Pilot
Pastel II
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Condition
Good, showing original factory sticker
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Era
Vintage 1970s-1980s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Cartridge/Converter
Body Material
Plastic
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Pink Pastel
Cap Type
Snap Cap
Clip Design
Standard gold-plated metal clip
Barrel Shape
Cylindrical
Nib Details
Nib Material
Steel
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Presumed good, housed behind section
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Standard vintage pocket pen dimensions, approx. 130mm capped
Weight Estimate
Lightweight, approx. 15g
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1970s-1980s
Country of Origin
Japan
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good, showing original factory sticker
Filling System Condition
Standard Pilot proprietary cartridge/converter compatibility
Estimated Value
$50 - $150
Special Features
Retains original purple Pilot Pastel II barrel sticker indicating nib size F
Ink Recommendations
Pilot Iroshizuku Kosumosu or standard Pilot blue-black
Care Recommendations
Flush regularly with cool water, avoid harsh solvents on vintage plastic
Interesting Facts
The Pastel series from Pilot targeted younger demographics and the burgeoning cute stationery market in Japan during the Showa era
Overall Assessment
A delightful and collectible vintage Japanese pocket pen in charming pink pastel, highly desirable for its intact original sticker