Specifications

Brand: Pilot

Model: Vintage Ebonite

Era:1940s

Body Material: Ebonite Urushi

Filling System: Lever Sac Filler Mechanism

Nib: Warranted Pilot 14K <2> Made in Japan Nib

Color: Black

Length: 128 mm

Weight: 14.6 g

PRESENTATION 

Pen + Box

Condition

In Good Condition

Aside from some small visible wear and tear, the pen has been well preserved. The Sac in the Filler system have been replaced with a new one

Please treat the pen with the utmost care, if you do not know what you are doing, please refrain from opening hinges or things that might appear untighten, due to the age of this pen and hard contact or excessive force exerted on the pen damage the pen

Condition Detail

Body: The body shows minor hairline scratches consistent with age. No damages found on the body

Cap & Clip: The cap closes securely. The clip and trim ring show no rust and retain its original gold plate.

Nib: The nib is a Vintage 14K Pilot nib with a <2> engraved on it. Warranted signals the collaboration between Pilot and Warranted (A well-known nib manufacturer before the war)

Filling System: The original lever-filler mechanism is intact and working smoothly. The sac has been replaced with a new silicone sac.

About This Pen

The Pilot Namiki name is one of the most respected in Japanese fountain pen history, tracing its origins back to 1918 when Ryosuke Namiki founded the company that would eventually become Pilot Corporation. During the 1930s and 1940s, Pilot produced a range of high-quality ebonite fountain pens that helped establish Japan's reputation for precision writing instruments around the world.

This rare 1940s Pilot Namiki fountain pen showcases the timeless elegance of the era. Crafted from hard rubber (ebonite), the pen features a warm, classic appearance and lightweight feel that modern materials often struggle to replicate. Its streamlined vintage design reflects the practical yet refined craftsmanship that defined pre-war and early post-war Japanese pen making.

Fitted with its original 14K gold nib, the pen delivers the smooth and responsive writing experience that vintage Pilot collectors admire. The nib offers the characteristic softness and character of early Japanese gold nibs, making each writing session both enjoyable and historically significant.

A wonderful piece of Pilot's heritage, this fountain pen is an excellent addition for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic example of mid-20th century Japanese craftsmanship.