Pilot Capless Decimo Fountain Pen Fine Nib Dark Blue Barrel

The PILOT Capless Decimo fountain pen offers the same premium quality and experience as our iconic retractable fountain pen, with a slender and lighter barrel in colours not available in the standard range.

The understated body houses a smooth mechanism that enables the nib to retract effortlessly into the barrel, displaying a combination of advanced technology and refinement. The 18K gold nib, crafted in-house by PILOT, is embellished with rhodium plating and paired with elegant silver trim accents, set against a pearlescent lacquered brass barrel.

Presented in a PILOT gift box, complete with a Rotary Converter (CON-40) and Signature Ink Cartridge (IC-50), indulge in the quiet luxury of the PILOT Decimo, a treasured gem for every collector.

• Slender, lighter version of the standard PILOT Capless
• Pearlescent colours not available in the standard range
• Precision Push-retraction system ensures nib doesn't leak or dry out
• Rhodium-plated PILOT 18K Gold Nib for effortless writing
• Presented in a gift box with Rotary Converter (CON-40) & Signature Ink Cartridge (IC-50)

Specifications:

• Body Colour: Dark Blue Barrel
• Nib Size: Fine

Fountain Pens Category

The earliest record of a reservoir pen, the precursor to the modern fountain pen, dates back to 10th century Africa. Few details of the pen's mechanism are known and no examples of the pen's construction have survived. Progress was slow until A. A. Waterman of New York began to mass produce the nib-end ink pen. Early pens were filled by unscrewing a portion of the hollow barrel and inserting ink with an eyedropper. Although stylish in design, they tended to leak inside the cap and where the pen opened for refilling. For generations, the fountain pen has served as an everyday writing instrument and has attained a prestigious ownership status worldwide. Fountain pens have also served various artistic purposes such as calligraphy, pen and ink artwork as well as professional art design. Some proponents still believe their role in education should be continued since children learn expressive penmanship skills that give them more artistic control over their handwriting.

About Pilot

Pilot is a global Japanese brand known for innovation and quality writing instruments. In Australia, Pilot is the brand of choice amongst consumers looking for a smooth writing experience combined with quality and reliability. The Pilot range is extensive, covering premium gold nib fountain pens to everyday ballpoint pens and markers. Most pens are manufactured in Japan, with some also made in France and the US.

Innovation is a key to Pilot’s global success. In 2005 Pilot created ‘FriXion’, Australia’s best selling erasable pen. FriXion uses a unique thermo-sensitive gel ink. The friction caused by rubbing the paper generates heat which causes the ink to become invisible. With no damage to the paper, you can erase and instantly re-write over your mistakes.