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Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen
Colour: Red
· Ref: NPUR-M
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Colour: Red
Authenticity
Authorized Pilot dealer
Warranty
Official Pilot warranty
Shipping
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Returns
30 days from delivery
Overview
The Pilot Custom Urushi in red combines a large ebonite barrel and cap with a glossy roiro urushi finish, gold trim, and a two-tone 18k gold nib. The red lacquer gives the material its color and luster, continuing Pilot’s tradition of lacquering machined ebonite.
The Custom Urushi model was introduced in 2016 with a large No. 30 nib designed to offer a responsive writing feel. Its screw-on cap and cartridge/converter filling system complete the fountain pen, which accepts Pilot ink cartridges or a compatible converter for bottled ink.
Made in Japan, it measures 154.6 mm capped, 140.2 mm uncapped, and 183.2 mm with the cap posted. The barrel is 15.9 mm wide, and the pen weighs 43 g capped and 25 g uncapped.
At a glance
- Ebonite body
- Roiro urushi lacquer
- Red finish
- Gold trim
- Two-tone 18k gold nib
- Cartridge/converter filling system
- Screw-on cap
Specs
History
Collection
Custom introduced in 1971 to accommodate individual writing preferences
Model
Custom Urushi introduced in 2016
Product
Brand
Pilot
Collection
Custom
Reference
NPUR
Model
Custom Urushi Fountain Pen
Body
Material
Ebonite
Trim
gold
Color
Red
Coating
Red urushi lacquer
Nib
Material
Two-tone 18k gold
Brand
Pilot
Physical size
No. 30
Filling
System
Cartridge / converter
Closure
System
Screw-on
Dimensions
Capped length
154.6 mm
Uncapped length
140.2 mm
Posted length
183.2 mm
Barrel width
15.9 mm
Weight
Capped
43 g
Uncapped
25 g
Origin
Country
Japan
Craft
Technique
Roiro urushi
Questions & Answers
Is the red surface lacquer over ebonite?
Yes. The ebonite barrel and cap have a glossy roiro urushi finish. The lacquer provides the color and luster of the exterior, while ebonite forms the underlying body.
How large is the Custom Urushi with and without its cap?
It measures 154.6 mm capped and 140.2 mm uncapped, with a barrel width of 15.9 mm. With the cap posted on the back, the length is 183.2 mm. It weighs 43 g capped and 25 g uncapped.
Which cartridges and converters can I use?
It accepts Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges and is compatible with the Pilot CON-40 and CON-70 converters for bottled fountain pen ink.
How should I care for the lacquered exterior?
Clean the lacquered exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
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