Title: 1972 PILOT Custom Striped Fountain Pen – 18K-WG Solid White Gold Nib Description: A stylish icon of 1970s Japanese design: the vintage 1st Generation PILOT Custom Striped fountain pen. Featuring an all-metal stainless steel body decorated with elegant black vertical pinstripes, this model is famously equipped with an inlaid 18K-WG (18K Solid White Gold) nib that seamlessly matches the sleek, monochromatic aesthetics. The nib bears the factory date stamp "H172", confirming its manufacture at the Hiratsuka facility in January 1972. 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.