The 1-pen collection | Pilot Custom 823 3-year Review
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A long waited review for a great number of people and I hope you could enjoy my thoughts on it.
Please let me know your thoughts down in the comment section as well as if you would love to add this Pilot into your collection
Comment down below which pen you would like me to showcase next and hope you guys enjoy this video.
Pens featured in this video:
Pilot Custom 823 M
Inks:
Pilot Blue Black
Paper:
Tomoe River • Tomoe River Notebook
Timestamps:
00:01:30 Details and Closeup
00:02:35 Vacuum filling mechanism
00:03:45 Writing Sample and Closing thoughts
Music: Gymnopédie no.1 - Erik Satie
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The custom 823 is my grail pen. I am saving up for it now, i will buy it when I have the money and want to commemorate a special moment in my life.
I love literally everything about it. It was my grail pen and it entirely met and even surpassed my expectations.
same
Hope you have it by now. 👌💫
I have a custom 823 < M > nib. It is boringly perfect :
Writes well and reliably, it is well balanced, well sized, the section feels comfortable, it never runs out of ink, the flow isn't dry nor too wet, it is not too heavy but does feel hefty enough, it isn't cheap but it is relatively affordable, cleaning is somewhat easy with a Twsbi tool, the nib is smooth but has just a hint of feedback so that you have a good control over it .
The only thing I don't like about it, is its mundane cigar shape look, but that's splitting hairs. Excellent pen overall.
Hehe ciesz się z dobrego pióra ☺️👌✍️
The knots in the wooden table look like eyes. 👀 ..Nice pen, An. Always a good review from you.
I know right, and glad you enjoy it - An
In Hebrew, we actually call knots in wood "eyes".
@@yony120 interesting, thanks for sharing ⭐👀
@@yony120 We do the same in German ("Holzaugen").
I have one. It's all that a fountain pen should be. There is nothing left, to add to perfection.
I have recently started binge watching your videos and really enjoy them all--thank you! As for the pen, my Custom 823 is the pen I reach for most often, as it hits that magical sweet spot of fantastic feel in the hand and nib to paper, a fun filling system, flawless start and performance every time, and simple elegance. My pen is less fortunate than yours, as your handwriting puts mine to shame...
thank you for the kind words, glad you enjoyed my work and hope to read your thoughts in the future videos - An
It is very valuable to hear from someone who actually owns and uses this pen. Outstanding review! Thank you!
I enjoy your videos very much. For my taste they are nearly perfect. The content is very informing, but the aesthetics are superb. The music, your pleasant voice, and your beautiful writing make your channel truly wonderful. Thank you.
Glad you like them, and hope to see your comments in future videos - An
I just ordered this pen and your video helped me to make my final decision between two other pens. Your penmanship is amazing!
Own two. Love everything about this pen. Well made, easy to maintain, looks and feels great in the hand, and a great writer, too!
Speaking as a completely biased owner. The nib and writing experience are unbelievably good. It begs me to write. Thanks for the stunningly beautiful review... Camera voice and music - just perfect.
It's my privilege to support the channel! Thank you for the excellent review. I currently own one 823 in Amber with a Fine nib. I would like to pick up one in Black with a Medium or FA nib. It really can be a collection unto itself.
I don’t just like the 823, I adore the 823. If I had known I would love it so, I wouldn’t have wasted the money on the 12 pens that came before it.
So true...
Maybe it's your experience with those other pens that allowed you to love this one so much? I only own two fountain pens: a Lamy Safari and Pilot Metropolitan. Part of me wants to do what you wish you had done and make the jump straight to the Custom 823, but I wonder if I would be able to appreciate it fully.
@alexchambers6208 I completely understand the sentiment.
I started with a Lamy Safary. It's a great pen for students and people wanting to familiarize themselves with how a fountain pen works. (I really, really dislike the grip now after getting too used to normal grip pens).
I then got the Pilot Metropolitan because not only did it feel more substantial in my hand, but it also fulfilled an aesthetic preference of mine for a more traditional cigar shape in fountain pens. Much better nib than the Safary, to my taste at least.
I then moved on to my first big purchase, which was the Sailor 1911L.
I was surprised at how light it was (much lighter than the Metropolitan), but at the time I didn't realize this was normal for most premium fountain pens because they are resin plastic rather than metal. But WOW, what a great upgrade was my first Sailor 1911L!
I then got a Sailor Profesional Gear in a Fine Nib (my 1911L is a Medium nib for better writing experience), intending to use the Fine nib Pro gear for drawing.
I then got a Platinum century 3776 which I still really like.
And then finally got my Pilot Custom 823.
But in hindsight, I wish I also would have just bought my Pilot Custom 823 and skipped all other premium pens I got after my Metropolitan. Don't get me wrong, I love my Sailor 1911L in Medium nib, almost as much as my Pilot Custom 823 also in Medium nib.
The Sailor Medium makes a finer, drier line than the Pilot Medium which is a wetter writer.
I seriously believe these 2 pens together are so versatile that they cover ALL of my needs. But if forced to keep only one, no hesitation I would keep only the Pilot 823.
I think the Pilot Metropolitan is an all around perfect warm up before jumping straight to your "Grail" pen, whatever that may be for you.
In my case, that has turned out to be my Pilot Custom 823.
A close contender in my list was the Pelican M800. Also a wonderful writer, but almost double the price of the Pilot.
I honestly can't think of any other pen that would serve me "Better" than the Pilot 823.
Any other purchase I make in the future would just be a "Vanity" purchase. Because this pen is just a juicy, smooth writer with great feel and weight in the hand and is just beautiful to boot.
To be honest, I may just keep saving in small amounts to get me a second Pilot custom 823 to keep as a spare in case mine is stolen or damaged.
I would have saved myself lots of money if I had just gone straight for the Pilot 823 right after my Metropolitan. I'm a user of pens and not a collector. Therefore this pen has me completely satisfied to the point I no longer sit and pine after more expensive luxury pens anymore.
I hope my experience is helpful.
I bought my Custom 823 today. It has a Broad nib and Amber body. I love 💗 your hand writing. It makes the pen look even more elegant.
I've been writing with fp's since I was 8 years old starting in school. That's been over a half century ago. I am delighted to see newbies like you learning the seductive charms of fountain pens. Pilot makes some fine ones.
I have had this pen twice. I regretted the move to get rid of the pen and now have it again. My only concern was cleaning the pen and adding silicone grease to the plunger. I did not know you could disassemble the filling system. I will continue using this pen. I use a fine nib. Very smooth writing with minimal feedback.
Beautiful review for a beautiful fountain pen. This pen is one of the finest in the pilots line-up.. in my opinion.
I did not like the way you filled the pen Placing the nib directly on the bottom of the glass bottle 😬
I couldn’t agree more. The ink bottle has the indentation, but that doesn’t mean you support the pen and the pushing of the plunger on the tip of the nib! Man, that’s so wrong! You wipe the top of the bottle clean. With one hand you hold & support the pen body, and keep the nib from touching the HARD glass bottom. Resting your hand on the top of the bottle, while supporting the pen keeps the nib from being forced into the bottom of the glass. In addition, that support hand helps keep the bottle of ink steady, and not being accidentally tipped over. Nibs on paper, not glass… .
I have not experienced the Custom 823 yet. I do have a copy cat that is my go to pen. In that case, the original one (Pilot custom 823) would be a “1 pen collection” for me as well.
I just wonder if the 824 nib is similar to the Metropolitan in terms of line width.
It's on my list and like yours I'd opt for the medium also. Stunning writer imho. Thanks for sharing
you’d get an awesome instrument, and it gets better as time goes on, glad this is useful! - An
my go to pen is the marine amber waterman carene. the pilot custom 823 does look enticing though.
Wonderful and peaceful as always
Thank you! Cheers! - An
Can you add back the camera angles where we can read your handwriting? Those were the best
The quite similar 743 is my grail pen, cause it comes with the FA nib. If I ever buy it, it will be my 1-pen collection.
Can’t agree more now, however it was never my favourite before. I have a ‘WA’ nib in the fully clear version, Japanese import to UK. The more I wrote with it and the nib got ‘written in’ so to speak, it grew on me more. The grip size is perfect for me. I was used to wider grips (MB 149 or Nakaya) and the 823 is perfect for me. The size, the grip shape, the grip length, everything is so well proportioned for my hand. This is now my #1 pen and with the huge ink capacity it is just epic. 🙂👍🏻 Then add some Tsuki yo or Kon Peki and it’s virtually unbeatable.
I love my custom 823 too. :)
Good review, beautiful video as well (peaceful). Very nice handwriting :) I don’t have this Pilot pen yet but it is definitively on my list. Thank you :)
(LOVE your videos, very happy to have found your channel sir) I own the Fine 823, it is VERY much an extra fine in my opinion, and it is the best example I have ever tried of any fountain pen. For anyone wondering about getting a fine, know it is REALLY FINE in comparison to the M nib, but if you're like me and love an extra fine point, I can't imagine a better tool. Also, in Fine the ink capacity last THAT much longer, which feels like ages. Well done Pilot indeed.
I'm saving up for one in broad. I think I will go with the amber. Love your reviews! Keep it up!!
Hope you enjoy it! please give us an update once you get the pen - An
@@awritingguyAWG will do! I enjoy your reviews very much! Keep up the great work
I had quite a lot of pens and the 823 is the one I regret selling. Way more than any other. I'm trying to buy one again now.
I love my 823, it's my favorite pen.
Thank you for your wonderfu,l elegant posts. I'll be celebrating 2 years in the fountain pen, ink, paper world on April 16. A week ago I tried the Wingsung 699 (cheap materials clone of the Pilot Custom 823). It compels me to write a lot since. I'll probably buy the 823 for my fountain pen anniversary. I'm still saving. Wish me luck.
This is next on my list! Going to add it to my metal falcon with a SF nib and capless with a M nib! Going with a B nib on the 823 to complete my 3 pen EDC
I’ve had mine for five years. I use it so much the gold plating is wearing off and the plunger threads are stripped. Love this pen. I’m getting a Yukari Royale this month, then giving the 823 some time off.
Thank you for a great review of a great pen. I consider the 823 a better writer than any of my other "grail"evel pens. However, this is likely somewhat do to my writing style; I'm sure my writing style is not highly evolved. I also appreciate the straight forward "business" approach Pilot took with this pen. I would appreciate knowing which pens you consider as good or better writer as the 823.
I purchased an 823 and it arrived a few days ago. Haven't inked it yet though.... kind of nervous as to what ink to start out with. Don't want to have to do any major cleaning of the pen after first inking b/c I didn't like the color family. Don't want anything too boring but still want to be able to use it daily. Great video and it gives me confidence that I'll love this pen for a long time!
hope you enjoy the journey with it and please give us an update in the near future with your thoughts on the pen - An
My dream pen, will own it next year... saving mode on...
I miss the overhead shots of your writing. I am trying to decide on whether to purchase a fine or a medium nib.
both would still work nicely, but if you need more comparison pictures please let me know on the instagram and I’d get a few photos in to help you decide - An
823 is a nice pen, it is on my to buy list for too long but i think this year I will pull the trigger. Thanks for the video.
thank you for watching, and please give us an update when you get your hands on it - An
@@awritingguyAWG no need to wait in this year, just ordered one but it will arrive in 2 weeks. I'm really excited about that.
Got the pen after 4 months waiting (back order problem I think). Used it with 2 fills really nice writing feeling (I have F nib), as it is not too scratchy, a little bit of springiness and smooth, like it. Thanks for the rec.
I don't think I'm @ 3 years' usage yet but I do have one of these in an EF nib and rank it as one of my favorite pens. I've reached the point in the FP "hobby" (aka, 'disease') where I can't keep them all inked up; some are in and out of regular rotation, some just in collection and I often wonder what I would replace should I lose most or all. My most common conclusion is that I could likely be happy with JUST the 823 -- it's that great! It's NEVER out of rotation or ink unless I'm cleaning it!
心の落ち着く音楽、ペンの走るシーン。
いいですね。日本より。
Calming music, a pen running scene.
Sounds good.
From Japan.
From Japanese who are not good at English.
I have a custom 74, it is great pen😁
I actually like the 74 more than I like the 823.
FYI: You should be careful not to allow the tip of the nib to touch the bottom of the ink bottle as it can bend the nib. Nice video.
Recently I have purchased custom 823 in fog colour with B Nib its amazing experience to write with it its scoop smooth that just glides on paper and u just love to write more and more with its addiction. Simply superb its a real value for the money. Especially B nib is buttery smooth. Thanks to Mr. Manoj of Manoj Pen Mart for suggesting B nib instead of F
I got it a month ago..smooth with a hint of feedback. Its addicting.
it gets better with time! - An
4:05: is this the same ink in those three lines you've written? Pilot Blue Black? Lovely sheen on the first line... You were filling the pen from a labelless Pilot Iroshizuku bottle, but maybe you repurposed it.
SOLD! It's my next pen purchase!
Loved my 823 with its broad nib from the start.
It seems I am one of the few not enamored of this pen. Like my Lamy 2000, I purchased it because of the many positive reviews. I don't like either of the pens. I much prefer any of my other Pilot pens including the E95s, custom 74, 912, Falcons and even Metros. I find the 823 uninspiring to use, difficult to clean and plain in comparison to Sailor or Platinum's offerings. I actually took the #15 nib out and put it in a Ranga pen. However, I love your reviews and always enjoy watching you write.
It really seems like the 823 is the most suggested for a pen to use for someone who is writing a lot. I'm using my fountain pens to handwrite a book of poetry and a sci-fi novel. It's really tough to choose between 742, 743, and 823 haha.
I can tell that purchasing fountain pens can usually be an addiction. It might be helpful people throw this (piece of information) to the table for serious consideration. However, it is a rather health-safe addiction, except if you are wasting your full (sustainability-considerate) living cost in such purchases.
Nice review. I have had mine for 2 years now and I must say this pen has caused me to be not so impressed by my new pelikan m600. My 823 however doesnt unscrew in the section. Perhaps I didnt try hard enough but I don’t quite feel the need to do so.
I absolutely loved my Pelikan M805 Blue Dunes pen. Until I bought my Pilot 823. The Pelikan M805 EF nib is not “fine” enough for me.
@@91LX50Mike my m600 EF performs like a pilot M 🤣
Coooleeecttiiiiiooooonnnn viiiiideeeeeoooo
please wait till I finish making all the videos for each of the current line up, it’s coming soon ;) - An
@@awritingguyAWG ahaha thanks you bored me ahah
All Pelikans and Pilot 823 are the best.
Be careful when disassembling. My barrel got cracked and now I'm going through things to get it fixed.
I heard that from some users as well, will definitely keep an eye out and be gentle with it - An
I just got mine back from Pilot after sending it in for repair. The pen was in a pen case the whole time and still the barrel cracked. Now I’m afraid to use the pen because I’m a worried about the problem reoccurring. None of my other pens have had this happen so I don’t think the fault was mine.
I can’t decide between getting this pen or a pro gear realo. The realo has slip & seal and the custom 823 has a shut off valve, so ink evaporation (one of my main issues with fountain pens) isn’t a concern with them. The only thing I prefer of the sailor is that the overall design is less boring.
I waited a few years to purchase an 823 smoke “M” nib. I don’t have a Sailor pen, but every time I use my 823, I always ask myself the same question; “Why did I wait so long to purchase one?” It’s just a beautiful writer, hold Huge amounts of ink, and mine is SMMMOOOOTH… . Your choice, but I just don’t think you can go wrong with an 823! It is a little long to keep in my shirt pocket, but hey, nothing in life is perfect , right? 🤔
I’m looking to add this pen to my collection but can’t decide on the fine or medium nib. I like the feel of the Lamy fine nibs. Any suggestions?
You have beautiful handwriting!
Good review. I would love to have a Pilot 823, but I fear that it might become just another rung on the ladder to the perfect pen (Aurora 88P, Montblanc 146, Pelikan M800, ...). Still, I write hundreds of thousands of words a year, so perhaps I should go for it. Are you writing a story?
I would definitely hope my stories are interesting enough for others to enjoy later on; but everything is still a wip :) - An
Have you noticed the wooden wolf? At the beginning of the video as the table is cleared....
So what pens are your runner ups for a one pen collection?
What nib width are you using for your 823? I see there is some line variation.
Great review as always. How do you find the medium nib? Is it broad? Does it still have that feedback that japanese pens are famous for ?
My Pilot Custom 823 is my best writing pen, easily. But I'm frustrated that the piston needs to be greased every few months which makes me use the pen less. I'm considering getting a Pilot Custom 743 to get the same nib with easier cleaning. Do you have any experience with the 743?
I've had my inked and in use 24/7 and never had go lubricate the piston. I've never even taken the pen apart. Not sure what you're doing, but that's not normal.
I’ve never had to pull mine apart either. Agree something’s not right. I once had to use ammonia based pen flush in another pen - pulled all of the silicone grease out of it - had to relube that one. Now I use cool water ONLY. Stay with the same colour family and you shouldn’t have a problem.
Can't afford it, however, would love to have one with a M. gold nib.
This Pilot 823 could be a one-pen collection. But then so could the Sailor 1911L. Oh, wait - the Pelikan M800. Well, I dunno - how’s a 3-pen collection? The 823 is way up there at or near the top, but I do keep all three of these beautiful pens inked up.
No but I’ll do. Great review
Preordered. October 2021 🤯
Received since a month. Fantastically as expected 💙
Lovely video. Which Nib is this
I've owned two of them, and I think they write as well, or better, than any pen out there under the frive hundred dollar mark. But I had serious issues with both of mine The first had the rubber seal just fall apart, and the second had the just simply broke wjere the rod connects. I've seen a number of other 823s thaqt had similar issues.
I use a pen a good deal more than the average user. Never less than five hours per day, and often double this, or more. But I've owned a number of pens thaqt stand up to this usage just fine. The 823 doesn't. I'm not at all fond of vacuum fillers because when I have serious issues, it's almost always with a vacuum filler. I know a vacuum filler can be made to stand up to such use because I do have a couple that have. But the 8823 is not one of them.
It is a wonderful writer. Pilot pens usually are. But it is not a pen for those who use one pen almost exclusively, and who write as much as I do.
I'll add this. Soft nibs are NOT made to flex, are NOT made to give line variation. A soft nib is, as Brian Goulet put it, a "shock absorber", designed to absorb the little twitches and jerks and tremors we all have during long writing sessions. For this, a soft nib is a miracle worker. With proper writing technique, which means using the whole arm to write, and letting the pen do the work, a soft nib can all but eliminate hand fatigue and cramping.
But they are not made to flax, to give line variation, and the number one issue I have in repairing nibs comes from user trying to get line variation from soft nibs. The damage can happen in an instant, or it can take months, or even years, to manifest, but damage is being done each time you flex a non-flex nib. Very often, the user doesn't even realize the nib has been damaged. The pen may get slowly wetter and wetter, or it may just stop writing as well as it did when new. Hard starts may get mjore common, and skipping can also happen. It all depends on the particular nib and feed, on how often the nib is put under pressure, and on the user. But the damage is being done.
What bothers me most is that the owner doesn't realize he or she is the cause, doesn't even realize damage has been done, but they get disenchanted and sell the pen. Then I have to repair the damage. or try to. It can't always be repaired.
If you want line variation, buy a flex nib. Or a semi-flex nib, which is what most modern pen makers go with because it saves them a lot of money in return repairs.
interesting take my friend, I would make a video on filling systems down the line later. Thank you for your thoughts!
Hey thank you both for your thoughts about this pen. I have been thinking on getting a Pilot Custom 743. However I do not know which nib to take between the Fine, Soft Fine, Fine Medium and Soft Fine Medium, because I am worried and concerned that 1) the soft nib may be weaker or more fragile than the normal version. 2) That it may cause me problems while writting faster, compared with a stiff or normal nib. 3) it seems that if we compare the nib Fine with the Soft Fine, the soft fine seems darker or wider. The same with the Fine Medium and the Soft Fine Medium. The Soft Fine Medium seem darker and wider. 4) I may not need a soft nib since the nib for the Custom 743 is already made in Gold, so maybe it is going to be already very soft, and not comfortable to write with. I do not write with a lot a pressure, I would say, and I just want it for daily writing my thoughts as a writer. I do not care about flex or line variation, I just want a proper and reliable pen to last me long. I have been watching different reviews and comments, but it is all very diverse. I definitely don't want a Extra Fine nib because I have been writing with a old Sheaffer and I want to upgrade to something darker and more noticeable in my paper. And also I was considering a Soft Nib because sometimes this Sheaffer extra fine it is a bit scratchy and I feel like an obstacle at some point during my writing sessions. What do you guys recommend? The width I want is nothing beyond real 0.5mm (not lile with mechanical pencils that write narrower and then they get wider )and and not the 0.3mm from extra fine. I also read that Japanese nibs tend to run finer than western ones. However I have never have the opportunity to test other nibs apart from my Sheaffer. What do you guys think?
What is the first ink on 4:13 ?
Like your videos, but some variety in music would be nice. Satie wrote more then one piece - even more then one Gymnopédies.
It's all good .. But how to clean this monster, and change inks, without hassle ?
Although, Pilot recommends to flush it out few times and it would be good but not being able to take it apart for the fear of cracking the pen or losing the warranty is, somewhat, holding me back !
Thanks .. 😊
Well, taking the 823 apart is pretty easy. It comes apart almost identical to the TWSBI, and while I'm not fond of paying three hundred dollars for a plastic pen, which is all resin is, the 823 is pretty darned strong. If you don't own a TWSBI, buy one. It's a cheap way to learn the basics of talking such pens apart.
The 823 really is a good pen, and a great writer, but in all honesty it is not the the best, most reliable pen out there by far. It's value is simply in how well the nib writes, not in the pen body, and certainly not in reliability. Chances are yours won't break, and chances are you'll get a good nib, so as long as you like the way the pen looks and feels, you'll love it, and you CAN take it apart and put it back together. It's easy, and there are several videos that will take you through the process.
This just isn't a pen for me. I don't like the looks, I don't like the very thin resin it uses, I don't like that it's a vacuum filler, which is just a gimmick to me. I don't even like how much ink it holds. i like to change inks now and then, and without wasting any. Too, many of my favorite inks don't sit well in a pen. They get darker and darker and darker as time goes on.
This isn't a problem with my work pens because I use more than a milliliter per day, so I run my Bronze age and my Scribo Feel dry before ink can start to darke, and I can change the ink in both every few days. It is a problem in my "fun" pens that don't get used nearly as often or as much. For those pns, I prefer cartridge/converters. Thery hold more than enough ink for ordinary writing, they're far more reliable than most piston fillers, and certainly more than most vacuum fillers, there's almost nothing to break, and a good one will last for generations.
I'm not against piston fillers or vacuum fillers, I just don't like cheap vacuum fillers because I've had them malfunction too often, and I've seen a lot of them that have malfunctioned for others. From my perspective, the 823 has a cheap vacuum filler system, even though it has a titanium rod.
The 823 also has a higher percentage of poor nibs than any other pilot pen I've used. The nobs aren't horrible, ever, but many of them just aren't up to Pilot's usual standards of smoothness.
But despite my problems, it is a good pen, and, when you get a smooth nib, a spectacular writer. It should last you for a very long time.
@@jamesaritchie1 Thank you, James, for taking the time out for writing such a detailed reply ! I really appreciate your gesture.
I, already, have taken the plunge and have bought one in and, luckily, the nib is smooth.
All said and done, I console myself with the fact that it is, still, cheaper in price as compared to a Mont Blanc 149, which bugger goes for much more and, still, has a freakin' resin body ! 😂😂
I am coming up close to two years of ownership for my 823. I am as careful as can be when using and cleaning but have started to notice the threads to the knob getting minor cracks. How can they be prevented? My TWSBI Vac mini is the same and am guessing it’s a Vac filler thing. They are still fully functional but want to keep it from cracking to the point where ink seeps out. Any tips?
Mine developed cracks there too without disassembling. Only had it for a few months. I'm really disappointed in Pilot as they don't honour the warranty.
I have been wanting the Custom 823, but choosing between Smoke and Amber, and feeling worried about cleaning/changing ink colors is holding me back. Also, I’m not set on nib size choice.
Why don't you take a look on Pilot Custom 74 or 742 or 743?
I have a question. So I’ve been scouring the internet to see what kinda of paper I could use. I saw that one can use HP premium 32 paper and it works quite well.
I was wondering what are your thoughts on it? Is it as good as more expensive traditional fountain pen paper? Or is it a waste of money?
I still use photocopy paper from time to time, all papers have their uses, but it really depends on the kind of work that you do with the writing - An
@@awritingguyAWG got it thanks!
Apart from my notebooks and notepads, I write on the 32lbs HP paper you're referencing and find it handles fountain pen ink incredibly well. However, it does not lend itself to shading or sheening as does Tomoe River, etc.
@@christopherhoward1743 oh. got it thanks
Amazing review. Love the pen but yours is much more wet than mine. Wonder why. It's filled with KWZ Honey.
Can you check out the Pilot custom 845/urushi
Did you ever have issues with the pen burping ink when the piston knob is unscrewed? I am planning on buying this pen and I bought the Wing Sung 699 to see if I liked the feel but it burps ink so does that happen with the Pilot?
not that I’m aware of, for the past few years this pen has been performing exceptionally well for me, without any issues what so ever - An
I would recommend trying a different ink. I have a 699 and I have no burping issues with it, or any other issues for that matter. Try a baseline ink like Waterman Serenity Blue.
Unless you're very lucky, or unless you keep the pen in just the right environment, all piston and vacuum fillers will burp sooner or later if you don't follow proper procedure when filling them. This may be your problem. First, the 699 doesn't give a full fill on the first attempt. I'm not sure I can explain this well, but after you fill the pen, , turn it upside down and push the plunger very slowly through the ink. Stop as soon as it just clears the ink. Put the nib back in the bottle, and push the piston the rest of the way down.
This works with any pen that doesn't give full fills. Now wipe the nib complete free of ink. Even draw some ink out of the feed. This should help eliminate burping. But any pen, including the 823, can burn when it has too much air in the reservoir, so it's best to fill the pen when it get down to the halfway mark. . With a regular piston filler, it's smart to turn the piston and drop two or three or four drops on ink back into the bottle, and then wipe the nib thoroughly. I often force a touch of ink back into the bottle with a vac filler, but it's a little trickier than with a piston filler.
It's funny. I've been using fountain pens for more than sixty years, and I've owned hundreds. Of them all, one of my top five pens is a vac filler, but I love it despite this, not because of it, and it's an expensive vac filler, and has never given me the slightest problem.
i have 74 and 743, they are good, but the prices are too high compared with their prices in asia
Not really. That's just how it works, and the entire western world economy depends on prices working like this. Even at western prices, these pens are dirt cheap.
I think I heard this music in Montblanc Greta Garbo edition, love this music what is it.....
Nice video. Why nice you ask, because I don't like that I see the reflection on his glasses and tea when he is moving to create a nice shot(1:13).
thank you for the kind words and I know it’s just a little detail but they do matter a lot, glad you enjoy the content - An
@@awritingguyAWG Your welcome.
Video?
Sailor or this
I guess the whole video must be about the pen, but still, the angle is such that we can't see what your writing or your penmanship for us to admire. A waste.
Why do you talk like you're narrating a video essay on movies lol