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Just wondering because I am a huge fan of pilot, both their v5 rollerball (best rollerball imo, most fountain pen-like) and their fountain pens. I assume that their more expensive models are more likely to be made in Japan, but does anyone know more specifics? I was considering a cavalier fountain pen, anyone know about this?

WTB: Hero 100 barrel (black), and/or cap

 

Note: I live in the US.

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I am not too sure, but the Pilot 78G has "Japan" engraved on the nib. I naturally assumed that it is made in Japan, and it's pretty cheap as well.

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I am not too sure, but the Pilot 78G has "Japan" engraved on the nib. I naturally assumed that it is made in Japan, and it's pretty cheap as well.

 

I have heard from others that it is made in China, but lets see what others say.

WTB: Hero 100 barrel (black), and/or cap

 

Note: I live in the US.

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I've briefly owned a cavalier and it's a great writer if you're a fan of thin barrels. As far as I know, nibs are made in Japan unless mentioned otherwise. But its possible the bodies are outsourced.

 

Edit: The pen is very thin! Just slightly thicker than a Pilot cartridge.

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I have heard from others that it is made in China, but lets see what others say.

 

Well, if it is made in China, it would explain the price, but the the quality suggests otherwise! I am not saying Chinese products are of low quality, but the Hero pens I have are just not as good as the Pilot 78G...

 

And oh, the converter within explicitly states "Made in Japan", so I am guessing it refers to the pen as well...

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I have older pilots made in India, Korea and Burma.

 

I have not seen any modern Pilot marked as made outside of Japan.

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