If you want a custom fountain pen in Tokyo, Ancora Ginza is the clearest place to start. Ancora is a stationery and fountain-pen shop operated by Plus and Sailor, and its official site describes a My Fountain Pen service that lets you combine parts of a Sailor Profit Jr. into an original pen.
This is a different purchase from choosing a limited-edition pen from a display case. You are selecting the parts and leaving with a pen that reflects your choices.
What the My Fountain Pen service does
Ancora’s official information says the service lets customers combine the nib, cap, and barrel parts of the Sailor Profit Jr. The pen is assembled in the shop, and the finished fountain pen can be taken home the same day.
That makes the experience approachable for a first custom pen. You do not need to understand every high-end nib material or filling system before you visit. You need to know how you want the pen to feel and what kind of writing you do.
Decide these things before you go
Bring a short preference list:
- fine, medium, or broader writing line;
- a color family you actually like using;
- whether the pen is for notes, journaling, or display;
- your total budget;
- whether you want matching ink or paper afterward.
If you are unsure about nib width, ask to compare the available options. The best custom pen is the one you will reach for, not the one with the most dramatic color combination.
Where is Ancora Ginza?
Ancora’s official store information lists the Ginza main shop at 6-4-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. The current listing shows hours of 11:00–19:00 and Wednesday closure.
Check the official Ancora site before visiting. Services, stock, hours, and special displays can change, and the official page is more reliable than a travel post from a previous year.
How to fit it into a Ginza stationery day
Ancora works well as a focused stop rather than the first place you wander into. Choose your custom-pen preferences first, then use the rest of your Ginza day for paper, ink, and notebook shopping.
You could pair it with:
- Itoya for a broad stationery selection;
- G.C.PRESS for cards and letter paper;
- Kyukyodo for traditional paper goods and incense;
- a fountain-pen ink stop if you want to test the pen with a new color.
Our Ginza stationery guide beyond Itoya covers the smaller shops, while the Itoya field guide is the better introduction to the flagship.
What makes this a good souvenir
A custom fountain pen has a useful middle ground between a generic souvenir and an expensive collector purchase. You choose the visible parts, but the pen remains a practical writing tool.
It also records the trip in a way a mass-produced gift cannot. You will remember the color you chose and the first page you wrote, especially if you buy a small notebook at the same time.
What not to promise yourself
Do not assume every color or part will be in stock. Do not assume the service will suit a very experienced fountain-pen user who wants a specialized nib or a custom grind. This is a friendly, accessible customization experience built around a specific Sailor pen platform.
If you want rare vintage pens, extensive ink comparison, or professional nib work, plan a separate specialist visit. A custom souvenir service and a collector’s pen shop solve different problems.
A simple visit checklist
- Check Ancora’s current hours and service information.
- Decide your preferred line width and color family.
- Allow time to choose parts without rushing.
- Ask what is available that day.
- Test the finished pen on suitable paper.
- Buy ink or a small notebook only after you know how the pen writes.
The point of Ancora’s custom fountain pen is the decision-making. Let the pen become yours before you add more accessories to it.
The short answer
Visit Ancora Ginza for the official My Fountain Pen service, where you can combine Sailor Profit Jr. parts into an original fountain pen assembled in the shop. Check current details first, choose the writing line and color you will use, and leave the rest of your Ginza day open for paper and ink.
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