The appeal of urushi pens isn’t only in their clean, glossy finish, but also in their extraordinary durability, which is achieved by months of careful lacquer application and curing. From harvesting urushi during the right season (and at the right time of day) to hand-painting each layer, high-quality urushi pens can easily become heirloom pieces. 

The Pilot Custom 845 Vermillion is a great example of a well-made, straight-forward urushi pen. It features a classic silhouette and a red body made brighter by layers of lacquer. This pen is considered a must-have by many fans of the Japanese brand as it is both elegant and timeless.

We have for sale a near-mint, almost-new Pilot Custom 845 Vermillion with #15 14-karat FA nib. FA nibs, which are often found in Custom 743 and Custom Heritage 928 pens, have distinct cutouts on their sides offering softer, slightly more flexible strokes. 

We’re offering only the pen with its converter, no box or papers.

Capped: 15.46 cm.
Uncapped: 14.02 cm.
Posted: 18.32 cm.