Description The Pilot Custom 823 fountain pen in Smoke is a unique alternative to the everyday user-grade fountain pen. The pump filling system creates a vacuum on the downstroke, filling the barrel about 2/3 full of ink, similar in function to the Sheaffer pens of the 1930's. For best results, follow the instructions on the label on the cap. The smoky transparent smoke grey cap and barrel are accented with gold trim, and the 14k nib is extremely smooth and offers a wonderful writing experience. The pen comes with a full bottle of ink in a unique design, in a larger satin-lined presentation box. We offer Free Shipping on all orders over $59 for US customers, and for orders over $250 for our Canadian customers. Diameter - Body 12.5mm .5" Diameter - Grip Section 10.5mm .41" Length - Body 131mm 5.2" Length - Cap 71.5mm 2.8" Length - Pen Closed 149mm 5.9" Length - Pen Posted 164mm 6.5" Weight - Body Only 19.0g .7oz Weight - Cap Only 10.0g .4oz Weight - Entire Pen 29.0g 1.03oz For our purposes: Body Diameter is measured at the widest position of the barrel. Grip Section Diameter is measured at the spot where most pen users hold their pen. Body Length is from the end of the barrel to the tip of the nib. Body Weight and Overall Pen Weight includes a converter, if one comes with the pen.
