Pilot Custom 743 Black Fountain pen

Pilot is thrilled to announce the exciting expansion of the Custom 743 fountain pen collection in Black with a comprehensive range of nib options. The Pilot Custom 743, renowned for its exceptional 14-karat gold #15 nib, is now available in an impressive selection of 14 nib sizes, providing you with unparalleled flexibility to match your writing style and preferences. This pen has gained widespread acclaim due to its shared body and nib with the coveted Custom 823 model, while offering the convenience of both cartridge or CON-70 converter ink filling options.

The array of nib choices on the Pilot Custom 743 Black ensures that every user finds their perfect match. Whether you seek the precise lines of the Extra Fine (EF) or Fine (F) nibs, the versatile in-between Mediums, the bold impact of Broad (B) and Double Broad (BB) nibs, or the unique qualities of the Soft Fine (SF), Soft Medium (SM), Falcon (FA), Waverly (WA), Stub (SU), Coarse (C), and Posting (PO) options, our Custom 743 collection has you covered. The name "Custom" in the Custom Collection truly speaks to our commitment to providing pens that are made-to-order, addressing all your writing needs and desires in a fountain pen. Elevate your writing experience with the perfect blend of craftsmanship, aesthetics, and personalized choice.

ABOUT THE NIBS:

• Extra Fine (EF): This nib has a firm tip, ideal for intricate small lettering, resembling a nearly needle- like point.


• Fine (F): Designed with a hard tip, this nib is perfect for precise fine lettering.


• Soft Fine (SF): This nib boasts a soft touch, making it perfect for fine lettering with a subtle flexibility.


• Fine Medium (FM): Striking a balance between Fine and Medium, this hard nib suits those seeking a versatile in-between option.


• Soft Fine Medium (SFM): A soft nib that bridges Fine and Medium, offering a delicate touch combined with versatility.


• Medium (M): With a firm nib tip, this option is well-suited for clear and medium-width lettering.


• Soft Medium (SM): Featuring a soft nib, this choice is great for producing medium-width lettering with added flexibility.


• Broad (B): This hard nib is tailored for bold lettering, producing striking lines.


• Double Broad (BB): With a robust and firm tip, this large nib excels in very bold lettering, positioned between Broad and Coarse options.


• Falcon (FA): This nib exhibits subtle flexibility while writing, enhancing expressive qualities and providing variation in line thickness.


• Waverly (WA): Engineered with a slightly upturned tip, this nib delivers a uniquely flexible and customized writing experience, offering exceptional smoothness from any angle.


• Stub (SU): Highlighting a squared-off tip, this traditional italic nib creates broad vertical strokes and thin horizontal lines, making it ideal for calligraphy.


• Coarse (C): With an extra broad nib, this option produces extremely bold lines for a commanding presence.


• Posting (PO): Sporting a hard nib with a downturned tip shape, this choice

The first Pilot pens were launched in Japan in 1918. At this time, the country was opening up to Western influences and was importing European techniques. Over the years, Pilot has developed into one of the leading fountain pen brands. By listening to their customers, Pilot’s research has enabled them to create new standards in terms of comfort and innovative products.