Pilot Custom 823 Transparent Fountain Pen
Filling the Pilot Custom 823 Transparent Fountain Pen is half the fun. You unscrew the end cap, pull the plunger, dip the nib, push down and wait, and the clear barrel fills with far more ink than a cartridge or converter holds. You can watch it happen, and see exactly how much is left a few weeks later.
The grip section and end cap are black resin, which frames the clear barrel neatly. The 14k gold nib is smooth with a slight spring and just enough feedback to feel the page. The screw cap closes securely and posts well if you like a longer pen.
Choose Fine, Medium, Broad or Signature. Japanese nibs generally run finer than European ones, so a Pilot Medium writes closer to a European Fine. The Signature nib is Pilot’s broad, wet-writing option. Its rounded, slightly flattened tip gives a broad line on downstrokes and a finer one across, without the sharp edges or narrow sweet spot of a stub. It’s lovely for signatures, large handwriting and showing off an ink’s shading, but too broad for small notes on lined paper.
To try the 823 before you buy, visit us at 25 Bellair in Yorkville, or book an appointment and we’ll help you find the right nib.
Why we love it
"This pen feels like it was made for my hand. Despite being a full-sized pen, it’s so well-balanced that even those of us with smaller hands can write comfortably for long stretches. And the clear demonstrator body? I love being able to see the ink slosh gently inside—it’s oddly calming and makes choosing your next colour that much more satisfying."
Pickup available at 25 Bellair Street
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Pilot Custom 823 Transparent Fountain Pen
Medium
25 Bellair Street
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Why Laywine's
- Trusted since 1987 — Family-owned and run by people who genuinely love what they sell.
- Free shipping over $75 — Across Canada via UPS, with lower thresholds for Correspondents' Club members.
- Expert advice in store — Visit us at 25 Bellair Street in Yorkville, Toronto and try pens before you buy.
- Free virtual personal shopping — Can't make it in? Book a free one-on-one appointment and get expert advice from home.
- Secure checkout — Shop with confidence.
Details
Shipping
We aim to dispatch all orders within 2 business days. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking once your order is on its way.
Canada
Standard shipping Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. Correspondents' Club members receive free standard shipping via UPS when their order total, after any points redemption, is over:
- $75 for Visitors
- $50 for Members
- $25 for Residents
- any amount for Fellows
Residents and Fellows also receive free expedited shipping on orders over $100. Membership is free to join. See our Correspondents' Club Terms for how tiers work.
Same-day delivery Same-day delivery is available within 30km of 25 Bellair Street, Toronto, seven days a week. Orders placed by 11am are delivered the same day; orders placed after 11am are delivered the following day. A flat fee of $16.95 is applied automatically at checkout. Correspondents' Club members receive a $16.95 discount on same-day delivery.
Good Foot Delivery If you are within the Good Foot Delivery catchment area, you will also see this as a delivery option at checkout. Good Foot is a Toronto-based social enterprise that employs autistic and neurodivergent adults as couriers. We're proud to support their work.
United States & International
We ship via UPS Global Checkout. All duties, taxes, and import fees are calculated and paid at checkout, so there are no surprise charges on delivery.
Discounts and shipping
Promotional discount codes cannot be combined with shipping discounts, including Correspondents' Club free standard shipping, free expedited shipping, and the same-day delivery discount. If a promotional discount code is applied to your order, the code takes effect and shipping is charged at the standard rate.
This does not apply to loyalty points redemptions, which can be used together with shipping discounts. See our Terms of Service for full details.
Oversized items
Some items incur an additional flat-rate shipping fee due to their dimensions. This is applied automatically at checkout.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com and we'll be happy to help.
Returns & Exchanges
Returns & Refunds
EU Right of Withdrawal
If you are located in the European Union, you have the right to withdraw from your order within 14 days of receiving the last item, without giving any reason. To exercise this right, start your request through your customer account within the 14-day window. You then have a further 14 days to return the item. We will refund you within 14 days of receiving the returned goods, including the standard outbound shipping cost you paid (upgraded shipping costs are not refunded). Return shipping costs are your responsibility unless the item is faulty or not as described.
The following items are exempt from the right of withdrawal:
- Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, and bottled ink (sealed goods that are not suitable for return due to health or hygiene reasons once opened)
- Personalized or custom-made items
Standard Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns within 14 days of purchase and exchanges within 30 days. Items should be unused, in original condition and in original packaging with proof of purchase. Items that do not meet these conditions are subject to the Restocking Fee below.
Restocking Fee
Items that have been used, or that are returned with damaged packaging, may be accepted subject to a 10% restocking fee, calculated on the total amount paid for the item (including taxes) and deducted from your refund or exchange credit. Items that are damaged may be refused for return. Eligibility and condition are determined at our discretion following inspection on receipt. This does not apply to items that are faulty or not as described.
Non-Returnable Items
Opened ink cartridges, pen refills, bottled ink, perishable goods, dated products, and gift cards cannot be returned.
Sale Items
Items discounted 25% or more are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
Refunds
Once your return is received and inspected, we'll notify you by email. Approved refunds are processed to your original payment method within a few business days.
Exchanges
To request an exchange, email scribble@laywines.com before sending your item to:
Laywine's
25 Bellair Street
Toronto ON M5R 3L3
Canada
Return Shipping
Return shipping costs are the customer's responsibility. For items valued over $75, we recommend a trackable service as we cannot guarantee receipt otherwise.
Questions
Get in touch at scribble@laywines.com — we're happy to help.
Have more questions?
Our team is happy to help — whether you're looking for advice on a first fountain pen, a considered gift, or something specific you can't find online.
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