Pilot Custom 743
Key Attributes
| Brand | Pilot |
| Model | Custom 743 |
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Era | post-1980 |
| Filling System | cartridge-converter |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | FA |
| Body Material | resin |
| Colorway | black with gold trim |
| Condition Grade | excellent |
| Rarity | uncommon |
About this Fountain pen
The Pilot Custom 743 is a modern Japanese fountain pen from Pilot's Custom line, shown in glossy black with gold trim. Reference information identifies this example as fitted with an FA (Falcon) nib, a collector-favored specialty nib option on this model.
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