I wish I’d gotten the brown, because unless I hold it up to bright light, you really can’t see thru the black one. I prefer the harder to find in the US Pilot 742 (not the 74) The nib is a little smaller and it’s got the much easier to clean cartridge/converter.
The 743 was just recently released to the US. It's the same size as the 823 but uses a converter and is available in a generous range of nib sizes. I think I may get one of those instead of getting a second 823. It will be lighter and easier to clean.
@@marilyngardner4269 good to know. The cartridge/ converter 742 is about the same size as the 823 as well, though I think it’s a size #10 nib, whereas the 823 is the #15 (Custom 74 is the stiff, tiny #5). The 742 nib is as nice and as smooth as the 823. Now not sure which I’ll be getting next!
@@geslinam9703 If you like smaller sizes the 742 is probably the way to go, and 723/823 is the better option. If you like C/C and the bigger size it's the 743. The good thing about the 742/743 you get more specialty nib options like the signature (742), posting, waverly, FA, music, stub. The 823 only is in F.M.B in the US, but you can find other nib options from Japan.
I would really, really like the demonstrator if it was all clear. For me the black finials and especially the inner cap, breaks the continuity of the pen. Look at me, first world problems; the continuity of the pen. I prefer the black. The amber is everywhere, plus I think it goes well with all the rest of the similar looking black/gold trim cigar pen collection.
TH-cam opened the floodgates for unqualified people to carry out reviews of such sophisticated products like the Custom 823. This video is a perfect example of such sad outcome.
Thank you!
Which one would you prefer, m or b? Im planning to get and eco stub, ❤
If you close the seal before you begin to write, does the pen write drier?
Very good review thank you
It will gradually begin to write more and more dry, because there is no free ink flow to the nib at that point
Hey it will eventually stop writing. The vacuum valve seals the unit entirely so the correct way to write is to keep it open slightly 2mm
I am with you. I like the clear one
I wish I’d gotten the brown, because unless I hold it up to bright light, you really can’t see thru the black one. I prefer the harder to find in the US Pilot 742 (not the 74) The nib is a little smaller and it’s got the much easier to clean cartridge/converter.
The 743 was just recently released to the US. It's the same size as the 823 but uses a converter and is available in a generous range of nib sizes. I think I may get one of those instead of getting a second 823. It will be lighter and easier to clean.
@@marilyngardner4269 good to know. The cartridge/ converter 742 is about the same size as the 823 as well, though I think it’s a size #10 nib, whereas the 823 is the #15 (Custom 74 is the stiff, tiny #5). The 742 nib is as nice and as smooth as the 823. Now not sure which I’ll be getting next!
@@geslinam9703 If you like smaller sizes the 742 is probably the way to go, and 723/823 is the better option. If you like C/C and the bigger size it's the 743. The good thing about the 742/743 you get more specialty nib options like the signature (742), posting, waverly, FA, music, stub. The 823 only is in F.M.B in the US, but you can find other nib options from Japan.
823 cleaning is the worst
@@ironmic9244 I have a 742 with a medium nib. I can’t remember where I got it, but you don’t see many on the US market. Great pen.
two things:
1. first
2. for some reason the nib didn't jive with me, glad you're enjoying it!
Lol can I pay in installments ?
Also James stole it from me so
I would really, really like the demonstrator if it was all clear. For me the black finials and especially the inner cap, breaks the continuity of the pen. Look at me, first world problems; the continuity of the pen. I prefer the black. The amber is everywhere, plus I think it goes well with all the rest of the similar looking black/gold trim cigar pen collection.
That would be amazing, but I don't think Pilot will ever make that version
This beautiful pen had a beautiful price increase recently...😒
I hate price increases!
LOL. Well not really funny. All the Japanese brands have gone up; that has made me put a long pause on pen buying. Or so I say.
TH-cam opened the floodgates for unqualified people to carry out reviews of such sophisticated products like the Custom 823. This video is a perfect example of such sad outcome.
Are you qualified to review it? What a stupid comment.