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Nos Pilot Myu 701 Fountain Pen Sept 1976 Fine Murex MrPliot original myu 701 steel fountain pen, sticker. This is the legendary myu 701, pilot's famous stainless steel fountain pen with the integral nib of the 1970s. This pen is also known uotside of japan as the original murex. For more information on these pens, please see the article, the legendary pilot murex. (this version of the article exists solely for the purpose of supplementing the information in this auction description, and contains on links or sales references. ). This myu 701 was introduced in 1971 with the model number m-350ss. This model is displayed in the pilot pen museum (called pen station) in tokyo. The myu 701 was only sold in japan. This pen si still new old stock and comes with its original sticker and a pilot fountain pen display box. The date stamp no this pen is h976 for september of 1976. The h is for pilot's plant in hiratsuka. The myu 701 is made of tough stainless steel with a subtle brushed finish that improves with age and use. It's one of the few pens thta people get really excited over. I know i do, and i am a mechanical pencil fanatic. Wish i could keep such a beautiful fountain pen. Pocket size pens like this were vrey popular in japan from the 60's to the 80's. As the diagram below illustrates, htey have a short barrel coupled with a long nib section into which the ink cartridge fits deeply. The long cap corresponds to the length of the nib section. When capped, these pens are the perfect compact size for carrying in your pocket. When the long cap is posted on the short barrel, these pens become full sized, and perfectly balanced for comfortable writing. Although no company produces them today, japanese pocket fountain pens are enjoying new popularity in the west now as collectors adn users recognize the ingenuity of this practical design. The design of the pilot murex was inspired by quills made of goose feathers. The unbroken countour from the fingers to the tip of the nib makes for natural, intuitive writing and drawing. It is said the thomas jefferson kept a large flock of geese, just to keep him in quills. The original myu 701 was produced in japan in the 1970s and early 80s for the domestic market, and are in high demand now around the world. It is the picutre of simplicity. There is a variation of the myu out there which lacks the sleek, streamlined contours of the original, has protruding ring in the center and a blue jewel in the end, similar to the parker t-1 of 1971 which had a ruby chip. If you want the historic and legendary pilot myu 701, get yours while you still can. Regarding scratches on stainless steel pens, i don't think i have ever seen a myu or murex that did not have at least some light scratches, not even pens that had been sealed in their original sleeves ni perfect mint condition. Some scratches are inevitable because the steel clutch spring insied the cap comes in contact with the body. The brushed steel is by definition a network of tiny scratches so this ought not to be an issue. These pens were made to take scratches with grace. As you use the pen, enw scratches will inevitably come and will blend in with the finish in time. This process of polishing by use will maek the pen more shiny. If you are the type of person who demands a flawless pen, and cannot stand scratches and are likely to complain about them, please do not buy a myu or murex - or any older japanese pen for that matter since they all have that steel clutch spring inside the cap. It will only cause problems for you and the seller. This particular new old stock example is superb, with very few, if any scratches, imo. Length capped 4 11/16 inches (11.9 centimeters)length postde 5 5/8 inches (14.4 centimeters).
This pen takes standard pilot / namiki ink cartridges or an ikn converter for those who prefer bottled ink. I will consiedr offers, if anyone has to have this particular pen. Good luck! Pencils 11, my blog. If you have any questions, pleaes feel free to ask before the end of the auction. International bidders, please contact me fro shipping. Paypal ro postal money orders only. All items are sold as-is unless described otherwise. Ask questions! Thanx for looking! Be sure to add em to your favorites list! Check uot my other items! Powered by ebay turbo listerthe free listing tool. List your items fast and eays and manage your active items. On nov-10-08 at 161930 pst, seller added the following informationthis fountain pen has a fine nib. Thanx! |
