{"product_id":"pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pen-vermillion","title":"Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen - Vermillion","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pilot Custom Urushi Fountain Pen - Vermillion brings the warmth of traditional Japanese lacquer to an oversize, quietly commanding silhouette. Built on an ebonite core and finished by hand in layered vermillion urushi, it glows with a depth and luster that only natural lacquer achieves. Anchored by one of Pilot's largest 18k gold nibs, it offers a composed, confident character that rewards both daily notes and extended sessions at the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUrushi is a living finish. Applied in successive coats, cured in a controlled cabinet, and polished by hand, it creates a surface of remarkable gloss and depth while preserving the warmth of the ebonite beneath. The vermillion tone carries a cultural resonance in Japan, long associated with celebration and protection, and here it reads as vivid yet dignified against the pen's classic gold-plated accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Urushi's generous proportions are balanced rather than bulky. Subtle curvature through the cap and barrel, a broad cap band, and Pilot's signature clip keep the design purposeful and timeless. In the hand, the lacquered ebonite warms quickly, lending a tactile, organic feel that modern synthetics rarely match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe No. 30 18k gold nib is tuned for smoothness and dependable flow, delivering a broad sweet spot with gentle responsiveness rather than softness. Available in Medium-Fine, Medium, and Broad, it suits precise drafting as readily as expressive, shading-rich handwriting. The pen settles into a steady rhythm, encouraging unhurried lines and crisp character formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilling is practical and generous. The cartridge converter system accepts Pilot proprietary cartridges for convenience, and the included CON-70 push-button converter offers ample capacity for longer stretches between refills. Together with the pen's balanced weight and secure screw cap, the Custom Urushi favors long, uninterrupted writing without fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrand Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePilot has produced fine writing instruments in Japan since 1918, uniting in-house nib making with a lacquer tradition that flourishes under its Namiki atelier. The Pilot Custom Urushi sits where daily reliability meets artisanal finish, marrying a modern, precision-built mechanism with a hand-applied urushi surface that will develop a quiet patina of use over time. It is a considered expression of Japanese craft, designed to be used and appreciated for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Pilot Custom Urushi fountain pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vermillion urushi lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody material: Ebonite with hand-applied urushi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: Pilot No. 30 18k gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib widths: Medium-Fine, Medium, Broad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling system: Pilot proprietary cartridge or converter, includes CON-70 converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Gold-plated accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCap: Screw cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pilot","offers":[{"title":"Fine-Medium","offer_id":48365124682003,"sku":"12038","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48365124714771,"sku":"12047","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":48365124747539,"sku":"12056","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Pilot-Custom-Urushi-Fountain-Pen-Vermillion-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1769182604","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.mom\/products\/pilot-custom-urushi-fountain-pen-vermillion","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}