PILOT Custom 823 Fountain Pen (14ct Gold Nib, #15, vacuum fill, black 70mL ink) - Black - Broad Nib
A pen that changes how you think
The Pilot Custom 823 isnāt just a quality fountain pen. Itās a tool for slowing down, focusing, and writing with intent. Known for its smooth nib and balanced weight, this is the pen people reach for when they want to think clearly on paper.Ā
Why people love it:
Effortless writing:Ā The 14k gold nib glides with almost no pressure, letting your thoughts flow without interruption.
Deep focus, uninterrupted:Ā The vacuum filling system pulls in a large ink volume, making it ideal for long writing sessions without breaking your rhythm.
A sense of occasion:Ā Thereās a quiet ritual to unscrewing the blind cap and engaging the ink flow. It makes writing feel deliberate.
Built for consistency:Ā Reliable starts, smooth lines, and a controlled ink flow make this a favourite for journaling, planning, and deep work.
The feeling:
Most pens ask you to do some work.Ā The Custom 823 does the opposite and feels as though itĀ pulls the words out of you.Ā It slows your hand just enough to let better thoughts catch up.
Key features:
- 14k gold nib, well tuned out-of-box
- Large #15 nib size, effortlessly reaches the page
- F (0.3mm), M (0.5mm), B (0.6mm)
- Vacuum (plunger) filling system
- Large ink capacity, one fill lasts weeks
- Ink shut-off value, suitable for air travel
- Transparent barrel, see your ink level
- Screw cap with secure seal
- Made in Japan by Pilot
Who itās for:
- Writers who want to build a daily habit
- Professionals who think on paper
- Upgraders from ājust a penā to a thinking tool
- Users who change ink colour less frequently
(frequent ink changers will prefer Custom 743)
What's included:
- Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen
- Large gift box
- Pilot Black Fountain Pen Ink 70mL
(includes miser device to guide filling) - Filling instructions
- Warranty card
Ā Specialty nibs occasionally available:
- Signature (0.7mm vertical stroke)
- Coarse (0.85mm)
- FA modern flex (0.3-0.8mm), steeper learning curve
Specialty nib models usually supplied in standard Pilot Pen box. Replacement nibs are not readily available, so please contact us if you need help with nib width selection.
Tips for use:
- Use with high flow inks, including Pilot
- Extend filling rod slowly and push down quickly with nib submerged
- Unscrew the blind cap 2-3mm for ink to flow
- Close the blind cap for travel
- Avoid over-tightening the cap
- Avoid disassembly of the mechanism
- Simply flush with tap water to cleanĀ
Why LarryPOST?
- ā 4.9 Google rating
- šļø Free nib tuning on pens $59+
- š¦šŗ Shipped fast, from Sydney
This is the pen people keep for years. Not because itās expensive,Ā but because it becomes part of how they think. Pilot Custom 823 M is Jenās favourite pen.
Pre-order for early April 2026 delivery
All items in the pre-order will ship together.
