The Pilot Custom 74 is often considered to be one of the best “next step” pens for people who have decided to delve more deeply into the fountain pen hobby.The Custom 74 is a classically designed simple yet sophisticated.The shape is traditional, with a rounded-end barrel design and a classic Pilot clip shape.The translucent barrel adds a modern touch, especially with some of the fun colors Pilot has chosen.It is a very light weight pen, perfect for long writing hours.