--- product_id: 266644914 title: "\"CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown\" (nib : Medium)" brand: "pilot" price: "€ 1137.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Pilot" url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/266644914-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-medium store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # 14K medium nib Transparent skeleton body 1.5ml ink capacity "CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Medium) **Brand:** pilot **Price:** € 1137.54 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–‹οΈ Elevate your writing game with the pen that’s as bold as your ideas. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** "CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Medium) by pilot - **How much does it cost?** € 1137.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/266644914-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-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 - β€’ **Majestic 14K nib:** Medium nib crafted from 14K gold offers the perfect balance of softness and durability for a smooth, elegant script. - β€’ **Ready to impress:** Comes in an elegant gift box, making it the ultimate statement piece for your desk or gifting needs. - β€’ **Effortless luxury:** Works flawlessly right out of the box, delivering a premium writing experience every time. - β€’ **Ink that lasts longer:** Generous 1.5ml plunger filling system means fewer refills and uninterrupted flow. - β€’ **See the art of writing:** Transparent brown skeleton body lets you admire the intricate ink mechanism in action. ## Overview The Pilot Custom 823 is a premium fountain pen featuring a 1.5ml plunger filling system for extended ink capacity, a transparent brown skeleton body showcasing its sophisticated mechanism, and a 14K medium nib that balances softness with durability. Packaged in an elegant gift box, it’s designed for professionals who value both style and performance in their writing instruments. ## Description Pilot fountain pen custom 823 FKK3MRPBNM in character Brown axis Review: Geweldige vulpen, must have! - Super lekkere vulpen, met grote capaciteit inkt. Review: Everything the Custom 823 is touted to be - If you are looking at this pen you probably know it has an epic reputation. Outstanding nib, super comfort in the hand, unique ink mechanism and massive reservoir, etc... All of that is true. During the 3 weeks waiting for it to arrive from Japan I became obsessed researching reviews on this pen. I pretty much knew what to expect. So what caught me off-guard? It arrived in a nice plastic case with various forms inside... I was expecting something more flimsy. The pen felt lighter than I expected, but once filled with 2+ ml of ink the weight was in-line with what I was expecting. I got the smoke transparent pen... once filled with black take-sumi ink the pen basically looks like a black and gold pen. It is very difficult to tell there is any transparency, especially in darker settings. The overall feel of the plastic was a bit of a let-down. At best it feels like my TWSBI 580AL plastic, and maybe that is a stretch. If I wiggle my TWSBI cap while on the pen all is rock solid. If I do the same with my Custom 823 I can hear plastic bits rubbing and grinding... just not as tight and refined. I did fix it by applying the tiniest spec of pure silicone grease to the cap threads with a toothpick, fyi. That 10 second fix changed the pen from feeling slightly flimsy to solid. So there are all the negatives. But if you buy a pen for the actual writing experience, this pen is exceptional. The quality of nib feel is worlds apart from the Pilot Metropolitan... and that $15 Metro pen nib is a work horse in its own right and just writes like a machine... but once using the 823 one now can have better understanding of the term 'nib refinement'. I got this pen to be my workhorse pen replacing my prior workhorse Metropolitan. The section and length sizing is just more comfortable, the ink reservoir has me not worrying at all on week long trips and that nib just feels better on all paper... my Metropolitan was smooth on good paper but scratchy on cheap paper. This #15 nib is smooth on all paper. I have a fine nib but there is no sweet spot, the nib seems to work equally well from all angles, which is nice and unlike the Metropolitan. The line size is very similar to my Metro Fine nib, but this nib feeds more ink so the lines are darker and more full of ink... but not too much. In summary, I'm real happy I got this pen. No regrets. And definitely like the black smoke version. 1/3/20 Update: After using this pen regularly for over 1.5 years I reaffirm that it is an amazing writer. Ever since that initial light greasing of the cap threads the pen has remained with a solid feel. After year 1, (8 or 9 fills) the plunger became very sticky in the barrel, making refills difficult and potentially dangerous to the structural integrity of the pen. After some research I learned how to dismantle the pen using a TWSBI wrench from the plunger-knob side of the pen so I could clean and re-grease the plunger with silicone grease... the metal shaft the plunger travels on seemed to have some surface corrosion, but the grease smoothed things out. After that lubrication the pen refills with ink even easier than when brand new. Any tool needs occasional maintenance and this is no exception. Still one of my favorites even after collecting a number of pens more than twice the price. ## Features - Interesting pumping system (power system) - Brown Skelton body - there is also an interesting look - Can pump more ink (1.5 ml), very useful for heavy users - Made in Japan. High Quality - Large 14K nib, suitable for writing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001AX5SQ2 | | Additional Features | Refillable | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Age range (description) | Adult | | Artistic Charcoal Form | Compressed Charcoal | | Best Sellers Rank | #127,433 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #1,283 in Fountain Pens | | Body Shape | Round | | Brand | Pilot | | Brand Name | Pilot | | Closure Type | Retractable | | Color | Brown | | Colour | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 364 Reviews | | Drill Point | Medium | | Grip Type | Knurled | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Included Components | Gift Box, Ink Bottle | | Ink Base | Water | | Ink Color | Brown | | Ink colour | Brown | | Item Diameter | 0.61 Inches | | Item Dimensions | 14.8 x 1.5 x 1.5 centimeters | | Item Weight | 32 g | | Line Size | 0.7mm | | Manufacturer | Pilot | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | 823 | | Model Number | ﾊｲFKK3MRPBNM | | Pattern | single item | | Recommended Uses For Product | Writing | | Style | M | | Subject Character | 823 - Brown | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen | | Writing Technique | fountain pen | | Writing instrument form | Fountain Pen | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Adult - **Brand:** Pilot - **Colour:** Brown - **Ink colour:** Brown - **Writing instrument form:** Fountain Pen ## Images !["CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Medium) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71pz37wG-yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Geweldige vulpen, must have! *by M***R on 29 August 2018* Super lekkere vulpen, met grote capaciteit inkt. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Everything the Custom 823 is touted to be *by T***G on 18 March 2018* If you are looking at this pen you probably know it has an epic reputation. Outstanding nib, super comfort in the hand, unique ink mechanism and massive reservoir, etc... All of that is true. During the 3 weeks waiting for it to arrive from Japan I became obsessed researching reviews on this pen. I pretty much knew what to expect. So what caught me off-guard? It arrived in a nice plastic case with various forms inside... I was expecting something more flimsy. The pen felt lighter than I expected, but once filled with 2+ ml of ink the weight was in-line with what I was expecting. I got the smoke transparent pen... once filled with black take-sumi ink the pen basically looks like a black and gold pen. It is very difficult to tell there is any transparency, especially in darker settings. The overall feel of the plastic was a bit of a let-down. At best it feels like my TWSBI 580AL plastic, and maybe that is a stretch. If I wiggle my TWSBI cap while on the pen all is rock solid. If I do the same with my Custom 823 I can hear plastic bits rubbing and grinding... just not as tight and refined. I did fix it by applying the tiniest spec of pure silicone grease to the cap threads with a toothpick, fyi. That 10 second fix changed the pen from feeling slightly flimsy to solid. So there are all the negatives. But if you buy a pen for the actual writing experience, this pen is exceptional. The quality of nib feel is worlds apart from the Pilot Metropolitan... and that $15 Metro pen nib is a work horse in its own right and just writes like a machine... but once using the 823 one now can have better understanding of the term 'nib refinement'. I got this pen to be my workhorse pen replacing my prior workhorse Metropolitan. The section and length sizing is just more comfortable, the ink reservoir has me not worrying at all on week long trips and that nib just feels better on all paper... my Metropolitan was smooth on good paper but scratchy on cheap paper. This #15 nib is smooth on all paper. I have a fine nib but there is no sweet spot, the nib seems to work equally well from all angles, which is nice and unlike the Metropolitan. The line size is very similar to my Metro Fine nib, but this nib feeds more ink so the lines are darker and more full of ink... but not too much. In summary, I'm real happy I got this pen. No regrets. And definitely like the black smoke version. 1/3/20 Update: After using this pen regularly for over 1.5 years I reaffirm that it is an amazing writer. Ever since that initial light greasing of the cap threads the pen has remained with a solid feel. After year 1, (8 or 9 fills) the plunger became very sticky in the barrel, making refills difficult and potentially dangerous to the structural integrity of the pen. After some research I learned how to dismantle the pen using a TWSBI wrench from the plunger-knob side of the pen so I could clean and re-grease the plunger with silicone grease... the metal shaft the plunger travels on seemed to have some surface corrosion, but the grease smoothed things out. After that lubrication the pen refills with ink even easier than when brand new. Any tool needs occasional maintenance and this is no exception. Still one of my favorites even after collecting a number of pens more than twice the price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pilot Custom 823 *by J***Y on 1 May 2026* Received the product as described. Works straight out of the box.. the smoothest pen I have. ## Frequently Bought Together - PILOT "CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown (nib : Medium) - PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Kon-Peki, Deep Blue (Turquoise Blue) 50ml Bottle (69212) - PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink, Take-Sumi, Bamboo Charcoal (Black) 50ml Bottle (69224) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/266644914-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-medium](https://www.desertcart.at/products/266644914-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-medium) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-10-26*