Pilot - Capless - Fountain pen
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Pilot Capless II Generation fountain pen in black faceted celluloid with a 14k gold nib (fine point), 13.8 cm long closed, made in Japan in the mid-20th century, in excellent condition and in working order.
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1964ca PILOT NAMIKI CAPLESS IInd Generation Black Faceted Celluloid Near Mint
Offering a stunning Pilot Capless – 2nd Generation - with black celluloid and faceted body, probably the most beautiful version ever done.
The original twist mechanism proved complex to manufacture and less intuitive for everyday use.
Pilot refined the design with the 2nd generation in 1964 with the Push-Button Model (the 1st generation was designed with a twist mechanism) : the launch coincided with the 1964 Olympics, Pilot introduced the first knock-type (push-button) model, allowing single-handed operation.
Awards: This technical evolution won the industry-renowned High-Tech Award in 1965 and the Okochi Memorial Technology Prize.
this pen is rare to find because the model and because it's difficult and difficult to find vintage capless.
operative conditions: working and ready for use.
aesthetically conditions: excellent-flawless
material: black celluloid
length closed: 13.80cm
length open: 13.60cm
nib: gold - pilot 14k 585 h586
nib’s point: fine point
filler: aerometric/cartridge
clip inscriptions: pilot
barrel inscription: Japan
believe me: s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g pen!!!
1964ca PILOT NAMIKI CAPLESS IInd Generation Black Faceted Celluloid Near Mint
Offering a stunning Pilot Capless – 2nd Generation - with black celluloid and faceted body, probably the most beautiful version ever done.
The original twist mechanism proved complex to manufacture and less intuitive for everyday use.
Pilot refined the design with the 2nd generation in 1964 with the Push-Button Model (the 1st generation was designed with a twist mechanism) : the launch coincided with the 1964 Olympics, Pilot introduced the first knock-type (push-button) model, allowing single-handed operation.
Awards: This technical evolution won the industry-renowned High-Tech Award in 1965 and the Okochi Memorial Technology Prize.
this pen is rare to find because the model and because it's difficult and difficult to find vintage capless.
operative conditions: working and ready for use.
aesthetically conditions: excellent-flawless
material: black celluloid
length closed: 13.80cm
length open: 13.60cm
nib: gold - pilot 14k 585 h586
nib’s point: fine point
filler: aerometric/cartridge
clip inscriptions: pilot
barrel inscription: Japan
believe me: s-t-u-n-n-i-n-g pen!!!
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Model/type
Capless
Country of origin
Japan
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Celluloid, Gold, Steel (stainless)
Manufacturer/brand
Pilot
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Diameter
1.1 cm
Length
13.8 cm
Nib size
F - Fine
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