Founded in 1918 as the Namiki Manufacturing Company, Pilot has been one of Japan's number one writing instrument manufacturers for over 100 years. Pilot pens feature high-caliber build quality and finishing as well as unique design. This particular Pilot is the FK Balance Form model and features beautiful Maki-e artwork depicting a bonsai tree. Overall, this pen is in A, Very Good condition.

- Manufacturer/Model: Pilot FK Maki-e
- Year of Manufacture: 1980's
- Color: Black, Green, Gold
- Material: Resin, Urushi lacquer
- Nib: 14K Gold Medium Nib
- Filling System: Pilot Proprietary Cartridge/ Converter (Not Incl.)
- Condition Rank: (A) Very Good Condition. Please See Photos and Condition Rank Guide.
- Country of Manufacture: Japan

Condition Rank Guide:
-NOS: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.
-A+: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.
-A: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No Chips or cracks.
-B: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No Chips or cracks.
-C: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Cracks or chips that potentially affect functionality may be present. See Photos.
-D: Item is in Unrestored condition. Item is good cosmetic condition, but not functional as-is. Requires repair or to be used as parts. No returns on items labeled with this rank.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is broken beyond reasonable repair and should only be purchased for parts. No returns on items labeled with this rank.