Anyone who reads my reviews knows that I am a blue fountain pen girl. If a fountain pen is blue, I probably own it. But every once in a while, I surprise myself and fall in love with a different color. That's what happened when I saw pictures of Pen Boutique's exclusive Sailor 1911 Kagero Green. The pen is a deep olive green with gold accents that complement it perfectly.

Kagero means "mayfly" in Japanese and this was the inspiration for the color of the pen. According to the Pen Boutique website, mayflies can live for years as nymphs before they molt and become adults. They live only one month during the summer, during which they mate in huge swarms and lay their eggs. Because mayflies are eaten by various species, they are important to the ecosystems in which they live. In fact, they are a sort of "canary in the mine" because they react quickly to changes in water acidity and pollution.

We chose this naturally inspired color because we appreciate the outdoors. We value efforts to protect the environment and educate the next generation about the importance of conservation.

The pen comes in a typical Sailor box. But I was happily surprised to find a Yak Leather pen sleeve in matching green slipped in along with the warranty card and cartridges.