CN-400BS (1973)

Introduction:

In December of 1973, Pilot released one of the lesser known variations of the Capless line of pens, leaving the previous nit was re-designed and is not compatible with the previous models. However, this nib unit will be usable with later models, albeit it was bound to go through some modifications that did not alter the basic geometry.

On this model, nose and clip are made out of one single piece of aluminum.

Features:

The CN-400BS on display at the Pilot's Pen Station.

Dimensions:

Model CN-400BS (and CN-500BS).

Nib unit:

Type VII, variation a. In 14 K gold and in steel. This nib unit uses single spare cartridges and converters CON-20 and CON-50. This nib unit will be implemented on the following model launched in 1984. Therefore, this nib unit is be compatible (but not identical) with subsequent models.

Nibs made of 14 K gold and of steel. This nib unit survived the pen model and was used on the following model. This explains how the steel nib on the picture displays a manufacturing date of 1989.

Additional information:

Nibs are engraved with the production place and date, but not so the bodies.