Pallas’ cat, the grumpiest in the world -OR- PILOT Elite with 18k F nib (1974)

TL;DR: Did you know Pallas’ cat is the grumpiest in the world? It must be true, because that’s what David Attenborough said during his Frozen Planet II coverage of this grumpy cat (for the whole series, start here). Great subject for a PILOT Elite tryout!

DRAWING Pallas Cat - PILOT Elite - H774 18k F — **Figure 1**. Pallas’ Cat, in action. Apparently, their feet are getting cold while hunting in the fresh snow, so they have to keep shaking and drying them mid-air. I’d be grumpy too!

The main feature of this pen: its pizza-slice nib! I know there’s no such technical term, bit why not name this slightly hooded nib for what it looks like – it’s a pizzle slice for me, period. See Figures 2a through 2d.

PILOT Elite - H774 18k F - Nib Overview — **Figure 2a**. Nib overview of a 1974 PILOT Elite. This 18k-gold nib, with fine tipping, has engraved on it, line by line: 18K-750, PILOT, and “H774” – nib manufactured July 1974.

PILOT Elite - H774 18k F - Nib Underview — **Figure 2b**. Nib underview of the 1974 PILOT Elite pen from Figure 2a.

PILOT Elite - H774 18k F - Nib Sideview — **Figure 2c**. Nib (reversed) sideview of the 1974 PILOT Elite pen from Figure 2a.

PILOT Elite - H774 18k F - Nib Three-quarter View — **Figure 2d**. Nib three-quarter view of the 1974 PILOT Elite pen from Figure 2a.

Putting it all together: After the drawing and writing sample depicted in Figure 3, I can only say it’s an excellent pen. Comfortable in hand, superb nib, all that’s needed for great writing and drawing (mileage varies by artist, I’m sure).

PILOT Elite - H774 18k F - Drawing and Writings Sample — **Figure 3**. Drawing and writing sample for a PILOT Elite, with 18k F nib. The fountain pen rests, capped.

To conclude:

You could start using one of these pens tomorrow.

Enjoy the day!

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