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Up for sale is a beautiful, vintage Pilot Elite pocket fountain pen in near-mint aesthetic condition.This features the iconic Japanese \"Long/Short\" pocket design: compact and easy to carry when capped, but transforms into a full-sized, perfectly balanced pen when the long cap is posted on the back for writing.**Exact Date & Origin (Date Code: H187):**The nib is officially stamped with the date code \"H187\". This indicates the pen was manufactured in January 1987 at Pilot\'s famous Hiratsuka factory in Japan.**Details & Condition:**- **Nib:** Gorgeous solid 14K Gold (585) inlaid nib, size Fine (F). The tipping material is perfect, and the nib looks flawless.- **Body & Cap:** Excellent, near-mint cosmetic condition. Despite being nearly 40 years old, the black resin body and gold-plated trim have no deep scratches, cracks, or personal engravings. It retains a beautiful, glossy shine.- **Box/Papers:** Original box and paperwork are NOT included.**Bonus Converter Included (Uninked):**I am including a brand-new, modern Pilot CON-40 converter that I purchased just two days ago. It has never been inked. This allows you to safely use any bottled ink of your choice right out of the box (original 1980s cartridges are no longer in production, so this converter makes the pen immediately usable).**Maintenance:**
The pen has been gently flushed and cleaned with fresh water using the converter to ensure there are no old dried ink residues from its past. It is clean and ready to write.Please review the high-resolution photos carefully, as they form the main part of the description.International shipping available with tracking. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
