Pilot Explorer #2 Fountain Pen Fine Nib Matte Black Barrel

No matter where your travels take you, the PILOT Explorer is always ready for action when inspiration strikes!

A sliding cap seal mechanism ensures your pen is airtight, so hard-starts are a thing of the past, while the coated metal clip ensures your pen stays secure on the go. Expect a smooth ride every time with PILOT’s in-house stainless steel nib, paired with the included Signature IC-50 Ink Cartridge that's ready to unleash your thoughts and ideas onto paper. Crafted with a durable and lightweight resin barrel, the Explorer won't slow you down and offers swift and fatigue-free writing.

The possibilities are endless when the PILOT Explorer is installed with a CON-40 or larger CON-70 Ink Converter - opening the door into the colourful world of fountain pen inks!

Unleash your thoughts and ideas with the PILOT Explorer, the ultimate travel companion and EDC Essential, where comfort and style meet adventure!

• Lightweight resin barrel makes it an EDC essential
• Airtight cap mechanism prevents the tip from drying
• Smooth, durable stainless steel PILOT nib
• Presented in a modern gift box with a Signature Ink Cartridge (IC-50)

Specifications:

• Body Colour: Matte Black
• 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.