Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen - Black

Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen - BlackThe Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen Black brings a refined, tactile dimension to urushi lacquer. Its stone grain surface, known as ishime, lends a quietly dramatic presence that rewards close study and daily use. Understated in silhouette yet rich in texture, this piece balances Japanese craft tradition with an effortlessly modern profile. Craftsmanship & Design Ishime refers to a hand wrought, stone like texture achieved through layered urushi lacquer and

The Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen - Black brings a refined, tactile dimension to urushi lacquer. Its stone-grain surface, known as ishime, lends a quietly dramatic presence that rewards close study and daily use. Understated in silhouette yet rich in texture, this piece balances Japanese craft tradition with an effortlessly modern profile.

Craftsmanship & Design

Ishime refers to a hand-wrought, stone-like texture achieved through layered urushi lacquer and careful surface treatment. The result is a lightly pebbled finish that softens reflected light and adds subtle grip without feeling abrasive. The uniform black tone accentuates the depth of the lacquer, revealing an interplay of sheen and texture that shifts with angle and illumination. Each application is performed in Japan by Pilot artisans, producing a finish that looks composed and feels uniquely alive in the hand.

Writing Experience

A 14k gold nib sits at the heart of the Ishime, tuned for reliable, confident ink flow. It glides with the quiet composure that Pilot is known for, offering a touch of softness that adds nuance to everyday notes and longer drafting sessions alike. Cartridge/converter filling keeps the system practical and travel-ready while opening a wide range of ink choices. Available in fine, medium, and broad, the nib selection covers crisp annotation, balanced correspondence, and more expressive handwriting.

Brand Heritage

Pilot has produced in-house nibs and lacquered writing instruments in Japan for generations, uniting technical precision with time-honored finishing. The ishime surface echoes a classic stone-grain aesthetic long appreciated in Japanese decorative arts, here translated into a durable, daily companion for thoughtful writing. It is an elegant expression of material knowledge, tactile restraint, and consistent performance.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Pilot
• Model: Ishime Fountain Pen
• Finish: Urushi lacquer with ishime (stone-grain) texture
• Color: Black
• Nib: 14k gold
• Nib sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad
• Filling system: Cartridge/converter
• Made in Japan