Collection: Pilot

Pilot is the result of the passion of two merchant navy engineers. The story beginning more than 100 years ago, Ryosuke Namiki and Masao Wada, were at sea working on a merchant ship. At that time, fountain pens were the only modern writing instrument and was essential for... See more

Pilot is the result of the passion of two merchant navy engineers. The story beginning more than 100 years ago, Ryosuke Namiki and Masao Wada, were at sea working on a merchant ship. At that time, fountain pens were the only modern writing instrument and was essential for work. This was a problem when working at sea, as the nib would often rust due to salt water. To solve this problem, Namiki and Wada developed their own fountain pen with a stainless steel nib. In 1918, the first Pilot pens were launched in Japan. As a tribute to their shared passion for the sea, the pair chose the brand name Pilot. 

Today, Pilot pens are available all over the world: the company is a pioneer and market leader. For over 100 years, Pilot has been providing everyone with superior quality pens and innovative solutions to make the most of your handwriting and achieve what matters most. Today, screens and smartphones are an integral part of our everyday lives, but the act of writing still makes the brain work in a fundamental way.