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Caramel Pilot Custom 823 Vacuum Fill Fountain Pen

£380.00
SizeFine

Pilot's Custom suite of fountain pens are based on a classic 1930s Japanese pen design Torpedo-style à la Montblanc, cigar shape, gold ball clip and all. It's a no frills design, which some people might find a bit stuffy and conservative - however if you can put function over form you will value this writing companion tenfold over - it's a workhorse of pen, so reliable and straightforward.

The main attraction is indeed this pen's high performance 14k gold nib. Whereas nearly all pen makers worldwide subcontract their nibs to specialist factories, the Japanese - namely Pilot, Sailor and Platinum - produce theirs in house, making truly superior nibs of great smoothness and sometimes capable of a unique soft flexible feel and line variation, something usually only found in antique pens. The difference with an antique pen is that the Custom will not leak, is extremely reliable and will not cause you any grief.

The model here on offer, is, relative to the rest of the Custom suite, actually a fair bit more sexy. First off it's quite a large bodied pen, giving it added presence; is clear bodied but in a beautiful rich and retro caramel tint (avoiding the drawbacks of totally clear demonstrators (the name given to clear transparent bodied pens) as the dark colouring will hide any rogue speck of ink etc) and finally it offers a high-tech vacuum-fill system allowing for maximum ink storage. Vacuum refill systems are particularly well paired with any writer with a penchant for inks and colours. You can keep an eye on the ink storage level and not least admire all the beautiful shades of inks through the body of the pen. An additional benefit is that you are not tied into the cartridge system, an advantage both in ecological terms, making away with unwanted plastic, but also economically as bottled ink is much cheaper in comparison. Finally for those writing a lot, piston fill allows for double the amount of ink usually held in regular cartridges making this pen a great candidate for a doctor, student or any other profession where writing is done without restraint.

Nib wise, we offer this writing implement in Fine, Medium and Broad all three true to size and divine to write with in their own respective repertoire. We highly recommend Pilot pens to anyone unsure of purchasing a pen online as Pilot pens deliver on what is advertised and do not hold many (bad) surprises.

Length: Closed 14.8cm, Posted 16.2cm
Diameter 1.4cm
Weight: 29g
Body material: Acrylic resin
Nib Size: Fine, Medium or Broad
Nib Material: 14k gold
Cap Type: Threaded screw-on cap
Cartridge type: Piston refillable mechanism (built in, does not require cartridges, but refills from an ink bottle using fountain pen ink).
Included: Presentation box

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Caramel Pilot Custom 823 Vacuum Fill Fountain Pen

£380.00
FAQ

Do You Offer Gift Wrapping?

Yes, gift wrapping can be chosen before checkout and is a £10 flat fee, which includes a card and envelope for you to leave a message. We use premium materials, our in-house Italian paper and Swiss ribbon and an assortment of branded stickers.

How can I amend my order?

Once placed, orders cannot be modified and the address cannot be changed. This is to avoid errors in processing. If you have made an error, please email to request a cancellation, you can then place a new order with the correct details. Once shipped an order cannot be cancelled, it will need to be returned.

What if something is out of stock?

If an item in your order is unavailable, our team will contact you in writing to let you know and discuss your options. We’ll do our best to suggest alternatives or advise when the item is expected back in stock. During busy seasonal periods, if an item under £10 is out of stock, we’ll issue a refund for that product and send the rest of your order so you receive it without delay.

Can I buy gift vouchers?

Digital Gift Cards can be purchased through our website and are delivered by email, these are redeemable through online purchases only. In-store only gift vouchers can also be purchased by visiting us at our physical store in Covent Garden.

Can I collect my order in store?

Yes, if the items in your basket are available at our shop in Covent Garden, you will be able to select “Pick Up” at that location. Not all items will be available at this location.

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International shipping

We ship to all Worldwide destinations exclusively using DHL Express. For UK destinations DHL Express is a 24h next working day delivery service.

Dispatch Time

We aim to despatch orders within 48 hours. At busy shopping periods this can take an extra few days. Orders placed after 1pm on Fridays and at the weekend will be sent out Monday at the earliest.

Taxes

Shipping to USA, Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand will be sent Delivered Duty Paid (DDP). This means all customs duties, taxes, and handling fees are already covered at checkout—so your order arrives without any unexpected extra charges.

About Us

Choosing Keeping is an independent shop located in Covent Garden, London. We specialise in offering a wide range of stationery and miscellaneous items to cater to all your needs.

We take pride in offering products that inspire creativity and elevate the art of writing. Whether you're looking for a special gift or simply want to treat yourself, we invite you to explore our collection and discover the joy of stationery.

We offer gift wrapping with premium materials, our in-house Italian paper and Swiss ribbon and an assortment of swallow branded stickers. We ship to all destinations worldwide by DHL.

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21 Tower Street,
London, WC2H 9NS (Map)

T: 020 7613 3842
E:info@choosingkeeping.com
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