Pilot 57

[hari317]

I found this pen recently, a Pilot 57 made in Japan. This one is an eyedropper filled pen. The Indian made Pilots were all EDs but this is the first Japanese Pilot ED that I have came across, were these ED versions common or popular in Japan? When was this pen likely to have been produced?

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%2057/IMG_2488.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%2057/IMG_2489.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%2057/IMG_2491.jpg

 

http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii197/hari317/Pilot%2057/IMG_2493.jpg

 

Thanks,

Hari

 

 

[bluemoon]

Hari,

I don't know this particular model, but I have seen similar Pilot FP's, and told they are from '70's. These are available in 14k or steel nibs. I have seen variations of these models, the common thing being the unique nib. They are mostly C/C fillers, and sometimes eyedroppers.

I have never used Pilot, but they are quite renowned here for being very good. I have seen them going for 250-1000rs, depending on condition, and nib.

Do tell me how this beauty performs.

Take care,

Sas

[hari317]

Do tell me how this beauty performs.

 

It works fine despite the fact that its nib was badly corroded due to the last owner's carelessness. I have a few similar Indian made Pilots with 14K nibs. Was curious since I had never came across a Japanese Pilot ED of this type.

 

Regards,

Hari

 

 

[sanyalsoumitra]

Hi Hari,

 

I too got one today. This used to be quite a cult pen in early 1970's. I can not post photos here in this forum due some disc space exhaustion reason [ or because I have only free membership] , so here is the link my blog where I have put up the pictures :

 

<< http://soumitrapencollections.blogspot.in/2013/11/vitage-pilot-57-g3-and-vintage-wing.html >>

 

happy viewing.

[hari317]

 

 

Hi Hari,

I too got one today. This used to be quite a cult pen in early 1970's. I can not post photos here in this forum due some disc space exhaustion reason [ or because I have only free membership] , so here is the link my blog where I have put up the pictures :

<< http://soumitrapencollections.blogspot.in/2013/11/vitage-pilot-57-g3-and-vintage-wing.html >>

happy viewing.

Hi Soumitra, congrats on a superb find.

Can you pls let me know the exact date code on the base/tail of the nib. I think what I see there is 5 60, there should be a letter preceding these three digits which I cannot see clearly.

3 would indicate a Medium nib.

also the section on your pen is different without the nipple.

What are the markings on your pen other than the stickers?


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Hari Edited November 24, 2013 by hari317