My fountain pen jones began with my purchase of a black Pilot E95s with a fine nib. My wife received her ivory/burgundy version about a month later as a Valentine’s Day gift. I gifted my son’s girlfriend with mine at Christmas last year. I find myself sneaking my wife’s to use from time-to-time despite owning a half-dozen other pens. It it is an overlooked giant.
I would also love to use a red-based ink to match the burgundy, but in my culture, it is not appropriate to write with red ink, especially names. Writing someone’s name in red means the person is dead.
I have said it before and I’ll say it again: the Pilot E95s is just seemingly unbeatable on looks, style, price, value and performance among all its gold nibbed peers - whether Pilot or any other brand. I have both the burgundy and the black pens (both M nibs). Just wish a broad and italic AND other colors were available. I reckon I’d have bought two more, then. 🙂 As for being under-rated, I’ve heard of nobody who owns one rate the pens anything less than stellar. Of course, many people probably buy the slightly pricier Custom 74 instead. I’d take the E95s every time even if it cost the same as the C74. Hemingway, you’d do well to explore similarly styled (vintage) pocket pens from Sailor and Platinum. I wish to get a vintage Pilot Elite someday.
I need to watch this again for what is on screen! The Matte Black is from Brendan at Atlas Stationers. It was a gift. The Blue Carbon is my wife’s, which I borrow ti film sometimes.
I think the Pilot Elite 95S (as it is called in Europe) is one of the greatest pens ever. I can't think of anything negative about it. It is absolutely unique. It is a pleasure to use and a beauty to admire, It is in my Top5 of fountain pens and I love it,
I agree with everything you said about the marvelous e95s. One downside you didn't mention is that the converter ink chamber is completely obscured by the threaded portion of the section in use. I've taken to using syringe refilled cartridges so I can see my ink level
I refill the cartridges, too, in my Elite , for the larger capacity and the visibility of the remaining ink. I haven't worn one out, i.e., sprung a leak, yet.
I have one by Platinum made circa 1970 that looks very similar to the 95S that it feels like a clone of one. Anyone know much about these and if they riffed on Pilot's 95S design?
Can’t wait to get mine! I too will have to wait several months. Thanks for pointing out the E can be a 3, because 3 is my favourite number. I’ll take that as a good sign! Splendid review
I LOVE my E95s! I use it just about every day. Capping it is so satisfying! This was my first higher priced fountain pen purchase. I was not disappointed. The feel of the nib is unparalleled and absolutely surprised me. I had no idea that a fountain pen could be so enjoyable to write with…!
I think I will purchase one of these in black as an upgrade from my LAMY Al Star, for some reason they don't seem to stock this pen around the UK but I can order it from overseas at a good price. My thoughts when first seeing this pen is that it really does seem to have an elegant almost feminine quality, pretty much spot on to what you described.
Good morning from Brisbane - I purchased the e95 S recently . It being unobtrusive Ive been using it at the Bridge Club for recording scores : it doesn’t attract the vulgar attention of my 149 . As you say , the Elite is quietly understated & almost too delicate to the touch . I enjoyed the Beethoven . You asked for constructive comment : Kindly add music credits at the close of your programmes and review the OPUS 88 Opera if not done so . Martin 1947
Hello Martin, thank you very much for the great advice. It would be nice to have the tracks names there. They are all from the TH-cam Audio Library. I am glad you enjoy them. Some versions are very good. Opus 88 in on the list. Thank you and I am glad you are enjoying the E95S, It is an exquisite pen. Stop by again soon.
I never thought i would like this fountain pen until i tried this and instantly purchased one. I have a black one with a medium nib. This pen is one of the best fountain pens by pilot and certainly an understand pen. I am planning to buy one more soon thats how much i like it now.
I just got this pen in Medium, and it has some hard starting issues. The first stroke after I uncap the pen always seems to skip. It also seems like I need to apply a moderate amount of pressure for the ink to lay down a saturated line width that I prefer. It also doesn't put down ink by its own weight, when I rest it on my palm and drag the nib across the paper. Is this normal with the Pilot e95s? Or should I return it? I'm wondering if this is a bug or a feature, because I notice the e95s has line variation that's sensitive to the amount of pressure you apply. It's a flexy nib that's different from any other Pilots I own (Kakuno, Explorer, Prera, 743 Medium).
Hard starting.. So sorry! I am sure you did the thorough clean and all that. Plus, try Kon-Peki ink or similar. Otherwise, it is an issue. It should be very wet and flowing. Pilot nibs are much more generous with ink in medium widths. Try a thorough clean and go from there. Sorry for this issue.
@HemingwayJones ah, I see, yes, I started out with the Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji, then I cleaned it and tried Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo. I also have Kon-peki, but i think it'll have the same result. If it's supposed to lay down ink effortlessly, then I will return it. I wasn't sure if this might be one of those pens that require "moderate pressure." Apparently Pilot 92 requires "moderate pressure" for it to write without skipping, according to Jet Pens in their description. Puttering Penman says that's what he doesn't like about it.
@@radiofreealbemuth Yama Budo & Kon Peki are essentially the same, so it isn't that. Cleaning has resolved many issues for me, in very old and very new pens; when something is clogging up the works. I wouldn't like moderate pressure either. That is not the case with mine. I never apply pressure. So sorry.
There it is....my favorite! That color is my favorite pen. My burgundy is a fine nib and my black one is a medium. I prefer the fine although the M is OK. Blessings
Another pen that you’ve drilled into my head. My first elite 95 came in today and I couldn’t be more dazzled by it. It may be my lightest and quickest writer. So much so that I had to try to get my handwriting back under control, as it was getting away from me. It’s a hell of a nice pen with a gold nib for just over $100. It also worked like a dream, strait out of the box.
My pocket pen collection has crossed 30 pens and my 70s Pilot Elite is possibly my most favorite.. Note that E95S in Black and Deep Red colors is available for just $85 ! I think E95S has become “the most popular and sold underrated pen “ !
Hemingway, it is a nice pen. I was able to hunt down this pen's ancestor - the Pilot M90 this weekend at the Colorado Pen Show. It's a stunning specimen in Medium. I'm not usually a pocket pen person but have been seeking one for so long.....
First of all thank you Heminway Jones for paying attention to this fountain pen. I have the black version and also with a fine nib. I think this pen has everything you need to take with you wherever you go. I do use it with ink cartridges, because I don't have the converter. I was able to buy this pen from someone who owns a fountain pen shop. And this person brought this pen with him on his trip to Japan, it was unused and brand new in the original Japanese packaging. I cherish this fountain pen day after day and regularly alternate with the copper kaweco with the stub nib. This fountain pen fits perfectly with my midori passport size, full mobility and always ready to take notes.
The Pilot e95s is a wonderful fountain pen! I have one in burgundy with a medium nib. I love this pen and I am going to buy one in black with a fine nib soon. I have other pens but I am very attached to this one!
I just started my fountain pen journey. Bought a lilac Lamy Safari AL Star (F), a Sailor Compass 1911 (MF) and a TWSBI Diamond 580 in Prussian blue (stub). Haven't arrived yet and I'm already thinking the E95s will be my next level one.
Hello Irina, Welcome! Thank you for letting me know that you have just discovered fountain pens. I hope that you find as much joy and interest in this world as I do. All the best and please stop by again soon.
I have the Elite (same pen, different market), the burgundy & champagne with a medium nib. I had been longing for it for years, even while getting far more expensive piston fillers, for the inking system. Maybe that's part of the underrating: if we're already into fountain pens before we discover this pen, it can wait for other, more exciting options. Then, when we get the Elite/E95s, the quiet elegance wins our hearts. I carry mine at work often, where people notice it more for its beauty than for the peculiarity of using a fountain pen. I may say that the nib writes beautifully. I have encountered no posting issues, although, yes, I do make certain the clip and nib are aligned.
I love the classic look of this. Part of the reason it might be underrated is that a lot of sellers don't seem to stock it. I'd have got one by now if it was readily available in this part of the world. At some point I'll get around to it, though.
Insightful review. I wish my handwriting was as neat as yours, but as a left hander who was forced to write with right hand as a kid and returned to left hand, my writing is untidy with both hands. A smooth pen helps.
Thanks so much! Handwriting is a challenge! I appreciate e the kind words. Keep striving. Writing straight up and down helps.. It’s not easy! All the best!
I had a birthday on the 11th of this month. The e95s was supposed to be my gift to me. But my money was stolen out of my account by my rep. Payee. I'll figure that mess out after the Thanksgiving holiday...but anyways, I just wanted to share my excitement about the pen mine will be in the black gold trim scheme.
I have the burgundy model with a medium nib. I had to wait for that to get back in stock. It is a fantastic pen for sure but I wonder if what holds it back is it is always thought of as just a pocket pen.
But pocket pens are actually very popular. They seem to sell very well. The thing that ostensibly often hurts a pen’s image and sales is the ‘starter’/‘student’ tag (among all but newbie fountain pen buyers and users, of course).
It is on my list! It will probably be the next pen I purchase - either in an EF or a F. Not sure yet. I’ve been eyeing it for a while. Just purchased an Esterbrook Estie so will need to wait a good minute to purchase this one. Then it will be the Vanishing Point, then the Custom 823! Thanks for the video! God bless you!
hello and thank you for the great video. I would like to buy this pocket pen. would you tell me if it would be suitable for a person with big hands. Thanks a lot.
My E95s is my love letter pen. I write letters to my partner. I almost exclusively ink it with Herbin Rouge Grenat. It's also the pen that got me into pocket pens. I have tiny hands and can use it unposted quite comfortably. Love this pen.
I love this comment! I love that you have pens for different things. Plus, I am working on a video that is so pertinent to this comment! I love synchronicity. Thank you for this!
Thank you, Helen! I would definitely say that the nibs on these are a bit more narrow. They are very nice, very smooth, nice touch of the texture of paper, but certainly more narrow. All the best and thank you!
@@garykarlin1777 It’s amazing how nibs run off even in large brands. Part of the fun of the hobby, I suppose. I hope you like it that way. All the best.
Wow, that deserves a video. Completely different. Soft long nib on the E95S, thinner, longer. 823 has the Vac fill and an exquisite nib. 823 is almost flawless. E95S is its own thing.
It’s more elegant than durable. I don’t worry about it but it’s not a Safari or Kaweco Brass! I wouldn’t toss it in a bag or allow it to get crushed. Thanks!
I had one of these for years but erroneously concluded it was too small for my large hands. It stayed in the family (gifted to my eldest daughter who has tiny hands!) but over time, I got to missing it and thought I was too hasty. She graciously allowed me to borrow it for a bit and upon re-use I wondered why I thought it was too small! I did return it to her ...and promptly bought another for my use! It stands unique in my collection as the only pen I bought twice!
I love this pen. it is very light. it’s built well and has an excellent nib. It is very sleek. The nib is outstanding. I would go try it somewhere first and make sure it is your thing. I love mine.
These are $78-$85 from Japan. No need to spend $130 on one. And not sure why you had to wait for so long to get your color way of choice, probably retailer specific, but you can get one shipped from Japan and delivered in a week or two tops. I just got a black/gold one off of Amazon from a Japanese seller. It was $75 and arrived in less that a week. Great pen, but I feel like I should have gone with the EF or F nib. With how light and portable the pen is, it really feels more suited to the finers nib options.
Hi Matt, At the time it was sold out in that color everywhere here in the US. I generally do not buy pens from Amazon. I have had issues! I even gave up my "influencer" page I had on there. I would definitely buy straight from a Japanese company. Thanks for the tip! This is very fine. You know Pilot! Thanks for the great information and all the best.
@@HemingwayJones Ah that makes sense! I usually prefer to buy locally if I can, but Pilot’s pricing is so crazy in North America vs. Japan. It can sometimes be $100+ price difference for the exact same pen! I’ll usually take a chance with Japanese Sellers if Amazon is the shipper, makes returns super easy if there is a problem. I haven’t had any issues yet, but I have heard some horror stories. Thanks for the content, really enjoyed watching this one!
My fountain pen jones began with my purchase of a black Pilot E95s with a fine nib. My wife received her ivory/burgundy version about a month later as a Valentine’s Day gift. I gifted my son’s girlfriend with mine at Christmas last year. I find myself sneaking my wife’s to use from time-to-time despite owning a half-dozen other pens. It it is an overlooked giant.
Wonderful comment. Some pens haunt you when they are gone.
I would also love to use a red-based ink to match the burgundy, but in my culture, it is not appropriate to write with red ink, especially names. Writing someone’s name in red means the person is dead.
Thanks for letting me know about this. Maybe it’s safer to stay in the reddish browns? Thanks very much for watching.
I have said it before and I’ll say it again: the Pilot E95s is just seemingly unbeatable on looks, style, price, value and performance among all its gold nibbed peers - whether Pilot or any other brand.
I have both the burgundy and the black pens (both M nibs). Just wish a broad and italic AND other colors were available. I reckon I’d have bought two more, then. 🙂
As for being under-rated, I’ve heard of nobody who owns one rate the pens anything less than stellar. Of course, many people probably buy the slightly pricier Custom 74 instead. I’d take the E95s every time even if it cost the same as the C74.
Hemingway, you’d do well to explore similarly styled (vintage) pocket pens from Sailor and Platinum. I wish to get a vintage Pilot Elite someday.
Thanks very much, My Friend! I appreciate the feedback and suggestion. All the best.
between the Pilot custom 74 and E95S, which one is a better gold nib entry?
I don’t have a Pilot Custom 74, so I really cannot say.
Have you gotten a new vanishing point? I don’t think I’ve seen that one before.
I need to watch this again for what is on screen! The Matte Black is from Brendan at Atlas Stationers. It was a gift. The Blue Carbon is my wife’s, which I borrow ti film sometimes.
I’m daily tempted to buy the new LE Coral VP. That color has always appealed to me immensely.
Thnx
How do you clean it
Hello. Same as any fountain pen. Rinse with water until clear. Easy enough.
I think the reason those are wierd to me its that to me...they look like a ladies finger 😐
That is kind of weird, but I see it. The long nib like a painted nail. I do feel a certain feminine energy with it.
Haha yeah...I think the queen had one of those pens also
I think the Pilot Elite 95S (as it is called in Europe) is one of the greatest pens ever. I can't think of anything negative about it. It is absolutely unique. It is a pleasure to use and a beauty to admire, It is in my Top5 of fountain pens and I love it,
I am right there with you, It is absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much for watching.
One of the nicest pocket pens out there. I have to say the Pilot is, in my opinion, more elegant than any pocket pen by Kaweco.
Hello David! The Pilot E95S is so elegant and such an amazing writer. I love this one so much. So glad that you enjoyed the video! Stay well.
Yeah kawecos are like small jeeps in terms of elegance...but they arnt going for elegance...so its ok.
Why I only have one. I bought a Kaweco Sport with a broad nib because I wanted to know how a broad nib writes. I prefer F and XF.
I agree with everything you said about the marvelous e95s. One downside you didn't mention is that the converter ink chamber is completely obscured by the threaded portion of the section in use. I've taken to using syringe refilled cartridges so I can see my ink level
That is a very good point. It’s always a guess as to how much ink is left! Thanks!
I refill the cartridges, too, in my Elite , for the larger capacity and the visibility of the remaining ink. I haven't worn one out, i.e., sprung a leak, yet.
I have one by Platinum made circa 1970 that looks very similar to the 95S that it feels like a clone of one. Anyone know much about these and if they riffed on Pilot's 95S design?
Can’t wait to get mine! I too will have to wait several months. Thanks for pointing out the E can be a 3, because 3 is my favourite number. I’ll take that as a good sign! Splendid review
Thanks very much! It’s a great pen!
I LOVE my E95s! I use it just about every day. Capping it is so satisfying! This was my first higher priced fountain pen purchase. I was not disappointed. The feel of the nib is unparalleled and absolutely surprised me. I had no idea that a fountain pen could be so enjoyable to write with…!
Here here! So true.
I think I will purchase one of these in black as an upgrade from my LAMY Al Star, for some reason they don't seem to stock this pen around the UK but I can order it from overseas at a good price. My thoughts when first seeing this pen is that it really does seem to have an elegant almost feminine quality, pretty much spot on to what you described.
Wonderful! I hope your enjoy it. I think it is an excellent choice.
Good morning from Brisbane - I purchased the e95 S recently . It being unobtrusive Ive been using it at the Bridge Club for recording scores : it doesn’t attract the vulgar attention of my 149 . As you say , the Elite is quietly understated & almost too delicate to the touch . I enjoyed the Beethoven . You asked for constructive comment : Kindly add music credits at the close of your programmes and review the OPUS 88 Opera if not done so . Martin 1947
Hello Martin, thank you very much for the great advice. It would be nice to have the tracks names there. They are all from the TH-cam Audio Library. I am glad you enjoy them. Some versions are very good. Opus 88 in on the list. Thank you and I am glad you are enjoying the E95S, It is an exquisite pen. Stop by again soon.
This is on my must have list. Thanks for sharing
Hope you enjoy it!
I have had my eye on an E95S in black.... The nib concerns me.
Why? It’s interesting and unique. What issue do you find?
I never thought i would like this fountain pen until i tried this and instantly purchased one. I have a black one with a medium nib. This pen is one of the best fountain pens by pilot and certainly an understand pen. I am planning to buy one more soon thats how much i like it now.
Brilliant! I am glad you like it. All the best.
I just got this pen in Medium, and it has some hard starting issues. The first stroke after I uncap the pen always seems to skip. It also seems like I need to apply a moderate amount of pressure for the ink to lay down a saturated line width that I prefer. It also doesn't put down ink by its own weight, when I rest it on my palm and drag the nib across the paper. Is this normal with the Pilot e95s? Or should I return it? I'm wondering if this is a bug or a feature, because I notice the e95s has line variation that's sensitive to the amount of pressure you apply. It's a flexy nib that's different from any other Pilots I own (Kakuno, Explorer, Prera, 743 Medium).
Hard starting.. So sorry! I am sure you did the thorough clean and all that. Plus, try Kon-Peki ink or similar. Otherwise, it is an issue. It should be very wet and flowing. Pilot nibs are much more generous with ink in medium widths. Try a thorough clean and go from there. Sorry for this issue.
@HemingwayJones ah, I see, yes, I started out with the Pilot Iroshizuku Momiji, then I cleaned it and tried Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo. I also have Kon-peki, but i think it'll have the same result. If it's supposed to lay down ink effortlessly, then I will return it. I wasn't sure if this might be one of those pens that require "moderate pressure." Apparently Pilot 92 requires "moderate pressure" for it to write without skipping, according to Jet Pens in their description. Puttering Penman says that's what he doesn't like about it.
@@radiofreealbemuth Yama Budo & Kon Peki are essentially the same, so it isn't that. Cleaning has resolved many issues for me, in very old and very new pens; when something is clogging up the works.
I wouldn't like moderate pressure either. That is not the case with mine. I never apply pressure. So sorry.
There it is....my favorite! That color is my favorite pen. My burgundy is a fine nib and my black one is a medium. I prefer the fine although the M is OK. Blessings
Thanks so much! I hope that you enjoyed the video. All the best!
Another pen that you’ve drilled into my head. My first elite 95 came in today and I couldn’t be more dazzled by it. It may be my lightest and quickest writer. So much so that I had to try to get my handwriting back under control, as it was getting away from me. It’s a hell of a nice pen with a gold nib for just over $100. It also worked like a dream, strait out of the box.
I am so glad and happy to hear it! So happy to have inspired you! All the best.
idk if i am weird i am a prn fanatic but the way he described the e95s made me turned on lmao i am weird af
My pocket pen collection has crossed 30 pens and my 70s Pilot Elite is possibly my most favorite..
Note that E95S in Black and Deep Red colors is available for just $85 !
I think E95S has become “the most popular and sold underrated pen “ !
Thanks so much for the tip! It is worth $85 all day long! it is a brilliant pen.
Hemingway, it is a nice pen. I was able to hunt down this pen's ancestor - the Pilot M90 this weekend at the Colorado Pen Show. It's a stunning specimen in Medium. I'm not usually a pocket pen person but have been seeking one for so long.....
That sound wonderful, My friend! I wish I were at that pen show. So fun! Congratulations on the great get!
What a beautiful video. I especially appreciate the Tolkien reference. And yes, the E95S is on my wish list.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much!
First of all thank you Heminway Jones for paying attention to this fountain pen. I have the black version and also with a fine nib.
I think this pen has everything you need to take with you wherever you go. I do use it with ink cartridges, because I don't have the converter.
I was able to buy this pen from someone who owns a fountain pen shop. And this person brought this pen with him on his trip to Japan, it was unused and brand new in the original Japanese packaging.
I cherish this fountain pen day after day and regularly alternate with the copper kaweco with the stub nib. This fountain pen fits perfectly with my midori passport size, full mobility and always ready to take notes.
Thanks so much! I am so glad you love this pen and enjoyed the video. Thanks!
I have been eyeing this pen. I appreciate your insight! Lovely backgrounds❣️✨
Thanks so much! I am so glad that you enjoyed the video!
The Pilot e95s is a wonderful fountain pen! I have one in burgundy with a medium nib. I love this pen and I am going to buy one in black with a fine nib soon. I have other pens but I am very attached to this one!
@@judyanderson1329 TYFS your experience with this pen 🖋✨
I just started my fountain pen journey. Bought a lilac Lamy Safari AL Star (F), a Sailor Compass 1911 (MF) and a TWSBI Diamond 580 in Prussian blue (stub). Haven't arrived yet and I'm already thinking the E95s will be my next level one.
Hello Irina, Welcome! Thank you for letting me know that you have just discovered fountain pens. I hope that you find as much joy and interest in this world as I do. All the best and please stop by again soon.
I have the Elite (same pen, different market), the burgundy & champagne with a medium nib. I had been longing for it for years, even while getting far more expensive piston fillers, for the inking system. Maybe that's part of the underrating: if we're already into fountain pens before we discover this pen, it can wait for other, more exciting options. Then, when we get the Elite/E95s, the quiet elegance wins our hearts. I carry mine at work often, where people notice it more for its beauty than for the peculiarity of using a fountain pen. I may say that the nib writes beautifully. I have encountered no posting issues, although, yes, I do make certain the clip and nib are aligned.
Wonderful choice of pen. Thanks for watching this one.
I love the classic look of this. Part of the reason it might be underrated is that a lot of sellers don't seem to stock it. I'd have got one by now if it was readily available in this part of the world. At some point I'll get around to it, though.
That is a very good point. Thank you, Brian!
Insightful review. I wish my handwriting was as neat as yours, but as a left hander who was forced to write with right hand as a kid and returned to left hand, my writing is untidy with both hands. A smooth pen helps.
Thanks so much! Handwriting is a challenge! I appreciate e the kind words. Keep striving. Writing straight up and down helps.. It’s not easy! All the best!
I just purchased my first gold nib pen, a black E95s with an ef nib. It was around 70 dollars on Amazon. I cannot wait to get it and try it. 🤩
You have chosen wisely! Let me know what you think once it arrives.
My only gold nib pen. I saw it and thought it’s the most elegant thing ever
You were right! It really is. All the best.
Another awesome video. I just bought the black gold trim Pilot Elite 95s.
Thank you! Congratulations on a great purchase.
Such a lovely pen. Thanks for sharing your views.
Thank you so much!
I had a birthday on the 11th of this month. The e95s was supposed to be my gift to me. But my money was stolen out of my account by my rep. Payee. I'll figure that mess out after the Thanksgiving holiday...but anyways, I just wanted to share my excitement about the pen mine will be in the black gold trim scheme.
I am so sorry that happened to you and I hope you get it sorted quickly. That is an amazing pen. Well done!
I have the burgundy model with a medium nib. I had to wait for that to get back in stock. It is a fantastic pen for sure but I wonder if what holds it back is it is always thought of as just a pocket pen.
That is a very good point and one I hadn’t considered. You may be right. All the best, Gino!
But pocket pens are actually very popular. They seem to sell very well. The thing that ostensibly often hurts a pen’s image and sales is the ‘starter’/‘student’ tag (among all but newbie fountain pen buyers and users, of course).
Adore "Moonlight Sonata". That and your calm voice are so relaxing.
Thank you!!!
I have one in extra fine and I only ink it with black ink. It’s such a good writer, I will most likely be getting another one in fine or medium.
The medium is fantastic. I have two of
them.
Brilliant!
I've been using the E95 daily for about a year. It's a very elegant writing instrument. I like it better than the L2K
It is an elegant writing instrument from a much more civilized age! I am with you!
It is on my list! It will probably be the next pen I purchase - either in an EF or a F. Not sure yet. I’ve been eyeing it for a while. Just purchased an Esterbrook Estie so will need to wait a good minute to purchase this one. Then it will be the Vanishing Point, then the Custom 823! Thanks for the video! God bless you!
Thanks so much for the kind words. Those are some excellent pens, and especially the 823. That pen is sublime. All the best to you!
hello and thank you for the great video. I would like to buy this pocket pen. would you tell me if it would be suitable for a person with big hands. Thanks a lot.
Thanks so much! Sure, it is plenty long. It is very thin, but elegant. I love this pen and have larger hands. Best.
Is that a genuine Cuban guayabera you're wearing in the introductory segment of the video? VERY stylish choice! 🍷
Thank you very much! I love Guayaberas. I wear them in the warmer months and warmer climates.
My E95s is my love letter pen. I write letters to my partner. I almost exclusively ink it with Herbin Rouge Grenat.
It's also the pen that got me into pocket pens. I have tiny hands and can use it unposted quite comfortably. Love this pen.
I love this comment! I love that you have pens for different things. Plus, I am working on a video that is so pertinent to this comment! I love synchronicity. Thank you for this!
Convinced me to get one even though I’d vowed to take a hiatus from adding to my collection!!
Hello! I take time outs myself! Let me know what you think when it arrives. Thanks!
Nice work on this Hemingway! I enjoy your attention detail.
Frank in Colorado
Thank you!
I have one with an M nib and it is my favorite pen for note taking. It is a joy to use it.
Wonderful! Great choice!
Does the m nib write like a western fine?
@@phi1688 no, like a western M!
@@EnricoOzone oh that's interesting. I asked someone what the fine wrote like and they said it was close to a western extra fine, lol.
Just bought a vintage 18 K F gold nib Pilot Elite e95s. Great video!
Thank you! Congratulations on a great pen!
Thanks. I await my 3 vintage pens (MB 221p, Parker Duofold Slimline and Pilot Elite 95) won at recent auctions eagerly.
Just bought one. Still waiting for it to arrive.
Excellent! I hope you enjoy it!
Japanese F nibs are totally different breed.
Truly!
Great video. May I ask…How do nib sizes compare to western nib sizes e.g. lamy or Twsbi or Benu Talisman?
Thank you, Helen! I would definitely say that the nibs on these are a bit more narrow. They are very nice, very smooth, nice touch of the texture of paper, but certainly more narrow. All the best and thank you!
@@HemingwayJones thank you so much. That’s really handy to know! Thanks again!
@@helenmitchell8774 Happy to Help!
@@HemingwayJones perhaps the fine is Japanese sized, but my medium is a little broader than a typical Japanese medium
@@garykarlin1777 It’s amazing how nibs run off even in large brands. Part of the fun of the hobby, I suppose. I hope you like it that way. All the best.
Thing of beauty!
Thank you!
How is this against the 823?
Wow, that deserves a video. Completely different. Soft long nib on the E95S, thinner, longer. 823 has the Vac fill and an exquisite nib. 823 is almost flawless. E95S is its own thing.
Is the pen durable.
It’s more elegant than durable. I don’t worry about it but it’s not a Safari or Kaweco Brass! I wouldn’t toss it in a bag or allow it to get crushed. Thanks!
I had one of these for years but erroneously concluded it was too small for my large hands. It stayed in the family (gifted to my eldest daughter who has tiny hands!) but over time, I got to missing it and thought I was too hasty. She graciously allowed me to borrow it for a bit and upon re-use I wondered why I thought it was too small! I did return it to her ...and promptly bought another for my use! It stands unique in my collection as the only pen I bought twice!
You Only Buy Twice! Ah, sorry, thinking Bond there. Some pens haunt you when they are gone. All the best.
Is it worth buying the pilot?what about build quality and writing experience of the pen?
I love this pen. it is very light. it’s built well and has an excellent nib. It is very sleek. The nib is outstanding. I would go try it somewhere first and make sure it is your thing. I love mine.
I have this pen and I agree with everything HJ says about it! I really like it!
These are $78-$85 from Japan. No need to spend $130 on one. And not sure why you had to wait for so long to get your color way of choice, probably retailer specific, but you can get one shipped from Japan and delivered in a week or two tops.
I just got a black/gold one off of Amazon from a Japanese seller. It was $75 and arrived in less that a week. Great pen, but I feel like I should have gone with the EF or F nib. With how light and portable the pen is, it really feels more suited to the finers nib options.
Hi Matt, At the time it was sold out in that color everywhere here in the US. I generally do not buy pens from Amazon. I have had issues! I even gave up my "influencer" page I had on there. I would definitely buy straight from a Japanese company. Thanks for the tip! This is very fine. You know Pilot! Thanks for the great information and all the best.
@@HemingwayJones Ah that makes sense! I usually prefer to buy locally if I can, but Pilot’s pricing is so crazy in North America vs. Japan. It can sometimes be $100+ price difference for the exact same pen! I’ll usually take a chance with Japanese Sellers if Amazon is the shipper, makes returns super easy if there is a problem. I haven’t had any issues yet, but I have heard some horror stories. Thanks for the content, really enjoyed watching this one!
I’ve bought almost all my Japanese pens (save two) directly from Japan. Here in the U.S. the excessive mark-up in pricing is just a total turn-off.
What Japanese website did you use to order the pen? Thanks