---
title: "Sailor Pensiero Verita S: 2-Color Pen and Pencil"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sailor-pensiero-verita-s/"
description: "Sailor Pensiero Verita S multi pen explained: black and red 0.7 mm ballpoints and a 0.5 mm pencil in aluminum, 142.5 mm, 22 g, refills and its 2026 award."
category: "Pens"
type: "Ballpoint"
published: 2026-10-23
updated: 2026-10-24
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 6
products:
  - name: "Sailor Pensiero Verita S, 2-color ballpoint and mechanical pencil (16-0392)"
    brand: "Sailor"
    brand_origin: "Japan"
    made_in: "Not stated"
    material: "Aluminum cap and barrel with metallic finish; gold-colored IP metal parts"
    released: "2025-08-30"
    price_band: "$$$ ($20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "The Sailor Pen Co., Ltd., Kure, Hiroshima, Japan; majority-owned by PLUS Corporation since May 2022"
    model: "16-0392"
    mpn: "16-0392-230"
    gtin: "4901680228363"
    url: "https://sailor.co.jp/product/16-0392/"
---

# Sailor Pensiero Verita S: 2-Color Pen and Pencil

> The Sailor Pensiero Verita S 2-color ballpoint and mechanical pencil (16-0392) puts black and red 0.7 mm oil-based ballpoints and a 0.5 mm pencil in one twist-operated aluminum body with gold-colored trim. Sailor lists it at 142.5 mm and 22 g for ¥6,600 (about US$42). It won the multi-pen category of the Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sailor-pensiero-verita-s/
- Category: Pens
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-23
- Updated: 2026-10-24

![Red Sailor Pensiero Verita S multi pen with gold trim drawn to scale at 142.5 mm, with an inset of its black, red and pencil points](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/sailor-pensiero-verita-s-16x9.png)

*The Pensiero Verita S in Red, 142.5 mm long (drawn at 1 mm = 5 px; parts by eye).* Original drawing (SVG): <https://stationerytimes.com/images/sailor-pensiero-verita-s-cover.svg>. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailor Pensiero Verita S, 2-color ballpoint and mechanical pencil (16-0392) | Sailor (by The Sailor Pen Co., Ltd., Kure, Hiroshima, Japan; majority-owned by PLUS Corporation since May 2022) | Japan | Not stated | Aluminum cap and barrel with metallic finish; gold-colored IP metal parts | 2025-08-30 | $$$: $20–75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) |

- Made in (Sailor Pensiero Verita S, 2-color ballpoint and mechanical pencil (16-0392)): Not stated. Sailor's Japanese product page (read October 23, 2026) doesn't state a country of manufacture.

### Sailor Pensiero Verita S, 2-color ballpoint and mechanical pencil (16-0392) colors

- Body colors (4 standard, 0 special edition): Red (metallic); Blue (metallic); Violet (metallic); Green (metallic).
- Per Sailor Japan (https://sailor.co.jp/product/16-0392/), checked 2026-10-24. Four colors per Sailor Japan (レッド, ブルー, バイオレット, グリーン; codes 16-0392-230 to -260), all aluminum with a metallic finish and gold-colored IP parts. Tints were sampled from Sailor's product photos. Shops stock different colors; check the listing.

## Key takeaways

- Sailor lists it at 142.5 mm (5.6 in) long, 14.5 mm across including the clip, and 22 g.
- It holds black and red 0.7 mm oil-based refills (18-0103) and a 0.5 mm HB pencil, chosen by twisting the barrel.
- It costs ¥6,600 (about US$42) in Japan and went on sale August 30, 2025, in Red, Blue, Violet and Green.
- It won the multi-pen award (多機能ペン賞) of the Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026, announced February 14, 2026.
- On October 23, 2026 we found no US listing for the Verita S multi pen, only the older single-color Pensiero Verita on Amazon.com.

## What is the Sailor Pensiero Verita S multi pen?

**It is a slim aluminum multi pen from Sailor with black and red ballpoints and a 0.5 mm mechanical pencil, selected by twisting the barrel.** Its full Japanese name is ペンシエロ ヴェリタS（2色ボールペン+シャープペンシル）, model 16-0392.

Pensiero is Sailor's gift-pen series. Sailor says the name is Italian for thoughtfulness or a small gift, Verita means truth, and the S stands for Speciale; the S models add gold-colored metal parts.

## Pensiero Verita S specs

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 16-0392 |
| Writing | Black and red oil-based ballpoints, 0.7 mm; 0.5 mm HB pencil |
| Mechanism | Twist for the ballpoints; twist then click for the pencil |
| Size | 142.5 mm × 14.5 mm with clip (5.6 × 0.6 in) |
| Weight | 22 g (0.8 oz) |
| Body | Aluminum cap and barrel, metallic finish; gold-colored IP trim |
| Refills | 18-0103 ballpoint; eraser 24-0015-005 |
| Japan price | ¥6,600 (about US$42) |
| Released | August 30, 2025 (Japan) |

All figures are from Sailor's Japanese product page, read October 23, 2026.

## What colors does it come in?

**Four metallic body colors, all with gold trim: Red, Blue, Violet and Green.**

| Color | Code | JAN |
|---|---|---|
| Red | 16-0392-230 | 4901680228363 |
| Blue | 16-0392-240 | 4901680228370 |
| Violet | 16-0392-250 | 4901680228387 |
| Green | 16-0392-260 | 4901680228394 |

The body color is decoration; every version writes black and red.

## What refills does it take?

**Sailor's 18-0103 oil-based ballpoint refill, a short multi-pen refill 67 mm long and 2.3 mm across.** Sailor sells it at ¥330 (about US$2.10) per pack in black 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 mm, red 0.7 mm and blue 0.7 mm, so you can swap the red for blue or change the black's width.

The pencil takes standard 0.5 mm lead, and the eraser under the end cap is replaceable (24-0015-005). Sailor doesn't say whether other makers' refills of the same size fit; 67 mm × 2.3 mm is close to the common D1 multi-pen size, but we haven't tried one.

## Who is it for?

**Someone who wants a metal gift pen that still works as a daily office tool.** If you mark up documents in red and take notes in black or pencil, it replaces three pens. If you want gel ink or four colors, look at a plastic multi pen instead.

## Why did it win the Bungu-ya-san Taishō?

**Shop staff from 13 Japanese retailers named it the best multi pen (多機能ペン賞) of the Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026.** It was Sailor's second category win that year: the [Sailor Profit Casual L](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sailor-profit-casual-l/) took the fountain pen award. The full list is in our [Bungu-ya-san Taishō 2026 winners](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/bungu-ya-san-taisho-2026-winners/).

Fusosha doesn't publish judges' comments for every category, so we can't say what tipped it. Its pitch is clear from Sailor's page: a gift-grade metal pen that still carries the two inks and pencil most people use at work.


## How does it compare with other Pensiero Verita pens?

**The S multi pen is the longest of the three and the only one with more than one ink.**

![Sailor Pensiero Verita pens to scale: Verita S 2+1 at 142.5 mm and 22 g, Verita S ballpoint at 133 mm and 23 g, Verita ballpoint at 133 mm and 23 g](https://stationerytimes.com/images/sailor-pensiero-verita-s-lineup.svg)

*Three Pensiero Verita pens, lengths to scale.*

| | Verita S 2+1 (16-0392) | Verita S ballpoint (16-0391) | Verita ballpoint (16-0390) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inks | Black, red + pencil | Black | Black |
| Length | 142.5 mm | 133 mm | 133 mm |
| Weight | 22 g | 23 g | 23 g |
| Japan price | ¥6,600 (about US$42) | ¥8,800 (about US$56) | ¥7,700 (about US$49) |
| Released | August 30, 2025 | September 28, 2024 | December 23, 2022 |

Figures from Sailor's product pages. If you want four inks for less, the [uni Jetstream 4&1](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/uni-jetstream-4-and-1/) is 148.8 mm and about 24 g per retailers; our [best multi pens](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-multi-pens/) compares more.

## Can you buy it in the US?

**Not from a US store as of October 23, 2026.** Our Amazon.com search found only the older single-color Pensiero Verita (16-0390), and a search of JetPens and Goulet Pens found no Pensiero listing. Sailor's Japanese online shop and Japanese retailers sell it, so a proxy service is the route; it sits in our $$$ band ($20–75).

## Where is it made?

**Sailor's product page doesn't say.** Sailor is a Japanese pen maker based in Kure, Hiroshima, majority-owned by PLUS Corporation since 2022.

## Frequently asked questions

### How do you switch colors on the Sailor Pensiero Verita S?

Twist the barrel. Sailor lists the ballpoints as a rotating 2-color mechanism and the pencil as twist-then-click: you turn to the pencil, then press the end to advance lead.

### What refills does the Pensiero Verita S use?

Sailor's 18-0103 oil-based ballpoint refill, 67 mm long and 2.3 mm across, in black or red 0.7 mm; black also comes in 0.5 and 1.0 mm, and blue in 0.7 mm. The pencil takes 0.5 mm lead and eraser refill 24-0015-005.

### What does Pensiero Verita mean?

Sailor says Pensiero is Italian for thoughtfulness or a small gift, Verita means truth, and the S stands for Speciale, special.

### Is the Pensiero Verita S a good gift?

Sailor designed the Pensiero series as gift pens, and it comes boxed in Sailor's PG-01 package. At ¥6,600 (about US$42) it sits in our $$$ band.

### Can I buy the Sailor Pensiero Verita S in the US?

Not from a US retailer as of October 23, 2026. Sailor's Japanese online shop, Japanese retailers and proxy services sell it; Amazon.com had only the older single-color Pensiero Verita.

### Is the Sailor Pensiero Verita S made in Japan?

Sailor's product page doesn't say. Sailor is a Japanese company based in Hiroshima.

## Sources

- [Sailor (Japanese): ペンシエロ ヴェリタS（2色ボールペン+シャープペンシル）16-0392 (¥6,600; August 30, 2025; φ14.5 × 142.5 mm; 22 g; aluminum; codes and JANs; read October 23, 2026)](https://sailor.co.jp/product/16-0392/)
- [Sailor (Japanese): 替芯0103 (¥330; φ2.3 × 67 mm; 0.5, 0.7 and 1.0 mm)](https://sailor.co.jp/product/18-0103/)
- [Sailor (Japanese): ペンシエロ ヴェリタS ボールペン 16-0391 (¥8,800; 133 mm; 23 g; September 28, 2024)](https://sailor.co.jp/product/16-0391/)
- [Sailor (Japanese): ペンシエロ ヴェリタ ボールペン 16-0390 (¥7,700; 133 mm; 23 g; December 23, 2022)](https://sailor.co.jp/product/16-0390/)
- [Fusosha: 文房具屋さん大賞 公式サイト (2026 multi-pen award; read October 23, 2026)](https://www.fusosha.co.jp/special/bunbougu/)
- [Amazon.com: Sailor Pensiero Verita ballpoint 16-0390-221 (search of October 23, 2026)](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sailor+Pensiero+Verita)