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Pilot Capless Stripes Fountain Pen

Color: Silver  · Ref: FK-1500-STRIPES-STUB
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Color: Silver
Nib Size
Authenticity
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Warranty
Official Pilot warranty
Shipping
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Returns
30 days from delivery

Overview

Pilot Capless Stripe fountain pen in silver turns long, curved grooves and a pearlescent sheen into a tactile variation on the retractable design.

The grooves are shaped one by one along the rhodium-plated brass body, giving the surface a relief that follows the pen’s length. Special polishing produces a silvery, pearlescent appearance between matte and glossy, so light picks out both the curves and the spaces between them.

The finish surrounds the retractable mechanism at the heart of the Capless series, introduced in 1963. A push button extends the rhodium-plated 18k gold nib and returns it behind an internal shutter. The fountain pen accepts Pilot ink cartridges or a compatible converter for bottled ink, with a converter included.

Made in Japan, it measures 140 mm long. The barrel is 13 mm wide.

At a glance
  • Metal body
  • Silver finish
  • Rhodium trim
  • Long curved grooves
  • Rhodium-plated 18k gold nib
  • Cartridge/converter filling system
  • Push-button retractable; no separate cap
  • Converter included

Specs

Finish
Rhodium-plated
Material
Brass
Material
Rhodium-plated 18k gold
System
Push-button retractable; no separate cap
Country of manufacture
Japan
Body
Finish Rhodium-plated
Material Brass
Trim Rhodium
Color Silver
Nib
Material Rhodium-plated 18k gold
Brand Pilot
Mechanism
System Push-button retractable; no separate cap
Protection Internal shutter closes over the retracted nib
General
Country of manufacture Japan
History
Collection Capless introduced in 1963; Okochi Memorial Technology Prize in 1965
Design
Decoration Long curved grooves
Surface Pearlescent finish between matte and glossy
Included
Contents Converter
Product
Collection Capless
Reference FK-1500-STRIPES
Brand Pilot
Model Capless Stripes Fountain Pen
Filling
System Cartridge / converter
Dimensions
Length 140 mm
Barrel width 13 mm

Questions & Answers

What gives the silver Stripe its distinctive surface?

Long, curved grooves are shaped individually in the body. Special polishing of the rhodium-plated brass produces a pearlescent appearance between matte and glossy, so the finish combines relief with a subtle sheen.

How does the Capless work without a separate cap?

Press the button to extend the nib for writing, then press it again to retract it into the barrel. An internal shutter closes over the retracted nib to help protect it from drying out.

Which cartridges and converter fit this Capless?

It accepts Pilot IC-50 ink cartridges or a Pilot CON-40 converter for bottled fountain pen ink. A converter is included.

Can I rinse the whole pen when cleaning it?

No. Flush the removable writing unit with clean water and keep the outer housing and barrel out of the water. Clean the metal exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 (75%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (25%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
A
Anna P. (Kleinwallstadt, Germany)
Der schönste Stift ever

Er liegt so weich in der Hand und sieht wunderschön aus. Er schreibt total smooth und ich bin einfach rundum begeistert. Der Clip stört null!

Hallo Anna!
Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Rückmeldung. Es freut uns riesig, dass der Stift nicht nur optisch überzeugt, sondern auch in der Hand liegt und sich so angenehm schreibend führt. Dass selbst der Clip für Sie völlig unauffällig ist, rundet die perfekte Erfahrung ab!
Viel Freude weiterhin!

J
J. (Molsheim, France)
Très beau stylo

Très beau stylo à un très bon prix ! Il tient bien en main et la plume glisse aisément sur le papier. J'en suis très satisfaite.

Votre satisfaction est un véritable rayon de soleil ! Merci d'avoir su apprécier ce juste équilibre entre esthétique, prix et performance. Cette plume qui glisse avec aisance est bien la plus belle des récompenses. Merci beaucoup d'avoir choisi Iguana !

J
Jacques V. (Porto-Vecchio, France)
Très bien

Très bien, même si l’on peut déplorer le nouveau système de poussoir cartouche en plastique moins élégant et moins qualitatif que l'ancien

B
Benjamin M.
Plutôt très satisfait

Commande très satisfaisante à presque tous les points de vue.
Article qualitatif plutôt difficile à trouver vendu à très bon prix.
Envoi sécurisé par FedEx mais difficile à récupérer quand on est un particulier travaillant la semaine.
Tres bonne ecoute du service client (emails) repondant rapidement.
Seul bémol l'article n'etant pas en stock (mais non indiqué lors de l'achat) il a fallu que le shop le commande et donc il aura mis une vingtaine de jours pour arriver (Espagne- France)

I
Ivette (Daganzo de Arriba, Spain)
Enamorada de esta pluma.

Es perfecta. Desde que la vi hace un par de años me llamó muchísimo la atención. Y es mejor aún de lo que esperaba. Estéticamente es super elegante. El peso es perfecto, ni muy ligera ni muy pesada. Se puede escribir largas horas con ella. Es muyyyy práctica, no te das cuenta hasta que tienes una pluma con estas características de lo rápido y fácil que se hace escribir de inmediato una idea, una inspiración, un frase, el comienzo de algo…le das al botón y ahí está la pluma lista para escribir. La punta que tengo es la fina, es una seda, y me sorprendió que tiene algo de flexibilidad.

J
Jean-laurent D. (Paris, France)
Rapide et conforme

Merci !

L
Labasse P. (Meudon, France)
Très bien

Très bien

M
Miguel V.V. (Cordova, Spain)
Buena retráctil

No tengo muchas plumas retráctiles, pero esta es especial. Bellísima en su hechura, pues llama la atención a quien la ve. Un punto excelente, parece grueso, pero luego quedan los escritos muy resaltados.

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