Pilot Custom Urushi Black Ballpoint pen

Pilot Custom Urushi Blue Fountain pen

Pilot Custom Urushi Black Ballpoint Pen | The ultimate expression of Japanese Urushi artistry. The Pilot Custom Urushi series is created for those who seek a truly premium writing instrument—one that feels like a refined work of art in the hand.

Each ebonite barrel is meticulously coated with Urushi lacquer, then cured and polished three times to achieve a deep, luxurious finish with remarkable depth, shine, and a uniquely warm, tactile feel. Every step of production is carried out by skilled craftsmen, entirely in-house, ensuring Pilot’s unsurpassed quality standards are met. From start to finish, the complete process takes approximately 6 months, highlighting the rarity and distinctive character of the series.

In terms of design, Custom Urushi stands out with its substantial body, impeccable balance, and premium gold accents—details that elevate it into a truly collectible piece. It’s a series that impresses not only visually, but also in daily use: stable, comfortable, and built to last, exactly as expected from a masterpiece of Japanese craftsmanship. | Pilot | Pilot Custom Urushi

About Pilot

The first PILOT fountain pens began to be produced in Japan in 1918. Ryosuke NAMIKI, a mechanical engineer and professor at the Tokyo Merchant Marine Collage, was captivated by the ingenuity of these fountain pens that his contemporaries called “10,000 year brushes” because of the uninterrupted flow of ink.

Using his industrial engineering skills, he created a high-quality prototype. After forming a partnership with one of his colleagues, Masao WADA, he established NAMIKI MANUFACTURING COMPANY and began manufacturing fountain pens. As a tribute to their other shared passion, the sea, the couple used the brand name PILOT, referring to the flagship of the fleet.

In 1938 the company became PILOT PEN Co Ltd. Then in 1989 to PILOT CORPORATION. A modern name that spans decades of creativity, innovation and design. PILOT is recognized as a world leader in instrument document technology.