Your channel is perfect for me because my handwriting is small, and most reviews (SBRE Brown, Matt Armstrong, and Gerald Taylor in particular) prefer broader nibs. Many thanks!
I have a Sailor pro Gear Slim "Sky" Special Edition, similar to yours, only in EF nib, and it is, hands down, the best nib ( for a modern pen) in my collection, which includes Montblanc, Edison custommade, and a number of other Sailors, both 1911 standard and Large, among others pens. Even if a normal small Sailor has a 14 k nib, these nibs in N, F and EF are probably the best non- flexible ( but slightly springy) gold nibs made nowadays. Quite smooth with a tad of feedback, no skipping at all, and just a bit springy. Great EF nibs! Quite different from boring German smooth steel nibs. These Sailor nibs are way more "expressive"...
Good comparison. As an owner of both, I agree with your comments. These two pen makers have a different approach to nibs. I have found Pilots to be softer & wetter, Sailors to be stiffer & drier. I also like feedback, which Sailors provide. The Con-70 converter is excellent if you want the most ink, if you change colors a lot not so good, cleaning is a challenge. Pricing varies widely depending on where you buy. Thanks for sharing.
chrisrap52 which would u recommend when it comes to choosing one ? sailor pro gear 21 K gold, med nib or a pilot custom 823 with 14 k gold , med nib ? i've heard the latter is smoother as compared to the former in terms of writing experience.
I have several Sailors that you could try and review, among them a PG Realo H-M, PG H-F, PG Naginata-togi, 1911M with a Richard Binder italic. Just send me an email. Lennart
what a shame that after having two of them, the difference on appearance quality, for me Sailor won over Pilot by great extent. the decorative rings are more delicate on Sailor, stamped lettering on cap ring on Sailor is finer so does not snag on stray fiber as often as Custom 74, and the nib polishing before plating or just surface quality in general, Pilot has lots of scratches so the rhodium plating looks duller compared to Sailor. too bad that Promenade has been discontinued, I was surprised when the knurled clip wasn't felt like anything knurled metal, that's how meticulous Sailor care about simple but important qualities. at the lowest it could go for US$70, though MSRP is $100 w/o tax. It's probably a loss leader product designed to entice new customers, but I don't think it gets so much purchase b/c it's too often stay on that low range price compared to other Sailor products yet... Honestly I can't recommend Sailor at all if you expect the general quality of what gold nib fountain pen means, especially on Fine and EF. I'm using Sailor for writing Japanese, and the near-excessive feedback(sometimes it feels different too) with it's very hard nib, gave me the kind of control that I want, but surprisingly provides useful range of line width just by F or MF nib. If you come from abusing Pilot steel nib, something will feel wrong to push Sailor too hard or too light.
I'll take them both! :D Really loving the comparison of two similar pens here, I may try doing this myself in a YT video, but I don't know that I have 2 very similar models like you have here. Recently acquired a Sailor 1911 Regular fountain pen in slate blue and *love* it! My first Sailor (gift for anniversary). That extra fine nib is something special. VERY curious about the Custom 74 as I have 2 Pilot Preras and am impressed with their nibs. Wow I natter on - thanks for this vid.
check out pilot custom 823, it's about 25 k inr compared to a sailor pro gear which would cost around 18k inr on indian online shopping sites like amazon.in
Next time you make a video will you stop sniffing try blowing your nose before you start its not very nice when you are wearing headphones just think next time everything is amplified.
Your finger nail colour is actually distracting me from concentrating on the main subject of the video that is The Pen. These r in fact beautiful but this is what i experienced.
Your channel is perfect for me because my handwriting is small, and most reviews (SBRE Brown, Matt Armstrong, and Gerald Taylor in particular) prefer broader nibs. Many thanks!
Sombuddho Ghosh thank you ... I've always preferred finer nibs I just find my writing looks much better that way. glad the channel is useful
I guess I'm kind of randomly asking but do anybody know of a good site to watch newly released series online ?
@Moses Moises flixportal :P
@Judson Francis thanks, I signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D I really appreciate it!!
@Moses Moises you are welcome :D
Here in the US, the pricing is the opposite. The Sailor is by far the more expensive pen.
I kinda miss these P&I reviews-always unique, personable and very informative.
Any chance of a resurrection?
I have a Sailor pro Gear Slim "Sky" Special Edition, similar to yours, only in EF nib, and it is, hands down, the best nib ( for a modern pen) in my collection, which includes Montblanc, Edison custommade, and a number of other Sailors, both 1911 standard and Large, among others pens. Even if a normal small Sailor has a 14 k nib, these nibs in N, F and EF are probably the best non- flexible ( but slightly springy) gold nibs made nowadays. Quite smooth with a tad of feedback, no skipping at all, and just a bit springy. Great EF nibs! Quite different from boring German smooth steel nibs. These Sailor nibs are way more "expressive"...
Good comparison. As an owner of both, I agree with your comments. These two pen makers have a different approach to nibs. I have found Pilots to be softer & wetter, Sailors to be stiffer & drier. I also like feedback, which Sailors provide. The Con-70 converter is excellent if you want the most ink, if you change colors a lot not so good, cleaning is a challenge. Pricing varies widely depending on where you buy. Thanks for sharing.
chrisrap52
which would u recommend when it comes to choosing one ? sailor pro gear 21 K gold, med nib or a pilot custom 823 with 14 k gold , med nib ? i've heard the latter is smoother as compared to the former in terms of writing experience.
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Excellent as usual!
I don't have a Pilot, but I have a few Sailors. The Sailor PG Slim is a very good EDC pen, very shirtpocket-friendly.
Thank you, glad it was of interest ...I'd like to add more Sailors and Pilots to my collection too, would love a full size Pro Gear next.
I have several Sailors that you could try and review, among them a PG Realo H-M, PG H-F, PG Naginata-togi, 1911M with a Richard Binder italic. Just send me an email.
Lennart
185 pounds for Pilot custom 74 in the UK? Wow..I just one here in the US for 140$ from a Japanese stationery store.
Comparison videos are so much fun. Thanks!
This gonna help me a lot
Bless you! 😇🩷🙏🙌
Hi 🙋🏻♂️...you’ve a very beautiful handwriting...I may buy in near future pilot custom 74! Regards.
what a shame that after having two of them, the difference on appearance quality, for me Sailor won over Pilot by great extent. the decorative rings are more delicate on Sailor, stamped lettering on cap ring on Sailor is finer so does not snag on stray fiber as often as Custom 74, and the nib polishing before plating or just surface quality in general, Pilot has lots of scratches so the rhodium plating looks duller compared to Sailor.
too bad that Promenade has been discontinued, I was surprised when the knurled clip wasn't felt like anything knurled metal, that's how meticulous Sailor care about simple but important qualities. at the lowest it could go for US$70, though MSRP is $100 w/o tax. It's probably a loss leader product designed to entice new customers, but I don't think it gets so much purchase b/c it's too often stay on that low range price compared to other Sailor products
yet... Honestly I can't recommend Sailor at all if you expect the general quality of what gold nib fountain pen means, especially on Fine and EF. I'm using Sailor for writing Japanese, and the near-excessive feedback(sometimes it feels different too) with it's very hard nib, gave me the kind of control that I want, but surprisingly provides useful range of line width just by F or MF nib. If you come from abusing Pilot steel nib, something will feel wrong to push Sailor too hard or too light.
Bless you.
I'm on Team Sailor. Here in the USA that means paying more. I pay it. I know what I like.
I'll take them both! :D
Really loving the comparison of two similar pens here, I may try doing this myself in a YT video, but I don't know that I have 2 very similar models like you have here. Recently acquired a Sailor 1911 Regular fountain pen in slate blue and *love* it! My first Sailor (gift for anniversary). That extra fine nib is something special.
VERY curious about the Custom 74 as I have 2 Pilot Preras and am impressed with their nibs.
Wow I natter on - thanks for this vid.
Thanks for the review! Great to see that I did choose the right nib for my Pilot Custom 74. Looks perfect!
subbed.... thanks for the info... great channel!!!
Thumbs up for the sneeze.
How about line variation between the two pens?
In India the pilot is much cheap than Sailor counterparts
check out pilot custom 823, it's about 25 k inr compared to a sailor pro gear which would cost around 18k inr on indian online shopping sites like amazon.in
Terrific review. Clear and concise, well shot with plenty of light. Thank you. Love your nails.
Well I was all set for the custom. This video confirms it.
But.
I've now seen the Pilot Legance 89s. 🤔
Witch nails make me wanna barf. Such a pitty
Next time you make a video will you stop sniffing try blowing your nose before you start its not very nice when you are wearing headphones just think next time everything is amplified.
Your finger nail colour is actually distracting me from concentrating on the main subject of the video that is The Pen. These r in fact beautiful but this is what i experienced.
Before you explain, organize your nails. It's so chaotic