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I like Pilot Custom Kaedes I already have and I decided to add the third one. The # 10 nib and the feed of the Kaede are said to be different from other Custom's #10 nib / feed units.

 

Packaging: This new pen I got came in a smaller box. I think Pilot revised its packing boxes to be more compact.

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The pen: This one is M. I already have F and other M. The size is just right unposted for a comfortable writing. Each pen has a unique wood grain. My first Kaede's pattern was a little bit off-beat. My 2nd and 3rd Kaedes have the wood grain to my liking.

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The nib: This is where this Pilot excels. A very smooth writer and it lays down the ink an M nib should do, not too thin, not too wide.

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The filling system with a Con 70 converter. I have to admit I sometimes choose Pilot over other Japanese converter pens (or any other pens equipped with converters) because of its Con-70. The ink capacity is just right and sufficient for a converter, which is easy to replace when it wears out.

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The comaprison of 2 Kaede M pens.

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My other wood pens.

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My collection: 149 EF/F/B/OBB, Collodi B/Twain F/Mann F, 146 M, Silver Barley F, M1000/M800 B'o'B/M800 Tortoise/Sahara/415 BT/215/205 Blue Demo, Optima Demo Red M/88 EF & Italic/Europa, Emotica, 2K/Safaris/Al-Stars/Vista, Edson DB/Carene BS, Pilot 845/823/742/743/Silvern/M90/Makies, Sailor Profit Realo M/KOP Makies/Profit Makies/Profit 21 Naginata MF&M/KOP/KOP Mosaiques/Sterling Silvers,Platinum #3776 Celluloids/Izumos/Wood pens/Sterling Silvers,YoL Grand Victorian, and more (I lost counting)

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Great review! Thanks for the sharing this.

I also enjoyed the pics you took a lot!! Really cool camera work.

 

Keep up great work. : )

 

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Thanks for the review. You have a very nice collection of pens. I was not familiar with the kaede until I saw this. Pilot is one of my favorite brands, so a kaede is now on my shopping list.

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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Pen2009 ,

I can't believe what a beautiful assortment of pens you own...I L*O*V*E Japanese Pens! And I love Pilots. Because of your post, I just ordered the Custom Maple Kaedes from j-subculture with the money I made from selling a pen that had the wrong nib size for me needs. It will be my first wood pen and I can't wait to see it. Also looking forward to trying out the Con 70.

Thanks for sharing your information!

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"You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” "Forever optimistic with a theme and purpose." "My other pen is oblique and dippy."

 

 

 

 

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Can you please share your thoughts now after more than 2 years with the Pilot Maple? I'm considering buying one and there are not so many reviews. Thank you.

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Can you please share your thoughts now after more than 2 years with the Pilot Maple? I'm considering buying one and there are not so many reviews. Thank you.

I've only had mine for a few months but I really love it. the feel of this pen in the hand is very unique. It's beautiful and the nib is a delight...perfectly smooth...but as I said I have a fondness for Japanese pens, especially Pilots.

"You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” "Forever optimistic with a theme and purpose." "My other pen is oblique and dippy."

 

 

 

 

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Beautiful. Nice review. I love Pilot pens too.

 

I'm saving for a Custom 845.

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