{"product_id":"pilot-custom-823-amber-fountain-pen","title":"Pilot Custom 823 Amber Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong modern vacuum-fillers, the Pilot Custom 823 Amber Fountain Pen stands apart for its effortless reliability and quietly handsome presence. The translucent amber resin offers a warm window onto the pen's mechanism and ink reserve, while a 14k gold nib delivers Pilot's characteristically smooth, controlled line. It is a tool built for serious writing, with the capacity and consistency to match long sessions at a desk or in a notebook.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Custom 823 pairs a balanced, elongated silhouette with a transparent amber barrel and cap that showcase the vacuum plunger assembly inside. Gold-plated accents and a large, elegantly proportioned nib complete the classic profile without excess ornament. The screw-on cap includes an inner seal to help resist ink dry-out between uses, and the clear resin makes monitoring ink levels intuitive at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit and finish are what enthusiasts expect from Pilot: crisp threads, a precise plunger stroke, and trim that aligns cleanly. The overall impression is purposeful and refined, more instrument than showpiece, yet with a warmth that comes from the amber translucence and gold details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Custom 823 uses Pilot's large #15 14k gold nib, available in fine, medium, or broad. Each grade is tuned for dependable starts and a steady, wet-leaning flow that flatters everyday paper while keeping handwriting crisp. The vacuum-filling system draws a substantial volume of ink in a single stroke, and the shut-off valve at the end of the barrel helps prevent leaks during travel. For extended writing, simply loosen the end cap slightly to allow continuous flow from the reservoir to the feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn use, the nib glides with calm assurance rather than showy softness. It rewards a light touch, keeps up with fast notes or careful journaling, and remains predictable across a wide range of inks. Combined with the large capacity, it is a pen you can load and trust for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilot has refined gold nib making and practical filling systems in Japan since 1918. The Custom 823 sits in the brand's upper tier not because of flash, but because it integrates thoughtful engineering with the quiet excellence of Pilot nibs. For writers who value function refined to a high polish, it has become a modern classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: 14k gold (Pilot #15), available in Fine, Medium, Broad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Vacuum plunger with shut-off valve; bottled ink only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Translucent amber resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Gold-plated accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap: Screw-on with inner seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":28570989953058,"sku":"60558","price":416.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":28570989985826,"sku":"60556","price":416.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":28570990018594,"sku":"60563","price":416.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Signature","offer_id":50177403978003,"sku":"20479","price":416.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Pilot-Custom-823-Amber-Fountain-Pen-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1763675782","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/pilot-custom-823-amber-fountain-pen","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}