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Pilot Custom 823 Amber Medium

Pilot Custom 823 Amber Medium product image

16%cheaper in Japan

Buy in Japan$376*JP¥60,000 tax-free · JP¥66,000 listed

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Buy in United States$447*$416 sale price + est. 7.53% tax

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Daily FX from Aug 19, 2026. Shipping, import charges, and card fees are not included. FX source ↗.

*Checkout estimate. How prices work. Japan assumes an eligible visitor, a tax-free store, and at least JP¥5,000 before tax per store that day. Japan rules ↗. US sales tax uses the 2026 nationwide average combined rate; city, county, and product rules can change the actual rate. US tax source ↗.

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Pilot Custom 823; amber/brown transparent; 14K No. 15 medium nib; vacuum filler; Japan FKK-3MRP-BNM and JAN 4902505238871; regional codes disclosed

Product match
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Important
Regional barcodes and presentation boxes differ. Confirm the medium nib and local warranty before buying.Image: Korea Pilot ↗

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