{"product_id":"vintage-japan-myu-rex-steel-fine-nib-fountain-pen-new-old-stock","title":"1978 JAPAN MYU-REX STEEL FINE NIB FOUNTAIN PEN NEW OLD STOCK","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this exceptional late-1970s\/early-1980s Pilot MYU-REX Fountain Pen, a striking example of Japanese industrial design at its most refined. This pen remains in remarkable, New Old Stock condition and still bears its original Pilot price sticker on the barrel—an increasingly rare detail that underscores its untouched provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTEThis fountain pen has the 1978 date code stamped on the section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1977 as the evolution of the original MYU, the MYU-REX (model MR-500SS) represents Pilot’s pursuit of both technical precision and everyday usability. Enlarged to a full-size format, it features a subtly textured section for enhanced grip, a refined flat-profile integrated nib, and a distinctive spring-loaded clip designed to accommodate varying pocket thickness with ease. The name “REX” suggests both dominance within the MYU lineage and a nod to the natural elegance of the murex shell—fitting for a pen that balances strength with organic simplicity. So significant was this model that it earned a place in the Pilot Pen Museum in Tokyo, marking it as a milestone in the brand’s design history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pen’s brushed stainless steel construction is beautifully preserved, exhibiting a soft, warm luster with no dings, dents, cracks, or distractions. Its minimalist silhouette remains as modern today as it was at launch. The friction-fit cap seats securely, maintaining the clean, uninterrupted lines that define the MYU series. Engravings are crisp, with “MR” and “Pilot” clearly present on the cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 5 1\/4 inches capped and 5 5\/8 inches posted, and weighing just 0.80 ounces, the MYU-REX offers an effortlessly balanced writing experience—light in hand, yet substantial in presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated Fine nib—one of the defining features of the MYU lineage—is seamlessly formed from the same piece of steel as the barrel, a testament to Pilot’s engineering prowess. The nib, measuring approximately .45mm with digital calipers this confirmed as a Fine point, offering precision and control ideal for detailed writing. In keeping with its preserved status, the pen has never been inked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newly installed Pilot squeeze-type converter is included and has been tested to ensure proper function, preparing the pen for use should its next owner choose to bring it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pilot MYU-REX has long achieved cult status among collectors for its bold yet restrained design, technical innovation, and unmistakable identity. Examples in such pristine, unused condition are becoming increasingly scarce. This is a superb opportunity to acquire a piece of late-20th-century design history—equally suited for the discerning collector or the writer who appreciates precision, balance, and enduring style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Digger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075583910196,"sku":null,"price":389.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1862\/4123\/files\/1978PilotMYURexSteelFountainPen1.jpg?v=1775079223","url":"https:\/\/antiquedigger.com\/en-ca\/products\/vintage-japan-myu-rex-steel-fine-nib-fountain-pen-new-old-stock","provider":"Antique Digger","version":"1.0","type":"link"}