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Springy Nib
Customers are generally positive about the springy nib of the PILOT "CUSTOM 743 / Black" pen. They appreciate its flexibility and control, which makes it a favorite for long writing sessions. Some users find it to be on the softer side and require extra care to prevent unwanted flexing. The pen's balance and comfort are also highlighted as notable features.
Nib Performance
Customers have a generally positive opinion about the nib performance of the PILOT "CUSTOM 743 / Black" fountain pen, with some noting its flexibility and ability to create a range of line variations, while others mentioning its smooth writing experience and high quality build. However, a few customers have mentioned that it requires more ink than other nibs when flexed and may not be suitable for those seeking a glassy-smooth writing experience.
Highlights
Quality
This is a high quality pen that feels good in the hand.
The 743 is an extremely comfortable pen for long writing sessions - beautifully balanced, with just the right amount of heft.
That problem has been non-existent in all four of the 743 pens i own.
I'm not sure why manufacturing has been unable to replicate the vintage flex nib in all it's glory, it may be in the annealing ... Read More
Price
Overall with this 160ish amazon price it's worth it for the nib if you get the compatible aftermarket ebonite feed as well for ... Read More
If you can afford one and want one, get one.
Its price point is an excellent value for the pen, especially here on amazon.
It is difficult to find in pen shops as this version was limited for sale in japan.
Shipping
It arrived faster than i expected as well
Packaging/appearance
On arrival, the plastic pilot box was a bit wonky (top off the hinges), but the nib is as hoped.
Competitiveness
For value and performance, the namiki (pilot) falcon been rated the best 14k flex nib in the marketplace.
Very similar to the pilot custom 912.
In reality, the nib has a fair amount of flex, on par with some vintage semi-flex nibs (think pelikan 100).
That said, they are very similar and very different.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
custom, size, flexible, soft and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has detected that Amazon has altered, modified or removed reviews from this listing. We approximate total reviews altered up to 166.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 114 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 22 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If youve tried the fa nib in the pilot custom 912 with the 5 size nib or the larger 10 size nib available on the pilot 742 fountain pen and were disappointed i believe you owe it to yourself to try the larger still 743 with the highly coveted 15 size nib to truly appreciate the form and function of this fabulously flexible nib
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The 15 nib is pilots premier nib it only fits in their largest pens thus more expensive
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It may be however that this nib due to its unique design simply functions better with larger dimensions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That could not be said of the 912s i own
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The 10 nib in the 742 was a great improvement over the 912 but in my opinion the 15 nib in the 743 was a further improvement in the fa nib
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It dont think the size of the nib was what was wrong with my 912s it was the feeds being either too slow or completely inefficient that really made my pens problematic something i heard from many owners of the fa nib in the 912 package
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That problem has been nonexistent in all four of the 743 pens i own
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I wish i would have waited for the 743 first i would have saved a small fortune however finding the 743 has been all the sweeter and i think youll agree
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