Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen - Prussian Blue

Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen - Prussian BlueThe Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen in Prussian Blue brings flagship scale and traditional Japanese lacquer craft to a modern writing instrument. Its deep navy lacquer reveals quiet depth and luster, while the oversized silhouette is balanced by Pilots superb 18k gold #30 nib for an assured, expressive hand. Craftsmanship & Design Built on an ebonite core, the body is finished with multiple layers of natural urushi lacquer, hand applied and polished

The Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen in Prussian Blue brings flagship scale and traditional Japanese lacquer craft to a modern writing instrument. Its deep navy lacquer reveals quiet depth and luster, while the oversized silhouette is balanced by Pilot’s superb 18k gold #30 nib for an assured, expressive hand.

Craftsmanship & Design

Built on an ebonite core, the body is finished with multiple layers of natural urushi lacquer, hand-applied and polished in Japan to a refined, mirror-like sheen. Prussian Blue suits the form beautifully, offering a saturated tone that shifts subtly in changing light. Gold-plated appointments, a broad cap band, and a cleanly proportioned clip underscore the pen’s restrained elegance without distracting from the lacquer’s depth.

The Custom Urushi’s generous dimensions are purposeful rather than ostentatious: the girth provides a relaxed grip, while the gently rounded sections and precisely cut threads make extended writing remarkably comfortable.

Writing Experience

The heart of the pen is Pilot’s large #30 18k gold nib, tuned for smooth, consistent flow and dependable starts. Line widths follow Pilot’s Japanese sizing, typically a touch finer than many Western equivalents: Fine and Fine-Medium deliver crisp, controlled strokes; Medium and Broad provide an easy glide with satisfying ink presence. The proprietary cartridge/converter system ensures simple maintenance and reliable performance, and is compatible with Pilot’s high-capacity CON-70 converter for extended writing sessions.

Heritage & Provenance

Pilot has cultivated urushi expertise for over a century through its Namiki lacquer workshops, where traditional techniques meet exacting modern standards. The Custom Urushi sits at the intersection of that legacy and daily usability: a hand-lacquered ebonite fountain pen with the poise of a collector piece and the reliability of a true daily writer, made in Japan.

Technical Specifications

• Body material: Ebonite with natural urushi lacquer
• Color: Prussian Blue with gold-plated trim
• Nib: 18k gold Pilot #30
• Nib sizes: Fine, Fine-Medium, Medium, Broad
• Filling system: Pilot proprietary cartridge/converter (CON-70 compatible)
• Cap: Screw cap
• Made in Japan