The Pilot Custom 823 in transparent black resin is now available!
The Custom 823 is the truest ‘demonstrator-style’ pen with the largest ink reservoir available by Pilot. The smoky transparent black barrel with stunning gold accents lends an air of distinguished sophistication to this exceptional fountain pen. The pen is refillable for continued use with bottled ink through a unique vacuum plunger system to ensure a long lasting and smooth writing experience. Available with expertly crafted 14-karat gold nib in fine, medium and broad widths. The Custom 823 arrives in a striking presentation box complete with a glass bottle of Pilot ink.
Watch the video review below for a more in-depth look!
Neil (verified owner) –
Perfectly sized pen with a beautiful, wet stub nib. You’ve likely read the reviews, and know this a pen everyone should try at least once. There’s a reason for that. It really is fantastic, and considering the nib customization offered here, I don’t know why you would buy one from anywhere else.
elinortf (verified owner) –
I got this pen yesterday and I love it already! I had heard so much about this pen and although it took me a couple hours to get used to it, I can say that it lives up to its reputation. I got a medium nib and mine writes very wet with a Pilot Iroshizuku ink. I would say the line is similar to that of a Western medium, perhaps even a little broader.
The pen is well-balanced and feels very comfortable to hold. The vacuum filling mechanism is easy to use, and I already cleaned out the pen once (switching ink colors) and I found that the cleaning wasn’t nearly as much of a chore as I expected. It just takes a little patience.
I also recommend getting the tune and smooth at least, I think it’s a good idea to get the nib checked before shipment when the pen is more expensive. Overall, a great pen and a great shopping experience from The Nibsmith!