Vintage Rare 1970s Pilot Elite STERLING SILVER 18K Gold Custom Nib Fountain Pen

Today we are here at a Japanese fountain pen. 1970s Pilot Elite Sterling Silver: Crosshatch Design with 18K Gold Custom Nib Fountain pen. Used for an everyday writing instrument. Smooth, compact & portable. Material: Sterling Silver, 18K Gold Nib. Filling mechanism: Converter or Cartridge (Pilot Proprietary Converter & Cartridge). Nib: 18K Custom Gold Nib. Size: 137 mm (Closed)/ 121 mm (Nib). Barrel width: 14 mm. HISTORY OF STERLING SILVER ELITE MODELS. The Pilot Elite series was first introduced in the 1960s as a premium line of pens designed for professionals who valued compact, elegant, and highly functional writing instruments. These pens were especially popular in Japan due to their portability and reliability, often featuring short pocket-style bodies with long caps. However, alongside these compact models, Pilot also produced “Elite” with Long Barrel versions, which featured full-length barrels and offered a more balanced, traditional writing experience. These pens retained the sleek design and premium craftsmanship of the Elite series, but catered to those who preferred a standard-sized pen over the pocketable form. The Sterling Silver version of the Elite Long model was released in the late 1970s through early 1980s, targeting the luxury market. These pens were constructed with a solid sterling silver barrel, often engraved with subtle patterns or left smooth for a minimalistic, refined look. FULL BODY STERLING SILVER! PILOT ELITE LONG BODY PEN. Experience timeless Japanese craftsmanship with this stunning Pilot Elite fountain pen, crafted in a full Sterling Silver body and elegantly finished with a fine crosshatch engraving. A true vintage gem, this model offers both beauty and performance, making it a worthy addition for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The combination of solid silver construction, balanced slim profile, and responsive 18K nib makes this pen a joy to write with. It’s well-suited for both everyday writing and display. Whether you’re a dedicated fountain pen collector or seeking a unique writing instrument with vintage charm, this Elite model stands out with its sterling silver prestige and engraved heritage. Pilot Elites were the first fountain pen made by Pilot that introduced the nail nibs which later was featured in the early Custom K Series Fountain Pens. The Nail Nib style offers breakthrough properties that can still benefit today’s writers. One of the advantages of having a nail nib or an integrated nib is the enhanced strength and integrity of the nib. It can withstand the demands of hard-pressed writers and endure rigorous use. The vintage model of the Pilot Elite provides a flex nib capability. Despite the market leaning towards fine or medium nib strokes, the modern Pilot Elite incorporates a flex nib. Specifically, it utilizes a Pilot Medium Nib, which results in a pleasant line stroke with added flex and line variation. The pen is in a great condition! There is 1 visible denton the body of the pen, aside from that the pen is in polished condition! This pen is still in superb condition S TIER! The whole pen is made out of Sterling Silver body construction and the grip is out of resin. The body is in good condition decorated by its crosshatch body. The nib is in perfect condition, shiny, and firm. The pen is obtained from the second-hand collectors market. Comes with A Brand NEW CON-40! And the nib has been tested to assess any scratchiness or ink leakage and it does not scratch the paper. 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 untightened, due to the age of this pen and hard contact or excessive force exerted on the pen damaging the pen. Vintage Rare 1970s Pilot Elite STERLING SILVER 18K Gold Custom Nib Fountain Pen. For the seeds you just plant, let’s us join a hand to water it. As a plant grows with day-to-day care, at Engeika, your satisfaction grows with our lifelong experiences and the fullest attention. Founded in 1987, Engeika has been known as a leading direct-to-customer e-commerce retailer specializing in writing instruments, watches, bags & cases, and recently lighters. Our mission is to bring the most wonderful products with the best quality and design to our customers from all over the world. Engeika means horticulturists in Japanese. A horticulturist is a person who uses scientific as well as artistic knowledge to give the best caring to every single plant in his/her garden. The development of plants is his/her joy. And, the name says it all. We, at Engeika, love and proud to take care of each of you, our dear customers, as your satisfaction is our happiness and motivation every day. In each product in our store, we would like to bring to YOU not only the BEST QUALITY or the MOST AMAZING DESIGN but also the INSPIRING STORY lying under each of them. Our story all starts with the love for fountain pens as well as all writing instruments. We used to be amateur in this field but time after time, knowledge is gained and experiences evolve. We are now proud to bring you not only the best writing products but also the most useful advice so that you can have the most satisfactory writing afterward. If you have any questions about writing, please ask us anytime, you will quickly find your answer with our help. I love to receive messages from you! If you have any questions or inquiries, please FEEL FREE to ask me! To contact me through EbayPlease feel free to write to me in any language you like. I will try my best to understand your words and write to you in English or Japanese. Once the item has arrived to you, please kindly check it carefully. 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