Apparently, the 1968 model (C-250SS) was short lived, but that does not mean that there were no Capless pens in the market. In fact, the 1964 model saw a variation in 1969 in the form of a B nib in combination with the old pen style (code C-300GW-B).
In June of 1971 Pilot, created a new “push button” capless pen. This model follows the looks of other pens of the time and uses steel extensively.
Features:
Codes. | C-400BS and C-400SS. This model is made of stainless steel and plastic. There two codes correspond to models with black stripes (suffix BS), and with non-colored stripes (SS). |
Original_price. | C-400BS and C-400SS: JPY 4000 |
Production_years. | 1971-1973(?) |
Nib_unit. | Type VI. Gold 14 K. |
Filling_system | Single spare cartridge. CON-20 and CON-50 can be used. |
Opening_system. | “Knock system” (push button). This is the first push-button model with just one position on it. Pressing the button to the one and only position both releases and hides the nib. |
Dimensions:
C-400BS & C-400SS | |
Length closed | 139.5 mm |
Length open | 147 mm |
Diameter | 12.0 mm |
Weight | 19.0 g |
Nib unit:
Type VI. In 14 K gold. This nib uses single spare cartridges and converters CON-20 and CON-50.
The type VI nib unit. The metal sheath on the back hides the single spare ink cartridge. To use a converter, either CON-20 or CON-50, the sheath has to be removed.
Additional information:
On these models, bodies are engraved with the production place and date on the black plastic area. Nibs's dating codes are not visible.
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Bruno Taut
Nakano, April 2014
etiquetas: Pilot, Capless
Nakano, April 2014
etiquetas: Pilot, Capless