Centuries of development of the calligraphy art have been an essential part of the oriental culture. Their importance and the legendary patience and dedication of their artisans in pursue of perfection explains the prevalence of Japanese pens in the connoisseur's consideration. Although there are many fine fountain pen companies in Japan, the three major companies are Sailor, Pilot and Platinum.  They made a wide spectrum of fantastic writing pens ranging from the most innovative to traditional designs. The selection of nibs of advanced technology is unique. Due to the large quantity of strokes that have the common kanji characters the most popular point size on Japanese pens are the fine points.

Pilot Custom Legance, Japan c. 1990, large size model in tortoise marble celluloid, with flat ends similar to the Pilot 912, pressure cap, clip and gold-plated bands, clip engraved Pilot, on the cap lip triple band with a hexagon chain design on the wide central one, engraved Pilot Custom Made in Japan, ink window on the grip, 14Kt gold nib M size,filling with a large non-removable converter, with a push-button vacuum mechanism that must be pressed 5 to 6 times to fill completely. It measures 14,3 cm of length capped, 1,6 cm of diameter and 16,2 cm posted. Very scarce first edition model near mint in presentation box #2693 $usd 260

Namiki Falcon, Japan, 2014, glossy red resin, Rhodium plated clip and four bands, screw cap, on the cap lip two bands, on the broad band imprint Pilot Japan and hexagonal chain decoration, filling by cartridge or converter (included), lenght capped 5 3/8, lenght posted just below 6”, diameter 9/16”. Its most extraordinary feature is the flexible 14k gold nib. The nib is engraved: 14 Kt 585 Pilot, <SM> 314. This last letters and numbers stand for “soft medium” which is the Pilot denomination for flexible medium, made in March 2014. It include a Con-50 Pilot converter. The Pilot Falcon (previously known as the Namiki Falcon) is an iconic pen in the fountain pen world. Mint with presentation box #2425 $usd 240

Namiki, Japan, c. 1990, solid and luxurious blue and black marble lacque finish over a brass body, gold plated clip and bands, on the cap lip imprinted Namiki and the pentagon logo, converter/cartridge filler (included), original Namiki 14 Kt gold nib size "B", it measures 13,7 cm of length, 1,2 cm of diameter and 14,4 cm posted. Mint, never inked #1868 $usd 150
Pilot  Grandee, Japan, 1987,  sterling silver koushi lattice pattern, standard size, spring  clip imprint Grandee, on the cap lip imprint Pilot Japan Sterling Silver, 14 Kt solid White gold nib, imprint Pilot 14 Kt 585 <M>H887 (made in the Pilot Hiratsuka plat in august 1987), médium point (equivalent to an european EF).  Mint, new old stock  #1367 $USD 170

Pilot Custom, Japan, 1973, big size in stainless steel with etched lines pattern, on the cap top the Pilot logo, on the clip insert of black laquer, huge 18K white gold nib, engraved "18 Kt WG Pilot <EF> Japan H873", meaning manufactured in August 1973 in the Pilot plant of Hiratsuka, cartridge or converter (included) filling. Length capped 13.5 cm, diameter 1.2cm. Excellent #2691 $USD 150

Pilot Justus Pen, Japan, 1970´s, the name "Justus"  derived from the word "adjustable" because this pen features an unique adjustbale nib. The section has a rotating bezel that extend and retracts a 14K gold overbar on top of the nib. The system allows for a harder writing nib or a softer one. The cap and barrel have a fluted design, the clip has the keyhole design, and interestingly it is shaped to match the nibs overbar, Twisting the nib section in either direction determines the position of a gold piece on top of the nib which in turn controls how much the tines will flex. Even in the "hard" setting this nib has some springiness. In the "soft" position it is very flexible, and you will be able to get some nice calligraphic line variation with this pen. Nib: Nice 14K yellow gold iridium tipped, Fine point nib. Filling System Cartridge Converter filler. Cartridges included. Working Condition used but in excellent. When this pen first was released in the late 1970's, it was quite expensive, about three times more than the Murex pen. For this reason they are exceedingly hard to find, This is a rare chance to acquire a very special pen.#730 $USD 350
Platinum President 1819, Japon, rojo y oro, en la banda del borde del capuchón grabado President Platinum  Japan, clip en relieve, plumín de oro macizo 22 Kt trazo fino, carga a convertidor instalado. Excelente a casi nueva, muy atractiva. #2307 $USD 150

Pilot (Namiki) 74 demostrator, Japan, 2016, in traslucid grey smoke resin, white metal trims, filling with cartridge or converter (both included), 14 Kt white gold, medium nib N° 5. Length closed 13.7 cm; diameter 14 mm. Near mint, probably only tested with ink #3022 $USD 240

Pilot Namiki Vanishing Point, Japan, blue lacquer and gold accents, solid gold 14 Kt nib, medium point, fitted with converter. Excellent #2931 $USD 160
Taccia Portuguese, Japan, lovely mixed brown with green resin, chrome plated clip and trims, on the top engraved Taccia Portuguese, sturdy pen with a section diameter of 1.1 cm, barrel diameter 1.5 cm, posted 13.3 cm, smooth steel medium nib, converter filling. Mint, no box #2737 $USD 125