Title: Vintage PILOT Elite Short Pocket Fountain Pen - 14K 585 Solid Gold Nib (H179 / Jan 1979) Black Description: Up for auction is a genuine vintage PILOT Elite pocket fountain pen, an iconic Japanese design from the late 1970s. This piece features a solid 14K (585) gold nib stamped with the production date code "H179" (Hiratsuka factory, January 1979) and Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) mark. Nib size is Medium , known for its smooth and reliable ink delivery. The Elite "Pocket Pen" series represents an ingenious Japanese concept: a compact, pocket-friendly form factor when capped that extends into a perfectly balanced, full-sized writing instrument when posted. Finished in classic glossy black resin accented with gold-plated trim and the signature vintage "Elite" script on the cap. Shipping : We ship from Japan via DHL or Japan Post. (tracked). Import duties/taxes may apply depending on the destination. Buyer is responsible for any such charges. Thank you for your understanding. EU Customs Notice : From July 1, 2026, the EU will abolish the customs duty exemption for small parcels valued at €150 or less. For shipments from outside the EU, a customs duty of €3 may be charged per HS code category. If items with different HS codes are included in one shipment, the fee may be charged for each category."