Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Black Fountain Pen
The Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Black Fountain Pen combines understated black resin with silver-coloured details and a 14K gold nib. Its clean, balanced design is made for enjoying a genuine Japanese fountain pen in everyday use, without unnecessary ornamentation. It is an especially appealing choice for anyone looking to move to a gold nib while keeping a discreet, contemporary aesthetic.
Simple design with silver-coloured details
Pilot describes the Custom Heritage 91 as a fountain pen with a simple, solid design. The barrel and cap are made from black resin, while the clip, rings and other details feature a silver-coloured finish that reinforces its understated character. At 137 mm long, with a maximum diameter of 14.7 mm and a weight of 15.7 g, it maintains compact proportions for comfortable everyday writing.
14K gold No. 5 nib with rhodium finish
At the heart of the pen is Pilot's 14K gold No. 5 nib. Pilot highlights the flexibility of gold and its ability to introduce subtle variation to the line through gentle flexing while writing. The rhodium finish gives the nib its silver appearance and creates visual continuity with the fountain pen's clip and metal rings.
F and M nib sizes
This Black version is available at inktraveler in the two nib sizes currently offered by Pilot for this model: F (Fine) and M (Medium). The F is suited to writers who prefer a finer, more controlled line, while the M produces a broader stroke. These two options make it possible to choose according to handwriting size and personal preference without changing the pen's design.
Filling system and everyday use
The Custom Heritage 91 uses Pilot's cartridge and converter filling system and is compatible with the CON-40 and CON-70N converters. This allows the pen to be used with either Pilot ink cartridges or bottled fountain pen ink with a compatible converter. The screw cap protects the nib during transport and completes the practical design of a fountain pen intended for frequent use.
Technical specifications
- Brand: Pilot
- Model: Custom Heritage 91
- Colour: Black
- Barrel and cap material: resin
- Nib: 14K gold No. 5
- Nib finish: rhodium
- Available nib sizes: F and M
- Closure: screw cap
- Compatible converters: Pilot CON-40 and CON-70N
- Overall length: 137 mm
- Maximum diameter: 14.7 mm
- Weight: 15.7 g
Frequently asked questions about the Pilot Custom Heritage 91
Does it have a gold nib?
Yes. The Custom Heritage 91 features Pilot's No. 5 nib made from 14K gold and finished in rhodium to give it its silver appearance.
Which nib sizes are available?
The current Pilot Custom Heritage 91 Black is offered with F and M nibs. At inktraveler, we have selected both options.
Can it be used with bottled ink?
Yes. It is compatible with Pilot CON-40 and CON-70N converters, as well as Pilot ink cartridges.
Who is this fountain pen particularly suited to?
It is well suited to anyone looking for a Japanese fountain pen with a gold nib for regular writing, combined with an understated black design, silver-coloured details and compact proportions.
History and philosophy of the Custom series
Pilot introduced the Custom family in 1971, developing it to meet different writing needs. Over time, the series has become one of Pilot's core fountain pen lines, bringing together different sizes, nibs and design solutions around a common idea: adapting the writing instrument to the person who uses it.
The Custom Heritage 91 originally appeared in 2009, and Pilot renewed the model for its 2019 launch with a more contemporary approach.
“A fountain pen that leaves the essential elements to take centre stage: the nib, the ink and the act of writing.”
