A Classy Daily-Writer Pen With Some Flex? Any Recommendations?

[schin00]

I'm looking for a good-looking pen to use as a daily writer, with the ability to produce some line variations (nothing like vintage flex though). I'm currently considering between Pilot Falcon Soft fine, Justus 95 F, and Custom 743 SF (I heard the FA nib isn't suitable to be used for daily writing). Which one would you recommend?

 

Please understand that I'm NOT looking for a full-flex pen, most of the time I'll use this pen for notes taking and general writings, every once in a while I might want to add some flairs to my writing with slight line variations.

 

Feel free to suggest another pen altogether if you want, but nothing more expensive than the Justus please:)

 

Thanks!

[Algester]

why 743? is it the size you can get the 74s and 742s if you like them smaller either way also same nib selection and considering you'r thinking of the Elabo, a 742 would be cheaper and fits your secondary bill

Edited May 20, 2017 by Algester

[schin00]

why 743? is it the size you can get the 74s and 742s if you like them smaller either way also same nib selection and considering you'r thinking of the Elabo, a 742 would be cheaper and fits your secondary bill

I heard the ink flow in 743 is better than 74 and 742.

[Algester]

I heard the ink flow in 743 is better than 74 and 742.

then I simply do not know... I use 91 and 912 have no problems but the converters are kinda picky with inks... Iroshizuku fairs well with the CON-70 just don't let them dry out

beyond that eh... use a CON-40 if you will not be using non iroshizuku inks that are fairly "sticky"

the same setup can be seen with an 823 if you have attested the ink flow is better on an 823 then sure go ahead these are your picks...

Edited May 20, 2017 by Algester

[caslon]

I have the Elabo metal falcon in SF and the 743 in SF, enjoy them both.

The Elabo is a little softer. But I also have a 912 with the SFM and I would rate the flow and softness of the nib very similar with the 743.

I agree with Algester that the size of the nib has very little to do with the writing experience.