I received this Namiki just last week and can't put it down. The semiflexible fine nib feels very responsive and requires essentially no pressure to put down a lovely line. What I really like is the SUPER fine line with the nib upside down. It seems to write infinitely small... well... you know what I mean. But even upside down, the nib feels sooo smooooth...
Here's a sample. (Please bear in mind that this image will probably display a lot bigger than the original 3x5 inches on your screen).

Great way to perform a review on this type of pen. I enjoyed it! Congratulations... !!!!

Glad to hear that the Namiki Falcon worked out well for you, Katfisch. I like your 3x5 review sample idea.


Incidentally... you wouldn't happen to be Adam Goldberg, would you?

Thanks for comment on the 3x5 review. Careful... you'll encourage me to do more (along the same lines with some other pens) -- I've got a million of 'em (3x5 cards, that is).
Don't know Adam Goldberg, nope... not him. Did you think you recognized the handwriting?

Actually, I linked an image from IMDB, but they're somehow blocking image references. Here's another shot:


This is the actor who had a big role in Saving Private Ryan, and was Chandler Bing's roomate in a couple of Friends episodes.

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Anyone else notice any marring on the barrel from posting? I' ve had mine for only a few days now and notice some marks on the barrel that dont buff away.

MrR

I don't own a Falcon, but others here have remarked that they scratch easily.

A nice coat of Carnuba or Renaissance wax will help to protect the finish. Great pens. I have two. One for use, and one for a backup!

Nice review. Although I've never been happy with my Falcon. I think it needs to be smoothed. Its a fine nib and scratchy for my taste. I like my nibs to be very smooth. One of these days I'll send it to Richard Binder, or pick it as my one pen to take to Mr. Binder at the NJ pen show.

I recently received a Falcon from Richard Binder. I wasn't thrilled with the light plastic body. Felt kind of cheap. Then I started to write with it. Wow...My opinion of the pen changed dramatically. I have a medium. Smooth, somewhat flexy (this is my first foray into the flex/semi flex area). Now thinking of getting a broad or fine. Haven't noticed any marring yet.

If you want to add some weight to your falcon try adding a metal pen cap from a pilot vanishing point over the cartridge. It added some weight to mine as I like a heavier pen myself. They are only a few dollars at a pen shop. I used to cut brass tubes to fit the barrels of my lighter pens-- the VP metal caps are easier! I wish Pilot would make a pen as heavy as the VP, as big as the Bamboo but with the falcons amazing nib.

Thanks! Sorry for my stupidity..I have a VP. Are you talking about the metal cover over the plastic cartridge? You mention "metal pen cap". Just want to make sure. I use the converter now. I guess a cartridge and metal cover will be a little heavier. Great idea! Thanks!