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After I've watched like 10 reviews in german now I've find out that you do also reviews in english ahahah godo to know. Really great and super useful reviews. Thanks!
Very useful and refreshingly different. Thank you, and Happy Chinese New Year: lots of Health, Wealth, Joy and Success to you, your family and loved ones!Cheers
Thanks for the valuable input. When I looked (in the past) just at the price, I thought "standard" since they'd write the same --and if Sailor used a standard international converter/ cartridge I might've gone that way but since they use a proprietary system I lean towards the Realo -- and then my eye gets caught on OTHER (brand) piston fillers. I know, a tragic dilemma.
Not unnaturally, Michael, both pens have their pros & cons - I still take the side of the Progear with silvered trims, but I fully appreciate your new fondness for the gold version. Of course, the Realo is a piston filler - which is my preference (in terms of filling mechanisms) - but unless I am incorrect, the Realo P-G does not come in silver trims; however, there is what I would term a Standard ProGear II in silvered accents, but it's a cartridge-converter; from what I've researched, there are two versions of the model you featured - one being the ProGear, the other, Progear II (presumably a later edition): both are piston fillers; ironically, the 'ProGear' is approximately $70.00 (US) more expensive - so pricier than it's latter counterpart - go figure !! What bemuses me, is that they are identical, save for the fiscal outlay to the customer. To date, your overview is eighteen months old...but I cannot reconcile with Sailor's pricing structure (or that of the vendor's). They are both handsome pieces, but unless Sailor produce a silver accented model P-G Realo, it's unlikely that I'll be looking to purchase it. I am happy enough with my '1911' just now....do take care, my friend, Andrew :)
Thanks! Glad it helped! Yeah weird. I just checked at La Couronne du Comte - they have the 1911 Realo available in Silver Trim, but the ProGear does not seem to be listed with Silver trim as Realo....
Hello, I have the Sailor Pro Gear Sigma Realo and it is a great pen. It is a little bigger than the regular model and I find the larger size more comfortable. I'm thinking of purchasing the 1911 Large Realo as well. Thank you for a great review! Cheers, Steve
I enjoy the comparative reviews, in a way it "kills 2 birds with one stone." Gives a viewer a little bit more "food for thought" in one's decision making.
Gosh, only a year since I watched this. The simple answer as to which one to get is to get both. I'm simple and got both, over a period of time of course. Except my Pro Gear was the Imperial Black. They are both lovely pens to use. I cannot quite put my finger on it, but the Realo feels like a better pen than the Imperial Black. Certainly the cap/barrel threads are more precise and it came with a better tuned nib. That was quickly sorted out! They are both a joy to write with. I like the understatedness of the Imperial Black. I feel I can take it out in public without it making a loud statement. The Realo too is quiet in that regard, though it seems to say 'serious pen' a little more. I think a downside for the Pro Gear is the small ink capacity, but there is enough for more than a days use. The converter holds 0.68ml. Sometimes I pop back to your reviews to see what the Master said. 😁 I hope all is going well for you. Thanks for your thorough and thoughtful offerings.
All is well, thank you very much. I have, not very long ago, returned from a summer vacation with the family to Southern Germany and Northern Italy, which was very very nice. Now it is back to everyday life - plus pen reviews ;). I also liked the Sailors very much. At some point, I felt that I have to focus my personal pen collection - and the decision then went to keep German makes only. That is no discrimination against other pens, but a very practical way for me to keep it at bay. So I dont own my Sailors anymore. I am very glad that you enjoy yours! I hope you are doing well, and are coping okay with the temperatures in the kingdom.
@@Scrivelynotes Ah, Southern Germany, Northern Italy... Tyrol? The wines alone make it worth a visit! Thank you. I thrive well, thanks, but I think the heat here is a little more difficult since we lost the cool airs of the EU. Your reviews of German pens were what originally caught my eye and thus I have some very nice German pens. They do deserve a lot more exposure. Though I am not so keen on Kaweco. I am constantly surprised at the creative flair of German pen design. I shall look forward to seeing the videos. Be well.
Please compare Parker premier with Waterman Carène. I already have the carène but thinking of buying a premier so I want to see how does it compare to my carène. Please if possible.
After I've watched like 10 reviews in german now I've find out that you do also reviews in english ahahah godo to know. Really great and super useful reviews. Thanks!
Super, thanks so much!
Great review! Thank you so much!
Very useful and refreshingly different. Thank you, and Happy Chinese New Year: lots of Health, Wealth, Joy and Success to you, your family and loved ones!Cheers
Thank you very much! This is one of the nicest comments that I have read in a long time :-)
This is an excellent detailed review - good job ! 😀
Thank you very much
Thanks for the valuable input. When I looked (in the past) just at the price, I thought "standard" since they'd write the same --and if Sailor used a standard international converter/ cartridge I might've gone that way but since they use a proprietary system I lean towards the Realo -- and then my eye gets caught on OTHER (brand) piston fillers. I know, a tragic dilemma.
This video is what I have found ! thank you so much!🎉
Not unnaturally, Michael, both pens have their pros & cons - I still take the side of the Progear with silvered trims, but I fully appreciate your new fondness for the gold version. Of course, the Realo is a piston filler - which is my preference (in terms of filling mechanisms) - but unless I am incorrect, the Realo P-G does not come in silver trims; however, there is what I would term a Standard ProGear II in silvered accents, but it's a cartridge-converter; from what I've researched, there are two versions of the model you featured - one being the ProGear, the other, Progear II (presumably a later edition): both are piston fillers; ironically, the 'ProGear' is approximately $70.00 (US) more expensive - so pricier than it's latter counterpart - go figure !! What bemuses me, is that they are identical, save for the fiscal outlay to the customer. To date, your overview is eighteen months old...but I cannot reconcile with Sailor's pricing structure (or that of the vendor's). They are both handsome pieces, but unless Sailor produce a silver accented model P-G Realo, it's unlikely that I'll be looking to purchase it. I am happy enough with my '1911' just now....do take care, my friend,
Andrew :)
Just the video I needed! Thank you.
I really wish they made the Pro Gear Realo in a black/silver trim. :(
Thanks! Glad it helped! Yeah weird. I just checked at La Couronne du Comte - they have the 1911 Realo available in Silver Trim, but the ProGear does not seem to be listed with Silver trim as Realo....
Hello, I have the Sailor Pro Gear Sigma Realo and it is a great pen. It is a little bigger than the regular model and I find the larger size more comfortable. I'm thinking of purchasing the 1911 Large Realo as well. Thank you for a great review! Cheers, Steve
Thank you very much for your kind comment!
Very helpful...Thank you!
Thank you! Glad it helped!
I enjoy the comparative reviews, in a way it "kills 2 birds with one stone." Gives a viewer a little bit more "food for thought" in one's decision making.
Thanks a lot for your thoughtful feedback. Motivates me to keep on doing those! Thanks, again!
Nice review!
I understand the Sailor convector holds a small amount on ink.
How much ink does the Realo hold?
FrenchAccent thanks! I haven’t measured it in milliliters, but a whole lot more! It’s a piston filler.
I would love to see the comparison of the REALO vs the 823 vs the M800
Unfortunately not owning these anymore
Gosh, only a year since I watched this.
The simple answer as to which one to get is to get both. I'm simple and got both, over a period of time of course.
Except my Pro Gear was the Imperial Black. They are both lovely pens to use.
I cannot quite put my finger on it, but the Realo feels like a better pen than the Imperial Black. Certainly the cap/barrel threads are more precise and it came with a better tuned nib. That was quickly sorted out!
They are both a joy to write with.
I like the understatedness of the Imperial Black. I feel I can take it out in public without it making a loud statement. The Realo too is quiet in that regard, though it seems to say 'serious pen' a little more.
I think a downside for the Pro Gear is the small ink capacity, but there is enough for more than a days use. The converter holds 0.68ml.
Sometimes I pop back to your reviews to see what the Master said. 😁
I hope all is going well for you.
Thanks for your thorough and thoughtful offerings.
All is well, thank you very much. I have, not very long ago, returned from a summer vacation with the family to Southern Germany and Northern Italy, which was very very nice. Now it is back to everyday life - plus pen reviews ;). I also liked the Sailors very much. At some point, I felt that I have to focus my personal pen collection - and the decision then went to keep German makes only. That is no discrimination against other pens, but a very practical way for me to keep it at bay. So I dont own my Sailors anymore. I am very glad that you enjoy yours! I hope you are doing well, and are coping okay with the temperatures in the kingdom.
@@Scrivelynotes Ah, Southern Germany, Northern Italy... Tyrol? The wines alone make it worth a visit!
Thank you. I thrive well, thanks, but I think the heat here is a little more difficult since we lost the cool airs of the EU.
Your reviews of German pens were what originally caught my eye and thus I have some very nice German pens.
They do deserve a lot more exposure. Though I am not so keen on Kaweco. I am constantly surprised at the creative flair of German pen design.
I shall look forward to seeing the videos.
Be well.
@@kevinu.k.7042 I am from the Lake of Constance/Bodensee area.
@@Scrivelynotes Gosh, what a beautiful place to live.
Thanks for sharing :)
@@kevinu.k.7042 Most welcome, my friend!
Please compare Parker premier with Waterman Carène.
I already have the carène but thinking of buying a premier so I want to see how does it compare to my carène. Please if possible.
Will do once I get my hands on one. Thanks for the tip.
@@Scrivelynotes thanks for the reply!
Thank you! Very helpful video!
Alices Remedy thank you!
Is there any weight difference between them When both inked ?
Mher Goparian not noticeable to me
Scrively thank you for the fast reply !
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Yay :-)
Why you waiving your hands around like that? Are you some kind of magician?
Yes, indeed! I am an ancient witch.
@@Scrivelynotes Abracadabra!