In 1915 Ryosuki Namiki left his job and founded a small writing instrument factory near his home. When he was joined by an old friend, Masao Wada in 1918 they decided on a name - "Pilot"
Early Products were dip pens with "Namiki" 14kt Gold Nibs but in 1925 Namiki realised that Lacquered pens could be developed for the western market. This culminated in stunning decoration using the traditional art called Mak-E These pens are highly collected today and fetch considerable sums on the market.
In 1938 the company name changed to Pilot Fountain Pen Co Ltd and these later pens were branded as Pilot There then followed a period of much innovation and the company still exists today Other than the famous Namiki Laquered pens early examples of Pilots are also highly collectable and are exceptional writers
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Extremely Rare Lady Kawa FLR-700R-R TRIPLE SET in Real Black Leather and Gold filled trim. All Items - Fountain Pen, Ballpoint and Pencil are in Absolute MINT Unused condition in original Leather Case. Fountain pen - Cartridge fill - converters are available if required. Fitted with the original solid 18kt gold semi flex smooth fine tipped nib.
c1976
£295
Extremely Rare Pilot in Real Dark Brown Lizard Skin with Gold filled trim. In Absolute MINT Unused condition. Cartridge fill - converters are available if required. Fitted with the original solid 18kt gold semi flex smooth fine tipped nib.
c1977
£190
Stunning Rare Pilot Makie "Carla Lily Pattern". Very rare pen, from limited series of floral designs, this pen was introduced in 1991, designed by Jyusabrou Tsujimura, and the makie was done by Master Yoshida. Beautiful Lily Pattern Designs. In Absolute MINT Unused condition. This pen does not appear to have been inked. Complete with original Converter. Fitted with the original super smooth 14kt gold fine tipped nib. Highly desirable pen only made for a few years.
c1991
£1250
Pilot Triple Set in Blue Marble Laque and gold fill trim. Fountain Pen, Ballpoint and Clutch Pencil. All MINT in Original Box. Fountain pen fitted with the original medium tipped nib.
c1990
£125
Pilot Vanish Point Fountain Pen in Black with gold filled trim. In MINT Condition. Comes with the original Converter. Fitted with the original 14kt gold medium tipped nib.
c1995
£110
Beautiful Rare Namiki Customs Impressions in Medlay Pattern with gold fill trim. In absolute MINT Condition. This pen does not appear to have been inked. Complete with original Converter. Fitted with the original super smooth 14kt gold medium tipped nib. Highly desirable pen only made for a few years.
c1997
£425