This sailor kop ebonite is my favourite amongst Japanese made fountain pen collection, i love it so much i bought two... one B and one M, and M is my everyday carry.
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J’adore ces 2 gros stylos magnifiques qui ont une apparence identique ! J’ai utilisé longtemps au cours de ma carrière trois Montblanc, Meisterstuck 149 avec une utilisation quotidienne. Un vrai plaisir d’écrire certainement avec ce modèle de cette Prestigieuse Grande Marque ! L’inconvenient de ce magnifique stylo repose sur son système de remplissage avec la pompe intégrée du stylo ! J’en ai fait l’expérience à plusieurs reprises ! A mon avis, il est dommage que Montblanc n’ait pas conçu ses modèles avec une pompe amovible (convecteur) ou reharges standards ou, tout simplement deux modèles, car c’est un argument que regrettent de nombreux Amateurs Collectionneurs ! En revanche, le Sailor KoP, à peu près du même gabarit que le Meisterstuk 149, et aussi du début du XX ème siècle, possède un système de recharge classique qui à mon avis reste un syteme fiable et positif pour la Marque Japonaise qui, de plus propose un éventail de plumes personnalisées ! Deux magnifiques stylos plume, qui procuent un très grand plaisir à écrire ! Il faut conserver l’écriture manuelle qui est un patrimoine de l’humanité, et surtout, à ce jour, où tout le monde rédige un peu n’importe comment, sur un clavier, une tablette ou un smartphone à la manière d’un robot !
Drop dead gorgeous pen. I love Japanese pens, and I love pens that are classic looking and understated. Great review. Thanks for sharing this pen with us.
Merry Christmas, David! your video on the Sailor KOP ebonite convinced me to add 1 to my pen case. I have noticed when the ink level is low mine tends to railroad which leads me to believe it is a product of the outstanding ink flow which this pen has. Have you had the same experience? once the ink is refilled, it does not do it. Thanks again for the great video!
looks like a fantastic pen. I may consider it in future, but the converter is really something I dont care for. I believe there was a limited edition piston filler mase.... but I guess wont even be able to get it used on ebay
I have a MB 149 (M) and a Sailor 1911L w/Naginata nib. My KoPs have M & B nibs. I would recommend the naginata nib with a KoP if you’re ready and able to buy one.
What is the name of that ink you are using in the Bungubat ink. Could you tell me the Japanese name of the color. I wasn’t sure I was looking at the same color in some of the boutiques. “4B” did not come up. Thank you.
Figboot on Pens I am confused between the urushi and ebonite model of the king of peb, are they the same or not? If they are not the same, how to differential them from photo preferably?
@@bbppchan …Photos online are usually quite deceptive. But I’d say from experience of owning both types of pens, that even in photos ebonite looks very matte, and less shiny than the visibly very glossy look of urushi.
@@puruttyaaa All Sailors are almost designed for a specific purpose in Japan and not to mention the differences between characters. There is no such thing as continuous handwriting with Kanji or Katakana. Sailor is great but at some certain conditions. On the other hand MB149 is good for alphabet not Kanji.
@@puruttyaaa Yes currently I am using two KOPs, the nib is excellently on glossy paper but when the subject comes to fluent handwriting (taking notes) during a seminar, well not so great. KOP has a very long waiting time in Japan. Caran Dache idyllic blue for KOP and cosmic black for MB149. I use English alphabet for note taking and MB 149 is work horse. I am using f or ef sailor for special document filling in kanji.
Interestingly, the Sailor website actually currently does list it as "King of Pens" now. Perhaps they got the memo?
I’ve purchased a bunch of different fountain pens and by far the Sailor pens are my favorite - they write perfectly every time.
This sailor kop ebonite is my favourite amongst Japanese made fountain pen collection, i love it so much i bought two... one B and one M, and M is my everyday carry.
U do very good pen reviews, I am enjoying it very much! I would say you are one of my top 3 pen reviewers in TH-cam and the subscription will keep increasing if you continue the good work. Have a nice day.
Thanks...appreciate the kind words.
J’adore ces 2 gros stylos magnifiques qui ont une apparence identique !
J’ai utilisé longtemps au cours de ma carrière trois Montblanc, Meisterstuck 149 avec une utilisation quotidienne.
Un vrai plaisir d’écrire certainement avec ce modèle de cette Prestigieuse Grande Marque !
L’inconvenient de ce magnifique stylo repose sur son système de remplissage avec la pompe intégrée du stylo !
J’en ai fait l’expérience à plusieurs reprises !
A mon avis, il est dommage que Montblanc n’ait pas conçu ses modèles avec une pompe amovible (convecteur) ou reharges standards ou, tout simplement deux modèles, car c’est un argument que regrettent de nombreux Amateurs Collectionneurs !
En revanche, le Sailor KoP, à peu près du même gabarit que le Meisterstuk 149, et aussi du début du XX ème siècle, possède un système de recharge classique qui à mon avis reste un syteme fiable et positif pour la Marque Japonaise qui, de plus propose un éventail de plumes personnalisées !
Deux magnifiques stylos plume, qui procuent un très grand plaisir à écrire !
Il faut conserver l’écriture manuelle qui est un patrimoine de l’humanité, et surtout, à ce jour, où tout le monde rédige un peu n’importe comment, sur un clavier, une tablette ou un smartphone à la manière d’un robot !
Drop dead gorgeous pen. I love Japanese pens, and I love pens that are classic looking and understated. Great review. Thanks for sharing this pen with us.
Sailor pens give you the best writing experience ever!
Thank you for this review, especially appreciate the description of ebonite since I have never held ebonite.
Are you ever going to do standalone reviews for inks? I'd love to see a review of Bungbox 4B!
Yes, ink reviews are something which will be coming down the line.
+Figboot on Pens Awesome! I can't wait!
a pen like KOP isn't usually used for daily writing, it's for signing documents/contracts. that's why ink capacity isn't large.
i don't think those pens are for daily writing pen. pens between $100-$200 usually target the top of the market segment.
In addition, most Japanese prefer fine or extra fine nibs, a little ink capacity can still go a long long way with oriental fine and extra fine nibs.
Ebonite is one of the best materials for long writing sessions , I feel it is made to be used till time ends .
Sailor and the Pilot Custom 824 are my favorite pens. Only wish the Sailor pens held more ink like the 823.
Thank you for this information on the Sailor KOP Ebonite.
I wholeheartedly second that emotion. Best pen I have by a wide margin.
Merry Christmas, David! your video on the Sailor KOP ebonite convinced me to add 1 to my pen case. I have noticed when the ink level is low mine tends to railroad which leads me to believe it is a product of the outstanding ink flow which this pen has. Have you had the same experience? once the ink is refilled, it does not do it. Thanks again for the great video!
I love the Sailor KOP! what paper did you use, that is some real feathering or overflow
I really enjoy and appreciate your reviews :)
Shivani Singh thanks!
looks like a fantastic pen. I may consider it in future, but the converter is really something I dont care for. I believe there was a limited edition piston filler mase.... but I guess wont even be able to get it used on ebay
Best pen. Period.
Very nice review. It's understated, but very elegant design i love.
Sir which is better, mb 149 m, mb 149 calligraphy, sailor Kop with naginata? Plz guide where shud I spend?
I have a MB 149 (M) and a Sailor 1911L w/Naginata nib. My KoPs have M & B nibs. I would recommend the naginata nib with a KoP if you’re ready and able to buy one.
I'm not sure why someone would get this over the Mont Blanc 149 given that both are in the same price range...
In Asia, this pen is sold for about 70% price of a 149
Because this writes so much better than the mont blanc 149...
@@alisameer8441 …you gave the only real answer to that question.
I wonder if getting this pen with a cursive italic nib would be a good/bad idea
where did you purchase this pen from?
Cool. What's the largest fountain pen with natural material (no resin, not celluloid, nor plastic)?
Do you experience micro scratches on the pen body and cap easily?
Do you think it is imitation pen of 149？
I think that a pen that expensive should come as a piston filler.
What is the name of that ink you are using in the Bungubat ink. Could you tell me the Japanese name of the color. I wasn’t sure I was looking at the same color in some of the boutiques. “4B” did not come up. Thank you.
I am not certain of the Japanese name. When this was available from a US retailer, it was only under the 4B name.
It's king of PEN, singular, because Asians always to add an "s" to plural. That's how we speak.
Thank you, David. You might to add "Ebonite" somewhere in the title. It's a beautiful pen.
Thanks for the suggestion...
Figboot on Pens I am confused between the urushi and ebonite model of the king of peb, are they the same or not? If they are not the same, how to differential them from photo preferably?
@@bbppchan …Photos online are usually quite deceptive. But I’d say from experience of owning both types of pens, that even in photos ebonite looks very matte, and less shiny than the visibly very glossy look of urushi.
Superb in writing Chinese characters.
I have been using this model and other Sailors in Japan for many years and It is no match to MB149, not even close.
why?
@@puruttyaaa All Sailors are almost designed for a specific purpose in Japan and not to mention the differences between characters. There is no such thing as continuous handwriting with Kanji or Katakana. Sailor is great but at some certain conditions. On the other hand MB149 is good for alphabet not Kanji.
@@EkremAyna have you compared KOP ebonyte with MB149?
@@puruttyaaa Yes currently I am using two KOPs, the nib is excellently on glossy paper but when the subject comes to fluent handwriting (taking notes) during a seminar, well not so great. KOP has a very long waiting time in Japan. Caran Dache idyllic blue for KOP and cosmic black for MB149.
I use English alphabet for note taking and MB 149 is work horse.
I am using f or ef sailor for special document filling in kanji.
@@EkremAyna damn and i thought the opposite. 149 signing and kop is workhorse :o I held them neither just heard from other ppl with pens