Pilot Custom 823 Demonstrator Fountain Pen, 14K Gold Nib

The Pilot Custom 823 is the kind of pen people point out across a desk. Its demonstrator body lets you watch ink move through the barrel, while the nib is 14 karat gold in Pilot's #15 size. Finish options run to three: smoky grey, amber, or the new clear barrel, all with gold accents.

Capacity is where the Custom 823 stands out, since it holds the largest ink reservoir in Pilot's lineup. Refilling runs through a vacuum plunger system that draws straight from a bottle of Pilot ink. One fill carries a long writing session.

Nib sizes run from precise to expressive:

• Fine (F) puts a hard tip on the page, which suits small, precise lettering.
• Medium (M) keeps a firm tip for clear lettering at medium width.
• Broad (B) is the bold option, a hard nib that leaves striking lines.
• Signature (S) sits between a traditional broad nib and a stub, with stylish strokes and subtle line-width changes as your pressure shifts. Extra flexibility is built in for that.

Posting is fine on the Custom 823, so the cap can ride on the back of the barrel while you write.

Specifications

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  Type: Fountain Pen
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  Body material: plastic
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  Cap type: snap
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  Filling mechanism: vacuum
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  Nib material: 14K gold
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  Postability: yes

Dimensions

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  Capped length: 6.0 in (152.4 mm)
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  Body length: 5.25 in (133.4 mm)
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  Cap length: 2.875 in (73.0 mm)
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  Body diameter: 0.5 in (12.7 mm)
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  Cap diameter: 0.625 in (15.9 mm)
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  Grip diameter: 0.375 in (9.5 mm)

Comes with

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  Striking presentation box
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  Glass bottle of Pilot ink