
Pilot Custom 823 – Smoke...
The Pilot Custom 823 – Smoke is a Japanese fountain pen with a translucent smoke-gray body, 14k gold nib, and vacuum filling system. Precision and presence in every stroke.
The Pilot Custom 823 – Amber is a Japanese fountain pen with a translucent body, 14k gold nib, and vacuum filling system. A perfect blend of tradition and innovation.
Launched in the year 2000 as a modern interpretation of the Custom collection, the Pilot Custom 823 – Amber embodies the perfect balance between elegance and tradition. Crafted in translucent amber acrylic resin, its body offers a warm visual depth and reveals the pen’s sophisticated internal mechanism.
This pen is designed for those who experience writing as a daily ritual. The transparency of the resin allows you to monitor the ink level at all times, while the gold-finished accents add a refined and timeless presence. The large 14-karat gold nib ensures a smooth and expressive writing flow, worthy of any moment of inspiration.
The vacuum filling mechanism allows you to fill the ink chamber (approx. 2.2 ml) in a single motion. To fill it, fully unscrew the tail cap, pull back the plunger, immerse the nib in ink, and push the plunger down in one firm stroke. As the vacuum breaks at the end of the movement, the ink is drawn efficiently into the reservoir.
To write, the tail cap must be slightly unscrewed to open the valve and allow ink flow to the nib. Once writing is finished, we recommend screwing the tail cap fully closed again. This action seals the valve and prevents leaks, making the pen perfectly safe to carry in a shirt pocket or on a flight—where the ink remains securely sealed with no risk of spillage.
For thorough maintenance, the cleaning wrench for Pilot 823 is also available in our store. This tool allows safe disassembly of the filling system and ensures complete internal cleaning.
The pen is presented in an elegant case, accompanied by official Pilot documentation. Additionally, this piece includes free shipping from our store in Spain, as part of our commitment to the best service.
Pilot was born in Japan in 1918, when two naval engineers, Ryosuke Namiki and Masao Wada, created a fountain pen that could withstand the challenges of the sea. At the time, metal nibs often rusted from saltwater exposure, so they developed their own design using corrosion-resistant materials.
They named their brand "Pilot" as a tribute to the lead ship of a fleet—the one that guides others safely through unknown waters. That same spirit of guidance, innovation, and resilience still defines Pilot today.
Over a century later, the company remains faithful to five founding principles that continue to shape its identity:
Pilot continues to combine cutting-edge technology with craftsmanship, offering writing instruments that are precise, reliable, and emotionally meaningful.
"Writing is the reflection of the soul; with the Pilot Custom 823, every word comes to life."
Excelente
Excelente pluma, escribe de maravilla y permite cargar una gran cantidad de tinta. Dispone de un plumín M, muy suave, que se desliza sobre el papel sin problema y deposita una buena cantidad de tinta, lo que permite apreciar algunos sombreados y cambios de tonalidad.
Excelente servicio de atención al cliente, al nivel del artículo, y con un tintero de regalo. Un 10.
Tienen un nuevo cliente habitual.
¿Pluma para todo?
Peculiar y adorable mecanismo de vacío, gran capacidad, magnífico desempeño con un precio muy competitivo.
No es el cuchillo más afilado del cajón pero sí el más usado desde su llegada.
La pluma que llevaría a una isla desierta.
Destacaría el esmero y atención dedicados por Inktraveler en un rápido envío que ha sumado un cliente a su lista.
Enhorabuena, la distinción os caracteriza.
¿Pluma para todo?
Peculiar y adorable mecanismo de vacío, gran capacidad, magnífico desempeño con un precio muy competitivo.
No es el cuchillo más afilado del cajón pero sí el más usado desde su llegada.
La pluma que llevaría a una isla desierta.
Destacaría el esmero y atención dedicados por Inktraveler en un rápido envío que ha sumado un cliente a su lista.
Enhorabuena, la distinción os caracteriza.
Espectacular
Hoy me ha llegado la pluma, y es una autentica maravilla, trazo finisimo, suave y cabe tinta para escribir un montón. Además venia con una tinta que tiene una pinta espectacular!!
Respeto a la tienda de inktraveler solo tengo buenas palabras. Super rapidos en enviar el producto, muy bien envuelto con unos detalles preciosos, un par de muestras de tintas (todo un detalle!) una carta escrita a mano, cosa que da un punto de calidad. Sois una maravilla y se nota que os gusta lo que haceis. A esto se le llama cuidar al cliente, y se agradece y valora muchisimo. Muy muy buen trabajo, de verdad.
Para mi, un diez, repetiré con vosotros seguro.
Perfecto
Todo oerfecto. Excelente envío y gran detalle el envoltorio y el regalo