Bamboo shoots (takenoko) have been an important part of Japanese cuisine even during the Heian period. With mentions in the poetry anthology Manyosho, these are considered a food item associated with growth, renewal, and vitality. It is also something that shows the connection between food and the turning of seasons. 

The Sailor Pro Gear Slim Manyo III Bamboo Shoot fountain pen is a nod to this delicacy, with a barrel of light blue contrasted by a barrel end, section, and cap in yellow-green—the color of the takenoko. It features rhodium-plated trims and a rhodium-plated, 14-karat gold nib. The cap finial is foil stamped with the image of a bamboo shoot. 

We have for sale a brand new Sailor Pro Gear Slim Bamboo Shoot fountain pen with an F nib. It comes complete with its box, papers, and other inclusions. 

Length capped: 12.4 cm. 
Length uncapped 11 cm.