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For sale today are vintage 4 pocket pens from Pilot. When closed, all of the pens are small fit into a purse or pocket. When posted, they become full sized writing tools for quick notes or longer writing experiences. The pens span the 1970s decade and offer a range of gold content, nib types and finishes. The pens take a modern Pilot cartridge, one of which will be included with each pen. They also take the Con-40 and Con-20 converters, which are not included. All sub rules apply; please comment publicly before DMing. 

* * * S O L D * * * The classic black and gold Pilot Elite has a 14k <M> nib dated H476. The back cap reads QH08 or August 8, 1976. The pen is in very good condition with a gleaming dart-styled nib. It’s a smooth <M> width nib, that’s not too inky or dry on the page. B+ condition, $90 USPS insured and shipped. 

* * * S O L D * * * Pilot Elite 18k Script nib. Coral section and back cap dated  KA04 (January 4, 1970). A very smooth writer with a significantly harder 18k nib. Metal gold-toned cap shows light wear. The 18k logo on the back cap is missing its color. B- condition, $85 USPS insured and shipped.

Pilot Volex <F> H579. Stainless steel body and nib. Very smooth writing nib. Pristine body and nib in excellent condition. The pen seals nicely. B+ condition; $90 USPS insured and shipped. 

* * * S O L D * * * Pilot Elite 18k <F>. No date code present. Gold-toned metal caps with light design at openings. White section. Smooth writing, slightly stiff nib. Faceted locking ring and sloping clip. B condition, $90 USPS insured and shipped.

Also available:

• NOS Pilot Elite <B> 14k
• Pilot Custom 823 14k <M> Amber
• Pilot Elite Full Crosshatch, 18k <F>
• Pilot Elite 18k <F> & Pilot Short 14k
• Pilot Lady 14k <F> & MP Set
• Pilot Custom Grandee 14k <F>
• Pilot Elite 14k Crosshatch <F>

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For sale today are three classic Pilot Elites. With nibs and a colorway from the 1970s, which was the beginning of Pilot’s pocket pen innovations that competed for the Japanese Yen. As with all pocket pens, when closed, these pens are small enough to fit into a pocket or purse and can be carried daily. When posted, they become full-sized writing tools, comfortable for a variety of hand sizes and writing needs. Each pen comes with a new Pilot cartridge and they all take a Con-40 or Con-20 converter. All sub rules apply; please comment publicly before DMing. 

* * * * S O L D * * * The first Elite has an 14k <M> nib that puts down a very well smooth line. The dart nib is dated H776 and the back cap reads OH08, or August 8, 1974. The sticker is intact and the pen is in excellent B+ condition with few signs of use. $90 USPS insured and shipped. 

* * * * S O L D * * * The next Elite has a 18k <F> nib and puts down a smooth, but drier line than the above Elite. It’s a very clean pen that features a white section and a gold-toned metal cap. The back cap reads OB17 or February 17, 1974. The cap has a sloping design that Pilot abandoned, but its very effective and stylish. The sticker is worn but legible. There is a light scroll design along the bottom of the cap. B condition, $90 USPS insured and shipped. EDIT: Yes! This Elite comes with the pictured case from around the same era.

* * * * S O L D * * * The last Elite also sports the classic black and gold design as the first pen, but it features an 18k Manifold nib. The back cap date is KX19 or December 19, 1970. This pen is in excellent condition with few signs of use. It’s a smooth writer, and the fingernail style nib gleams and writes a lovely line, comparable to an <FM> or <M>. The section is slightly girthier than the other Elites. B+ condition, $90 USPS insured and shipped.

Also available:

• Pilot Custom Amber 14k <M>
• Pilot Elite Crosshatch <F> 14k
• NOS Pilot Elite <B> 14k
• Pilot Custom Grandee 14k <EF>
• Pilot Lady Set: 14k <F> fountain pen & MP
• Pilot Elite 18k <F> & Pilot Short 14k

David Zwirner Books in Chelsea is having their Archive sale. Lot's of titles are available, including this classic by Roy DeCarava and Langston Hughes. Zwirner is presenting "The Sound I Saw" by Decarava in September at their Los Angeles space, showing over 200 photographs.

Also available is Diane Arbus Documents and plenty of non-photography art books.

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For sale today are a variety of vintage pocket pens from Pilot, ranging in age from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s. All the pens write a smooth <F> line and exhibit a range of design choices that have lead to the contemporary E95S (Elite) which is currently being sold as Pilot’s only pocket fountain pen.  These pens all take modern Pilot cartridges, one of which is included with each pen. The Con-20 and Con-40 converters also work. All sub rules apply; please respond publicly before DMing. 

First up is a black bodied, Pilot Myu-25 with an  <F> nib dated H275. The back cap has a matching date of PC17 (March 17, 1975). The stainless steel nib writes a smooth, slightly drier line than any of the following pens. The body is in very good condition with no fading. There are light use marks along the cap and body. The snappy clip is functional and the pen seals and posts well. B rating; $115 USPS insured and shipped.  

**Next is a Pilot pocket pen with a 14k <F> nib and silver metal caps that sport a floral motif. The section is coral toned, and there are light use marks throughout the silver toned body, but nothing outstanding. The 14k <F> nib smoothly writes a nice line. The gold toned clip is a sloping design that Pilot abandoned in the 1970s and is very stylish. B rating; $90 USPS insured and shipped. 

The black & gold Pilot Elite has an 18k <F> dart-styled nib that writes a smooth, wet fine line. The gleaming gold nib has a slightly worn, but legible code of H173 (January 1973). The body is in good condition with very light wear. The back cap is dated NA29 (January 29, 1973). The pen seals nicely and is an excellent writer. B- rating, $85 USPS insured and shipped. 

The next two pens are the Pilot Shorts, a pen that has a telescopic section that turns it into a full size writer from its small pocket pen dimensions. They both have a ciselle-patterned body, one in a gold R14k metal-clad body and cap and the other in stainless steel. The bodies are in very good condition and the silver body has a small ding. Both nibs are 14k and write an <F> width line, and are not visibly marked. The gold pen is a wetter writer and they both have a soft bounce when writing. The telescoping section extends the pen from 11.5cm closed to 14.3cm posted.

• Gold 14k Pilot Short, HX18 (December 18, 1967): C+ rating, $115, USPS insured and shipped. 
• Silver 14k Pilot Short,  IN02 or February 2, 1968); C rating.  $100, USPS insured and shipped.

Also available:

• Pilot Fancy Lady 14k <F> Pocket Pen & Mechanical Pencil Set
• Pilot Custom Grandee 14k <F>
• NOS Pilot Elite 14k <B>
• Pilot Elite 18k Crosshatch

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For sale today are two Pilot Elites, one a classic black & gold and the other with a crosshatch stainless cap. The Pilot Elite pocket pen has been available in many iterations over its almost 60 year history. The basic premise is that when its closed, it fits into a pocket or purse and when the cap is posted, it turns into a full sized writer. Both pens have 14k <F>, dart-styled nibs that write a smooth, fine line. The black & gold Elite has a gold toned 14k nib dated H177 (January 1977) and the crosshatched Elite has a rhodium-tipped 14k <F> nib dated H779 (July 1979). Both write very similar lines. Both pens take contemporary Pilot cartridges, one of which is included with each. They also take the Con-20 or Con-40 converter, which not included. Both pens are rated vintage B condition as they are in very good shape with very light signs of use. 

• * * * S O L D * * * Pilot Elite black/gold: $85 USPS insured and shipped. 
• Pilot Elite Crosshatched: $125 USPS insured and shipped.

 

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Other available pens: 

• Pilot Lady Set, 14k <F> & MP
• Pilot Elite & Short Telescopics, 14k <F>
• Pilot Custom Grandee 14k <F>
• NOS Pilot Elite 14k <B>

How does one fill the lead? And change the eraser? I'm a noob and know nothing about MPs and this came with a fountain pen. I see the eraser, which is shot and I'd like to refill it with lead. I think there might be leads in there, but I don't see how to remove it as the eraser doesn't move. This is from the mid-1970s. TIA!

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For sale today is a very nice set consisting of a Pilot 14k<F> fountain pen and a Pilot 0.5 mechanical pencil. Both tools show light use marks. The FP shows light marks on the cap and the nose, close to the nib shows light staining from a dark ink. The MP has light marks on the body and the eraser is worn out. The FP writes a smooth line with its shiny, white nib. The pen takes standard Pilot cartridges (one included) or the Con-20 or Con-40 converter. The box is not original, but it’s included. B- rating; $120 USPS insured and shipped. All sub rules apply; please respond publicly before DMing. Thanks for looking!

Also available:

• Pilot Custom Grandee 14k <EF>
• Pilot Elite & Shorts <F> 14k & 18k
• NOS Pilot Elite <B> 14k

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For sale today are three classic pens pocket pens from Pilot. Pilot pocket pens are small to fit into a pocket or purse. When posted, they become larger pens. The Shorts predates the Elite and has a telescopic section that extends an extra 11.5mm. One has a R14k and the other is stainless steel, both with a ciselle pattern on the metal. All of the pens take modern Pilot cartridges, one of which will be included with each pen. All sub rules apply; please DM before messaging privately. 

The Pilot Elite has an 18k <F> dart-styled nib that writes a smooth, wet fine line. The nib is a gleaming yellow that matches the black and gold pen. The body is in good condition with very minimal wear. The back cap is dated NA29 (January 29, 1973) which matches the nib date of H173 (January 1973). The pen seals well and is an excellent <F> writer. B- rating, $85 USPS insured and shipped. 

The Pilot Short has a ciselle-patterned, R14k metal-clad cap/body that is stamped HX18 (December 18, 1967) on the back cap. The soft feeling, 14k <F> nib writes an inky line. The section of the Short telescopes into the body, so that the pen becomes smaller. It was one of the earlier experiments into pocket pens by Pilot, as this model is almost 60 years old. The zogan is intact and is a stylish addition to this pen. Vintage C+ rating, $115, USPS insured and shipped. 

The other Pilot Short has a stainless-steel clad body with a ciselle pattern. The 14k nib writes slightly drier than the other short. The section also telescopes into the body and its action is smooth. This pen is dated IN02 or February 2, 1968. There is a small ding on the cap, which accounts for its vintage C rating.  $100, USPS insured and shipped.

Pilot Short history.

Also available:

• Pilot Elite Sterling Silver 18k Script & Custom Grandee 14k <F>
• NOS Pilot Elite 14k <B>
• Pilot Custom 823 Amber 14k <M>
• Pilot Elite Full Crosshatch 18k <F>

What a pleasant surprise!

I saw the box and I thought it was a Platinum pen set of some sort, because of the box logo. I was thinking about how to mask my disappointment. But this is great! Much better than the multiple ceramic yogurt cups I currently employ (shout out to La Fermière). A welcomed addition to the table display!

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For sale today are two pens from Pilot from the 1970s. Both are great writers and are represent pens that precede models in Pilot’s current offerings. Both pens take modern Pilot cartridges, along with the Con-20 and Con-40 converters. A new cartridge will be included with each pen. All sub rules apply; please respond publicly before DMing. Questions are great! 

The Pilot Elite has an 18k Script nib that writes a smooth line, and is slightly stiffer than other 18k nibs. The inlaid nib is dated H271 or February 1971. The back cap is dated OG15 or July 1974. The sterling silver cap adds a nice weight to the classic Elite and it’s very comfortable to carry and write with. The cap has an enameled crosshatching that offsets the silver tone very cleanly. There is some tarnishing on the cap, and very little enamel loss. There are light scuff marks throughout the pen. C+ rating, $180 USPS insured and shipped. 

The Pilot Custom Grandee has a 14k <EF> nib that is dated H179 (January 1979). The nib writes a smooth, slightly wet, precise line. The body is dated TP20 (April 1979). There are very light surface marks throughout the body and the clip functions as designed. There is no plate loss around the nib collar, something that is often seen with this model pen. B rating, $125 USPS insured and shipped.

Also available:

• NOS Pilot Elite 14k <B>
• Pilot Elite Full Crosshatch 18k <F>
• Pilot Custom 823 14k <M> Amber

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For sale today is a NOS Pilot Elite pocket pen in classic black with gold accents. The pen shows no signs of use and is A1 rated. The 14k dart-styled <B> nib is dated H476 or April 1976. The <B> nib is a rare width as Pilot no longer produces nibs larger than <M>. The back cap is dated QE9 or  May 4, 1976. The pen is still stickered and the feed is clear. Included is a new cartridge and a Con-40 converter, which has been previously used. $150 USPS insured and shipped. All sub rules apply. Please respond publicly before DMing. All questions answered and thanks for looking!

The writing sample is made with another Pilot Elite 14k <B>. Not the one being offered.

Also available:

• Pilot Custom 823 14k <M> Amber
• Pilot Elite Full Crosshatch 18k <F> H476

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For sale today are two 1970’s Pilot Elites that both have <M> nibs. Both pens write smoothly and are on the wet side. They represent two different offerings in gold content and nib shape, but offer a similar writing experience. 

* * * S O L D * * * The Pilot Elite 14k <M> has a classic black and gold styling. The yellow-gold dart nib is dated H276  and it is a smooth, wet writer. The back cap is original and is dated QB18 (February 18, 1976). The pen is in very good condition with no dings, nicks or gouges. B rating, $85 USPS insured and shipped . 

The metal capped Pilot Elite is a smooth and wet writer with an 18k fingernail nib. The body and cap show usage marks with a back cap is dated MJ01 (October 1972). The gold toned clip matches the gold toned locking ring. The Elite logo is engraved on the cap. There is a very light inscription on the section that most like reads 古賀国夫, or Koga Kunio, most likely a previous owner. C condition, $80 USPS insured and shipped. 

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Also available:

• 14k Pilot Custom 14k <M>
• Pilot Elite 18k <F> full crosshatch

It’s either a name or a commemorative event? Can someone translate? Sorry for the poor quality photo as it’s very light.

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For sale today is one of Pilot’s flagships, their Custom 823 with a 14k <M> nib. The body is amber colored and the nib writes smoothly. The pen is in flawless condition as I’m the first owner and have inked it once with Tsukushi. It was a wonderful experience, but I’m not a fan of the moisture that remains after flushing. If you keep it continually inked, it won’t be a problem for you. The pen is in A2 condition; $300 $330 USPS insured and shipped.

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For sale today is a Pilot Elite pocket pen with an 18k <F> nib dated April 1976. The body is clad in stainless steel with black lines etched into it that kept the pen looking good for 50 years. The nib writes a smooth, wet <F> line. The feed on the nib is askew, but it doesn’t inhibit the writing experience. Please see the photos. The locking ring is slightly gold in color, which doesn’t seem to be original, but doesn’t take away from the pen’s function or looks. I’d rate this a very conservative C+ as the locking ring might be a replacement and the look of the feed. $150 USPS insured and shipped. All sub rules apply. Please respond publicly before DMing. 

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