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Pilot Pens
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Pilot pens is a Japanese pen company with almost 100 years of experience in perfecting a combination of exquisite Japanese craftsmanship and beauty, with superior precision nibs and ink. They are committed to providing their customers with an exceptional product, every time. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned pen collector, your Pilot pen is sure to become one of your favorite writing instruments.
Most Pilot pens come with a 1 to 3 year warranty. Warranty information is included with each Pilot pen. For details on a specific Pilot pen fee free to ask.
3 Year Warranty: Sterling, Falcon, Fermo, Vanishing Point
1 Year Warranty: Custom 823, Custom 74, Stanza, Agless, Prera, Knight, Axiom
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Pilot pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
Most Pilot pens come with a 1 to 3 year warranty. Warranty information is included with each Pilot pen. For details on a specific Pilot pen fee free to ask.
3 Year Warranty: Sterling, Falcon, Fermo, Vanishing Point
1 Year Warranty: Custom 823, Custom 74, Stanza, Agless, Prera, Knight, Axiom
Pen Chalet is an Authorized Dealer of Pilot pens and writing instruments.
Country: Japan
Customer Reviews
I have to rate this pen as a "perfect." Pilot make such great pens, and the Custom 74 is no exception. I purchased the violet, and filled it with J. Herbin Violet, and it's a great match. The fine gold nib delivers the line width I like best (Japanese fine, not too wet), and it's a smooth ride with very little feedback (at least in a Leuchtturm 1917 journal). I don't seat the cap when I write, so it's a good weight in my hand — not heavy, easy to control, and the length comfortably fits my slightly larger than average woman's hand. The ink doesn't seem to dry out when capped. I liked my Custom 74 medium, but this fine is everything I could ask for in a fountain pen.
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I ordered a stub nib for one of my VPs and it was well worth it! At 1.0 mm it's a tiny bit smaller than a lot of stubs, but noticeable. The line variation is good and it is very smooth and relatively wet. I get lots of sheening with Monteverde Horizon Blue. Great nib!
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This is one of my favorite pens. It writes very smooth and has great style along with function. I own five of this type and will give one away to deserving friend.
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An absolutely stunning pen.
It is a nice blend of functionality and elegance. The ease of uncapping/capping with just a click is so nice when taking notes. The elegant flair of the raden as it catches the light is mesmerizing. This is truly a beautiful pen!
The Medium nib is incredibly smooth. Despite the small nib, it has a soft bounce to it. When combined with its smoothness; it is a pleasure to write with.
The clip does not bother me much as I write. If your are used to the triangular grip of a Lamy safari you will quickly adapt to the the grip section of a vanishing point.
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I got the Bold nib. Writes very smooth out of the box. One of my favorite Pens of all times.
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Quite unique!!! Very smooth mechanisms and a beautifully smooth write. Very attractive casing.
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This fountain pen is amazing!!!
I'm loving how unique it is and its elegance.
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Beautiful purple body, great converter, but the broad nib is still not suiting me after a few months of use. It doesn't seem to write evenly or consistently and I've had to try a few gentle things but I'm not a big meister! After some gentle pressure on downstrokes and some figure eights on brown paper it seems a little better but has not become a favorite writer. In its defense it does write very well on regular paper, but seems to do less well in very smooth paper (Tomoe River paper for example).
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I'm partial to softer springy and bouncy nibs (such as platinum 3776) - this nib fits the bill, and the retractable form makes it so convenient. I have the matte black: really enjoying its stealthy look and the texture of the matte surface. The weight and girth are ideal for my larger hands (I'm a tall woman) and well balanced. A smaller person might prefer the Decimo. In future I look forward to buying a second one in a different nib width, perhaps a limited edition body, and being able to swap bodies around will be great fun.
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Using my usual Diamine, Irioshizuku, and Oster inks it lays down a very smooth wet line. This “Broad” is like a hefty European Medium nib. Typical Pilot product - excellent!
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Typical Pilot finish - perfect! Still playing with the adjustable “Medium” nib. Pretty wet on full soft setting - settling for in-between - my writing is tight. Pen is lighter than I expected but should be a benefit when I’m in an all day writing frenzy!
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Vanishing Point pens are so convenient. This insert is to replace a different nib size.
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Decent starter pen for someone who wants more than a disposable. A bit difficult when refilling (messier than average). Good number of color choices.
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Bought this in a Fine and Extra Fine, and both needed a bit of smoothing. But once done, they are a delight to write with. Though not a true flex nib, they have a lot of spring to them and do produce considerable line variation.
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I love everything about this pen except filling it. It is a good weight, the ease of retracting the nib means the pen doesn't dry out from being left uncapped, and I love going clickity-clack with the button as I ponder. I do find that it doesn't hold as much as ink as I would like, and that it, like other PIlots I have, is messier to fill than my other pens. Good nib, beautiful pattern. Pen Chalet has awesome customer service, too!
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These are great in price and quality. Just bought two for friends who are “Fountain Pen Curious”.
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Bought a new extra fine to put it my twenty five year old Vanishing Point. Back then I could only get a medium. Now I love the nib on my "new" pen. Thanks for the great price at Pen Chalet!
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A great gift for fountain pen beginners especially when paired with ink samples. Writes beautifully and comes with converter.
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Love the capacity and ease of filling but cleaning is a chore!
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As great as usual! Great nib, great finishing. The color is subtle!
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First, the price was excellent. The pen comes with a CON-70 converter that holds plenty of ink. I have the medium nib and it glides on paper, no hard starts. The style is great and it is a wonderful first gold nib pen.
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I am extremely happy with my purchase of the Pilot Falcon. I purchased the extra fine and with the 14k gold soft flex nib it performs beautifully. This has become my favorite pen out of my collection. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes flexible nib pens.
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Great product at a good price from a website that seems authoritative on the subject of fountain pens and inks.
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I've spent the past couple weeks enjoying my new Pilot Prera - it's become my daily writer! It writes very smoothly, and I really like the medium nib. The click-on cap fits quite securely, and while the pen is a bit smaller than most of my fountain pens, it feels very comfortable in my hand when posted. Plus, the light weight makes it ideal for longer writing sessions.
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excellent ink, good flow, wetness etc. My goto ink.
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