Verification, writing sample, and album: https://imgur.com/a/HN4Mtw4.

 

For sale: Pilot Myu 701, cartridge/converter, with fine integrated stainless steel nib <nibwidth> and stainless steel body.

 

IMO, one of Pilot’s most interesting innovations in the 1970s was their creation of stainless steel pens with “integrated” stainless steel nibs. The nib and the section are all “of a piece”, and the resulting look is striking. There were two versions, the Myu, which had the same basic profile as Pilot’s other pocket pens such as the Elite, and the Murex, a full-sized (but not too big) version which had rings etched around the grip to give it a bit of texture.

 

This pen is a bit of a “Frankenpen”. It arrived from Japan without a clutch ring in the cap, and so the cap would not stay on when posting – a dealbreaker for a Japanese “long-short” pocket pen, which relies on posting to give it a usable profile. Recently, u/Illustrious_Play_435 ran into the same issue, and I was able to consult their experience to source a replacement clutch. The pen now posts securely and caps snugly (tbh, almost a little too snugly).

 

As for writing, the nib needed a bit of love, as it had an annoying “baby’s bottom” problem, but it is behaving well now, with a good flow and a fine line that is probably a little wider than it was originally. It still has the characteristic feedback of this model, though a little less than usual, especially if one writes with a light hand.

 

The body and bits are all in solid C condition. The D is for the replacement clutch and nibwork, and I’ve tried to reflect that in the price.

 

The pen will ship with a Pilot ink cartridge.

 

Asking for $165.00 shipped to CONUS. Shipping outside the US is possible, but buyer pays for it. All sub rules apply. Please comment publicly first.