Pilot Falcon Blue Fountain Pen
The Pilot Falcon Blue Fountain Pen combines a light blue lacquered metal body with a rhodium-finished 14K gold nib designed for a soft, springy response. Its colour gives it a brighter presence than the black, red or brown versions while retaining the understated character of the Falcon collection. It suits writers who enjoy expressive handwriting, signatures and ink sketching.
Concept and design
The light blue finish changes subtly with the light and contrasts with the silver-coloured clip, rings and nib. The overall appearance remains clean and balanced, with the streamlined silhouette associated with the Falcon range. A screw-on cap protects the nib, while the metal construction gives the pen a substantial feel in the hand.
The nib is one of the Falcon's most recognisable features. Its raised centre and elongated tip create a profile reminiscent of a falcon's beak, which inspired the model's name. This distinctive geometry also contributes to the characteristic response of the nib during writing.
Functionality and filling system
The rhodium-finished 14K gold nib responds sensitively to movement and small changes in writing pressure. Its springiness allows natural variation in line width without requiring the tines to be forced apart. The Falcon is intended to work with a light touch while maintaining a controlled writing feel.
The Falcon accepts Pilot ink cartridges or bottled ink using the included CON-70N converter. The converter makes good use of the space available inside the metal barrel and provides useful bottled-ink capacity while preserving the convenience of cartridge filling when required.
The blue finish pairs particularly well with blue, green, grey and darker inks, while warmer shades can create an attractive contrast. Explore the Pilot Iroshizuku ink collection to create either a tonal combination or a more distinctive match.
Package contents
Includes one Pilot Falcon Blue Fountain Pen with the selected nib, a Pilot CON-70N converter, a black ink cartridge and a Pilot presentation case. (Photographs are for illustrative purposes, and slight variations from the actual product may occur).
Technical specifications
- Brand: Pilot
- Model: Falcon
- Japanese name: Elabo
- Type: Japanese fountain pen
- Colour: light blue with silver-coloured trim
- Barrel and cap material: lacquered steel
- Nib: rhodium-finished 14K gold with a soft, springy response
- Filling system: Pilot cartridges or converter
- Included converter: Pilot CON-70N
- Cap closure: screw-on
- Overall length: 139 mm
- Maximum diameter: 14 mm
- Approximate weight: 33 g
- Made in Japan
Frequently asked questions about the Pilot Falcon
Is the Falcon a flexible fountain pen?
Its gold nib has a soft, springy response that allows natural variation in line width. It is intended to work with light, controlled pressure rather than being forced into extreme flex.
Can it use bottled ink?
Yes. A Pilot CON-70N converter is included, and the pen can also use Pilot ink cartridges.
Is the colour a dark blue?
No. Pilot markets this finish as Blue and identifies it as Light Blue in some European markets. It is a lighter metallic blue whose appearance can vary slightly depending on the lighting.
Brand history and philosophy
The Falcon traces its origins to the Japanese Elabo, developed to reproduce more naturally the changing emphasis and movement found in Japanese handwriting. The original model appeared in 1978 after several years of development, and its distinctive nib concept has remained central to the collection ever since.
The later metal-bodied evolution increased the pen's physical presence and allowed the use of the larger CON-70N converter while preserving the character of its unusual nib. The Blue finish brings a lighter, more contemporary appearance to the Falcon without changing its essential purpose: soft, responsive and expressive writing.
“A luminous blue finish for a fountain pen that responds to every movement of the hand.”
