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smartson · 26 February 2011, 10:59 AM

When I dipped into another pen forum, I encountered a cult following of a series of Pilot fountain pen, particularly the Pilot MYU from the 70's and the recent remake M90.

Once I learn more about this pen, I though I must get one.

Here is my NOS Pilot 701. The pen, coupled with fine nib is ideal for small hand. Its minimalistic design is typical of Japanese style yet unique in its own right.

Writing with it is fantastic. The fine nib runs as wet and smooth as a roller ball, making it a very practical pen.

This is a birthday gift to my daughter who is in university art & design program. She loves Japanese stuff and I hope this will cheer her up.

STEELINOX · 26 February 2011, 11:04 AM

I like it !

2careless · 26 February 2011, 01:21 PM

Congrats on sourcing one of these gems. They are very difficult to find nowadays.

oneillba · 26 February 2011, 01:29 PM

My recent new pen purchase was an oldie from when I was a kid. The Fisher Space pen. I use it daily now in circumstances where it's abilities really shine and are indeed useful. All the while while my Mont Blanc's of all flavors are locked up in my vault. I work in retail sales and I don't relish the thought of losing one of them.

Shangas · 26 February 2011, 05:07 PM

That's quite a pen! Inlaid nibs were popular during the 1960s and increasingly so during the 70s and 80s. I have just ONE question.

...How does it fill?

Lol-x · 26 February 2011, 08:26 PM

Very interesting pen, minimalist for sure

Lion · 27 February 2011, 12:26 AM

Roger, I like it very nice looking with clean lines and since I have small hands and like extra fine nibs or smaller is perfect!!!

phantom357 · 27 February 2011, 12:50 AM

very nice, looks great

smartson · 27 February 2011, 05:31 AM

The pen is actually designed as a traveler to use with cartridge. I got an OEM converter, which is somewhat on the small side.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shangas

That's quite a pen! Inlaid nibs were popular during the 1960s and increasingly so during the 70s and 80s. I have just ONE question.

...How does it fill?

smartson · 27 February 2011, 05:38 AM

Indeed, indeed. The price sticker says 3500yen, which is about USD30 back then. I paid lot more than that. The recent limited edition M90 (2007?) is going for an insane price on the bay.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Congrats on sourcing one of these gems. They are very difficult to find nowadays.

Lion · 28 February 2011, 12:13 AM

How much is that pen going for now???

smartson · 28 February 2011, 02:26 AM

I got mine NOS for ~$200
They are almost impossible to find in any store. I even tried some in Japan.

This should give you an idea on prices
Myu 701
http://collectibles.shop.ebay.ca/Pen...=p3286.c0.m282
M90
http://cgi.ebay.ca/Pilot-Limited-M90...item45f8c9fc3b

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

How much is that pen going for now???

SpeedDman1 · 16 March 2011, 03:37 PM

Hmm...do you use it at work? Any comments? I'm sort of unsure about using a nice pen in the office...as in one that costs more than 5 cents

Regardless it looks sweet.

smartson · 18 March 2011, 04:17 AM

Sure. I found renewed pleasure in using fountain pen and actually writing on nice notepad. I am an IT guy and my fingers only touched keyboard for 20+ years.

Similiar answer to the question "Do you wear a nice automatic watch at the office? I am used to inexpensive quartz digital."

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedDman1

Hmm...do you use it at work? Any comments? I'm sort of unsure about using a nice pen in the office...as in one that costs more than 5 cents

Regardless it looks sweet.

2careless · 18 March 2011, 05:05 AM

Mate you got it cheap. Well done!
I've seen this pen going for $400...

Rolex tom · 18 March 2011, 07:06 AM

nice

Bisquitlips · 27 March 2011, 04:51 AM

Having never owned one I don't know an answer to your question, but this one is on my radar just due to the fact that it is a unique design. Like it very much!

Dr.B · 18 August 2011, 05:27 AM

Nice... just don't drop it.

TSW · 18 August 2011, 05:29 AM

Love the looks of it!

albertkurth · 21 August 2011, 04:55 AM

looks like it writes really thin! but nice

mikkolopez · 1 January 2012, 01:03 AM

very nice pen, the minimalist design is really something to behold. congrats to you and your daughter.

OrangeSport · 1 January 2012, 03:49 AM

Interesting looking pen. If the nib gets damaged, is it game over?

OrangeSport · 1 January 2012, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpeedDman1

Hmm...do you use it at work? Any comments? I'm sort of unsure about using a nice pen in the office...as in one that costs more than 5 cents

My MBs get mist of their use at work. Especially the pencil.....

2careless · 1 January 2012, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Interesting looking pen. If the nib gets damaged, is it game over?

Yup, that's why they are difficult to find in good condition.

26 February 2011, 10:59 AM	#1
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26 February 2011, 08:26 PM	#6
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,670	Very interesting pen, minimalist for sure __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 February 2011, 12:26 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Roger, I like it very nice looking with clean lines and since I have small hands and like extra fine nibs or smaller is perfect!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

26 February 2011, 01:21 PM	#3
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Congrats on sourcing one of these gems. They are very difficult to find nowadays.

26 February 2011, 05:07 PM	#5
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	That's quite a pen! Inlaid nibs were popular during the 1960s and increasingly so during the 70s and 80s. I have just ONE question. ...How does it fill?

27 February 2011, 12:50 AM	#8
phantom357 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jack Daniels Land Watch: me drink Guinness! Posts: 373	very nice, looks great

28 February 2011, 12:13 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	How much is that pen going for now??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

16 March 2011, 03:37 PM	#13
SpeedDman1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 61	Hmm...do you use it at work? Any comments? I'm sort of unsure about using a nice pen in the office...as in one that costs more than 5 cents Regardless it looks sweet.

18 March 2011, 05:05 AM	#15
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Mate you got it cheap. Well done! I've seen this pen going for $400...

18 March 2011, 07:06 AM	#16
Rolex tom "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: London, England Watch: rolex,seiko,Omega Posts: 193	nice

27 March 2011, 04:51 AM	#17
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Having never owned one I don't know an answer to your question, but this one is on my radar just due to the fact that it is a unique design. Like it very much! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

18 August 2011, 05:27 AM	#18
Dr.B "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Fernando Location: North Carolina Watch: SS White Daytona Posts: 1,944	Nice... just don't drop it. __________________ The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust

18 August 2011, 05:29 AM	#19
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Love the looks of it! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

21 August 2011, 04:55 AM	#20
albertkurth "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: antioch Posts: 5	wow looks like it writes really thin! but nice

1 January 2012, 01:03 AM	#21
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	very nice pen, the minimalist design is really something to behold. congrats to you and your daughter.

1 January 2012, 03:49 AM	#22
OrangeSport "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: Essex, UK Watch: 14060M Posts: 2,943	Interesting looking pen. If the nib gets damaged, is it game over? __________________

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