Pilot Custom 845 silhouette in heavy lacquered brass
unknown
3 colourways · $56 typical
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none confidence
Not enough independent discussion to score this one honestly — catalogue data only.
What it is
A premium flat-top statement pen capturing Japanese luxury design.
Homage & Design Inspiration
Released 2021
Homage to Pilot Custom 845
(Pilot)
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Original MSRP: $650
This pen: $40–$58
A high-end Chinese tribute to the Pilot Custom 845 flat-top silhouette (often marketed under Jiaxiang/Moonman/Jinhao distribution). Features a brass metal core with deep lacquer and dual gold trim rings.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Pilot Homages & Japanese Classics |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 (The Acrylic Homage Boom (2020–2022)) |
| Homage to | Pilot Custom 845 |
| Filling | Unknown |
| Nib type | #6 Two-Tone Steel / Gold-Plated |
| Nib widths | Medium |
| Body material | Heavy Lacquered Metal |
| Street price | $40–$58 |
| Colourways | 3 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Substantial luxury feel
- Deep multi-layer lacquer
- Flat top aesthetic
- Priced higher than typical Jinhao models (~$50)
A heavyweight executive statement pen.
Colourways
3
Black
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Blue Green
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Dark Red
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Stocked at
| moonmanpen.com | $46 |
|---|---|
| moonmanpen.com | $56 |
Converted to USD at August 2026 rates.
