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For sale are two pens that are very closely related. Pilot released their pocket pen line in the mid-1960s and by the 1970s, they were in fierce competition with Sailor, Platinum and a number of lesser known competitors. Today, the majority of their direct competition has moved away from the pocket pen size or their designs has little acknowledgement to their creative beginnings. Pilot, on the other hand, has continued their Elite line for over 60 years, while employing a wide variety of nibs and bodies. Today I am offering two 14k Elites with <M> nibs that vary slightly in nib, body size and shape. Both pens take the Con-20 or Con-40 converters and both also use contemporary cartridges, one of which will be included with each pen. The contemporary Elite (known in the US as the E95s) is NOS and rated A2, having only been dipped to test. Sold pens will be insured & shipped by USPS, which is included in the price. Foreign shipping at cost, after a conversation. All sub rules apply; please comment publicly before DMing. Please ask questions! 

The first Elite has been previously offered. The pen has a smooth writing <M> nib and is in very good condition. The nib is dated H577 or May 1977. The cap has a small ding and is missing a little paint, and the back cap has a name in Kanji of the previous owner, 緒方(OGATA). The clip is functional. I’d rate this a C+ due to the inscription and cap scratches. $70 CONUS insurance & shipping included. 

The second Elite is NOS and in A2 condition, as I have dipped it only for this offering. Unfortunately, no paperwork or accessories are included. The nib is dated P223 (February 2023)and is a gleaming 14k. It produces a very smooth line. The nib is significantly bigger than the older Elite and although both are 14k, it writes even smoother. The line is slightly thicker in my opinion too. The overall girth of the pen is slightly thicker too. It’s a very nice writer. $90 CONUS insurance & shipping included. 

Thanks for looking!