Pilot Custom 742 Black Fountain Pen

In English, 'Customize' means personalize. The name of this collection from Pilot comes from there. With 15 different nibs, there is always a nib that suits everyone's taste and personal preferences. Choose the point that best matches your handwriting, select your favorite ink color, and let your stories flow on the paper.

The Pilot Custom combines tradition with high-quality technology. Due to the wide variety of nib sizes and styles, the Pilot Custom 742 is one of the most popular fountain pens in Japan. In June 2024, this pen will also be available on the European market!

This beautiful fountain pen is made of resin and is a slightly smaller version than the Pilot Custom 743. The pen features a 14K gold 'no. 10' nib that adapts to your personality. The choice is yours!

Pen tips

As mentioned, this pen is available in 15 different nib sizes/styles. These can be divided into three 'categories' of nibs:

De 'standaard' (but excellent) nibs: Extra Fine, Fine, Fine Medium, Medium, Broad and Broad Broad (or: Double Broad).

Then you have the Soft pen tips, which are a bit more flexible and allow you to create different line thicknesses by gently applying more pressure while writing. Soft Fine, Soft Fine Medium, and Soft Medium.

The third group consists of special points:
- Posting (PO)The tip of the pen point bends slightly downwards. Stiff and extremely thin lines.
- Falcon (FA)Ultrasoft brush strokes, as if you are writing with a brush.
- Waverly ( WA)Soft, medium lines. The tip of the nib bends slightly upwards.
- Stub (SU)Vertical lines are wider, horizontal lines are narrower.
- Coarse (C): Extra thick lines.
- Music (MS)Extra thick lines for writing music notation, and also for design.