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Pilot Custom 74's Screw-On Cap


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I got a Custom 74 recently, it's a decent pen.

The only thing I need to complain is its screw-on cap, it's not so tight.

The airtight is good but I cannot fell if I screw it too tight or not.

The most important thing is that when it's screwed on, if I hold the cap in one hand and the barrel in another, they can move a bit and produce friction sound.

The video shows it, you may need to volume up to hear the sound.

I have heard others complain it too, but I'm not sure whether it is normal case?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaJY4qq35Ig

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Hi,

 

It does seem to be somewhat normal for the pen. There are a few things I like about the pen though. The cap does not scratch marks on the barrel when the pen is capped unlike many other pens. Also, dirt caught in the threads doesn't seem to produce a grating sound like in some other pens. I wonder if what Pilot did to prevent the grating and the scratch marks is what also allows the pen to make some sounds like this if you hold both the barrel and cap of the pen and wiggle the cap. I was actually trying a few other pens in my collection that weren't from Pilot, and a few of them also make that sound when you wiggle the cap. As long as it isn't excessive, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

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I agree with Dillon in that this is not something to be overly concerned about unless the pen falls out of the cap or unscrews from the cap while in your shirt or jacket pocket. I have several vintage fountain pens with screw on caps that have some (what I would call) "play" between the cap and the body of the pen. This "play" has not proven to be a problem. I have a greater problem with the "slip-on" or "clip-on" caps that come lose from the body of the pen while in my shirt pocket.

 

As far as the sound produced is concerned, I only listen to the sound of the nib on the paper as I write.

 

-David.

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The dealer phoned me to answer my question yesterday with the same answer. (Best dealer I've ever met)

Actually it doesn't bother me too much. I asked this question because my other Japan pens from other brands feel different from my 74.

Thank you for the replies!

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The dealer phoned me to answer my question yesterday with the same answer. (Best dealer I've ever met)

Actually it doesn't bother me too much. I asked this question because my other Japan pens from other brands feel different from my 74.

Thank you for the replies!

 

By the way, what part of Taiwan are you from? When I went there last year, I brought my Pilot Custom 74 and a few other pens with me. My uncle, who has a nice fountain pen collection himself, and I took a look at each other's pens for a couple hours.

 

Dillon

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Stolen: Aurora Optima Demonstrator Red ends Medium nib. Serial number 1216 and Aurora 98 Cartridge/Converter Black bark finish (Archivi Storici) with gold cap. Reward if found. Please contact me if you have seen these pens.

Please send vial orders and other messages to fpninkvials funny-round-mark-thing gmail strange-mark-thing com. My shop is open once again if you need help with your pen.

Will someone with the name of "Jay" who emailed me through the email system provide me an email address? There was no email address provided, so I can't write back.

Dillon

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By the way, what part of Taiwan are you from? When I went there last year, I brought my Pilot Custom 74 and a few other pens with me. My uncle, who has a nice fountain pen collection himself, and I took a look at each other's pens for a couple hours.

 

Dillon

 

I live in Hsinchu now, which is one hour away from Taipei.

When you come to Taiwan next time, you should visit Mr.Lee's shop. He has a wonderful collection!

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