Pilot Custom 845 Urushi Fountain Pen - Vermillion

This is the Custom 845 by Pilot.  The Custom 845 is extremely popular worldwide because of its unique Urushi lacquer finish, two-toned 18-karat gold nib (size #15) and large barrel size. This Custom 845 is available in Medium  with a CON-70 converter in  Vermillion (red) barrel finishes. These exceptional Custom fountain pens are packaged in a black Pilot Box Urushi lacquer comes from the sap of the Asian lacquer tree. When applied to the pen barrel, it hardens and absorbs moisture from the air, resulting in a shiny coat. Creating an Urushi lacquer fountain pen is an exacting and complex process because the lacquer must be carefully applied to the pen barrel in numerous hand paintedlayers. This traditional Japanese technique ultimately enhances both the pens’ beauty and longevity. Urushi coating will withstand corrosion from water, acids, alcohol, and even temperature changes, making the Custom 845 the perfect pen to use every day and pass down to future generations. THIS IS A NEVER US