PILOT NAMIKI Dark Red 14K Gold F FINE Nib Custom 98 Fountain Pen
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PILOT NAMIKI Dark Red 14K Gold F FINE Nib Custom 98 Fountain Pen:
$52.00
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ACCESSORIES: ORIGINAL PAPERS, GIFT BOX, CARTRIDGESince discovering how wonderful Japanese nibs are, and how well-suited they are to my tiny handwriting, I often keep an eye out for small, attractive Japanese pens. One of the most promising was the Pilot Custom 98 – a short, simple pen with a resin body and 14K nib. The Custom 98 is available in six colors; Black, Deep Red, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Deep Yellow and Red, and three nib widths; EF, F and M.
First Impressions
Cute and compact, I liked the Custom 98 immediately! The pen came inside a small rectangular presentation box with a Pilot CON-20 converter, two Pilot Blue cartridges and the instruction / warranty booklet.
Appearance / Finish
I really like the color – comes in black, red, blue and yellow. For the yellow color I was expecting it to be rather mustard-like, but it’s more like yellow ochre. The Deep Red and Dark Blue versions of the Custom 98 have colored end-jewels which match the body and cap, while the Dark Green, Deep Yellow and Red pens have black end-jewels. I personally don’t mind contrasting jewels on pens, and in this case the contrast is especially nice. The Custom 98 is nicely made and sports a 14K nib which puts many more expensive pens to shame.
Design / Size
Bullet-shaped pens have never done much for me, but the proportions of the Custom 98 are just right, and the whole package is very appealing. The pen is constructed from a plastic / resin which feels of similar quality to that of my Sailor 1911M. The thickness of the barrel in particular is quite generous for such a small pen, and this makes for a robust feeling in the hand.
The Custom 98 has a push cap, which is unusual for me, as the majority of my pens have threaded caps. It makes a nice change, and of course is very convenient when you pick up the pen in a hurry. I usually post the cap on this pen for longer writing sessions, otherwise it's fine un-posted. I have no problem with gold-trim, and in the case of the body, it’s an attractive match.
Nib Design / Performance
The Custom 98 features a pretty #3 size nib made from 14K yellow gold. The line width of my 14K unit was perfect! It’s finer than any of my Sailors. As a fellow Custom 98 user noted in a recent snail, these particular 14K nibs should really be prefixed with the word “Soft”. They actually do offer a nice touch of variation, and are more than just merely springy. I think the Custom 98 is a good option for fans of true Japanese nibs who do not mind smaller sized pens.
Filling System
The Custom 98 accepts a standard Pilot CON-20 converter, and of course Pilot cartridges. I use only cartridges in this pen - which I refill with a syringe. This is neater and the cartridges have a better capacity than a converter.
Specifications:
Model Number: FK-1MR-DR-F
Manufacture: PILOT
Body: Resin Red color
Nib Material: 14K Gold
Nib Size : F (Fine)
Refill System: Cartridge only
Diameter: 13.0mm
Length: 122mm
Weight: 13.3g
Country of Manufacture: Japan
PILOT NAMIKI Dark Red 14K Gold F FINE Nib Custom 98 Fountain Pen:
$52.00