Vintage Rare 1960s Pilot Super 22 KAGM 14K Gold Nib Fountain Pen. Welcome to a New Segment in Engeika. Discovering the Hidden Treasure of Japan. Welcome to our collection, where we present rare Japanese fountain pens from the 1930s to the 1950s. These are brands that you may be unfamiliar with, as well as brands that have lost their history and legacy but are not forgotten. Explore the fascinating origins of each pen and indulge in the delightful writing experience offered by these Vintage Japanese Fountain Pens. Today we are here a Japanese fountain pen: 1980s Vintage Pilot Super 22 KAGM Gold Cap & Black Body. 14K Solid Gold Nib Fountain Pen. Use for an everyday writing instrument. Smooth, compact & portable. Material: Stainless Steel Cap, Gold 22KAGM and Resin. Filling mechanism: Cartridge or Converter (Pilot Proprietary Cartridge or Converter). Size: 136 mm (From the Cap) and 121 mm (From the Nib). ABOUT Pilot Super 22 KAGM. In 1958, the brand Pilot became 40 years old. At the time, the workhorse of the brand was the Supermodel, which came in a number of versions and sizes, from the Super 50 to the Super 500. And a Super 22 KAGM was released for the occasion. This was very special model which was only for Japan. The leading characteristic of these pens was the filling system-the quarter-switch device, called “hose system” in Japan. It is composed of a rubber sac covered by a metal sheath inside which there is a pressing plate operated by a small lever located on the top of the sheath. Small Super models, though, could not fit this system inside and implemented a much simpler pressing plate in the fashion of a traditional aero-metric device. These Pilot Super 22 KAGM have had the filling system changed to the modern Pilot filling system. Now able to take the normal Pilot cartridge or converter this allows for a more simple and modern filling. Although this model is still very rare and quite hard to find in Japan. Pilot 14K Gold Nib. The nib it has is a very special nib, manufactured perfectly for Pilot super line. The size is not mentioned or marked on the nib itself, however from feeling how it writes and perform, it falls closest on the fine side. The shape of the nib gives a strong sense of accuracy, a sort of visual allusion to a long, tapered arrow. In isolation, you can see it’s in fact quite short! The oblong breather hole and slender delta tine sweep help create this clever effect. The continuity of the mildly tapering section and’long’ nib give an agreeable sensation of precision control akin to writing with a recently sharpened pencil. Generally Pilot nib sizes run one size smaller than their western counterparts. Pen nib features gold plated and the flow is even and the nib is tolerant to variations in angle, in short the nib has a very large sweet spot. The 14K nib is in a fine condition and there is not much wear on the points. There are ink residue around the bottom of the nib. There is no leakage. The pens are in incredible condition with small spots and wear and tear seen on the pen. The nib have been cleaned and polished. Overall B – A Tier Condition! The nib has no perceivable damage and still writes like a dream. The pen is obtained by second-hand collectors market. Please treat the pen with the utmost care, if you do not know what you are doing, please refrain from opening hinges or things that might appear untightened, due to the age of this pen and hard contact or excessive force exerted on the pen damaging the pen. For the seeds you just plant, let’s us join a hand to water it. As a plant grows with day-to-day care, at Engeika, your satisfaction grows with our lifelong experiences and the fullest attention. Founded in 1987, Engeika has been known as a leading direct-to-customer e-commerce retailer specializing in writing instruments, watches, bags & cases and recently lighters. Our mission is to bring the most wonderful products with the best quality and design to our customers from all over the world. Engeika means horticulturist in Japanese. A horticulturist is a person who uses scientific as well as artistic knowledge to give the best caring to every single plant in his/her garden. The development of plants is his/her joy. And, the name says it all. We, at Engeika, love and proud to take care of each of you, our dear customers, as your satisfaction is our happiness and motivation everyday. In each product in our store, we would like to bring to YOU not only the BEST QUALITY or the MOST AMAZING DESIGN but also the INSPIRING STORY lying under each of them. Our story all starts with the love for fountain pens as well as all writing instruments. We used to be amatuer in this field but time after time, knowledge is gained and experiences evolve. We are now proud to bring you not only the best writing products but also the most useful advice so that you can have the most satisfactory writing afterwards. If you have any questions about writing, please ask us anytime, you will quickly find your answer with our help. I love to receive messages from you! If you have any question or inquiry, please FEEL FREE to ask me! To contact me through EbayPlease feel free to write me in any language you like. I will try my best to understand your words and write to you in English or Japanese. Once the item has been arrived to you, please kindly check it carefully. The return is only accepted during the return period. Items must be in new condition and has not been used at all means. Before returning any item, please contact in advance. Item Condition Grade for Engeika Vintage Fountain Pen: Please Check Our Vintage Fountain Pen Grade list and read the item’s condition list to see the Pen’s actual grade ratings. But for an even more detailed description of our pens condition, we have provided a grade tier list to help you determine if this is the pen for you. S Tier – Almost like Brand New: This pen is in exceptional condition, almost as if it were brand new. There are no signs of rust on the clip, and the original filling system is still intact and does not require replacement. The cap and piston filler, if applicable, screw on and off smoothly without any difficulties. The nib color is vivid with limited to no scratches. Any hairline scratches are barely visible, and there are no cracks on the pen. The pen feels smooth, polished, and shiny. A Tier – Excellent Condition: This pen is in excellent condition with only minor flaws. There may be small chips on the nib, but no rust is present. Hairline scratches may be visible on the body, cap, and nib. The nib color remains consistent, although small scratches may be seen upon close inspection. The pen can be easily screwed on and off, and the filling system works properly. The original filling system is intact with no cracks on the body of the pen. The pen still feels smooth, polished, and shiny. B Tier – Good Condition: This pen is in good condition and is perfectly usable. It may have some rust on the clip and trim. The nib color may have changed due to weathering or ink stains. The filling system has been replaced with a new one, possibly because the original one had hardened over time and needed replacement. There are no cracks on the pen, but there may be hairline scratches present. C Tier – Fair Condition: This pen is in fair condition and is functional, but it has noticeable scratches on the body and cap. The trim may be rusted or chipped. Although there are no cracks, the filling system also requires replacement. The nib color may have changed, or the nib itself may have been re-polished. F Tier – Poor Condition: This pen is still writable, but it is cosmetically in a terrible state. A major refurbishment has been conducted to restore the pen to an acceptable condition, but in the process, many of its original characteristics have been lost. Please note that this item condition grade is based on general standards and may vary depending on the specific criteria and expectations of different collectors or sellers. We would like to ask for your cooperation and understanding.
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