---
product_id: 6536339
title: "Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib"
brand: "pilot"
price: "₨8023"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Pilot"
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/6536339-fountain-pen-custom-742-black-body-fa-nib
store_origin: SC
region: Seychelles
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# Balanced black/gold design for professional use Clear demonstrator body shows ink level & color FA flex nib for expressive line variation Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib

**Brand:** pilot
**Price:** ₨8023
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖋️ Elevate your writing game with subtle flex and timeless style

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib by pilot
- **How much does it cost?** ₨8023 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/6536339-fountain-pen-custom-742-black-body-fa-nib)

## Best For

- pilot enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted pilot brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ink Visibility:** Transparent demonstrator body lets you monitor ink levels and colors at a glance—never run dry mid-meeting.
- • **Expressive Flex Nib:** FA nib offers subtle line variation perfect for stylish note-taking and creative writing.
- • **Smooth Everyday Writing:** Responsive nib with quick snap-back ensures controlled strokes, ideal for both daily tasks and special occasions.
- • **Elegant Professional Design:** Sleek black body with polished gold trim elevates your desk presence and signals refined taste.
- • **Compatible with Premium Inks:** Pairs best with high-flow inks like Noodler’s Heart of Darkness for flawless performance and rich shading.

## Overview

The Pilot Custom 742 Fountain Pen features a unique FA flex nib designed for expressive line variation, housed in a sleek black demonstrator body with gold accents. Its transparent design allows easy ink monitoring, while the balanced build ensures comfortable, professional use. Ideal for millennials who value both form and function, this pen pairs best with premium inks to deliver smooth, stylish writing every time.

## Description

Pilot Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib. The clear demonstrator allows you to see not only the amount of remaining ink, but the color of the ink as well. FKK-2000R-B-FA

Review: Well worth it, if you like specialty or flex nibs. - Beautifully crafted, the body is well polished with a gold trim, paired with a light yellow gold nib. The FA nib is an interesting nib. I’ve been using this pen for a while now, paired with the Con-70 converter. (It’s a No.10 nib on the 742.) As far as I know, the FA nib was originally limited to the Asian markets and developed for writing Asian cursive, which often relies on wider downstrokes and brush-like expression. The nib offers decent flex, giving you a nice amount of line variation, which I really enjoy. That said, it’s worth noting that this isn’t a “true” flex nib in the sense of something like a Magna Carta Mag 600—it won’t give you the same dramatic range or vintage-like softness. Think of it more as a softer nib. Don’t over-flex it, and be prepared for a bit of a learning curve if you want to get the most out of it. For occasional expressive writing, it’s a fun nib. Without flex, it behaves much like a Pilot fine or extra-fine, so it’s still practical for everyday use, although you may find yourself writing a bit slower due to the flexiness. The nib has a quick snap back, which makes it responsive and helps maintain control when moving between light and heavier strokes. I use it posted, and the pen feels well balanced in the hand. I also recommend pairing it with high-flowing inks; I’ve used it with Iroshizuku inks and didn’t have any issues with flow even when flexing. At these desertcart Japan import prices, it’s very well worth the money.
Review: Excellent Fountain Pen - *The pen itself: 5 stars. **Beware of purchasing this pen from external sellers here because mine was factory sealed however the Pilot box was obviously used and for a different pen (also didn't come with any warranty/registration papers). No regrets though because the pen came in perfect condition. After receiving this pen I immediately put my Pilot/Namiki Falcon (elabo) for sale! The falcon nib is softer and more flexible compared to the Pilot Falcon, and holds more ink in the CON-70 converter. If you can adapt to the writing style (very light pressure most of the time) than it makes an excellent every-day writer with line variation (not a "wet-noodle" however). If you want this pen just for calligraphy purposes you must write slowly otherwise you will get railroading. Also, this pen is VERY ink dependent. I find that this pen will only perform very well with Noodler's Heart of Darkness. Because the ink is very wet, it will make your lines closer to a medium than a fine however even when flexing and writing quickly I rarely get railroading or dry starts with that ink. All other inks I've tried suffer when trying to attain line variation and writing at normal paces (Noodler's black, iroshizuku inks, waterman inspired blue, etc). It's a shame because the pen is fantastic with a shading ink like Waterman Inspired Blue, but I found after writing for some time the pen will dry start and you need to push some ink through the feed with the converter to get it really going again if you flex it a lot. Of course if you're doing calligraphy this is probably not a huge problem, but if you're at a meeting it's going to look strange if you start twisting the barrel off your pen. These dry starts/railroading issues are known for these falcon nib pens so I don't detract any stars, especially because Heart of Darkness is my go-to black ink and it allows this pen to perform perfectly albeit it widens the pen's lines a bit, however it's not a problem for me because when flexing the broad lines are more broad to match. In summary, great pen if you use a compatible ink. I'm sure there are more I just have not tried that are excellent with this pen. Also, in terms of how the pen looks: it's basically a black/gold custom 74 with slight differences. There are many youtube video reviews where you can see more than a picture of course.

## Features

- Pilot fine Fountain Pen Custom 742 series
- FA-Nib
- FKK-2000R-B-FA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001AX9I3G |
| Additional Features | Pocket Clip |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #140,705 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #602 in Fountain Pens |
| Body Shape | Round |
| Brand | PILOT |
| Brand Name | PILOT |
| Closure Type | Snap |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 302 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04902505255779 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | B |
| Included Components | インクコンバーター |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Item Dimensions | 0.62 x 5.75 x 0.62 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.06 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pilot |
| Material | Plastic Metal |
| Material Type | Plastic Metal |
| Model Number | FKK-2000R-B-FA |
| Pattern | single item |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Writing |
| Style | Falcon |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Fountain Pen |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** PILOT
- **Color:** Black
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713l4hgnIiL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Which nib is included? I want to more flexible nib than namiki falcon.**
A: The included FA nib is much more flexible than the nib on the Falcon pen.

**Q: Does the pen come with a con-70?**
A: The converter is no longer included, at least as of March 2023.

**Q: The pictures do not show an fa nib. is this truly an fa nib?  the description says both "black body" and demonstrator, which are mutually exclusive?**
A: I think the description is written by a non-English speaker. I think "demonstrator" is referring to the clear-bodied CON-70 converter that is included with the pen. Finally, the part number in the description is correct for a black and gold 742 with FA nib.

**Q: Does this come with a gold nib? I assume it does but it doesn’t mention it.**
A: Regardless of the size of nib you chose - extra fine, fine, medium, FA, etc., all the nibs for the 742 are solid 14K gold.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth it, if you like specialty or flex nibs.
*by Y***F on August 30, 2025*

Beautifully crafted, the body is well polished with a gold trim, paired with a light yellow gold nib. The FA nib is an interesting nib. I’ve been using this pen for a while now, paired with the Con-70 converter. (It’s a No.10 nib on the 742.) As far as I know, the FA nib was originally limited to the Asian markets and developed for writing Asian cursive, which often relies on wider downstrokes and brush-like expression. The nib offers decent flex, giving you a nice amount of line variation, which I really enjoy. That said, it’s worth noting that this isn’t a “true” flex nib in the sense of something like a Magna Carta Mag 600—it won’t give you the same dramatic range or vintage-like softness. Think of it more as a softer nib. Don’t over-flex it, and be prepared for a bit of a learning curve if you want to get the most out of it. For occasional expressive writing, it’s a fun nib. Without flex, it behaves much like a Pilot fine or extra-fine, so it’s still practical for everyday use, although you may find yourself writing a bit slower due to the flexiness. The nib has a quick snap back, which makes it responsive and helps maintain control when moving between light and heavier strokes. I use it posted, and the pen feels well balanced in the hand. I also recommend pairing it with high-flowing inks; I’ve used it with Iroshizuku inks and didn’t have any issues with flow even when flexing. At these Amazon Japan import prices, it’s very well worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Fountain Pen
*by D***N on December 25, 2014*

*The pen itself: 5 stars. **Beware of purchasing this pen from external sellers here because mine was factory sealed however the Pilot box was obviously used and for a different pen (also didn't come with any warranty/registration papers). No regrets though because the pen came in perfect condition. After receiving this pen I immediately put my Pilot/Namiki Falcon (elabo) for sale! The falcon nib is softer and more flexible compared to the Pilot Falcon, and holds more ink in the CON-70 converter. If you can adapt to the writing style (very light pressure most of the time) than it makes an excellent every-day writer with line variation (not a "wet-noodle" however). If you want this pen just for calligraphy purposes you must write slowly otherwise you will get railroading. Also, this pen is VERY ink dependent. I find that this pen will only perform very well with Noodler's Heart of Darkness. Because the ink is very wet, it will make your lines closer to a medium than a fine however even when flexing and writing quickly I rarely get railroading or dry starts with that ink. All other inks I've tried suffer when trying to attain line variation and writing at normal paces (Noodler's black, iroshizuku inks, waterman inspired blue, etc). It's a shame because the pen is fantastic with a shading ink like Waterman Inspired Blue, but I found after writing for some time the pen will dry start and you need to push some ink through the feed with the converter to get it really going again if you flex it a lot. Of course if you're doing calligraphy this is probably not a huge problem, but if you're at a meeting it's going to look strange if you start twisting the barrel off your pen. These dry starts/railroading issues are known for these falcon nib pens so I don't detract any stars, especially because Heart of Darkness is my go-to black ink and it allows this pen to perform perfectly albeit it widens the pen's lines a bit, however it's not a problem for me because when flexing the broad lines are more broad to match. In summary, great pen if you use a compatible ink. I'm sure there are more I just have not tried that are excellent with this pen. Also, in terms of how the pen looks: it's basically a black/gold custom 74 with slight differences. There are many youtube video reviews where you can see more than a picture of course.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fine & Smooth
*by S***A on October 17, 2025*

Very fine nib & Works well on cheap paper.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Pilot Fountain Pen Custom 742, Black Body, FA-Nib
- Pilot Fountain Pen Converter (CON-70)
- Platinum Carbon Ink Bottle 60ml - Black

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*