Product Description
Type Very collectible fountain pen
Product Name Long Murex
Manufacturer and Year Pilot, made in Japan -- the date code H1279 indicates it was made in 1979.
Length 5-1/4"
Filling System The fountain pen takes Pilot cartridges or converters. A squeeze converter is installed.
Color Stainless steel, brushed finish. There is a black enamel stripe on the clip.
Nib FINE integrated stainless steel nib.
Condition Excellent condition with no cracks, chips, dents, or dings. This is a sleek, monochromatic pen that is modern in appearance and very collectible. The barrel has microscratching - most of this is camouflaged by the slightly brushed finish, but it does stand out under magnification. There is some light scratching in the section threads. The feed, which is ebonite coated in urushi, has some air bubbles in the surface, though this does not affect the pen's function. The cap also has microscratching. There are 4 tiny dots of pitting near the cap lip, which are visible in the first shot below. The shiny clip has moderate scratching, but no brassing or plating wear. The enamel stripe looks fantastic.
