Title: PILOT Custom 74 Fountain Pen - 14K 585 Solid Gold Nib (Size No. 5 / A297) Description: Up for auction is a classic vintage PILOT Custom 74 fountain pen, originally introduced to commemorate Pilot's 74th anniversary and widely celebrated as the definitive standard for modern Japanese fountain pens. This particular piece is stamped with the crisp factory production code "A297" at the base of the nib, dating it precisely to February 1997 (Pilot Aichi Factory). 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."