Pilot - Custom 74 (black) - 14K gold nib (F) - Fountain pen

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Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen in black acrylic resin, made in Japan by Pilot, with a 14K gold nib (F), length 14.3 cm, diameter 1.4 cm, dating from 1998, in good working order with minor signs of aging.

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Description from the seller

Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen, made of black acrylic resin.

The Pilot Custom 74 is Pilot's most standard fountain pen and one of the best-selling fountain pens in Japan. It features a comfortable, wider grip that allows for beautiful strokes and flourishes. As proof that it is a standard model, it offers a wide variety of 11 nib options, including EF, F, SF, FM, SFM, M, SM, B, BB, C, and MS.

14K gold nib, #5 size F nib.
Clip and rings color: gold.
Filling mechanism:
cartridges or converters(ex. CON-40 or CON-70N)
Accessories: None

*There are some areas where the gold plating on the cap ring has partially worn off (see photo).
Fountain pen inside in excellent condition and perfectly working.

Good Condition.
For a pen of this age, the condition is exceptionally good. However, please note that there may be minor scratches or dirt due to the passage of time that the inspector may not have noticed. Please examine the photos carefully before placing your bid.


NOITICE

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Pilot Custom 74 fountain pen, made of black acrylic resin.

The Pilot Custom 74 is Pilot's most standard fountain pen and one of the best-selling fountain pens in Japan. It features a comfortable, wider grip that allows for beautiful strokes and flourishes. As proof that it is a standard model, it offers a wide variety of 11 nib options, including EF, F, SF, FM, SFM, M, SM, B, BB, C, and MS.

14K gold nib, #5 size F nib.
Clip and rings color: gold.
Filling mechanism:
cartridges or converters(ex. CON-40 or CON-70N)
Accessories: None

*There are some areas where the gold plating on the cap ring has partially worn off (see photo).
Fountain pen inside in excellent condition and perfectly working.

Good Condition.
For a pen of this age, the condition is exceptionally good. However, please note that there may be minor scratches or dirt due to the passage of time that the inspector may not have noticed. Please examine the photos carefully before placing your bid.


NOITICE

The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx, depending on the situation.
It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping.

I appreciate your cooperation.

Seller's Story

I’m sorry, but I do not offer combined shipping for any items. Thank you for your understanding. [To Visitors from the United States] Currently, due to customs-related issues, we are unable to ship items to buyers in the United States. We sincerely apologize, but please refrain from making purchases from the U.S. (If a purchase is made, the transaction will be canceled.)

Details

Era
1900-2000
Model / Type
Custom 74 (black) - 14K gold nib (F)
Country of Origin
Japan
Period
1998
Material
.585 (14 kt) gold, Resin/Polyester
Manufacturer/ Brand
Pilot
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.4 cm
Length
14.3 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
JapanVerified
1017
Objects sold
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