{"title":"Gold Nib Fountain Pens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bauhaus-lamy-2000-fountain-pen","title":"Matte Black Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnsuprisingly an exemplary specimen of Bauhaus design, and Lamy's most iconic pen, can be found in the Lamy 2000. Launched in 1966, the pen was designed by Gerd A. Müller, who was working at the time for Braun, alongside Dieter Rams. Parallels between his razor design for Braun, the Sixtant SM3 and the Lamy 2000 are obvious - as much in the proportions and curved lines as in its use of brushed metal and black plastic, coexisting side by side.\nWe wholly recommend this pen which makes a great coming-of-age gift on occasions such as graduations, 21st birthdays, weddings. It can truly be considered one of the great pens ever produced - an essential addition to anybody interested in collecting pens, or design for that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lamy","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":33500402122884,"sku":"13167","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":33500402155652,"sku":"11605","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/F2g2eUIjyQz1WUUn3CgUnN08Aseb9wgpxy6a3LbTeVY.png?v=1756988991"},{"product_id":"matte-brushed-steel-bauhaus-lamy-2000-fountain-pen","title":"Matte Steel Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnsuprisingly an exemplary specimen of Bauhaus design, and Lamy's most iconic pen, can be found in the Lamy 2000. Launched in 1966, the pen was designed by Gerd A. Müller, who was working at the time for Braun, alongside Dieter Rams. Parallels between his razor design for Braun, the Sixtant SM3 and the Lamy 2000 are obvious - as much in the proportions and curved lines as in its use of brushed metal and black plastic, coexisting side by side. As far as taste goes, you are in safe territory with the Lamy 2000, a staple of the designer and architect kit. This brushed metal finish variation on the classic black Makrolon model, is a weightier writing implement and suitable for those looking for something more substantial in hand, or for those wanting a bit more “bling”. “Elegant” is probably a more suited adjective to describe it, as indeed this pencil is flawless aesthetically and should attract the jealousy of all your colleagues and friends - which is surely what having nice pens is all about !\nWe wholly recommend this pen which makes a great coming-of-age gift on occasions such as graduations, 21st birthdays, weddings. It can truly be considered one of the great pens ever produced - an essential addition to anybody interested in collecting pens, or design for that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lamy","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55267166650744,"sku":"17833","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55267166683512,"sku":"11847","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/xS_BY5fEVlLhhHZDjxMTx7Kw3D6mQWcW61YNfxOchkY.png?v=1756988953"},{"product_id":"blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib","title":"Blue Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Fine Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFine (very)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluded\u003c\/em\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in Fine (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003eBroad \u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33988860873,"sku":"11996","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11996.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib","title":"Green Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Broad Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eBroad\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); Broad (Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33988984137,"sku":"11995","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11995.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib","title":"Red Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Medium Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.4cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33989041161,"sku":"11994","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11994_fe82e653-7bcd-4571-826e-6a4f5c4653a4.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-koi-fish-celluloid-platinum-3776-fountain-pen","title":"Red Koi Fish Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pen which combines both very good looks and high performance writing - for what could be the perfect writing companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model here presented is a Platinum 3776, first produced in 1978, the Japanese company's flagship model, with a Koi Fish pattern celluloid body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55267160359288,"sku":"12042","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55267160392056,"sku":"13470","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":43264263684343,"sku":"14558","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/Scng5Bk09l4iBXto-ycfzGr2pZo0hBtpKxZ-Id8vpSw.png?v=1756988486"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-matte-black","title":"Matte Black 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Extra-Fine","offer_id":55613223371128,"sku":"24954","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":13677538148395,"sku":"12557","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":32901992349828,"sku":"12558","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":55690404790648,"sku":"25358","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stub","offer_id":55722633003384,"sku":"25510","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/r7Ew4z-tKJRuC9f6J55eOiJTko08nuY8mCcByUR16jQ.png?v=1755861738"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-gold-burgundy","title":"Gold Burgundy 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55255676191096,"sku":"12556","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55255676223864,"sku":"13147","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":55722627334520,"sku":"25512","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/49MML6KNyOD16206sFr2ZzdSg_g_bPxSKnl0DKI1vBQ.png?v=1755861702"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-gold-blue","title":"Gold Blue 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55255675044216,"sku":"12555","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55255675076984,"sku":"13146","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":55722623107448,"sku":"25511","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/JrW7elvVHEckJPW4KmDXA08KWx0XHKH24A1jbP8ci-o.png?v=1755861666"},{"product_id":"1968-black-elite-pocket-fountain-pen","title":"1968 Black \"Elite\" Pocket Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favourites, this nifty, lipstick-like pen, unchanged since its inception in 1968, combines retro looks and clever pocket-size design with standout nib performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nib, made in-house by Pilot, is 14k gold; again a gauge of quality where fountain pens are concerned. Softer than steel, like a well-worn ring, the gold nib will ease into the the shape of your handwriting. No scratchiness guaranteed, just pure smoothness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen closed, this pen measures only 11cm, but sits comfortably in the hand when opened and \"capped\". It is lightweight but well balanced, and can be used both for quick jotting as well as serious writing despite its small size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material: \u003c\/i\u003eAcrylic resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eExtra Fine or Medium (choose from dropdown menu)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type: \u003c\/i\u003eSlip cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/i\u003eTakes Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e; or can be used with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0b3de1b68\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=17140128677931\"\u003eCON-40 converter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e and used with bottled fountain pen ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 11.9cm, open and capped 14.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/i\u003e presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":15632535584811,"sku":"12559","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":43669715517687,"sku":"17006","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":15632536961067,"sku":"12560","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_Elite_RT.jpg?v=1571438809"},{"product_id":"pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib","title":"Pilot Custom 743 Fountain Pen, FA Flex Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis choice of nib, FA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(also known as the Falcon nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), developed by Pilot since the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to give a brush effect, is particularly fabulous because it allows razor thin lines and detail, while on down strokes, when more pressure is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(gently) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplied against the paper, thicker lines are drawn creating flourishes in a calligraphic effect. The Pilot FA nib is world famous and the preferred choice for calligraphic and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencerian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFA, \u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull \u003ci\u003eflex \u003c\/i\u003e(or feedback as it is is also called)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type\u003c\/i\u003e: Threaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex Falcon Nib (Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15741539287083,"sku":"11997","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11997.jpg?v=1571438810"},{"product_id":"black-and-white-celluloid-platinum-3776-fountain-pen","title":"Black and White Calico Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe #3776 is the original design first commercialised in 1978 in what came to be Platinum's most popular pen range. 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Platinum tried something different, creating a unique undulating silhouette, broader on the cap end, with a wave and then tapered end. A well considered design which paid off: masculine but not inelegant this pen feels large but it is mostly illusion.\nHere in the urushi green colour called \u003cem\u003eSora-tame - \u003c\/em\u003ethis specific technique layers a translucent urushi over a teal green base, allowing the undercoatings to shine through the lacquer, and revealing themselves more over time and with use. 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Its generous size give it a presence on any desk despite its simplistic design. The Namiki's hard ebonite body is covered in a luxurious smooth red Urushi lacquer, using a traditional technique knows as Roiro Urushi Siage on the final layer to create the pens irresistible finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large body of the Namiki Emperor holds a substantial amount of ink within its eyedropper system, meaning writing doesn't have to stop to keep refilling the pen or replacing the cartridge. When not in use the ink shut off system securely holds ink inside with no worry of leaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18k gold Fine Medium nib is decorated with an engraving of Mt. Fuji alongside the Namiki quality logo. 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Produced exclusively in Wajima, western Japan, with autochthonous soil, this lacquer process requires up to one hundred production stages and has been used since the Heian Era due to its durability and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":43819578556663,"sku":"17517","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":43819578589431,"sku":"17518","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/dkbwB7JTLm_FB1xl8O1B90m7rf9RulR_QtRG9DWvlCA.png?v=1755861303"},{"product_id":"marbled-sailor-pro-gear-mini-slim-fountain-pen-bleu-ciel","title":"Bleu Ciel Marbled Sailor Pro Gear Mini Slim Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, Sailor sells the Professional Gear, a slightly more angular model to their usual rounded classic cigar shape. 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Relative to Pilot nibs, we have found Sailor’s to have a little bit more depth and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55255655711096,"sku":"18241","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/nYXiZLqsdOhv5qn7Q9UDfhBgyAsdEJQ3rOfm4qk-_Ik.png?v=1755860674"},{"product_id":"marbled-sailor-pro-gear-mini-slim-fountain-pen-bordeaux-fonce","title":"Bordeaux Foncé Marbled Sailor Pro Gear Mini Slim Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003ePresented here, Sailor's special edition compact Slim Mini Pro Gear with a marbled-effect barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267153117560,"sku":"18240","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/rbYGUlBbjDo0vtNy65hT3L9ZP5PNTm436J3I4dwL-2s.png?v=1756987888"},{"product_id":"pilot-custom-urushi-18k","title":"Japanese Custom Urushi 18K Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrushi lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e first used in Japan around 300BC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e has traditionally been as a symbol for status and prosperity used in furniture and decorative objects by court nobles and the upper-classes to demonstrate their discerning taste. Japanese pen makers sought to apply this domestic specialty finish to fountain pens since the 1920s and it has remained a marker for quality ever since. Beyond its aesthetic merit, urushi lacquer acts as a protective casing because it is acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efree, alkaline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003efree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and resistant to both heat and water.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe process to layer the Urushi lacquer is time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econsuming\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and each pen crafted by named urushi artists can take up to 1 year to produce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLet's not forget the 18k nib, available in Fine-Medium, true to size and divine to write with.  We highly recommend Pilot pens to anyone unsure of purchasing a pen online as Pilot pens deliver on what is advertised and do not hold many (bad) surprises. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material: \u003c\/i\u003eUrushi lacquer resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFine-Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e18k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type: \u003c\/i\u003eThreaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/i\u003eTakes Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/sailor-12-pack-ink-cartridges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand is sold with a refillable Con-70 converter in the barrel for use with bottled ink. Can also be used with a Con-40 converter, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=238eef626\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=17140128677931\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=238eef626\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=17140128677931\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/em\u003e 15cm closed, 13.6cm without the cap, 18cm posted (please use posted with care as this may leave a ring mark where regular contact is made)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluded: A\u003c\/em\u003en attractive wooden presentation box, Con-70 converter and a black ink cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43929692471543,"sku":"17971","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/CopyrightChoosingKeeping20230301BS17971RT.jpg?v=1700052980"},{"product_id":"pilot-maki-e-suisen","title":"Japanese \"Suisen\" Daffodil Maki-e Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThree companies dominate Japanese fountain pen making, all established in the 1910's and 1920’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and all motivated by their common desire to develop a superior Japanese counterpart to their Western competitors such as Waterman and Parker. Ironically, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elatter companies have lost their once top dog positions in the 'fountain pen world', while Sailor, Pilot and Platinum today represent the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003erinity of excellence in writing utensils. The main and defining reason for this accolade is the fact that all three companies supervise their production from beginning to end within their very own factories. No subcontracting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ensures total quality control, and private ownership protects their original vision and enthusiasm for pen making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUrushi lacquer (or \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/i\u003e) first used in Japan around 300BC, is a symbol for status, prosperity and discerning taste. It is therefore unsurprising that Sailor, Platinum and Pilot\/ Namiki sought to apply this quintessentially Japanese technique to pen making early on during the 1920s. Beyond its aesthetic merit, the urushi lacquer acts as a protective casing as it is acid free, alkaline free and resistant to both heat and water. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaki-e\u003c\/i\u003e comprises a broad range of techniques but translates essentially \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 'sprinkled picture'. The choice of subject matter, through symbolism and allegory, reveals the individual expression of the \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/i\u003e artist as well as hinting to a feeling, personality and individual circumstances of the pen owner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this instanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the subject matter of daffodils is well codified in the Hanakotoba, a sort of dictionary of the meanings of flowers. A flower native to Europe and Northern Africa, the daffodil symbolises respect, making this pen a perfect gift for elders, a superior at work or anyone who you wish to convey respect and admiration for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBack to pens - aesthetics aside, Pilot maintains its pole position for nib quality and this pen is no exception. We wholly recommend this beautiful implement as a gift or for any pen lover's collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBody material: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHand applied urushi lacquer with \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e inlay.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNib size: Medium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNib material: \u003c\/em\u003e14k gold\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCap type: \u003c\/em\u003eThreaded screw-on cap\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTakes Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=3a6d0a8fc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e and is sold with a refillable Con-70 converter in the barrel for use with bottled ink. Can also be used with a Con-40 converter, which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/choosingkeeping.surf\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=238eef626\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=17140128677931\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e14cm capped, 12cm uncapped, 15.5cm posted.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/em\u003epresentation box, converter cartridge, one black ink cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Choosing Keeping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43929692602615,"sku":"17972","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/CopyrightChoosingKeeping20230301BS17972RT.jpg?v=1700049200"},{"product_id":"marbled-sailor-pro-gear-mini-slim-fountain-pen-pistache","title":"Pistache Marbled Sailor Pro Gear Mini Slim Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince 2009, Sailor sells the Professional Gear, a slightly more angular model to their usual rounded classic cigar shape. Here it is in a cute lipstick like compact size - stick the cap on the back and it is just the right size to write. We are offering this pen in Sailor’s signature Medium-Fine (MF) size, what we like to think as the goldilocks of nibs, not too thin and not too broad, just the right size for me (and for you!) Relative to Pilot nibs, we have found Sailor’s to have a little bit more depth and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55255654400376,"sku":"19068","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/mQKlUxFyOevUdK5Rk05rB2Vo2DD2UCuBcUHITg9a12c.png?v=1755860643"},{"product_id":"sailor-ebonite-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-sunflower-yellow","title":"Sunflower Yellow Sailor Ebonite King of Pens Fountain pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, \u003cem\u003eThe King of Pens \u003c\/em\u003eor KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267149513080,"sku":"20485","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/ACV0GAPloh9O6oPR7KkCxJKEnfObDmoHQ8jlcRnY3pA.png?v=1756987372"},{"product_id":"sailor-ebonite-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-ripple-blue","title":"Ripple Blue Sailor Urushi King of Pens Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, \u003cem\u003eThe King of Pens \u003c\/em\u003eor KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267136831864,"sku":"20626","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/ZSsLa2Zw7p96DbT8sGysqDiGUfoOJGMrSAJDPZ49J2c.png?v=1756985903"},{"product_id":"black-pilot-custom-742-fountain-pen","title":"Black Pilot Custom 742 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la Montblanc, useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative, but it is representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design - cigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Extra-Fine","offer_id":54823231553912,"sku":"20363","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54823231586680,"sku":"20365","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Soft-Fine","offer_id":55255671832952,"sku":"20367","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54823231619448,"sku":"20366","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":54823231652216,"sku":"20362","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double-Broad","offer_id":55255671865720,"sku":"20361","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"FA (Flex)","offer_id":55255671898488,"sku":"20364","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Music","offer_id":55255671931256,"sku":"20865","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/yc-_O_NBNXR-avPDQi72z-YfIDhBeaAxLZY-lOzXEUU.png?v=1755861537"},{"product_id":"caran-dache-leman-slim-lights-fountain-pen","title":"Caran d'Ache Leman Slim Lights Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDecorated with a deep baguette diamond shaped guillochage, endless prisms of light, this pen really shines and sparkles. Hard to find among writing utensils, this slimmer slender silhouette is very elegant and expensive looking - It wants to be worn with a Lanvin suit. Taking after 50s airline design, it gives the feeling of Leonardo DiCaprio, as the handsome pilot, in \u003cem\u003eCatch me if you can. \u003c\/em\u003eFinished with rhodium, a metal in the platinum family, twice as expensive as gold, which is extremely strong, resistant to corrosion and rust, abrasion and tarnishing - this rare, pure and inert matal is Caran d’Ache’s most exclusive material here applied in this beautiful writing implement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Caran d'Ache","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54823454867832,"sku":"19882","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54823454900600,"sku":"19883","price":660.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/csLPSzucnurbTRwcgDmn_OIfrbCYtCTzigBykuucVs.png?v=1755859761"},{"product_id":"sailor-ebonite-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-naginata-togi-muoko","title":"Naginata Togi Ebonite Mouko Bicolour Sailor King of Pens Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, \u003cem\u003eThe King of Pens \u003c\/em\u003eor KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. 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