Product Description
Type Modern fountain pen with a flexible nib, converter included.
Product Name Custom 742.
Manufacturer and Year Pilot (Namiki), Japan -- 2009 (the date code is a clear A309).
Length 5-3/4".
Filling System This pen takes Pilot cartridges or converters. A Pilot CON-70 push-button converter is installed.
Color Black with gold plated trim. Original nib size sticker on the barrel.
Nib FA -- FALCON 10 14k gold nib is fine and flexible. It's smooth with a touch of feedback, lovely tipping material, and very impressive flex. The line varies to a medium with only the weight of the pen, and easily to a double broad and even larger with only very light pressure. This is one of the most successful modern flex nibs. See writing sample below.
Condition Excellent + condition, in box, with paperwork, and with no cracks, dents, chips, or dings. This pen has been inked. This is a large pen in velvety, shiny black, and with executive styling. The cap and barrel have very light scratching. The cap band and clip have moderate microscratching. The barrel has the original nib size sticker. The imprints are clear.
