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product_id: 316440672
title: "PILOT\"CUSTOM 743 / Black\" (nib : Falcon)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "€ 556.30"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Pilot"
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# Complete gift set with converter & cartridge Balanced weight & ergonomic grip 14K #15 Falcon nib - majestic flex PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Falcon)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** € 556.30
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your signature with the legendary Falcon flex — where tradition meets modern finesse.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Falcon) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** € 556.30 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/316440672-pilotcustom-743-black-nib-falcon)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Majestic 14K Falcon Nib:** Experience dynamic line variation with the soft, brush-like flex of the #15 nib—perfect for expressive, professional writing.
- • **Timeless Minimalist Chic:** Understated black elegance that signals refined taste without flashy distractions—ideal for the discerning millennial manager.
- • **Trusted Legacy & Quality:** A revolutionary classic from Pilot’s CUSTOM series, boasting a 4.7-star rating and decades of proven writing excellence.
- • **Ready-to-Gift Premium Set:** Comes with a sleek gift box, converter, and cartridge ink—making it the ultimate executive gift or personal upgrade.
- • **Ergonomic & Balanced Design:** Crafted since 1974, its perfectly weighted axis and smooth grip ensure fatigue-free writing during long meetings or creative sessions.

## Overview

The PILOT CUSTOM 743 Black fountain pen features a large, soft 14K #15 Falcon nib renowned for its flexible, brush-like line variation. Since 1974, its balanced weight and ergonomic design have made it a standard in premium writing instruments. This minimalist, elegant pen comes complete with a gift box, converter, and cartridge, making it a perfect choice for professionals seeking both style and superior writing performance.

## Description

"CUSTOM" brothers "CUSTOM" - this is honorable name of PILOT. Common feature of CUSTOM series is intently to chase quality of "writing". Extra decoration is not here. Only quality. The eldest son, "CUSTOM 74" was born at1974. It was revolution in the writing tool world. Quality, design and price... standard and foundation is here. Maybe it is correct that this "became" standard. Now, three brothers are here. Rule of "CUSTOM" family All foundation for writing is here. Moderate thickness of axis, balanced weight, preferable condition of nib and chic design. Perfect. By the way, there are "74" and "742". It can be said that this 3 kinds are base of all "CUSTOM". What's different point ? The decoration, length and thickness is difference a little. However the most different point is nib size. "CUSTOM 743" is #15, the most biggest among this 3 series (But this doesn't mean large nib is good). Oh, price is different also... pretty. Captivating brothers Actually, this brothers are very handful ! Ah, who is the Mr. Right ? Size and kinds of nib, thickness... ah, how difficult ! Certainly, you can't escape from their charm ! . nib Nib is 14K (#15), large size. This large nib is actually majestic. Arched shape is elegant. The total balance is very good. Look nice. FALCON nib This nib is especially strange. The tip of nib is very soft. Even only press a little, you can confirm that slit is clearly open. So, can change width of letter easy. (Generally, it is near width of Fine.) It is said like "FUDE (Japanese traditional brush) ". And design is interesting also. To make supreme softness, there is only minimum "word". Equipped accessories : Gift box, 1 cartridge ink and converter.

Review: Der Füllfederhalter sticht aus der Masse etwas hervor, weil er über eine (für moderne Verhältnisse) besonders bewegliche Feder verfügt. Hierdurch entsteht - gut dosierbar - eine schöne Variation der Linienstärke im Schriftbild. Das Schriftbild kann dadurch interessanter werden - wenn man sich dabei auch etwas Mühe gibt. Da die Feder ohne Druck sehr fein schreibt (auch toll), bleibt es nicht aus das man das Papier gut spürt. Ich nenne das „Feedback“, und erfreue mich daran. Andere sagen dazu möglicherweise „kratzig“, und mögen das nicht.Eindeutig eine Frage der persönlichen Vorliebe. Der Händler (Stilo&Stile) ist ein renommierter Händler aus Rom, der lagernde Ware regelmäßig zügig und zuverlässig versendet ( mehrfach getestet ). Bei mir hat das jetzt von der Bestellung bis Erhalt 2 Tage gedauert - klasse also.
Review: The pen body is the most ergonomic of all Pilots I own. It has the nicest fit and finish. Many people have troubles with the FA nib, so I had immediate remorse after ordering it and tried to cancel. Fate deigned that I was to have it anyway, and my request didn't go through. I'm glad, because it has become my favourite pen among my 10 premium pens. It writes EF with no pressure, F with just a little, and of course has dramatic flex. I haven't had the hard-starting issues many people claim. I can only offer a few guesses to help people who might be interested in this pen still. 1. Don't use the con-70. I have used con-70 to success with PO nib, and to dramatic failure with Stub, I didn't even bother using it for the FA. Just use a con-50. 2. Don't draw those silly loops to demo the flex. You will probably go too fast, too hard, and get railroading and miss-align the tines. 3. Just write in your normal style, and press a little on the down strokes. You will get plenty of contrast in the line weight. Normal writing is much less demanding than those loops FP users like to make, and will be much gentler on the FA nibs very delicate tines. One of the reasons this has become my favourite pen is that it writes EF but is incredibly smooth, just just for EF but it is absolutely smooth. Even if I didn't care about flex, that alone would make it rank up with my favourites, including the PO nib (which is also very smooth, but is more like a technical pen in its consistency). This pen has a very bad reputation, but none of the issues about ink flow, hard starting or railroading have befallen me. I write fairly small, and I'm very pleased with the effect I can get. It is much, much softer than the Falcon/Elabo Pilot makes, which although a remarkably light pen, I find the Elabo really hurts my fingers if I use the flex too much. I have no such problem from the FA.

## Features

- This is standard from 1974 - all essence for writing is here
- Beautiful equation : thickness of axis, balanced weight, chic design and condition of nib.
- There are various 14 kind nib. You may find your favorite one.
- 14K (#15) nib is good looks and Majestic !
- Equipped accessories : Gift box,1 cartridge ink and converter

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AXB8ZM |
| Brand | Pilot |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (130) |
| Date First Available | 13 August 2012 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Weight | 150 g |
| Line Size | 1_0_1_9mm |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ﾊｲFKK3000RBFA |
| Material Type | 14 k, 15 |
| Model number | ﾊｲFKK3000RBFA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 19.99 x 3.99 x 8 cm; 149.69 g |
| Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Pilot
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ink colour:** Black
- **Writing instrument form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Falcon) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41TnNbCfbDL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I wish to purchase this nib and I already have the pen with a different nib.  Is there a any way I can purchase the nib only (soft fine)?**
A: No.  This is an issue with ALL Japanese pens.
The manufacturers do NOT make spare parts
available, with ONE exception.  You can get 
spare nib units for the Pilot Vanishing Point/Decimo.

**Q: Can someone explain the difference between a pilot 742 and 743? Thank you.**
A: They are very similar pens; both use a CON-70 converter. The 743 is the larger of the two, using a Pilot #15 nib, while the 742 is slightly smaller and uses a Pilot #10 nib.

**Q: Would someone mind to show me a comparison between fine medium and medium nibs on standard (7mm)lined paper notebook? i do not know which one to buy.**
A: Search for Pilot nib sizes on youtube or google.

**Q: I only see 6 nibs in this listing and not 14. do you carry the wa (waverly) nib? i don't see it listed.**
A: There are 13 nibs listed with this pen now.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by E***L on 24 May 2024*

Der Füllfederhalter sticht aus der Masse etwas hervor, weil er über eine (für moderne Verhältnisse) besonders bewegliche Feder verfügt. Hierdurch entsteht - gut dosierbar - eine schöne Variation der Linienstärke im Schriftbild. Das Schriftbild kann dadurch interessanter werden - wenn man sich dabei auch etwas Mühe gibt. Da die Feder ohne Druck sehr fein schreibt (auch toll), bleibt es nicht aus das man das Papier gut spürt. Ich nenne das „Feedback“, und erfreue mich daran. Andere sagen dazu möglicherweise „kratzig“, und mögen das nicht.Eindeutig eine Frage der persönlichen Vorliebe. Der Händler (Stilo&Stile) ist ein renommierter Händler aus Rom, der lagernde Ware regelmäßig zügig und zuverlässig versendet ( mehrfach getestet ). Bei mir hat das jetzt von der Bestellung bis Erhalt 2 Tage gedauert - klasse also.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 20 October 2017*

The pen body is the most ergonomic of all Pilots I own. It has the nicest fit and finish. Many people have troubles with the FA nib, so I had immediate remorse after ordering it and tried to cancel. Fate deigned that I was to have it anyway, and my request didn't go through. I'm glad, because it has become my favourite pen among my 10 premium pens. It writes EF with no pressure, F with just a little, and of course has dramatic flex. I haven't had the hard-starting issues many people claim. I can only offer a few guesses to help people who might be interested in this pen still. 1. Don't use the con-70. I have used con-70 to success with PO nib, and to dramatic failure with Stub, I didn't even bother using it for the FA. Just use a con-50. 2. Don't draw those silly loops to demo the flex. You will probably go too fast, too hard, and get railroading and miss-align the tines. 3. Just write in your normal style, and press a little on the down strokes. You will get plenty of contrast in the line weight. Normal writing is much less demanding than those loops FP users like to make, and will be much gentler on the FA nibs very delicate tines. One of the reasons this has become my favourite pen is that it writes EF but is incredibly smooth, just just for EF but it is absolutely smooth. Even if I didn't care about flex, that alone would make it rank up with my favourites, including the PO nib (which is also very smooth, but is more like a technical pen in its consistency). This pen has a very bad reputation, but none of the issues about ink flow, hard starting or railroading have befallen me. I write fairly small, and I'm very pleased with the effect I can get. It is much, much softer than the Falcon/Elabo Pilot makes, which although a remarkably light pen, I find the Elabo really hurts my fingers if I use the flex too much. I have no such problem from the FA.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***N on 28 January 2026*

The item met my expectations. Looks good and writes very well.

## Frequently Bought Together

- PILOT"CUSTOM 743 / Black" (nib : Falcon)
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter (CON-70)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*