Centuries of development of the calligraphy art have been an essential part of the oriental culture. Their importance and the legendary patience and dedication of their artisans in pursue of perfection explains the prevalence of Japanese pens in the connoisseur's consideration. Although there are many fine fountain pen companies in Japan, the three major companies are Sailor, Pilot and Platinum.  They made a wide spectrum of fantastic writing pens ranging from the most innovative to traditional designs. The selection of nibs of advanced technology is unique. Due to the large quantity of strokes that have the common kanji characters the most popular point size on Japanese pens are the fine points.
#1755 -Pilot Custom Maple(kaede), Japan, 1974. The wood Itaya Kaede comes from Hokkaido (the northernmost island among 4 main islands in Japan) In these pens the natural wood is reinforced from inside with resin to make it very resistant, gold filled clip and trims, Pilot logo on the top. Big 18 Kt nib, broad point,imprint 18 K- 750 Japan H774 (meaning that the pen was made in July 1974, in Hiratsuka, Japan) cartridge or converter (included) filler. Length closed5 ¼”. Near mint in box with papers.

U$D 180

code 1755
#1551 -Pilot, Japan, March 1982, executive Black, gold plated clip and trims, black lacque band on clip, solid gold nib, nib imprint: Pilot 14 K 585 <F> H0382 cartridge or converter (included) filling. Used, minor blemishes, a tiny chip near the clip, minor plating loss, no cracks, no engravings, fully functional, very good daily user. 

U$D 70

code 1551
#1855 -Pilot, Japón, 1977, metallic blue and black lacquer on metal, gold plated clip and trims, Pilot logo on the top, gold plated nib, fine point, cartridge or converter (included) filling. One small storage mark on the barrel bottom, no signs of use.

U$D 60

code 1855
#1771 -Pilot, Japan, c. 1980´s, mineral effect, gold plated clip and trims, elegant clip with groove, fine point nib, cartridge or converter filling (included), length capped 5½ “. No signs of use.

U$D 55

code 1771
#1765 -Pilot Noble, Japan, c. 1980´s, Black lacquer enhanced with fine gold lines, gold plated clip, trims and nib, fine point nib, cartridge or converter (included) filling, lenght capped 5 3 /16”. No signs of use, with sticker.

U$D 55

code 1765
# 1624 -Sailor onyx, Japan, c. 1970, Black lacquer and gold, machined on bronze, clip and trims with lacquer decoration, 14 Kt gold nib, fine point, cartrudge or converter filling (2 cartridges are included), length closed 13,3 cm, posted 15, 2cm, NOS, unused. Converter available at 10 U$D

U$D 80

code 1624
# 1220- Platinum, Japan, dark red with gold plated trims, clip with red enamel, length capped 5 1/4", solid 14 Kt gold nib, fine point, cartridge or converter filling. Mint, label, papers and presentation box. It includes one cartridge. The Platinum twist piston converter is available with the pen for an additional of 10 U$D.

U$D 80

code 1220