What AI says about Sailor
Since Jul 5Updated Oct 27, 2026Based on 1,095 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
4%
of AI answers about Sailor and its rivals
The market map
Fountain Pens and InkMentioned in
- #1Pilot PenMentioned in 94%Avg. position 3.1
- #2TWSBIMentioned in 59%Avg. position 4.4
- #3Lamy SafariMentioned in 51%Avg. position 3.8
- #4tiedDiamineMentioned in 27%Avg. position 5.5
- #4tiedPlatinum PreppyMentioned in 26%Avg. position 5.6
- #4tiedPilotMentioned in 26%Avg. position 6.8
- #4tiedWatermanMentioned in 23%Avg. position 6.4
- #4tiedSailorMentioned in 23%Avg. position 5.3
- #9tiedPlatinumMentioned in 18%Avg. position 6.2
- #9tiedPlatinum PlaisirMentioned in 14%Avg. position 5.5
- #9tiedPelikanMentioned in 14%Avg. position 6.9
- #13tiedDe AtramentisMentioned in 12%Avg. position 6.8
- #13tiedJ. HerbinMentioned in 8%Avg. position 8.6
- #15tiedKawecoMentioned in 7%Avg. position 6.0
Where Sailor ranks in AI
- Fountain Pens and InkAI picks Pilot Pen most94%#4 of 54tied · 23%
- Writing Instruments and InkAI picks Pentel most74%#30 of 56tied · 1%
- Beginner Calligraphy Starter KitsAI picks Speedball Art Products most52%#38 of 61tied · 1%
- Left-Handed Stringed Musical InstrumentsAI picks Kala Brand Music Co. most47%#46 of 87tied · 1%
Topics where AI mentions Sailor
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- What is the best fountain pen?on this questionAI picks Lamy and 1 more about as often14%
Excerpts where Sailor appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 2, 2026, Google AI Mode Sailor pens are famous for their distinct "pencil-like feedback" (a crisp, satisfying micro-texture on the page)
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- What is the best brand of fountain pen ink?on this questionAI picks Diamine most72%
Excerpts where Sailor appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 20, 2026, Google AI Mode Sailor (Shikiori / Manyo lines) Best for unique shading and subtle color tones.
ChatGPTSep 28, 2026, ChatGPT Sailor — Particularly interesting if you want distinctive shading and color characteristics.
- Are there any custom builders that focus on left-handed ukuleles for intermediate players?on this questionAI picks Mya-Moe Ukuleles and 3 more about as often10%
- What is the best beginner's calligraphy pen?on this questionAI picks Pilot Pen and 1 more about as often2%
Excerpts where Sailor appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeAug 30, 2026, Google AI Mode The Sailor Hi-Ace Neo comes packaged with a beginner's guide and features a modified stub/chisel steel nib.
- What is the best pen?on this questionAI picks Pilot Pen and 1 more about as often2%
Sailor in AI’s own words
Question: What is the best brand of fountain pen ink?
Google AI ModeOct 20, 2026
Sailor (Shikiori / Manyo lines) Best for unique shading and subtle color tones.
ChatGPTSep 28, 2026
Sailor — Particularly interesting if you want distinctive shading and color characteristics.
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Question: What is the best fountain pen?
Google AI ModeSep 2, 2026
Sailor pens are famous for their distinct "pencil-like feedback" (a crisp, satisfying micro-texture on the page)
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How prominently AI mentions Sailor
Position in answers
- Named first0%
- 2nd or 3rd54%
- Later46%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Sailor’s markets
- ChatGPT5%
- Google AI Mode3%
Insights for Sailor
Since Jul 5
Gap between platforms: The platform gap for Sailor in Fountain Pens and Ink widened to 15.6 points, ChatGPT Search ahead
ChatGPTChatGPT31%Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode15%
