Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen - Navy Blue

Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen - Navy BlueThe Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen in Navy Blue pairs refined Japanese lacquer work with a quietly tactile presence. Its stone texture finish catches the light in subtle relief, lending depth to the deep blue surface and a reassuring grip in the hand. Understated metal appointments and Pilot's clean silhouette complete a design that favors nuance over noise. Craftsmanship & Design Ishime refers to a traditional stone texture technique that creates a gently

The Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen in Navy Blue pairs refined Japanese lacquer work with a quietly tactile presence. Its stone-texture finish catches the light in subtle relief, lending depth to the deep blue surface and a reassuring grip in the hand. Understated metal appointments and Pilot's clean silhouette complete a design that favors nuance over noise.

Craftsmanship & Design

Ishime refers to a traditional stone-texture technique that creates a gently stippled surface across the cap and barrel. Layers of lacquer are built to achieve a durable, organic pattern that reads sophisticated rather than showy. The navy hue is rich and even, with just enough texture to animate the form without distracting from the pen's balanced proportions. Thoughtful detailing, from the precise clip fit to crisp cap-to-barrel transitions, underscores Pilot's exacting standards.

Writing Experience

A 14k gold nib provides the core of the experience, tuned for smoothness, consistency, and control. True to Pilot's reputation, the line profile is deliberate and tidy, with subtle feedback that rewards measured handwriting. Offered in fine, medium, and broad, the nib range accommodates everything from compact notes to expressive signatures. A cartridge-converter system supports daily practicality, allowing quick swaps between Pilot proprietary cartridges and bottled inks with a compatible converter.

Pilot Heritage

For over a century, Pilot has refined the intersection of material craft and writing performance in Japan. The Ishime Fountain Pen reflects that lineage: classic construction, reliable engineering, and finishing that honors traditional techniques while remaining convincingly modern on the desk.

Technical Specifications

• Nib: 14k gold; available in Fine, Medium, Broad
• Filling system: Cartridge-converter; compatible with Pilot proprietary cartridges and converters
• Finish: Ishime stone-texture lacquer in navy blue
• Trim: Metal clip and appointments
• Origin: Made in Japan