What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The #10 nib is a little smaller than the #15 on the 823, but still a nice size. Not at all scratchy, the nib just glides across the paper. I also have the g manga nib for a dip pen -- the fa nib is close, without the scratchy point.
The pilot su nib writes slightly smaller that my twsbi stub 1. It creates some nice line variations and makes my writing have a bit more flair.
The pen reminds me a lot of the pricier custom 823, only it’s a little shorter in length and not as heavy. The pilot custom 742 with fa nib is a great but conservative looking pen that feels great in the hand. It's in my top 3, the vintage w'man being... Read More
Cons
Very disappointed with the craftmanship. I just cannot get the dang thing to flow ink to the nib. The nib dries constantly.
Highlights
Quality
They are very good if there is a problem with the order, and worth the extra $7.
Since i've owned other fountain pens before, i wasn't too worried about breaking anything, and i was careful with the nib.
I don't agree with the opinion that it isn't appropriate for western calligraphy!
On the quality of the pen itself, it is rather light, the length seems good for it's size.
Price
Especially for the price, you really can't go wrong.
Competitiveness
Granted that it's a little more expensive than the competition, but it is an investment that will yield many years of reliable ... Read More
It's working perfectly with pilot iroshizuku inks (i used ku-jaku), great flow and no railroading while flexing the nib.
This has never happened to me, though i've only used pilot/namiki iroshizuku inks in this pen so far.
While writing, it feels like the pilot su nib writes slightly smaller that my twsbi stub 1.
Overview
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- This product had a total of 216 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 9 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It goes from extra fine to wide with little effort
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Dont expect the feel of a mb 149 but much nicer nib than the ahab
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
A bit too wet when write on normal paper
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Later i tried another ink that was probably more dry and it could not keep up the flow
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you rate less than 5 stars you did not do your research if you want a wet noodle get a waterman 52
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you want a truly unique pen get either a pilot custom 742 or 912 in a fa falcon nib
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
On the end of the pen the gold band feels a little loose not that it would ever come off but perhaps the cavity it fits into should be shallower
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The cap screws on in one complete turn it does not however slowly get more rigid it s basically full turn and done
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