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The Pilot Custom 743 is a resin fountain pen with Pilot's large 14k gold No. 15 nib. Pilot's Japanese catalog lists it at 149 mm and 25 g, with 14 nib types from EF to the soft Falcon (FA) and music-style C. It fills from cartridges or the included CON-70N converter and shares its body size with the Custom 823.
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The US-only Verdigris Custom 743, capped and drawn to scale at Pilot's 149 mm.
Resin body and cap, gold-plated trim, 14k gold nib
Price range
$$$$over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count)
Colors
Black
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Notes on these facts
Made by Pilot Corporation (Japan); sold in the US by Pilot Corporation of America. Country of manufacture not stated: Pilot's Japanese web catalog and international warranty page for the Custom 743 don't state a country of manufacture, and the US listings we read (Goulet Pens, Goldspot, Endless Pens) don't either. Pilot is a Japanese maker and sells the black model in its Japanese catalog, but we found no primary statement of where this pen is made. Price: example listing.
Colors: names per Pilot Japan, checked October 24, 2026. Pilot Japan's catalog lists the 743 in black (ブラック) only; Verdigris per Goulet Pens, which calls it a US exclusive color. Gold trim per Goulet Pens. Tints were sampled from Pilot Japan's and Goulet Pens' product photos. Tints are representative, not measured. Shops stock different colors.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
Pilot's Japanese catalog lists the Custom 743 at 149 mm (5.9 in) long capped, 15.7 mm at its widest and 25 g.
Its 14k gold nib is size No. 15, larger than the No. 5 nib on the Custom 74, and Pilot Japan offers it in 14 nib types.
Goulet Pens measures 1.40 ml in the CON-70 converter that comes in the box, or 1.20 ml in a Pilot cartridge.
Pilot Japan lists the black F-nib FKK-3000R-B at ¥60,500 (about US$383) with tax; US shops sell it in our $$$$ band, over $75.
The green Verdigris version is a US exclusive, sold from 2023, and was No. 29 on Goulet Pens' best-seller list on October 22, 2026.
What is the Pilot Custom 743?
The Custom 743 is a full-size resin fountain pen from Pilot’s Custom line, built around a large 14k gold No. 15 nib. Pilot’s Japanese catalog says the big nib gives a relaxed, supple feel, and lists it with a screw cap and a CON-70N converter in the box.
It sits between the smaller Pilot Custom 74 and the plunger-filled Pilot Custom 823, whose body it shares, per Goulet Pens. On October 22, 2026, the green Verdigris version was No. 29 on Goulet’s best-seller list.
Pilot Custom 743 specs
Spec
Value
Maker
Pilot Corporation, Japan
Model (Japan)
FKK-3000R-B plus a nib letter (e.g. FKK-3000R-B-M, black, M)
Body and cap
Resin; screw cap (1.75 turns, Goulet)
Trim
Gold
Nib
14k gold, size No. 15 (14K 15号, Pilot Japan)
Filling
Pilot cartridge, or CON-70N or CON-40 converter; CON-70N included (Pilot Japan)
Ink capacity (Goulet)
1.40 ml CON-70; 1.20 ml cartridge
Length capped
149 mm (5.9 in); Pilot and Goulet agree
Length of body / posted
131 mm (5.2 in) / 164 mm (6.5 in) (Goulet)
Cap length
71.5 mm (2.8 in) (Goulet)
Diameter
15.7 mm at its widest (Pilot); 12.5 mm body, 15.6 mm cap, 10.5 mm grip (Goulet)
Weight
25 g (Pilot); 25.0 g, 15 g body and 10 g cap (Goulet)
JAN (black, F)
4902505113192
Goldspot’s Verdigris listing gives different figures (140 mm capped, 34.1 g), which match neither Pilot nor Goulet, so we use Pilot’s.
The 743 is 6 mm longer than the 74 and carries a much larger nib.
Which nibs does the Custom 743 come in?
Pilot Japan lists 14 nib types: EF, F, SF, FM, SFM, M, SM, B, BB, C, PO, WA, FA and SU. FA is the soft Falcon nib, per Goulet Pens; the special PO, WA, FA and SU nibs are the ones the smaller Custom 74 lacks.
US shops stock fewer: Goldspot lists EF, F, M, B, BB and Falcon for the Verdigris. Pilot’s sizes run finer than European ones; our Japanese vs Western nib sizes guide explains the gap. For a smaller Pilot pen with a soft nib, see the Pilot Falcon.
How does the Custom 743 compare with the Custom 74?
The 743 is larger and heavier, with a bigger nib and more nib types; both come with the same converter.
All figures are Pilot Japan’s. The 743’s extra nib types are the main reason people step up from the 74.
How does the Verdigris edition differ?
Only in colour: green resin with gold trim, sold in the US only. Goulet Pens calls it a US exclusive colour, Endless Pens dates it to 2023, and Goldspot says Pilot added the 743 to Pilot Corporation of America’s Custom Collection with it.
Goulet says the US box also holds a 70 ml bottle of Pilot Blue ink. If you prefer to twist rather than press, the 743 also takes the smaller Pilot CON-40.
How much does a Pilot Custom 743 cost?
It’s in our $$$$ band, over $75, at US shops. Pilot’s Japanese catalog lists the black F-nib model at ¥60,500 (about US$383) with tax, or ¥55,000 (about US$348) before tax.
Among luxury picks, our best luxury pens roundup covers the larger Custom 823.
Where is the Pilot Custom 743 made?
Pilot doesn’t say. Its Japanese web catalog and international warranty page don’t give a country of manufacture, and the US listings we read don’t state one either.
Pilot is a Japanese company, and the black 743 is a regular model in its Japanese catalog, while Verdigris is made for the US market.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between the Pilot Custom 74 and 743?
The 743 is bigger and has a larger nib: 149 mm and 25 g with a No. 15 nib, against 143 mm and 17.4 g with a No. 5 nib for the 74, per Pilot Japan. Both are resin cartridge/converter pens with 14k gold nibs.
Is the Custom 743 the same size as the Custom 823?
Goulet Pens and Goldspot say the 743 has the same size body as the 823. The 823 fills by a built-in plunger, while the 743 uses cartridges or a CON-70 converter.
Does the Pilot Custom 743 come with a Falcon nib?
Yes, as one option. Pilot Japan lists FA (Falcon) among its 14 nib types, and Goulet Pens describes it as the soft Falcon.
How much ink does the Custom 743 hold?
Goulet Pens lists 1.40 ml with the CON-70 converter and 1.20 ml with a Pilot cartridge.
Is the Verdigris Custom 743 sold in Japan?
No. Goulet Pens calls Verdigris a US exclusive colour, and Pilot's Japanese catalog lists the 743 in black only.
Is the Pilot Custom 743 made in the USA?
No. Pilot is a Japanese company, but neither Pilot nor the US retailers we checked state where the 743 is manufactured.
Can you post the Custom 743's cap?
Yes. Goulet Pens lists it as postable, at 164 mm (6.5 in) long posted, and says the screw cap takes 1.75 turns to remove.
