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【The Ultimate Early μ701】PILOT μ701 (Mew) – September 1971, Hiratsuka FactoryUnused / Ultra‑Rare Space‑Age Price Tag / Original Case in Miraculous Condition
A true icon in the history of Japanese fountain pens, the PILOT μ701 (Mew) debuted in April 1971.This listing features an exceptionally rare first‑year production piece, manufactured just five months later in September 1971 at the Hiratsuka factory.
This particular unit possesses four extraordinary features that make it a museum‑grade collector’s item.
① No Nib-Width Engraving — A Signature of the Earliest μ701 Production
Only a very small number of early μ701 units were produced without any nib‑width engraving on the barrel.This rare early specification enhances the purity of the one‑piece stainless‑steel silhouette, giving the pen an even more refined and futuristic appearance.
② Ultra‑Rare “Space‑Age” Hanging Price Tag (Not the Common Black Dot Sticker)
Most μ701 pens from the era carry the familiar black circular price sticker.However, this piece retains the original hanging price tag featuring a space‑inspired design, perfectly matching the μ701’s concept as a “space‑age model leading Pilot into the 1970s.”
The tag includes an “F” (Fine) marking, which is the only way to identify the nib width, since this early unit has no barrel engraving.Surviving examples with this tag are extraordinarily scarce—far rarer than the sticker version.
③ Miraculous Original Case — Glossy, Clear, and Almost Scratch‑Free
The set includes the original 1971 plastic presentation case, which is itself a rarity in this condition.These cases typically show clouding, scratches, or dulling after decades, yet this one retains:
A μ701 with the body, tag, and case all in top‑tier condition is almost unheard of today.
④ A Time‑Capsule Condition — Completely Unused for 55 Years
Despite being over half a century old, this pen remains in astonishingly pristine condition:
Nib alignment: perfectly straight and untouched
Feed: the delicate urushi lacquer—prone to peeling over time—remains glossy and intact
Body: virtually no micro‑scratches, no wear, no handling marks
This is a genuine dead‑stock, unused example.
Commitment to PreservationNo Test Writing
To guarantee true unused condition, no ink has ever been introduced and no test writing has been performed.
No Disassembly
While disassembly could prove the feed is clean,I do not disassemble the pen, as tools may cause stress or micro‑damage to the body.This decision is made to preserve the pen’s miraculous condition for the next owner.
For Serious Collectors
A first‑year μ701 with:
is virtually impossible to find today—whether in Japan or overseas.
This is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to acquire a true collector’s masterpiece, a pen that captures the spirit, design language, and technological ambition of early‑1970s Pilot.
If you have been searching for the finest μ701 available, this example deserves a place in your collection.
Please note that the included ballpoint pen is an extra freebie. We do not inspect its ink level or working condition, and it is not included in the item’s price/value. We appreciate your understanding.
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