One of the greatest things about the Pilot Custom Urushi fountain pen is that it’s made with traditional materials and techniques. It has a base of ebonite, known to be durable and resistant to corrosion, and commonly used in creating writing instruments in the 1800s. The lacquering technique used by the Japanese artisan collective kokkokai is Roiro Urushi, which is laborious, time-consuming and very specific as it requires a special charcoal to achieve a mirror-like finish. 

All these, plus the large, #30, 18-karat two-tone nib adds to the value and performance of the Pilot Custom Urushi. If you have yet to experience this must-have pen, we have for sale a brand new unit in vermillion, a popular color among those who enjoy the straight-forwardness of the line. It’s installed with an FM, and comes complete with its box, papers, and other inserts. 

Capped: 15.4 cm. 
Uncapped: 14.02 cm.