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Pilot - Custom Urushi Vermillion

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4.5 (2 reviews)

Nib: 18k Gold

18k Gold

Nib Size: Fine-Medium

Fine-Medium Medium Broad

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Pilot - Custom Urushi Vermillion

€1.223,00

Nib: 18k Gold

18k Gold

Nib Size: Fine-Medium

Fine-Medium Medium Broad

Description

For centuries, the art of urushi lacquering has been used in Japan. The sap of the Japanese lacquer tree is extracted and outgoing through an extended process to become urushi lacquer.

The Pilot Custom Urushi embodies this ancient technique, being crafted from Japanese ebonite and meticulously lacquered in order to have a unique, smooth and deep colour finish.

Similar to their renowned Namiki pens, Pilot employs the refined lacquering technique called Roiro, which demands substantial time and skill to achieve the mirror finish of the Custom Urushi.

The manufacturing process of each pen takes several months due to the intricate application of Urushi lacquer. It is applied onto the ebonite base and left to dry for several days before being polished and coated with a new layer of lacquer. This meticulous process continues until the pen is completed.

The Custom Urushi is a king-size pen available in two color options: black and vermilion red. This marvellous writing instrument comes equipped with one of the most regarded nibs from Pilot - the size 30 dual tone 18k gold nib.

This exquisite writing instrument is delivered in an exclusive gift box and comes with a CON-70 vacuum piston converter or can be used with Pilot IC cartridges.

Specifications:

- brand: Pilot
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Red
- body material: Ebonite, Urushi
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Pilot proprietary cartridge convertor
- nib material: 18k Gold
- nib size: Fine-Medium, Broad
- postable: Not recommended
- trim color: Gold
- length overall (closed): 154 mm.
- length overall (posted): 187 mm.
- body length: 141 mm.
- cap length: 72 mm.
- body diameter: 16 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 20 mm.
- weight (overall): 45 grams.
- body weight: 26 grams.
- cap weight: 19 grams.

Specifications

Brand: Pilot
Model: Custom Urushi
Edition:
Color: Red
Body Material: Ebonite and Urushi
Finish:
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge Converter
Postable: Yes (Not Recommended)
Trim Color: Gold
Length Overall (Closed): 154 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 187 mm
Body Length (Uncapped): 141 mm
Body Diameter: 16 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 20 mm
Weight Overall: 45 g
Body Weight: 26 g

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Complete pile of shite

Bought a Gravitas Monster. Kept in pen sleeve in padded case. Used carefully. Treated carefully. Filled twice. Noticed ink all over my hand. No obvious problem. When home I emptied the pen and notice a thin crack in the barrel at the "turning knob" end, just before the aluminium. Now unusable. Ink seeping out. Complete waste of money. Complete crap. Either desire flaw, or poor materials or both. Watch out. Will never buy another Gravitas POS, nor from this retailer again.

Quality engineering

I skipped the original aluminum Monster mainly due to fear of slipperiness. I've had issues with other aluminum pens and I seem to recall multiple reviewers mentioning such with the aluminum Monster. I heard no such complaints for the stone washed titanium one so I eventually went for it. I'm glad I did!

The large broad nib is silky smooth, the matte finish comfortably grippy, the vacuum filling system well made and the ink capacity very impressive. The body is nice and thick and feels suitably hefty. I also like the look of the matte finish. Matte doesn't seem to be quite as common in fountain pens as all kinds of shiny finishes (which can obviously be great too!) so it's nice whenever it's an option.

I'm not used to pens without any kind of roll stop but at least on my shall we say busy desk the Monster is quite safe from falling. I'm not sure if the Ultem in this one is supposed to be sturdier than the acrylic in some other versions or not but better be safe in any case.

Shipping was quick and secure and included a traditional handwritten letter from Emy. Thank you!

Gravitas Vac 2

The construction of the Vac 2 is flawless. The textures of the materials and it's simple lines display an elegant beauty. The large steel nib delivers a pleasant writing experience and also provides a bit of flex.

Amazing Pen! Gravitas makes one of the best piston fillers out there. I dont keep the nib and normally use the pen for coustom flex nibs with Jowo #6 compatible nib units. So, i really cant speak on the nib. However, this pen is just built with high quality components. The weight, feel, and overall aesthetics are unmatched. You wont find better at this price point.

Platinum Sansui - Smooth Operator

I recently acquired the Platinum Maki-e Sansui pen in a Medium nib. The Pen Venture team was kind enough to carefully inspect and tune this pen before sending it on to me. Many thanks for that. It writes very smoothly and with a steady flow of ink. The Medium nib is my favorite nib configuration from the Platinum brand. The line width is nice and thin and always writes consistently right of the box. This lovely Maki-e pen was no different. I highly recommend it.

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