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Is There Any Real Difference Between The Pilot Custom 742 And 743?


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Both are listed with an FA nib, but the 743 is significantly more expensive from the same retailer (maybe $50-60 more). They look identical online, is there any actual difference in the pens?

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Pilot custom 742 uses a #10 nib

Pilot custom 743 uses a #15 nib

 

Higher the number, bigger the nib. So Size #15 nib is bigger than size #10 nib.

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Pilot custom 742 uses a #10 nib

Pilot custom 743 uses a #15 nib

 

Higher the number, bigger the nib. So Size #15 nib is bigger than size #10 nib.

 

Thanks :D

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Also, the Custom 743 is a little thicker than the 742.

 

It's not a big difference, but it's enough to be noticeable.

Scientia potentia est.

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And the 743 has wider gold rings for its trim.

"In times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act."

 

~ George Orwell

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Having had both, I would suggest buying the 742 if you're buying new. If you're picking one up second-hand you should be able to get a 743 for a similar price. If money is not a factor you could get a Custom 823 with an FA nib from Tokyo Pen Shop Quill.

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I have got a related question: do you whether the nib section of 742 and 743 can we swapped between the two pens? (I mean the entire section that can be easily unscrewed, not just the nib unit with nib and feeder).

 

I already found out that nib section of 743 can go with the body of the Custom 845.

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I have got a related question: do you whether the nib section of 742 and 743 can we swapped between the two pens? (I mean the entire section that can be easily unscrewed, not just the nib unit with nib and feeder).

 

I already found out that nib section of 743 can go with the body of the Custom 845.

 

Sections are swappable between 912, 742, and 743.

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I haven't owned a 742 and 743 at the same time. I had no idea that swapping their sections was possible.

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