If you love fountain pens, calligraphy, or are just looking to explore unusual writing tools, you’re in the right place. Meet the Fude de Mannen by Sailor, one of the most unique fountain pens we carry in our lineup. From a first glance, the pen nib looks like a traditional fountain pen, but if you observe a little closely, you’ll see that it comes with a special angled nib that lets you create strokes unlike any other fountain pen.
What Makes Fude de Mannen Special?
The Fude de Mannen’s nib is designed to mimic the versatility of a brush, letting you adjust line thickness simply by changing the writing angle. A steeper angle produces fine, delicate lines, while holding the angled nib closer to parallel with the page creates bold, brush-like strokes. This makes it perfect for sketching, creative lettering, and expressive writing.
From Sketch to Calligraphy: One Pen, Endless Possibilities
What makes the Fude de Mannen special is the way it transforms to become a suitable tool for you during your creative session. By simply shifting the angle of the nib, you can create anything from a thin stroke to a bold, sweeping line. This flexibility allows artists to move effortlessly between sketching fine outlines and adding weight, depth, or shadows with thicker strokes, all without changing tools.
For calligraphy and lettering, this fountain pen excels at mimicking the crisp contrasts of brushwork. Sharp strokes create lines that resemble traditional brush calligraphy, while smoother, angled motions create softer lettering styles. This allows calligraphers to explore different writing styles with one tool in hand. Many users note that the Fude de Mannen feels easier to control than a brush pen, yet offers far more expressive range than a typical fountain pen. Beginners appreciate its accessibility, while experienced artists enjoy its versatility as a creative tool.
Compared to traditional fountain pens or even flexible nib dip pens, Fude de Mannen offers dramatic line variation without pressure, making it less tiring to use. Compared to a brush pen, it produces slightly squarer, more angular lines, while still maintaining a smooth, expressive flow.
Choosing Your Fude de Mannen
The Fude de Mannen comes in several colors, but the most important choice is the nib angle: 55° or 40°.
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55° nib seems to be best if you plan to write or draw with thick lines more often, add shading, or create bold strokes. While it can achieve fine detail by tilting the pen further, it’s better suited for expressive, dramatic lines.
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40° nib, on the other hand, is ideal if you want more control for sketching, detailed work, or calligraphy. It still offers the flexibility to vary line thickness, but with smoother transitions between thin and thick strokes.
With either nib, you can enjoy versatile line variation, giving you the freedom to create with just one tool instead of switching between multiple pens.
A Unique Tool for Every Creative
The Sailor Fude de Mannen fountain pen is more than just another fountain pen; in our opinion, it is the fountain pen version of the Swiss Army Knife. With its angled nib, it gives you the power to move seamlessly between fine, precise lines and bold, dramatic strokes, all with a simple shift in angle. Its versatility makes it a must-have in any writer’s or artist’s toolkit. Beginners will love how approachable it feels compared to a brush, while seasoned creators will appreciate the expressive range it offers beyond a traditional fountain pen. If you’re looking for something that’s both practical and playful, a pen that invites experimentation and inspires creativity, the Fude de Mannen deserves a place in your collection.
