---
product_id: 374044741
title: "\"CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown\" (nib : Fine)"
brand: "pilot"
price: "R14251"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/374044741-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-fine
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 14K fine nib Transparent skeleton body 1.5ml ink capacity "CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Fine)

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** R14251
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Write Boldly, See Elegance in Motion

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** "CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Fine) by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** R14251 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/374044741-custom-823-plunger-type-transparent-brown-nib-fine)

## 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

- • **See the Magic:** Transparent skeleton barrel lets you watch the mesmerizing ink flow and filling mechanism in action.
- • **Ink That Keeps Up:** Generous 1.5ml plunger system fills more ink than typical converters—write without limits.
- • **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Comes in a sleek, sophisticated box—perfect for elevating your desk or gifting to a fellow pen aficionado.
- • **Timeless Craftsmanship:** Rooted in a 1935 design, the vacuum plunger system prevents leaks while maximizing ink storage.
- • **Majestic Writing Experience:** Premium 14K #15 fine nib balances softness and firmness for smooth, elegant strokes.

## Overview

The PILOT CUSTOM 823 is a premium fountain pen featuring a unique vacuum plunger filling system with a large 1.5ml ink capacity, housed in a transparent brown skeleton body that showcases its intricate mechanism. Equipped with a 14K fine nib, it offers a balanced writing feel combining softness and durability. Packaged in an elegant gift box, this pen blends vintage-inspired engineering with modern luxury, making it a must-have for discerning professionals and pen enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Special "CUSTOM" It can be said that "CUSTOM" is the glory name. Moderate thickness of axis, length, nib, and the sight that shaved extra decoration. The attitude to pursue supreme writing intently - this is the "CUSTOM". However this "CUSTOM 823" have very interesting sucking system. The system is "Plunger system". Enjoyable filling mechanism This system use nature of "vacuum". You can enjoy mechanism through skeleton body. Turn the knob and pull stick... pull, pull. Let's push the knob. The ink is filling in a moment ! And when you write, gently loosen the knob (for flowing ink to nib). Ink is dancing in the skeleton axis. Interesting. Can't forget the scene if you look once. Certainly you can't wait out of ink. So, please write, write, write ! But don't forget. This is "CUSTOM". Why Plunger system ? Please remember the general attitude of "CUSTOM". Usefulness for writing. "Plunger system" can pump up more ink (1.5ml). This is the most quantity among regular line. Around 1935 - using rotary system was not popular. The proposition was "prevent ink from leaking and store more quantity". Plunger system have both points. Now, cartridge and converter system become popular. But not be sepia color. nib Nib is 14K (#15), large size. It's majestic and arched shape is elegant. But of course, essence is writing touch. The moderate hardness can endure long time writing. And moderate softness tell characteristic repulsion. Good balance. Ink - This system is peculiar, so strongly recommend to use INK-70 (PILOT products). This bottle have ink reservoir. Equipped accessories - Of course, special box only. Cartridge ? Converter ? What is it ?

Review: Super lekkere vulpen, met grote capaciteit inkt.
Review: An absolute must have for pen lovers !

## Features

- Strange , but genealogy of "CUSTOM"
- "Plunger system" - can pump up more ink (1.5ml)
- Skeleton body - you can enjoy mechanism visually.
- 14K (#15) nib - Majestic. Moderate softness and toughness for writing.
- Equipped accessories : elegant gift box (filling mechanism is bulit in).

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AX9HZU |
| Best Sellers Rank | #84,954 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #852 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | Pilot |
| Closure | Retractable |
| Color | brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (338) |
| Date First Available | 6 August 2012 |
| Grip Type | Contoured |
| Ink Color | Brown |
| Item Weight | 31.8 g |
| Line Size | 0.3mm |
| Manufacturer | PILOT |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FKK3MRPBNF |
| Material Type | Cap : resin Body : resin nib : 14K (#15) |
| Model number | FKK3MRPBNF |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 14.83 x 1.55 x 1.55 cm; 31.75 g |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Teen
- **Brand:** Pilot
- **Colour:** brown
- **Ink colour:** Brown
- **Writing instrument form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

!["CUSTOM 823 - Plunger Type/Transparent Brown" (nib : Fine) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418lNFjOqyL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***R on 29 August 2018*

Super lekkere vulpen, met grote capaciteit inkt.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***A on 11 October 2025*

An absolute must have for pen lovers !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***Y on 18 April 2025*

Great price

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*