouletpens]

I appreciate you saying that. Yeah we do sell them of course, which is how we end up funding videos like this that take a lot of time and effort to produce (that you get to watch for free). But we've been doing that for nearly 15 years, it's part of what we add to the pen community. -Brian Goulet

[@littletweeter1327]

marketing itself as a beginner pen, while being $55, is pretty odd. and with the nib adjustment, you can do the same thing with the kakuno, just... rotate the nib and feed.

[@houghwhite411]

Although kakuno is too light, Kakuno master race!!!

[@HomerIncognito]

@@houghwhite411 You can put a CON-70 in the Kakuno which gives it a very nice weight.

[@ChrisWMan1]

At Goulet it's 39,50 vs 35,60 for a Lamy Safari with converter so not that big a difference. Almost no pen sells for MSRP.

[@Stettafire]

£50 beginner makes sense when most pens are £100+. I don't think we should confuse beginner and budget. They're similar but not the same

[@user-cf4ti9id7x]

I can't wait to save up enough to buy this! I can't wait to be able to use a triangle grip with my left-handedness. Probably more excited than I should be. 😍

[@Gouletpens]

Our photographer is a leftie, and he loves it, it's been his go-to daily writer ever since I had him try it out! I'm curious to see how you and other lefties take to it as well. -Brian Goulet

[@felaine17]

I just bought the mint tuzu last weekend at the Dutch Pen Show for €20. I got it in broad nib but it feels like medium. I'm still testing it with different inks.

[@sbornot2b]

Filler hole? MIND BLOWN!

[@tmc4642]

I’m not concerned with comparing the Tuzu with other similarly priced pens by other brands. Since most other Sailor pens will be forever out of my price range, I’m curious to see a Sailor offering for a price I can afford to try. Thank you for giving such a thorough introduction to the Tuzu, Brian.

[@HADESPAYLOAD]

Try the sailor fude its very cheap. I do think this is a great option and really puts down both a thin and super thick line. I am curious if it has the pencil feedback, I suspect not. That is what I really enjoy about the PG. That felt tip / pencil feel is amazing. Platinum and Pilot both make amazing steel nibs. Sailor is likely looking at all the collectors of kaweco and twisbi ecos as boost to sales. Sailor really does well with colors much better than Platinum and Pilot they will be successful if they perform.

[@pandabugdiaries2384]

hope you get to try a sailor soon and hopefully you like it! my single sailor pgs is the best writer in my collection, i absolutely love it and im interesting in the hopefully being able to get a tuzu too!

[@eno88]

Huh... first impression, Sailor is trying to pull a Lamy.

[@TheStockwell]

1:43 "Now, the name Tuza is sort of an informal greeting in Japan." So, the pen *could* be called "Hello, sailor." 😏

[@heyokasd]

Such a comprehensive but straightforward introduction - thank you! I'm definitely adding this to my consideration list.

[@Gouletpens]

Thanks! I debated if this video was too long, but I wanted to be thorough. -Brian Goulet

[@LanguidAndBittersweet]

That adjustable grip is space age. Beam me up, Scotty!

[@paulll47]

Honestly, for the price at least, you could simply buy a Pilot Lightive or a Prera and be done with it, the grip rotation thing feels more like a gimmick since people who dislike a triangular shape are still going to be dealing with it even if they rotate it, I'm sure it's a good pen but it feels redundant and a tad overpriced at that.

[@Gouletpens]

In the US the Lightive is called the Explorer, which is less expensive but has a totally different feel in the hand than the Tuzu, fwiw. The Prera in the US is $70 MSRP, we actually don't even stock them anymore because so few people were buying them. -Brian Goulet

[@paulll47]

@@Gouletpens Wow, in that case I take it back, the Prera is a good pen but not 70 good, here they can be easily found at 40 euro or less, in this case the Tuzu makes a lot of sense, thanks for the answer btw, I love your content.

[@knownaigm]

So far this seems like a homerun to me. Lots of thoughtfulness and value in the pen and, in my opinion, I think they nailed a really great contemporary minimalist design that looks timeless and classy yet fun. And, as an artist, I think the adjustable grip might be super useful because I'm often drawing in all types of different grips and angles.

[@Gouletpens]

I'm looking forward to seeing how everyone adjusts the grip to use it in different ways! -Brian Goulet

[@GabrielLopez-zg7vw]

I will not stand for this Compass slander! My Compass was the first pen i actually bought myself (alongside a Jinhao Shark), and I like to this day it as much or more than many other pens, including a Pelikan M205, Safari, Metro, etc.

[@AmberUnfinished]

I like my compass too! It is one I gravitate towards when it’s inked.

[@T4FF3R]

Looks interesting. I'll just keep telling myself I don't need another pen.

[@Gouletpens]

"just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in!" :) -Brian Goulet

[@tiramisucocolands7952]

I wanna try it so bad to see what it does but there's no way I am gonna pay for this ugly pen 🤣

[@itsmeLori]

The heart hole feature is so smart and interesting!

[@Gouletpens]

right? I thought that was really cool -Brian Goulet

[@philnaunton7181]

I'll pass on it for myself, but maybe by the 2024 Holidays I'll keep this in mind. While not insanely cheap, it does have some interesting features for beginners, which might boost some Freshman Pen Experimenters into the World Class Collector Club. ( 😦 My house is now flooded with pens, paper, and ink! Yay? )

[@lzalab2286]

finally an affordable sailor 😂😂😂

[@putocuchinta]

That four finger grip makes me laugh

[@tuhkathri9126]

Sigh... Still saving for a Nakaya 😢. Someday. Also.... Is that a Japanese puzzle box from the Karakuri Creation Group❤

[@Gouletpens]

Good eye! I got that in Japan from Hakone Maruyama, I got to see a demo of how they do the marquetry and see tos of puzzle boxes they do, it was a highlight of my trip! -Brian Goulet

[@randy-9842]

I only have two Sailor pens (from each end of the pricing scale) and I love their exceptional build quality and performance. This one is a bit "blocky" for my taste but it seems very well thought out, unique and well built. I have no doubt it will be quite popular. Thanks for showcasing it for us!

[@Skreach666]

I am looking forward to this. I already decided im buying one. It will either be the Grey or Mint Green

[@AlysonMcNulty]

OK you got me. This purple freak is waiting to get her hands on a Lilac or Purple model (HINT HINT!!) with a broad nib. Have bought some pens from you before that I have yet to use. My favorite ball point is the Pilot Down Force [which so far has not been discontinued on me (Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Arthritis/Fibromyalgia). I need a bit of a wide pen to hold onto/strength/ durability. I stock up on Down Forces and carry refill packs with me almost always. I am familiar with adjusting the pen refills to use them pretty much to the end. Have been hoping I could find a workhorse pen to get at ease with fountain pens. What purple inks would you suggest using with this in ink and cartridges?

[@TomMitchellNiftyEgg]

Got mine, writes thin but SMOOOOOOOTH... (broad) The natural grip is back so the natural arc of the line is very bold and pleasing. The grip did not need rotating for me. Gold star pen at this price. Big yes, on a handful of ink samples.

[@ccahua]

I love how the YT tagged products banner to this Goulet TUZU preview all show, "Out of stock". If that holds, post-launch, maybe we'll see more cool colors, limited editions and maybe that Naginata nib version! Just kiddin' 😅

[@Below20Below]

Don't you dare trash the 4 finger grip. So much more stable IMO. Any time I try 3 fingered I'm so much more shaky. Happy to know your wife is another member of this weird club!

[@mellow-jello]

When viewing the video, it appeared that the Sailor Tuzu had a wider and longer nib than that supplied by Lamy on their Safari, measured from the edge of the grip section. Is this true, or was it the camera angle that gave the optical effect? And if so, by how much in mm?

[@larsonl6376]

not sure how this pen compares to the way more expensive pen's by sailor. i like how it writes, nice flow, a bit big, i do have fairly large hands. it is kinda light, after just purchasing a Pilot Metropolitan pen. my wife can hear this pen scratch across the paper, just a very tiny bit. she likes the Metropolitan better, because she doesn't hear the scratching as she writes. great pen and worth the price to purchase.

[@estycki]

I need more colours. My local store has black, grey, and this surgical-scrubs green 😕

[@liselottefrejdig1112]

Hi Brian! How about the Sailor Barcarole? Wasn't that a Sailor newbie pen too? Pen wishes Liselotte in Karlstad, Sweden.

[@KL005]

THERZWUEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@kylelin3782]

Remind me of Schneider Easybirdy fountain pen.

[@ACOJV214TX]

How much is the pen with the samurai on the horse that you showed in the beginning?

[@surft]

Wish they produced a matte version for the entire body

[@scottbaker2451]

Wait. I thought the grip was floating. Is that possible?

[@25cookiemonster]

What happened to Sailor Lacoule?

[@Persepolis8564]

Few days ago I goy my first fountain pen from you guys, the TWSBI DIAMOND 580 IRIS, and it looks gorgeous.I only wish it could be posted,but that's not a deal breaker. Also, will you guys ever carry Parker and Faber-Castell pens?

[@Gouletpens]

Technically you could post the 580 if you really wanted, the cap does fit on the back there. TWSBI just doesn't call it postable because what you're actually posting it onto is the piston knob, which isn't ideal. But it's kinda long anyway, so even if you did post it, it gets pretty long and back-weighted so I prefer to write with it unposted anyway. We used to carry Parker and FC. They were never very popular for us, and the ones that were doing okay for us got discontinued by the manufacturers so we just sort of sunset the brands. We're not opposed to carrying them again if there's demand for them. Which of their pens are you most interested in? -Brian Goulet

[@2458aspen]

Yeah.....I think I need one

[@davidthefat]

The Japanese take on the Safari.

[@oteliogarcia1562]

a conservative broad

[@octothorpe12]

It's a blow hole!

[@paulmchugh1430]

Two questions, please. When will you have these pens in stock? Can you eyedropper fill the pen?

[@Gouletpens]

I didn't want to name a specific launch date in the video because we don't have a confirmed date yet, but they should be arriving to us mid next week, maybe 6/28/24 if we're lucky. We have an email signup on our site if you want to be notified as soon as we get them! The one thing I regret about this video is not mentioning the eyedropper....it's NOT eyedroppable as it is, there are some small holes in the ring indent at the end of the pen, sadly. If you were bound and determined you could block off those holes with epoxy or some other substance, but that's of course going to be more of a hack/modification that a feature. Without those holes though, it would work beautifully as an eyedropper. -Brian Goulet

[@followyourbrush]

I’m looking forward to trying it! Waiting for availability!

[@robertcalkjr.8325]

Thanks. I believe that the Sailor TUZU will be a smash hit! I'll definitely get a couple for my grandkids.

[@BCMZ]

How is the qulity controll on it? The plastic quality?

[@Gouletpens]

Very good, from what I can tell! - Drew

[@melissam0ss]

Geez! Sold out way too fast! 😿 😭

[@susankmino]

I will definitely going to buy Sailor Tuzu, I bought Lamy safari extra fine nib and I wasn't happy but I have two sailor pens with gold nib and It makes me feel happy. The sailor Tuzu is affordable. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@_TheTaoJones_]

Gotcha, so the nib and grip of a Safari with the body design and material choice of the 2000. Well played, Sailor, well played.

[@KND-w4o]

Sailor Tuzu Adjust delivers a rich palette of vibrant colors and superior ink flow, making it an excellent choice for both everyday writing and artistic endeavors.

[@CJFoxthewhitefoxden]

This is a nice ,affordable, good looking pen from Sailor. :) Thanks for being informative and going over the pen. I hope to order one soon. (though it will be later this year due to finances)

[@manuelsalazar3938]

Hey Brian, my friend is official distributor for Sailor here in Mexico and he told me they're not planning to sell this pen in Latin America, please tell them to fire their whole marketing department, they're missing a damn good business opportunity, I'd bet that this pen will be way more popular than any other low cost fountain pen here, shame on them 🤦

[@kpoke3266]

Definitely looking into this pen as my first broad nib and Sailor pen. I own a safari and I'm not to thrilled with it as much as I am as the AL-Star I first received as a gift (which may purely be due to the material of the safari). I'm too scared to dip into pricier pens, but at the price point, maybe I can finally see what a Sailor pen is like haha

[@888SpinR]

I told myself I wouldn't get another pen. I was wrong.

[@def1ghi]

Nokia used to make phones out of polycarbonate and it was a great material: light weight and durable.

[@boadiceameridionalis3732]

An intro Sailor for safari price? TAKE MY MONEY!!

[@HG-fu1iv]

I just purchased three of them from y'all can't wait to get like sailor pens

[@senior_ranger]

Funny, I haven't seen him in a few years and did not recognize him at first. Very well done video.