Difference Between Pilot Custom 74 And 91?

[WirsPlm]

Hello all,

 

I'm considering one of the nicer Pilot pens, and looking at a Custom 74 or 91. But they seem to be largely identical in dimensions, nib size and options, colors offered...it really seems like the only difference is the trim color and clip shape. Is that accurate? Are there better comparisons out there than the ones I've found?

 

Thanks,

W P

[jar]

One is "Balance" shape while the other is a flat top.

[AL01]

91 has less nib options.

 

74 is hella cheap for a 14k gold nibbed pen.

 

91 is rhodium.

 

74 is quite "orthodox".

 

91 is supposed to appeal to a more 'edgy' consumer, (I guess??).

 

Dat's all I know.

[WirsPlm]

91 has less nib options.

 

74 is hella cheap for a 14k gold nibbed pen.

 

91 is rhodium.

 

74 is quite "orthodox".

 

91 is supposed to appeal to a more 'edgy' consumer, (I guess??).

 

Dat's all I know.

 

This blog says both the nibs are 14k but one is plated and one is not? http://kmpn.blogspot.com/2011/06/pilot-custom.html

[ManofKent]

It's basically aesthetics - they feel almost identical in the hand. If you like writing with one you'll like writing with the other.

[Driften]

My 74,91, and 92 all have rhodium plated #5 14k gold nibs. There is not a lot of differences between the 74 and 91. Its just a matter of if you like the flat top or pointed ends better and which one is available in the color and nib grind you like. The parts are even interchangeable between the 74 and 91.

[Algester]

Custom 74 solid color (JP exclusive)

14 kt gold nib has access to Cosu and Music nib +5K yen more

Ito-ya JP exclusive solid color standard with Custom 74 US furniture has no Music and Cosu nib

Custom 74 US demo body in various colors no Cosu and Music nib a bit more expensive

Heritage 91 (same furniture as Custom 74 US)

14 kt nib again Custom 74 US furniture Rhodium plated has no access to Cosu and Music nib and only comes in solid colors

link for Ito-ya sample here sadly webstore is currently getting hammered for unknown reasons

thats all you have to know

JP price 10K yen (15K yen for Custom 74 with Music or Cosu nib black only)

Edited June 10, 2017 by Algester

[AL01]

Are you interested in the 89S or 90S?

 

Would ya like a somewhat heavier pen than the ones you have mentioned?

 

(Same nib... Slip cap. Metal, wood, or acrylic.)

[WirsPlm]

Thanks for confirming that the pens are pretty much the same, everyone! I'll pick which body and nib I want first and go from there.