--- product_id: 138104113 title: "PILOT\"CUSTOM 743 / Black\" (nib : Soft Medium)" brand: "pilot" price: "$675.55" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Pilot" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/138104113-pilotcustom-743-black-nib-soft-medium store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Gift Box Included 14K Gold Nib Soft Medium Nib PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Soft Medium) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** $675.55 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > Write Your Legacy ✍️ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Soft Medium) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** $675.55 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/138104113-pilotcustom-743-black-nib-soft-medium) ## Best For - pilot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted pilot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Balanced Design:** Perfectly weighted for a comfortable writing experience. - • **Timeless Elegance:** Crafted since 1974, this pen embodies classic sophistication. - • **Majestic Gold Touch:** 14K nib adds a touch of luxury to every stroke. - • **Luxurious Accessories:** Comes with a premium gift box, cartridge ink, and converter. - • **Personalized Writing Experience:** Choose from 14 unique nib options to match your style. ## Overview The PILOT 'CUSTOM 743 / Black' is a premium fountain pen featuring a soft medium nib and a luxurious 14K gold nib option. Designed for comfort and elegance, it comes with a gift box, cartridge ink, and converter, making it the perfect choice for discerning writers. ## Description "CUSTOM" brothers "CUSTOM" - this is honorable name of PILOT. Common feature of CUSTOM series is intently to chase quality of "writing". Extra decoration is not here. Only quality. The eldest son, "CUSTOM 74" was born at1974. It was revolution in the writing tool world. Quality, design and price... standard and foundation is here. Maybe it is correct that this "became" standard. Now, three brothers are here. Rule of "CUSTOM" family All foundation for writing is here. Moderate thickness of axis, balanced weight, preferable condition of nib and chic design. Perfect. By the way, there are "74" and "742". It can be said that this 3 kinds are base of all "CUSTOM". What's different point ? The decoration, length and thickness is difference a little. However the most different point is nib size. "CUSTOM 743" is #15, the most biggest among this 3 series (But this doesn't mean large nib is good). Oh, price is different also... pretty. Captivating brothers Actually, this brothers are very handful ! Ah, who is the Mr. Right ? Size and kinds of nib, thickness... ah, how difficult ! Certainly, you can't escape from their charm ! . nib Nib is 14K (#15), large size. This large nib is actually majestic. Arched shape is elegant. The total balance is very good. Look nice. Black - from popular to special, there are various 14 kinds of nib. Please enjoy different flavor ! Equipped accessories : Gift box, 1 cartridge ink and converter. Review: The Perfect Nib on the Perfect Pen. - For me, the Pilot Custom 743 just may be the perfect pen. Substantially the same design and the same 14K nib of the much-vaunted Custom 823, but with a converter instead of the vacuum fill. For the 743, that makes it easier to clean (with a pen syringe) and the best ink capacity of any converter out there. Not as much capacity as the vacuum fill, but to paraphrase a 16th Century Italian playwright, 'One should do with lovers exactly as one does with ink colours*: Have many, enjoy them one at a time, and change often.' I already had the 743 in Verdigris with the M nib, which writes fantastically. Still, I heard so many good things about the ~15 different nib options you can get with the 743 (but only in Black), that it left me wondering what might still be there to discover. After doing a bunch of research on the qualities of each nib variant I settled on the SFM, or soft fine-medium. From its description, the SFM has a finer line than the medium (but not as thin as 'fine', which depending on the paper can feel scratchy to me), and a bit of 'bounce' as the nib flows across the page. I was a bit hesitant to order it from desertcart Japan, but I needn't have worried. It arrived in about two weeks and was more than worth the wait. The pen itself is light in the hand, which makes long writing sessions a pleasure and no fatigue. It also takes a lighter touch to fully appreciate what the soft nib has to offer in terms of bounce across the page, but once you make the adjustment it barely feels like you're pressing at all, and the words simply flow. I originally shied away from Black as a bit boring compared to the Verdigris, but it has also grown on me, looking understated yet refined. And the 14K SFM nib is worth the price of admission all on its own. If you can only own one fountain pen, this is it. *the original quote says 'clothes' here. But it holds true for fountain pens (and ink), so Guarini will forgive me. Review: It’s a beautiful writer - smooth and well behaved - One of my favs. Prefer the soft fine for regular use but this soft medium is beautiful, too. It’s a Pilot, it’s a wonderful pen if it’s in your price range ## Features - This is standard from 1974 - all essence for writing is here - Beautiful equation : thickness of axis, balanced weight, chic design and condition of nib. - There are various 14 kind nib. You may find your favorite one. - 14K (#15) nib is good looks and Majestic ! - Equipped accessories : Gift box,1 cartridge ink and converter ## Images ![PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Soft Medium) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TnNbCfbDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Perfect Nib on the Perfect Pen. *by B***. on March 17, 2025* For me, the Pilot Custom 743 just may be the perfect pen. Substantially the same design and the same 14K nib of the much-vaunted Custom 823, but with a converter instead of the vacuum fill. For the 743, that makes it easier to clean (with a pen syringe) and the best ink capacity of any converter out there. Not as much capacity as the vacuum fill, but to paraphrase a 16th Century Italian playwright, 'One should do with lovers exactly as one does with ink colours*: Have many, enjoy them one at a time, and change often.' I already had the 743 in Verdigris with the M nib, which writes fantastically. Still, I heard so many good things about the ~15 different nib options you can get with the 743 (but only in Black), that it left me wondering what might still be there to discover. After doing a bunch of research on the qualities of each nib variant I settled on the SFM, or soft fine-medium. From its description, the SFM has a finer line than the medium (but not as thin as 'fine', which depending on the paper can feel scratchy to me), and a bit of 'bounce' as the nib flows across the page. I was a bit hesitant to order it from Amazon Japan, but I needn't have worried. It arrived in about two weeks and was more than worth the wait. The pen itself is light in the hand, which makes long writing sessions a pleasure and no fatigue. It also takes a lighter touch to fully appreciate what the soft nib has to offer in terms of bounce across the page, but once you make the adjustment it barely feels like you're pressing at all, and the words simply flow. I originally shied away from Black as a bit boring compared to the Verdigris, but it has also grown on me, looking understated yet refined. And the 14K SFM nib is worth the price of admission all on its own. If you can only own one fountain pen, this is it. *the original quote says 'clothes' here. But it holds true for fountain pens (and ink), so Guarini will forgive me. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s a beautiful writer - smooth and well behaved *by S***R on January 10, 2026* One of my favs. Prefer the soft fine for regular use but this soft medium is beautiful, too. It’s a Pilot, it’s a wonderful pen if it’s in your price range ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome pilot pen, great Amazon 2nd chance find *by D***N on August 3, 2024* It's always a bit nerve wracking to order something as delicate and personal as a pen as an Amazon 2nd Chance item. This exceeded expectations. Original packaging had clearly been carefully opened but was undamaged. Pen was not inked prior, and the nib and section are absolutley Pilot Factory perfect. Pilot size 743 Custom has a much nicer, more flexible gold nib than my current well traveled Pilot 742 Custom. Just fits my large hand perfectly, and is a smoother writer even with fine medium nib than my Pelikan M1000. Push botton Converter works flawlessly, and holds enough ink for several weeks of journaling. What a pleasure! Great clear, fine line, not a bit hesitant or scratchy - just a wonderful, pleasant writing experience. ## Frequently Bought Together - PILOT 万年筆 マンネンヒツ カスタム743 B SM ブラック FKK3000RBSM - PILOT インキ マンネンヒツ インキ 50ML KO コンペキ INK50KO - Pilot CON-70 Push-Style Converter --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/138104113-pilotcustom-743-black-nib-soft-medium](https://www.desertcart.us/products/138104113-pilotcustom-743-black-nib-soft-medium) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*