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Pilot Custom Fountain Pens: Japanese Excellence for a Tailor-Made Writing Experience at Papeterie Makkura
Welcome to the exceptional world of Pilot Custom fountain pens, the flagship collection of the prestigious Japanese brand, available at Papeterie Makkura. Designed for purists and enthusiasts, the Custom range represents the pinnacle of writing engineering, offering a personalized and unparalleled writing experience. Each instrument is a masterpiece of precision, featuring exceptionally high-quality 14K or 18K gold nibs and unique characteristics. Discover our complete selection of Pilot Custom pens below, categorized by range and prestige, to help you find the perfect instrument that will meet your expectations and budget.
Pilot Custom: An Exceptional Gold Nib for Every Hand
The uniqueness of Pilot Custom pens lies in the diversity and superior quality of their Japanese gold nibs, each specifically designed for its model. Each pen offers a range of sizes, flexibilities, and sensations, allowing every writer to find the nib perfectly suited to their style and needs:
Unparalleled Gold Quality: All nibs are made of 14K or 18K gold, ensuring exceptional softness, responsiveness, and durability. The 18K nibs, with a higher proportion of pure gold, can be perceived as slightly softer or more "cushioned".
Variety of Standard and Specialty Sizes: Whether you are looking for the precision of Extra-Fine, the versatility of Medium, the grandeur of Broad, the expressiveness of Falcon or Music, or the character of a Stub, the Custom range has an answer.
Nib Size and Karat Correspondence:
Nib #5 (14K Gold): Custom 74, Custom Heritage 91, Custom Heritage 92, Custom Heritage SE
Nib #10 (14K Gold): Custom 742
Nib #15 (14K Gold): Custom 743, Custom 823
Nib #15 (18K Gold): Custom 845, Custom Enju
Nib #30 (18K Gold): Custom Urushi
Our Pilot Custom Collection
Entry-Level Gold
Pilot Custom Heritage 91
The Custom Heritage 91 is a modern classic and one of our most accessible entry points into the world of gold nibs. With its clean design, straight body, flat ends, and contemporary clip, it offers a minimalist aesthetic. Its #5 14K gold nib ensures a smooth and reliable everyday writing experience. It comes with the CON-40 converter and a cartridge, and is also compatible with the CON-70 (not included). Available in black, blue, and orange.
Nib: #5 14K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-40 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom 74
The Custom 74 is an excellent starting point in the world of Pilot gold nibs. Elegant, balanced, and equipped with a #5 14K gold nib, it offers smooth and reliable writing. It is available in transparent blue and transparent black, allowing you to appreciate the ink's movement. It comes with the CON-70 converter and a cartridge.
Nib: #5 14K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom Heritage 92
The Custom Heritage 92 is a favorite among ink lovers and an advanced option for a gold-nibbed pen. Its transparent demonstrator body (often available in clear, smoke, and blue) allows you to admire the ink level and color, as well as the fascinating integrated piston-filling mechanism. Equipped with a #5 14K gold nib, it offers a very large ink capacity and a smooth writing experience, ideal for long sessions.
Nib: #5 14K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Integrated Piston
Premium
Pilot Custom 742
The Custom 742 is the pinnacle of Pilot's nib versatility, a premium model. It is equipped with a #10 14K gold nib and is one of the few models to offer the full range of Pilot's 15 specialty nibs (including Falcon, Music, Posting, etc.). An ideal choice for calligraphers, artists, or any writer demanding extreme customization of their line. It comes with the CON-70 converter and a cartridge.
Nib: #10 14K Gold (15 nib types available: EF, F, FM, M, B, BB, PO, SU, FA, C, WA, MS, SF, SFM, SM)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom 823
The Custom 823 is a fountain pen of exceptional reliability and high capacity, a premium choice. Famous for its vacuum-filling mechanism (vac-filler), it offers a very large ink reserve. Its transparent body (smoke, amber) and its #15 14K gold nib make it an ideal companion for intensive writing and travel, thanks to its safety valve.
Nib: #15 14K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Integrated Vac-filler
Pilot Custom Heritage SE
The Custom Heritage SE is designed to express your individuality, a premium model with a unique touch. Its name "SE" (inspired by the French word "SEUL," meaning unique) refers to its polyurethane resin body with a unique marbled pattern for each pen. Available in 5 sublime colors (black, blue, green, red, orange), it is equipped with a #5 14K gold nib for a fluid and stylish writing. It comes with the CON-70 converter and a cartridge.
Nib: #5 14K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom 743
The Custom 743 is a substantial and comfortable writing instrument, a premium model. Equipped with a #15 14K gold nib, it stands out for its wide selection of 15 specialty nib types (including Falcon, Music, Stub, etc.), offering an unparalleled customization of the writing experience. It comes with the CON-70 converter and a cartridge.
Nib: #15 14K Gold (15 nib types available: EF, F, FM, M, B, BB, PO, SU, FA, C, WA, MS, SF, SFM, SM)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Prestige
Pilot Custom 845
The Custom 845 combines luxury and performance, belonging to our Prestige range. It combines the beauty of Urushi lacquer applied to a resin body with the performance of a large #15 18K gold nib. It is a generously sized fountain pen, offering perfect balance and a luxurious feel in hand. Ideal for fluid and expressive daily writing. It comes with the CON-70 converter and a cartridge.
Nib: #15 18K Gold (F, M, B, BB)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom Enju
The Custom Enju is an exceptional piece from our Prestige range. Its body is carved from precious Enju wood (Sophora japonica), renowned for its symbolism of longevity. Each pen is unique thanks to the natural grain of the wood, enhanced by a massive #15 18K gold nib. Made to order, it comes with a leather case and the CON-70 converter, with a delivery time of up to 6 months.
Nib: #15 18K Gold (F, M, B)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Pilot Custom Urushi
The Custom Urushi is the pinnacle of Japanese craftsmanship and the most prestigious model in the Custom range. Its body is meticulously coated with traditional Urushi lacquer, applied by hand. At the heart of this pen is the majestic giant #30 18K gold nib, the largest produced by Pilot, offering a grandiose writing experience. An extremely rare piece, made to order, it comes with a leather case and the CON-70 converter, with a delivery time of up to 6 months.
Nib: #30 18K Gold (FM, M, B)
Mechanism: Pilot Cartridge or Pilot CON-70 Converter (included)
Why Buy Your Pilot Custom Pen at Papeterie Makkura?
Choosing a Pilot Custom fountain pen at Papeterie Makkura means investing in an instrument that will faithfully accompany you, offering a personalized writing experience of impeccable quality.
100% Authentic Pilot Products
Wide Selection of Models and Gold Nibs
Fast and Secure Shipping (note: up to 6-month delivery time for made-to-order models like Urushi and Enju)
Expert Customer Service in Fountain Pens Find the Pilot Custom that perfectly matches your hand and writing style. Discover Japanese excellence and turn every word into a pleasure. Explore our Pilot Custom collection today at Papeterie Makkura!