Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen - Vermillion

Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen - VermillionThe Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen Vermillion brings together traditional Japanese urushi lacquer and Pilot's flagship writing performance in a quietly commanding silhouette. Its deep red finish glows with a warmth that only urushi over ebonite can achieve, while the large 18k gold nib delivers the confident smoothness that has made the Custom series a benchmark among enthusiasts. Craftsmanship & Design Built on an ebonite core and finished with layers

The Pilot Custom 845 Fountain Pen - Vermillion brings together traditional Japanese urushi lacquer and Pilot's flagship writing performance in a quietly commanding silhouette. Its deep red finish glows with a warmth that only urushi over ebonite can achieve, while the large 18k gold nib delivers the confident smoothness that has made the Custom series a benchmark among enthusiasts.

Craftsmanship & Design

Built on an ebonite core and finished with layers of natural urushi, the vermillion surface reveals a rich, organic luster that subtly shifts with the light. Gold-plated trim and an engraved cap band frame the lacquered body with restrained elegance, highlighting the pen's balanced proportions and purposeful presence. The shape is classic Pilot: refined, substantial in hand, and comfortable over long sessions.

Urushi has been prized in Japan for centuries for its durability and depth, and on the Custom 845 it provides both visual resonance and a tactile warmth uncommon in modern pens. The craftsmanship is evident in the seamless transitions, crisp metalwork, and the even, glassy finish that rewards close inspection.

Writing Experience

At the heart of the Custom 845 is Pilot's No. 15 18k gold nib, tuned for consistent flow and a graceful touch on the page. It writes with a smooth, controlled feel that favors precision without sacrificing softness. Choose from fine, medium, broad, or double broad to suit anything from compact annotation to expansive signatures.

The proprietary cartridge/converter system offers everyday practicality with the option of bottled inks. Paired with Pilot's reliable feed and the pen's well-judged weight distribution, the result is a composed, fatigue-free experience that remains steady from the first line to the last.

Brand Heritage

Since 1918, Pilot has refined the interplay of nib, feed, and form in its Japanese workshops, shaping instruments that earn their place in regular rotation as well as in collections. The Custom 845 stands near the pinnacle of that lineage, uniting time-honored urushi finishing with the brand's modern precision in a pen built to be used and appreciated for years.

Technical Specifications

• Body material: Ebonite with urushi lacquer
• Color: Vermillion (red)
• Nib: Pilot No. 15, 18k gold
• Nib sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad, Double Broad
• Filling system: Pilot proprietary cartridge or converter
• Trim: Gold-plated accents with engraved cap band
• Cap: Screw-cap
• Origin: Japan