Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen Review

January 11, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Pilot Explorer Fountain Pen (Grey) Review – Handwritten Review – Review Ink: Included black Pilot cartridge Review Paper: Bull & Stash notebook Specs: Description: An affordable entry into the Pilot line of fountain pens, made to celebrate their 100th anniversary. Nib: Medium, steel Filling Mechanism: Cartridge/Converter (not included) Weight: 11 grams Measurements: 5.5″ capped, 6.5″ posted […]

Sailor 1911 Large Anchor Grey Fountain Pen Review

October 5, 2017.Reading time 12 minutes.

I’ve been a big fan of Sailor pens for a while now. I don’t know how I’ve managed to avoid reviewing a 1911 Large for so long. This large pen (okay, it’s not that large) is presented in an exclusive color called Anchor Gray that’s only available in North America. The “large” models feature a larger 21kt gold nib, a bit more heft, and a slight increase in both length and diameter. The 1911L is a pretty pricey pen, with a street price of $288. Can this Sailor weather the storm? Read on to find out.

Pilot Custom 912 with Music Nib Fountain Pen Review

September 21, 2017.Reading time 12 minutes.

Pilot Custom 912 with Music Nib Fountain Pen Review Review Ink: Robert Oster Fire and Ice Review Paper: Various Specs: Description: A flat ended, medium-large sized pen from Japan with a stubby music nib Nib: 14k Rhodium Plated Gold, double slit music nib Filling Mechanism: Pilot CON70 pump converter Weight: 25g overall Measurements: 5.5″ capped, 6.2″ […]

Review Redux – Four Years with the Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen

August 1, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

The whole point of the “Review Redux” series is to tell you if a pen has held up over the years, especially once that honeymoon period is over. You can check out my last entry in the series on the Lamy 2000 here. This time, I’m revisiting the Pilot Vanishing Point fountain pen in matte black. I’ve owned the pen for just over four years, read on to see how it’s held up!

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen with Architect Grind Review

July 13, 2015.Reading time 10 minutes.

Pilot Custom 823 Fountain Pen with Architect Grind Review – Handwritten Review – Review Ink:Sheaffer Peacock Blue Review Paper: Rhodia No. 18 Pad Specs: Description: Probably one of the best pens out there. No, seriously. It is. Nib: Medium nib, ground to an architect point by Richard Binder Filling Mechanism: Integrated vacuum plunger Weight: ~29 grams Measurements: 5.85″ closed, 6.37″ posted […]