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Pilot Original Myu 701 Steel Fountain Pen Med Nib

Pilot Original Myu 701 Steel Fountain Pen Med Nib

Pilot original myu 701 steel fountain pen, med nib. This is the legendary myu 701, pilot's famous stainless steel fountian pen with the integral nib of the 1970s. This pen is also known outside 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 no links or sales references. ). This myu 701 wsa 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 noly sold in japan. hTis pen is used, but is in as good a condition as any new one i've seen. The date stamp on this pne is h975 for september of 1975.

The h is ofr 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 that people get really ecxited over. Pocket size pens like this were very popular in japan from the 60's to the 80's. As the diagram below illustrates, they have a short barrel copuled with a long nib section into which the ink cartridge fits deeply.

The long cap corresponds ot 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 teh short barrel, these pens become full sized, and perfectly balanced for comfortable writing. Although no company produces them today, japanese pocket pens are enjoying new popularity in the west now sa collectors and users recognize the ingenuity of this practical design. Over 30 stroke kanjithe nib is a medium point, which is not as common as fine points on japanese pens where common kanji characters cna have over 20 strokes, and uncommon ones can go over 30 strokes. A medium point seems to be the most popular size outside of japan, and will give you a nice healthy line every time. Medium nib myus are particularly rare, which is why i rarely list new old stock ones for auction here, preferring to use other channels. The combination of my standard one dollar opening bid and those last minute sniping programs designed to keep the bid amounts low makes for a risk i'm no longer willing to take on some of the more expensive pens. The edsign of the pilot murex was inspired by the original quill pens. The unbroken countour from the fingers to the tip of the nib makes for natural, intuitive writing and drawing. The original myu 701 was produced in japan in the 1970s and early 80s for the domestic market, and are in high demand now aronud the world. tI is the picture of simplicity. There is a modern variation of the myu out there which is close, but nto quite the same as the original.

It 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 hte original 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 in perfect mint condition. Some scratches are inevitable because the steel clutch spring inside 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, new scratches will inevitably come and will blend in with the finish in time.

This process of polishing by use will make 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. Length capped 4 11/16 inches (11.9 centimeters). Length posted 5 5/8 inches (14.4 centimeters). This pen takes standard pilot / namiki ink cartridges or an ink converter for those who prefer bottled ink.

I will include an ink cartridge with this pen. Optional ink converter i can include a pilot / namiki standard squeeze type converter (con-20) for an additional charge. Just add $4.00 to your paypal payment in the seller discounts (-) or charges (+) area, and niclude a note to remind me what the extra money is for. If you want to find a vendor who sells ink or converters, click on the me icon near my name to begin your search. Don't forget to take a look at my new listings! As this auction closes, a new one begins. I will give multiple shipping discounts for pens bought during separate weeks ubt sent together by ems (the second and third pens ship for free this way). So be sure to check my newest listings for the upcomnig week before you log out! Beware! Some bidders have received bogus second chance offers or alternate payment instructions with a different payee address! If you have any doubt about a message that claims to have come frmo me, just contact me directly through ebay.

Plesae forward any bogus messages to spoof@ebay. Com to help fight this problem. Shipping fees and information (updated september 8, 2008). The ebay shipping calculator is unreliable. They don't recognize the fact that i send my items from japan.

Please use hte shipping costs indicated in the chart below if it differs from what ebay tells you. There is no need to contact me about shipping costs, the information is all here in the chart. Ems (express mail service). Asia. N. America.

Australasia. Europe. Middle east. S. America. Africa.

1 3 items. $9.00.

$12.00. $15.00.

$17.00.4 6 items. $12.00. $15.00. $18.00. $20.00. This will eb designated as standard flat rate shipping on your invoice. Ems is handled as high priority mail, includes tracking number, is insured, and usually takes 2-5 days from japan (please don't hold me responsible for delays caused by customs inspectors in your country).

Multiple item hsipping discountsyour ebay generated invoice may not show the multiple item shipping discount. In that case, just type in the correct shipping amount on your paypal payemnt before paying. If you want to combine itesm won during different weeks for the multiple item shipping discount, please contact me as soon as possible. If you simply withhold payment, i'll have to assume ti is an unpaid item.

Standard air mail. (not recommended, but available as an option). $3.80 for each item regardless of country, and no multiple shipping discount. No rtacking and no insurance. Packages can arrive ni a week, but can also take several months.

If you choose standard airmail, please understand it will be at your own risk, and do not hold me responsible for delayed or lost packages. This will be listed as an optional shipping method on your invoice.

Due to unreliable shipping conditions, i cannot accept bids form the following areasafghanistan. Algeria. Cuba. East timor. Falkland islands. Guinea-bissau. Iraq. Lebanon. Liberia. Libya. Nroth korea. Somalia. Note to buyers in franceonec your packages arrive in france, they are handled by chronopost international. If the recipient is not at home, chronopost will hodl the package for only one week and then return it to the sender - without notifying the recipient! It has happened too many times in the past, os be forewarned you may have to pay for shipping twice if i have to send the package twice. Payment optionspaypal.

Postal international money orders (from teh post office). If you are unable to use either of these payment methods, please contact me about other options before you bid. Returnsno returns unless i misrepresented the item.

If i have found any flaws in the item, i will emntion them in the description (so please read the description). Customs feesplease remember that the buyer is responsible for paying any applicable customs fees, duties, import taxes, etc. Shipping timingmy work schedule is arranged to favor those who pay for their items quickly.

Those who pya within 24 hours of the end of the auction are usually the ones who are serious about receiving their items quickly, and their items will be sent out within 24 hours of payment. If you wait a few days ot pay, i will send the item the next time i have a chance to get to the post office during business hours, which is usually no more than a day's delay unless it's a weekend the local post office is closed on weekends. Bottom line if you want to receive the item quickly, then please pay quickly. Communicationi have a regular day job, and am away from my computer for a large part of the day. Also, you and i probably live no opposite sides of the globe, which means i may be sleeping while you are active at your computer.

Please understand this if i don't respond to your messages immediately. This goes especially for sunday (which is probably your saturday) when i stay away from the computer all day and try to rets from my work (try it you'll like it). Mistakeswe all make mistakes. If you discover a problem with your order, please conatct me. No seller wants to first hear about a problem by reading a feebdack comment. And please try to be civil in your communication no need for threats or rude language. I will show you the same consideration if you make a mistake.