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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
The Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen in Hunter Green unites traditional Japanese lacquer art with an understated, tactile aesthetic. Its softly pebbled surface catches light in a muted, organic way, while the deep green tone settles into a refined presence that rewards close inspection. This is a piece for writers who appreciate nuance in both material and performance.
Craftsmanship & Design
Ishime refers to a stone-texture finish achieved through layered urushi lacquer, creating a fine, grain-like surface that is subtly irregular to the touch and visually calming. The Hunter Green palette pairs beautifully with the texture, offering depth without gloss-heavy glare. Because the pattern is built by hand during the lacquering process, no two surfaces are exactly alike, lending each pen a quiet individuality within a cohesive design language.
The form remains classic and balanced, with clean lines that foreground the finish rather than compete with it. The result is a pen that feels poised in the hand and composed on the desk, carrying the unmistakable restraint of Japanese design.
Writing Experience
A 14k gold nib delivers a smooth, controlled line with the gentle feedback that many enthusiasts seek for precision and character. Available in fine, medium, and broad, the nibs reflect typical Japanese sizing, running a touch finer than many Western equivalents. Ink delivery is consistent and dependable, supporting thoughtful notes, long-form journaling, and daily correspondence with equal assurance.
The Pilot Ishime Fountain Pen uses Pilot's proprietary cartridge-converter system for easy maintenance and flexible ink choice, whether you prefer the convenience of cartridges or the wider palette of bottled inks.
Brand Heritage
Since 1918, Pilot has cultivated a reputation for precision engineering and an enduring commitment to lacquer arts in Japan. The Ishime finish draws on that heritage, blending time-honored urushi techniques with modern reliability, so the pen feels as considered on paper as it appears in the hand.
Technical Specifications
- Nib: 14k gold
- Nib sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad
- Filling system: Pilot proprietary cartridge or converter
- Finish: Hand-applied urushi lacquer with ishime stone-texture, Hunter Green
- Country of origin: Japan