Integral Nibs

The Parker T1 briefly described on the previous text speaks of both the material –titanium-- and of the nib geometry –the integral nib conformed out the same material- of the section. And pens with this type of nib are not that numerous in the market.

Integral nibs. From top to bottom, Hero 850, Parker 50 "Falcon", Parker T1, Pilot Murex, Pilot M90, Pilot Myu-701.

Only three companies made them—Parker, Pilot and Hero. The basic models –leaving colors and cosmetic variatiosn aside-- can be seen on the first picture.

Chronologically, these are the pens:

– Parker T1. Made between 1970 and 1972. Only one variation was produced.

– Pilot Myu-701. Produced between 1971 and 1977 (at least). Three variations were made, with the one with white stripes being rare and very expensive in the secondary market.

– Pilot Murex. 1977-1983. Three variations: black, red, and black with a digital watch on the cap.

Three of the four regular finishes of the Parker 50.

– Parker 50 “Falcon”. Produced between 1979 and 1982. Four well documented basic finishes (matte black, matte brown, steel, gold filled), and some variations based on the gold filled model. (A. LAMBROU. Fountain Pens of the World. ISBN 0-302-00668-0. P. 201).

Hero, the two pens on top, and Paidi pens.

– Hero and Paidi pens. Hero nd Paidi are sister brands under the Hero Group and shared designs. Models Hero 849 and 850 and Paidi Century used the same nib and section. These are the lest documented pens of the group. Unknown number of variations. Production years are uncertain, but seem to be between late 1990s and early 2000s.

– Pilot M90. Only one finish on this limited edition made in 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the company. 9000 units made.

Universal with music nib – Kingdom Note Kawaratake

Bruno Taut
March 19th, 2026
etiquetas: plumín, Pilot, Parker, Hero