{"title":"Best in Class Fountain Pens","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFountains pens in this category are all gold nib pens for what we consider to be the best in class, creme de la creme as far as writing quality goes. In addition we have chosen these particular designs for their reliability, design pedigree, quality of production and body finishes. All pens here below are our personal recommendations and are all and each one fine examples of excellent pen-making.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bauhaus-lamy-2000-fountain-pen","title":"Matte Black Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnsuprisingly an exemplary specimen of Bauhaus design, and Lamy's most iconic pen, can be found in the Lamy 2000. Launched in 1966, the pen was designed by Gerd A. Müller, who was working at the time for Braun, alongside Dieter Rams. Parallels between his razor design for Braun, the Sixtant SM3 and the Lamy 2000 are obvious - as much in the proportions and curved lines as in its use of brushed metal and black plastic, coexisting side by side.\nWe wholly recommend this pen which makes a great coming-of-age gift on occasions such as graduations, 21st birthdays, weddings. It can truly be considered one of the great pens ever produced - an essential addition to anybody interested in collecting pens, or design for that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lamy","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":33500402122884,"sku":"13167","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":33500402155652,"sku":"11605","price":270.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/F2g2eUIjyQz1WUUn3CgUnN08Aseb9wgpxy6a3LbTeVY.png?v=1756988991"},{"product_id":"matte-brushed-steel-bauhaus-lamy-2000-fountain-pen","title":"Matte Steel Lamy 2000 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnsuprisingly an exemplary specimen of Bauhaus design, and Lamy's most iconic pen, can be found in the Lamy 2000. Launched in 1966, the pen was designed by Gerd A. Müller, who was working at the time for Braun, alongside Dieter Rams. Parallels between his razor design for Braun, the Sixtant SM3 and the Lamy 2000 are obvious - as much in the proportions and curved lines as in its use of brushed metal and black plastic, coexisting side by side. As far as taste goes, you are in safe territory with the Lamy 2000, a staple of the designer and architect kit. This brushed metal finish variation on the classic black Makrolon model, is a weightier writing implement and suitable for those looking for something more substantial in hand, or for those wanting a bit more “bling”. “Elegant” is probably a more suited adjective to describe it, as indeed this pencil is flawless aesthetically and should attract the jealousy of all your colleagues and friends - which is surely what having nice pens is all about !\nWe wholly recommend this pen which makes a great coming-of-age gift on occasions such as graduations, 21st birthdays, weddings. It can truly be considered one of the great pens ever produced - an essential addition to anybody interested in collecting pens, or design for that matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lamy","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55267166650744,"sku":"17833","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55267166683512,"sku":"11847","price":340.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/xS_BY5fEVlLhhHZDjxMTx7Kw3D6mQWcW61YNfxOchkY.png?v=1756988953"},{"product_id":"blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib","title":"Blue Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Fine Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFine (very)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluded\u003c\/em\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in Fine (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003eBroad \u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33988860873,"sku":"11996","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11996.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib","title":"Green Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Broad Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eBroad\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); Broad (Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33988984137,"sku":"11995","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11995.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib","title":"Red Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Medium Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type:\u003c\/i\u003e Threaded screw-on cap\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.4cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33989041161,"sku":"11994","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11994_fe82e653-7bcd-4571-826e-6a4f5c4653a4.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib","title":"Black Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Soft Fine Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis choice of nib, soft fine, developed by Pilot since the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to give a brush effect, is particularly fabulous because it allows razor thin lines and detail, while on down strokes, when more pressure is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(gently) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplied against the paper, thicker lines are drawn creating flourishes in a calligraphic effect. The Pilot SF nib is world famous and the preferred choice for calligraphic and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencerian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would equally be a good option for sketching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eSoft Fine, \u003cspan\u003ewith a good amount of \u003ci\u003eflex \u003c\/i\u003e(or feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also called)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type\u003c\/i\u003e: Threaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33989459273,"sku":"11993","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11993_973ae1bb-41ae-4ed0-ab00-25d44b9b27c7.jpg?v=1571438795"},{"product_id":"red-koi-fish-celluloid-platinum-3776-fountain-pen","title":"Red Koi Fish Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pen which combines both very good looks and high performance writing - for what could be the perfect writing companion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model here presented is a Platinum 3776, first produced in 1978, the Japanese company's flagship model, with a Koi Fish pattern celluloid body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55267160359288,"sku":"12042","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55267160392056,"sku":"13470","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":43264263684343,"sku":"14558","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/Scng5Bk09l4iBXto-ycfzGr2pZo0hBtpKxZ-Id8vpSw.png?v=1756988486"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-matte-black","title":"Matte Black 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Extra-Fine","offer_id":55613223371128,"sku":"24954","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":13677538148395,"sku":"12557","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":32901992349828,"sku":"12558","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":55690404790648,"sku":"25358","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/r7Ew4z-tKJRuC9f6J55eOiJTko08nuY8mCcByUR16jQ.png?v=1755861738"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-gold-burgundy","title":"Gold Burgundy 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55255676191096,"sku":"12556","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55255676223864,"sku":"13147","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/49MML6KNyOD16206sFr2ZzdSg_g_bPxSKnl0DKI1vBQ.png?v=1755861702"},{"product_id":"1964-capless-vanishing-point-fountain-pen-gold-blue","title":"Gold Blue 1964 Pilot Capless 'Vanishing Point' Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Capless Fountain Pen -- Pilot's Gift to Modern Living”. The ad from 1964 still holds true. Many companies have tried, but only one pen has ever been made successfully with a retractable nib on the push of a click button.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55255675044216,"sku":"12555","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55255675076984,"sku":"13146","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/JrW7elvVHEckJPW4KmDXA08KWx0XHKH24A1jbP8ci-o.png?v=1755861666"},{"product_id":"1968-black-elite-pocket-fountain-pen","title":"1968 Black \"Elite\" Pocket Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favourites, this nifty, lipstick-like pen, unchanged since its inception in 1968, combines retro looks and clever pocket-size design with standout nib performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe nib, made in-house by Pilot, is 14k gold; again a gauge of quality where fountain pens are concerned. Softer than steel, like a well-worn ring, the gold nib will ease into the the shape of your handwriting. No scratchiness guaranteed, just pure smoothness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen closed, this pen measures only 11cm, but sits comfortably in the hand when opened and \"capped\". It is lightweight but well balanced, and can be used both for quick jotting as well as serious writing despite its small size. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material: \u003c\/i\u003eAcrylic resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eExtra Fine or Medium (choose from dropdown menu)\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type: \u003c\/i\u003eSlip cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/i\u003eTakes Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e; or can be used with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0b3de1b68\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=17140128677931\"\u003eCON-40 converter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e and used with bottled fountain pen ink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 11.9cm, open and capped 14.7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/i\u003e presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":15632535584811,"sku":"12559","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":43669715517687,"sku":"17006","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":15632536961067,"sku":"12560","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_Elite_RT.jpg?v=1571438809"},{"product_id":"pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib","title":"Pilot Custom 743 Fountain Pen, FA Flex Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis choice of nib, FA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(also known as the Falcon nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), developed by Pilot since the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to give a brush effect, is particularly fabulous because it allows razor thin lines and detail, while on down strokes, when more pressure is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(gently) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplied against the paper, thicker lines are drawn creating flourishes in a calligraphic effect. The Pilot FA nib is world famous and the preferred choice for calligraphic and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencerian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFA, \u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull \u003ci\u003eflex \u003c\/i\u003e(or feedback as it is is also called)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type\u003c\/i\u003e: Threaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex Falcon Nib (Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15741539287083,"sku":"11997","price":450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11997.jpg?v=1571438810"},{"product_id":"black-and-white-celluloid-platinum-3776-fountain-pen","title":"Black and White Calico Platinum #3776 Celluloid Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe #3776 is the original design first commercialised in 1978 in what came to be Platinum's most popular pen range. 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It was designed by Haruo Umeda - more accurately known by his eponymous nickname 'Mr Fountain Pen' for his raging enthusiasm and collecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":55267162423672,"sku":"20450","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":55267162456440,"sku":"14579","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":32960916226180,"sku":"14816","price":600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/NL5ySM0W_tutECJ39ghXphgTNHOzwDu1l0XGlikvZt0.png?v=1756988607"},{"product_id":"demonstrator-clear-pilot-heritage-92-fountain-pen","title":"Clear Demonstrator Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003ePilot's Custom suite of fountain pens are based on a classic 1930s Japanese pen design Torpedo-style à la Montblanc, cigar shape, gold ball clip and all. It's a no frills design, which some people might find a bit stuffy and conservative - however if you can put function over form you will value this writing companion tenfold over - it's a workhorse of pen, so reliable and straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":33038383612036,"sku":"14523","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium-Fine","offer_id":55255673405816,"sku":"19443","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":33038383677572,"sku":"14522","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/JLrab208CLpSzU_hY-6DfavWwOf7QeBfSEIysFqMI64.png?v=1755861589"},{"product_id":"demonstrator-clear-sailor-pro-gear-21k-mf-fountain-pen","title":"Demonstrator Clear Sailor Pro Gear 21k MF Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree companies dominate Japanese fountain pen making, all established in the 1910's and 1920’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and all motivated by their common desire to develop a superior Japanese counterpart to their Western competitors such as Waterman and Parker. Ironically, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elatter companies have lost their once top dog positions in the 'fountain pen world', while Sailor, Pilot and Platinum today represent the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erinity of excellence in writing utensils. The main and defining reason for this accolade is the fact that all three companies supervise their production from beginning to end within their very own factories. No subcontracting \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ensures total quality control, and private ownership protects their original vision and enthusiasm for pen making. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing you to the goldilocks of fountain pens, a revelation of a fountain pen. Sailor's style signifier : a 21 karat gold nib in Medium Fine - no one else makes them (most companies opt for 14k or 18k) this unique size, nor too fine, and not too medium, it is perfectly balanced in every way and possesses the depth and complexity of a well-worn nib, already having lived, as \u003cspan\u003eif bequeathed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by a rich uncle. Smoothness, spring and bounce are all adjectives which can be used to describe this superb nib type which promises excellent and generous ink flow. Highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody material: \u003c\/em\u003ePMMA Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNib size: \u003c\/em\u003eMedium-Fine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNib material: \u003c\/em\u003e21k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCap type: \u003c\/em\u003eThreaded screw-on cap\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakes Sailor cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/sailor-12-pack-ink-cartridges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e, supplied with a converter cartridge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclosed 12.9cm, posted 15cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/em\u003epresentation box, converter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1270","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33042133876868,"sku":"14330","price":380.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeepingBS20200214330RT_25c2a2c3-9768-4dc5-b332-04a2dc0b21b0.jpg?v=1594221710"},{"product_id":"sailor-urushi-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-ivory","title":"Ivory Sailor Urushi King of Pens Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, \u003cem\u003eThe King of Pens \u003c\/em\u003eor KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267158393208,"sku":"15233","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/AWR5nve_mFz9fYvOnpVn7oAkykjBag6MXsBI15HzSk8.png?v=1756988245"},{"product_id":"silver-cross-hatch-guilloche-custom-pilot-fountain-pen","title":"Silver Cross Hatch Guilloche Custom Pilot Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen straddles and sits somewhere between two of Pilot's classic designs, Custom and Elite, for a definite historical vintage appearance. In fact Pilot first designed a slick and futuristic Silver Elite cross hatch or lattice design in 1968 and again in 1975 the design was rehashed in a larger full sized body. This more rounded rendition was first released in 2004 and retains all the best bits of Pilot and preserves much of its historical predecessors - a hooded and oversized nib and classic Bond good looks from the Elite, with well balanced and generously weighted body and work horse functionality taken from the Custom design amounting to what we consider to be a 10\/10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday it is still extremely modern and would fit within a wide range of taste palettes because of these classic looks. It would also make a great set prop for any 1960s period film. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNib wise, Pilot never fails to impress for its consistency. This 18K gold nib is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emade in-house by Pilot, softer than steel and like a well-worn ring the gold nib will ease into the the shape of your handwriting. No scratchiness guaranteed, just pure smoothness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther well thought out and highly enjoyable functionality is the snap-cap mechanism which eases into place like magnets on an expensive kitchen drawer, with a satisfying but not grating click. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNib wise, the nib sizes are true to size - order with confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material: \u003c\/i\u003eEngraved attic design Sterling Silver Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eFine or Medium (choose from dropdown menu)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e18k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type: \u003c\/i\u003eSlip cap, click shut mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/i\u003eTakes Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e; or can be used with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e and used with bottled fountain pen ink (converter is supplied)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.2cm, capped 15.1cm - weight 37g.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/i\u003e presentation box, one black ink cartridge, converter cartridge, polishing cloth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":36889326846113,"sku":"15809","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":36889326878881,"sku":"15810","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosignKeepingBS2021041580915810RT_b4bdaa8f-7037-4216-b825-a29b75b3e148.jpg?v=1618088050"},{"product_id":"black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-extra-fine-nib","title":"Black Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Extra Fine Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis speciality nib, \u003cem\u003eMusic\u003c\/em\u003e, was first designed for just that - writing musical notes and scores. Its unique design features two slits and three tines which creates a flatter, wetter point where ink meets paper, enabling a broader line on the vertical strokes and a finer on the horizontal. Not dissimilar to a stub or italic nib, but with more polished and rounded edges, designed specifically with smoothness in mind, this is an excellent choice for the writer who likes line variation and generous ink flow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBody material:\u003c\/em\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNib size\u003c\/em\u003e: Extra Fine nib\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNib material\u003c\/em\u003e: 14k gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCap type\u003c\/em\u003e: Threaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/em\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\" style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003ealso takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/em\u003e closed 14.4cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/em\u003e presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel) ; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel) ; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003eBroad\u003c\/a\u003e (Green Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-fine-nib\"\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel); Music (Black Barrel) and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003eFalcon Nib\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42396072116471,"sku":"17005","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11993_809bc96e-a2f0-4930-a08b-264d4402f0af.jpg?v=1649332287"},{"product_id":"black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-soft-medium-nib","title":"Black Pilot Custom 74 Fountain Pen, Soft Medium Nib","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pen mean business. It's a no frills, executive torpedo shape à la \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontblanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  useable in all settings, not least in a professional one. Some people might find its looks conservative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e representative of classic 1930s Japanese pen design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecigar shape, gold ball clip and all. You can't really argue with 'classic'. If you can put function ahead of design than you will truly appreciate this pen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe model here presented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Custom 74\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the successor to the 65 series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst designed in 1983 on the occasion of Pilot's 65th birthday, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevamped in 1994.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main attraction is this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factorie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003es, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproduce theirs \u003ci\u003ein house\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaking truly superior ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebs o\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ef great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the \u003ci\u003eCustom \u003c\/i\u003ewill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e not leak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is extremely reliable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and uses a modern cartridge system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emuch easier to refill and service. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeed we have chosen this model because it offers great value, for what is a work-horse of a fountain pen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egiving its user a fantastic writing experience, which will only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with years and use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis choice of nib, soft fine, developed by Pilot since the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to give a brush effect, is particularly fabulous because it allows razor thin lines and detail, while on down strokes, when more pressure is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(gently) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapplied against the paper, thicker lines are drawn creating flourishes in a calligraphic effect. The Pilot SF nib is world famous and the preferred choice for calligraphic and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpencerian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would equally be a good option for sketching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eOwner's choice.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eBody material:\u003c\/i\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eSoft Medium, \u003cspan\u003ewith a good amount of \u003ci\u003eflex \u003c\/i\u003e(or feedback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as it is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also called)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e14k Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type\u003c\/i\u003e: Threaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/i\u003e Can be fitted with a Con-40 or Con-70 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-converter-cardridge-con-40-and-con-70?variant=17140128710699\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003econverter cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; also takes Namiki\/Pilot cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/pilot-12-pack-ink-cartridges?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=9ea6645cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/i\u003e closed 14.5cm, open 12.5cm, posted 15.5cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eIncluded\u003c\/i\u003e: presentation box, one black ink cartridge\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Keeping offers this range in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/blue-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-fine-nib\"\u003eFine\u003c\/a\u003e (Blue Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-broad-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Red Barrel); \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/red-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-medium-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Green Barrel); \u003cspan\u003eSoft Fine\u003c\/span\u003e (Black Barrel), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/black-pilot-custom-74-fountain-pen-music-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMusic Nib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Black Barrel), and full flex \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/collections\/japanese-gold-nib-pens\/products\/pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-falcon-nib\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFalcon Nib \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e(Black Barrel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1285","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42629762121975,"sku":"17139","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/Copyright_Choosing_Keeping_11993_ce431e92-1a78-401f-aaed-eb24ec4726ba.jpg?v=1649331879"},{"product_id":"sailor-urushi-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-crimson-red","title":"Crimson Red Sailor Urushi King of Pens Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, The King of Pens or KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267249389944,"sku":"17009","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/9PLYfmGJs6aW1G6SS1ykU0_pcCp3yb9oycAMmmh_tk8.png?v=1756990944"},{"product_id":"sailor-1911-aomori-ryuumon-nuri-fountain-pen","title":"Sailor 1911 Aomori Ryuumon-nuri Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased in the Aomori, artist Hirokazu Shimamori has hand finished each of these full sized 1911 Sailor fountain pens. 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While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - urushi is very much the understated and quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55267158622584,"sku":"17010","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/files\/AFcfBHh92FszfBTIVNwK3jBAgW9X4SfkI1DjOQNb8Nw.png?v=1756988278"},{"product_id":"sailor-ebonite-king-of-pens-fountain-pen-black","title":"Sailor Ebonite King of Pens Fountain pen, Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomething of a pen urban myth, \u003ci\u003eThe King of Pens \u003c\/i\u003eor KOP as it's called by pen people, is more than just an expensive pen; it is the ultimate writing experience. While top-end pens are usually garish and overloaded with detail - the ebonite body is understated and the quiet luxury one can expect from Japanese minimalism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile Sailor already produces top of the range fountain pens as a baseline - KOP does represent another level of writing performance. The nib, in 21k gold, almost paintbrush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elike, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epossesses natural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, organic flexibility and softness under hand.  It offers a generous amount of line variation - an almost \u003cem\u003efude\u003c\/em\u003e-like brush effect feel making it an excellent pairing for use with coloured inks where 'shading effect' is desired. Exceptional writing quality with amazing smoothness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno pressure needed for a very generous and reliable ink flow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBody material: \u003c\/i\u003eEbonite resin\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib size: \u003c\/i\u003eMedium\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNib material: \u003c\/i\u003e21k gold with rhodium trim\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCap type: \u003c\/i\u003eThreaded screw-on cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCartridge type: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTakes Sailor cartridges which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/olioeosso.mom\/products\/sailor-12-pack-ink-cartridges\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e supplied with a converter cartridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/em\u003e 15cm closed, 13cm without the cap, 16.5cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eposted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (please use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eposted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with care as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may leave a ring mark where regular contact is made)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncluded: \u003c\/em\u003ean attractive wooden presentation box, refillable converter cartridge, and a bottle of ink, here pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYBA-1270","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694450938103,"sku":"14327","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/0673\/products\/CopyrightChoosingKeeping20220414327RT.jpg?v=1650638130"},{"product_id":"pearl-white-marbled-sailor-fountain-pen","title":"Pearl White Marbled Sailor Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing you to the newest artistic iteration of the Pro Gear fountain pen in two colours. 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