on salePilot Custom 845 Urushi Fountain Pen - Black

Product Code PN15289

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on salePilot Custom 845 Urushi Fountain Pen - Black

Product Code PN15289

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$900.00
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Black
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The Custom 845 is the newest series to launch in the Custom line of fountain pens for the United States. The Custom line was first introduced by Pilot in 1971 to create a range of fountain pens that are truly tailored to the users writing preferences. Each series in the Custom line offers distinctive benefits, ranging from nib sizes to ink reservoir/converters to body style or size.

The Custom 845 is extremely popular worldwide because of its unique Urushi lacquer finish, two-toned 18k gold nib (size #15) and large ebonite barrel size. A Pilot Con-70 converter is included, but you can also use proprietary Pilot ink cartridges if you prefer. This exceptional Custom fountain pen is packaged in an elegant gift box. 

Urushi lacquer comes from the sap of the Asian lacquer tree. When applied to the pen barrel, it hardens and absorbs moisture from the air, resulting in a shiny coat. Creating an Urushi lacquer fountain pen is an exacting and complex process because the lacquer must be carefully applied to the pen barrel in numerous hand painted layers. This traditional Japanese technique ultimately enhances both the pens’ beauty and longevity. Urushi coating will withstand corrosion from water, acids, alcohol, and even temperature changes, making the Custom 845 the perfect pen to use every day and pass down to future generations.

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Condition
New
Brand
Pilot
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Black
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Ebonite
Cap Rotations

For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.

2
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Screw-cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Proprietary Pilot ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Ebonite
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Color
Two-Tone
Nib Material
18k Gold
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Diameter - Body
13.2mm (0.52in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
15.8mm (0.62in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
20.3mm (0.80in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

10.5mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

132.6mm (5.22in)
Length - Cap
70mm (2.76in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

23.5mm (0.93in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
146.3mm (5.76in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

165.9mm (6.53in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

16g (0.56oz)
Weight - Cap
11g (0.39oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
27.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.19ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.34ml

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Beautiful Finish and nib

This pen is gorgeous and the smoothest writer I have (medium nib). The Urishi finish and two-tone nib are stunning!

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Gunter C.B.
Very pleased

Figured I ought to leave a review for this pen, since no one else has. I'll start by saying that I've had it for about a week, and in that time I've used it about every single day. It's beautiful to look at; the urushi lacquer is almost mirror like, and it has a gorgeous sheen. It has a classic, iconic look, so if you're into that this pen is right up you're alley. It's surprisingly light for its size, and I've never felt tired from writing with it after a long session. If anything, the size of the pen seems to make it even more comfortable. The nib writes very smoothly, and sometimes it feels like I'm gliding across water with it. It doesn't give much line variation, but honestly that's a minor thing. That two toned, 18kt gold is also easy to look at; I've caught myself staring at it more than a few times. Now, this is a purchase you need to put some serious thought into before committing. The price tag is hefty, and it's definitely not something you should buy as a starter. I had three other pens under my belt before this, and that helped me to know what I wanted. It was coming from a brand I trusted, and I'd been wanting to add an urushi lacquered pen to my collection for a while. Do I regret the purchase? No. Again, I've always wanted a pen with urushi lacquering, and Pilot's high performance standard is on full display here. it writes good, it looks good, it feels good. The stars aligned to make this pen a desirable purchase for me, even with the high price.

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.