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Wonder if any of you know when or how frequently does Pilot releases new fountain pens? Especially the low to mid price range ones like the Prera or Custom Heritage 91. :)

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Chrissy Museum Piece

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Sorry but I don't know the answer to your question as to how often they introduce new models.

 

However, a pen friend of mine has recently introduced me to Pilot pens and I have to say they are extremely well made and write very well straight out of the box. I now have a Prera and a Custom Heritage 92 that I love. :wub: And there I was, a Mb user. :yikes:

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hmmm I think right now they stopped making new models and concentrate on LEs and Namiki even then you have a good number of choices really... 10K yen is pretty much the competitive benchmark price for Japanese pens hence the varied models from the big 3

owner of a CH91 here my next one will be a FA CH912 I think I will find that better than Elabo/Falcon

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Not true -- they released the Justus 95, with the adjustable nib, and they will release the new version of the Elite this year, too.

 

These in addition to the annual "collectors edition" vanishing point pen makes it a busy year for Pilot.

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Not true -- they released the Justus 95, with the adjustable nib, and they will release the new version of the Elite this year, too.

 

These in addition to the annual "collectors edition" vanishing point pen makes it a busy year for Pilot.

Justus was already out quite some years ago... its not a "new" pen...

AND IT IS WHAT IT IS the Justus 95 launched in 1979 SURPRISE SURPRISE

http://i.imgur.com/mlEWHlJ.jpg

 

Clearly the vintage Justus bares its resemblance to the Custom line while the brand swanky one bares its heritage... PUNS to the Custom Heritage

http://i.imgur.com/FLOcGX0l.jpg

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source

http://goutzchien.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/pilot-justus-v-s-pilot-justus-95-%E6%96%B0%E8%88%8A%E7%89%88%E5%A4%A7%E6%AF%94%E6%8B%BC%EF%BC%89/

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Never seen those before ^^ intriguing!

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Very nice.

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Personally, I'm praying for a soft EF nib option on some of their Custom models. If the 74 started being offered with such a nib, I'd order one immediately.

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i am wondering why pilot doesnt offer its wide choice of nibs on all its series??? is pilot listening

Pilot custom heritage 74 all nibs, 742 Fa and PO nibs, 823 F 92 F,M, 3776 FM,EF,1911F

And all indian pens

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because then the pricing of their pens will jack up and then no one will be buying them? do consider that each of the big 3 has been competing at price points... you will see these in their 10K yen pens Custom 74, Sailor Promenade, Platinum 3776 Century all look similar with almost the same nib offerings... except Sailor since they dont have soft nibs do they? heck you can even see this at their lower price point pens such as namely Pilot Celemo and Platinum standard PTL-5000 at 5K yen 14kt gold nib same look same almost same nib same nib grinds

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yes got a pilot custom for about 4000 yen with 14k nib its sleek and cool, i think thats the cheapest 14k nib on the pilot line

Pilot custom heritage 74 all nibs, 742 Fa and PO nibs, 823 F 92 F,M, 3776 FM,EF,1911F

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^^must be the ceremony/celemo.

nope it is the Pilot Custom <-- ONLY (not to be confused with the Custom and Custome Heritage Series) it looks like the Celemo only enlarged a bit also a snap-cap with 14Kt nib sells for 7K yen it's probably Pilot's answer for the Standard PTL-10000 which sells for 10000

 

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/images/FK-700R-B.jpg

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Be realistic about release of now models. Do they need to release new models every year...just to satisfy a tiny percentage of buyers?

Most who could not afford to buy, or even try out, each model should they ever release new models each year.

The days of Pilot, Sailor, and Platinum releasing several new models a year are gone.

Fountain pens are a niche hobby. What would motivate them to provide fantastic new models, especially at beggars prices.

 

Pilot must be doing okay rereleasing the Justus, Elite, Myu90....

Besides, I believe they introduced new pens recently under the ArtCraft line.

 

How often does your favorite automobile maker release new cars. Altima, going on seven years. Ford Focus, how many?

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Be realistic about release of now models. Do they need to release new models every year...just to satisfy a tiny percentage of buyers?

Most who could not afford to buy, or even try out, each model should they ever release new models each year.

The days of Pilot, Sailor, and Platinum releasing several new models a year are gone.

Fountain pens are a niche hobby. What would motivate them to provide fantastic new models, especially at beggars prices.

 

Pilot must be doing okay rereleasing the Justus, Elite, Myu90....

Besides, I believe they introduced new pens recently under the ArtCraft line.

 

How often does your favorite automobile maker release new cars. Altima, going on seven years. Ford Focus, how many?

I made a search about Pilot and Artcraft OMG THE BLING but I guess this falls under Pilot's Jewelry brand? weirdly enough I couldnt dig any info but they do manufacture jewelries...

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nope it is the Pilot Custom <-- ONLY (not to be confused with the Custom and Custome Heritage Series) it looks like the Celemo only enlarged a bit also a snap-cap with 14Kt nib sells for 7K yen it's probably Pilot's answer for the Standard PTL-10000 which sells for 10000

 

http://www.pilot.co.jp/products/images/FK-700R-B.jpg

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hello sir/madam... The celemo has a 14k nib, sells at 5000+tax and is typically found for 4000JPY. Unless he got a sumgai of a plain custom at 4000JPY from the msrp of 7000jpy

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The question reminds me of the people who are shocked to learn that something like the Lamy Safari is a design that came out in the 80s... there seems to be some kind of fascination with having the 'newest' fashion out there or something.

 

They're pens... not ipods.

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