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Pilot
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This dossier covers Pilot writing instruments from Japan's PILOT CORPORATION, founded in 1918, not unrelated companies named Pilot. The writing range includes gel and ballpoint pens, erasable FriXion products, markers, mechanical pencils and fountain pens.
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Sources & details5 references · History, warranty and open questions
History. 1918 — Ryosuke Namiki and Masao Wada established Namiki Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the predecessor of Pilot
Warranty. Pilot's US terms are product-specific: general writing instruments distributed by Pilot and bought from an authorised US retailer receive two years, listed fine-writing instruments three years with proof or warranty card, and listed Namiki instruments lifetime coverage with registration and proof. Ink, refills, lead, erasers, damaged nibs, misuse and wear are excluded.
Still to research: Production location. Missing information is not a negative finding about the brand.
- Official Pilot Pen US website ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
- Official Pilot corporate history ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
- Official Pilot corporate profile ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
- Official Pilot Pen US warranty policy ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
- Official Pilot Pen US product range ↗Reviewed 2026-09-15
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