{"product_id":"pilot-custom-743-fountain-pen-14ct-gold-nib-con-70-black-soft-medium-nib","title":"PILOT Custom 743 Fountain Pen (14ct Gold Nib, Con-70) - Black - Soft Medium Nib","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade for notebooks, not display cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eThe Pilot Custom 743 has the same smooth gold nib as the popular Custom 823, but in more nib sizes and with an easy to use cartridge\/converter filling system for easy ink colour changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"huvck4\" data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eWhy you’ll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSmooth, wet 14K gold nib, makes writing feel effortless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eSize #15 nib removes the tight, rigid feel of shorter nibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eNib options ranging from ultra fine to the expressive FA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eCartridge\/converter filling system for easy ink changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eClassic cigar shape body design, intentionally minimal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14rb643\" data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eHow it makes you feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eIt's a conservative looking pen, that gives you the nib for the lines you want to make. It feels personal and consistent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"znawl6\" data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18sw3bm\" data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eWriters who want a serious everyday gold nib pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gjnye0\" data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eUsers who prefer lighter, balanced pens over heavy luxury pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rbe6zn\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003ePeople exploring Pilot’s nibs, including the specialty nibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"424i7w\" data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eProfessionals who write regularly and value consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lqswjz\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1891\"\u003eWho it’s not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eshp4g\" data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eBuyers wanting a heavy, oversized statement pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqex69\" data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eThose who prefer ultra compact pocket pens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jrbb3h\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2055\"\u003eWriters seeking dramatic flex variation as a default\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sye63z\" data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003ePeople who want the highest ink capacity possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gpr9q7\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eInk pairing suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h6sr68\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003ePilot Iroshizuku inks for best flow match for Pilot feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jqb7pi\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003ePigmented, waterproof inks if preservation is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nvw8cj\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eSlightly wetter inks if using finer nibs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uneizc\" data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003ePractical tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003ePilot nibs tend to write one step narrower than European brands (including Twsbi).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"c4a8sj\" data-start=\"2548\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2759\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 743 and 823?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2614\"\u003eThey share the same nib and size class, but the 743 uses a cartridge\/converter system for easy maintanence, while the 823 is a vacuum filler with higher ink capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2889\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eIs the 743 a large pen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eIt is a full size pen, but relatively light and well-balanced compared to most other full sized pens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eDoes the nib feel soft?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eYes, but in a controlled way. The #15 nib has natural give without being a flex nib. The range also includes \"soft\" nibs that give more than the standard nibs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2891\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the specialty nibs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe soft nib family provide more spring in the tines for subtle line variation, with the SF giving the most. The FA employs cutaways in the nib design, closer to a true flex, but needs a controlled hand. The Waverley (WA) 0.5mm has a slightly upturned tip for ultra smooth writing that can really help left handers. The Posting (PO) 0.25mm is an ultra fine nib with a slightly downward tip for very fine lines. The Signature (SU) 0.7mm, Coarse (C) 0.85mm and Music (MS) 0.9mm nibs are for very expressive writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eCan I change nib sizes later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3038\"\u003eThe Japanese pen makers tend not to make replacement nibs available to retailers, but you can move nibs between all 743 and 823 models. 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