Pilot Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface Fountain Pen

Pilot Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface Fountain Pen

Pilot Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface Fountain Pen. The pinnacle of capless fountain pens with maki-e technique applied to the barrel. “Capless Raden” is the highest grade capless fountain pen that uses the mother-of-pearl technique, in which thin strips of mother-of-pearl on the inside of a shell are scattered over lacquer. The shaft has a design that highlights the beauty of the iridescent luster of shells in a jet-black luster. The pen tip is 18K, which gives a smooth writing feel. “Capless” is the world’s first retractable fountain pen developed and commercialized by PILOT, and has been a long-selling product for about half a century since its release in 1963. Retractable pen like Le Pen, you can write quickly with one click, and when the pen tip is retracted, the highly airtight shutter mechanism prevents ink from leaking and drying. It has been highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also overseas for its creative ideas and excellent functionality. | Pilot | Pilot Namiki

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.

Pilot Namiki Capless Raden Water Surface Fountain Pen