Pilot
Custom 823
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Condition
Excellent
Estimated Value
$250 - $300 USD
Era
Modern Production
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Fountain Pen
Filling System
Vacuum Filler
Body Material
Resin
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Transparent Blue
Cap Type
Screw Cap
Clip Design
Classic Pilot ball-end clip
Barrel Shape
Cigar-Shaped
Nib Details
Nib Material
14K Gold
Nib Size
Medium
Nib Type
Standard
Nib Condition
Good, well-aligned tipping
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Capped: 148mm, Uncapped: 131mm, Posted: 165mm, Diameter: 15.7mm
Weight Estimate
30 grams with a center-weighted balance
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Modern Production
Country of Origin
Japan
Rarity
Common
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Excellent
Filling System Condition
Fully functional vacuum mechanism
Estimated Value
$250 - $300 USD
Special Features
High-capacity vacuum filling system with a shut-off valve
Ink Recommendations
Pilot Iroshizuku Asa-gao or Kon-peki
Care Recommendations
Flush with clean water periodically; avoid staining inks if transparency is desired
Interesting Facts
The transparent blue version is a limited/special edition colorway compared to the standard amber and clear demonstrators
Overall Assessment
An exceptional daily writer featuring massive ink capacity and Pilot's legendary smooth #15 nib