Pilot Sections: Are They Interchangeable?

[TassoBarbasso]

Hi All!

 

I've recently bought a Pilot Custom 845 in red urushi which I absolutely love, to the point that I would really like to have a number of different nibs to use with the pen. Unfortunately it looks like Pilot doesn't sell individual nibs or nibs units. So here comes the question: which other Pilot pens have a section that is interchangeable with the Custom 845? It seems to me that the most plausible would be the Pilot Custom 743. Is this correct? Does anyone have experience?

 

I'm amazed by the range of nibs available for this pen: http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/kogyokudo/item/pilot-fkk-3000r/

 

If this section were to fit in a Custom 845, I can already see some USD 1.000 flying over to Japan to buy 3-4 Custom 743s and use them as donator pens for the 845

[hari317]

743 section is perfectly compatible with 845. The only difference between the 845 and 743 sections is the plating color on the section threads and the gold content of the nibs.

[hari317]

if you have a spare 1000USD, go for the Yukari Royale.

[TassoBarbasso]

if you have a spare 1000USD, go for the Yukari Royale.

 

I actually don't quite have 1000 USD to spare now I'm more thinking of getting a few different nib sizes over a period of several months. But I'll get at least one pen soon, hopefully. I'm undecided between the 743 with SF, FA or BB nib.

 

The Yukari is indeed a great idea, and one day I will get it, but I need a great occasion to justify such a purchase for a single pen (I know, this is not a fully rational line of reasoning, but still...)

 

The reason for getting more variety with the Custom 845 is also that this pen has a special significance for me, having purchased it to celebrate the birth of my daughter.

[hari317]

Hearty Congratulations!

[TassoBarbasso]

thank you!