If you’ve never owned an urushi pen before, then might as well go all out on a Pilot Custom Urushi Vermillion – a pen that, despite being oversized, is very well-balanced and offers a great writing experience with its soft, slightly flexible nib.

Urushi, which is the sap of the urushi tree, is a sensitive material with a consistency that can change depending on the tree’s age, the season, and the temperature and humidity of its surroundings (which is why there is a strict schedule to harvesting it). Interestingly, its delicate constitution transforms into one that’s strong and resilient after being worked on by a master artisan. It becomes almost impervious to minor scratches and even water oil damage. This is the kind of material used on the ebonite body of the Pilot Custom Urushi Vermillion, and installed with a huge 18K gold nib, it’s really a pen to be regularly experienced.

We have for sale a pre-owned Pilot Custom Urushi Vermillion with an M nib. It has minimal signs of use and is in great condition. It comes complete with its box, papers, and converter.

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