As of September 26, 2026, Pilot’s Japanese web catalog lists the Custom 823 (FKK-3MRP) at ¥66,000 including tax (¥60,000 before tax). Pilot’s July 1, 2026 price revision raised the suggested retail price from ¥55,000 to ¥66,000 including tax.
That is the manufacturer’s suggested retail price in Japan, not a promise that every shop will charge the same amount. A retailer may offer a different selling price, and an overseas buyer may also need to account for shipping, currency conversion, import tax, and after-sales support.
Current official price in Japan
| Item | Official information checked September 26, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Model | Pilot Custom 823 |
| Base model code | FKK-3MRP |
| Suggested retail price | ¥66,000 including tax |
| Price before tax | ¥60,000 |
| Filling system | Plunger filling system |
| Nib | 14K No. 15 |
| Nib options shown by Pilot | F, M, B; S is also listed for selected variants |
| Body colors shown by Pilot | Transparent Black, Brown, Transparent |
Pilot’s current product catalog is the best reference for the manufacturer’s price and exact variant. Check the individual product code before ordering because the color and nib are encoded in the SKU.
Why older pages may show ¥55,000
Pilot published a price list effective July 1, 2026 that changed the Custom 823 (FKK-3MRP) suggested retail price from ¥55,000 to ¥66,000 including tax. An older review, cached page, or shopping guide can therefore contain a number that was correct before July 2026 but is no longer the current manufacturer price.
For price-sensitive searches, the date matters as much as the number.
Check the exact Custom 823 before comparing shops
Do not compare listings only by the words “Custom 823.” Confirm the FKK-3MRP model family and full SKU, nib width, body color, whether the item is new or used, whether the displayed price includes Japanese consumption tax, and the seller’s warranty and return conditions.
Pilot’s current catalog lists, for example, FKK-3MRP-TBF for Transparent Black with an F nib and FKK-3MRP-BNF for Brown with an F nib. Both catalog pages show the same ¥66,000 tax-included suggested retail price.
MSRP is not the same as your total purchase cost
If you are buying in Japan, compare the shop’s actual tax-included selling price with the official ¥66,000 reference price. If you are ordering from outside Japan, calculate the complete purchase instead.
| Cost | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Pen | retailer’s current selling price and exact SKU |
| Tax | whether the displayed price includes Japanese consumption tax |
| Shipping | domestic or international delivery charge |
| Import costs | taxes or duties that may apply in the destination country |
| Payment | card or currency-conversion fees |
| After-sales | warranty, returns, and repair route |
A lower sticker price is not necessarily a lower final cost.
Price page vs. shopping guides
This page answers a narrow question: what is the current official Japanese price of the Pilot Custom 823, and what should you compare around that price? It does not claim personal ownership or store-testing experience.
For the purchase process, see Japanese pen stores online. If you want to inspect pens in person, use Japanese pen stores near me. Those guides cover seller and store selection rather than duplicating this page’s price intent.
Bottom line
For a current baseline, use ¥66,000 including tax for the Pilot Custom 823 FKK-3MRP in Japan, verified against Pilot’s official catalog on September 26, 2026. Then compare the exact nib/color SKU, retailer selling price, tax treatment, shipping, payment costs, and after-sales terms before buying.
Sources
- Pilot Custom 823 web catalog, Brown / F, FKK-3MRP-BNF
- Pilot Custom 823 web catalog, Transparent Black / F, FKK-3MRP-TBF
- Pilot price revision effective July 1, 2026