Pen Rambling - Wing Sung 699 . . .

[Tas]

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Pen: Wing Sung 699 (solid section) F nib.
Ink: Teeling Mix (not colour corrected in rambling)
Scribbles: Some notes made whilst reading Carol Ann Duffy's "Collected Poems" purchased after falling in love with her poem "Hour"

Edited August 23, 2019 by Tas

[IndigoBOB]

Sounds like a good test drive for the 823 : )

 

I know I may be a minority, but I personally found the 823 to be too heavy for my hand. I was fatigued in a matter of sentences.

 

In particular, I found the weight distribution of the 823 unfavorable. I've used heavier pens with much less trouble, but those were more back weighted to the web of my hand while I found the weight of the 823 was distributed relatively more towards the front challenging my fingers to the point of fatigue.

 

I wish they made an 823 with a piston filler. I don't for the life of me understand why Pilot limits their piston filler to the CH 92 : (

[OCArt]

I, too, am besotten with the Wing Sung 699. I have and love the Pilot 823-- for me it's a pen that immediately *felt* just right in my hand and wrote beautifully. The WS699 has very good build quality and is also a treat to write with. It's fast become one of my favorite pens and is a great bargain at less than $19 on eBay.

[gmax]

Ooh, I didn’t even know that Pen Ramblings are a thing! This looks really good - thanks for the write-up

 

I hope to try out a Pilot 823 at a pen meet in September, so I will try to Stay Strong at least until then.

 

I’m happy to see that your Teeling Mix is still behaving itself

[Tas]

Ooh, I didn’t even know that Pen Ramblings are a thing! This looks really good - thanks for the write-up

 

I hope to try out a Pilot 823 at a pen meet in September, so I will try to Stay Strong at least until then.

 

I’m happy to see that your Teeling Mix is still behaving itself

Like my ink ramblings, I feel I lack the discipline, structure & to include enough non subjective relevant content to call anything I post a "review"

 

Stay strong. Save up. I'm sure you'll love the 823.

 

(Teeling Mix going strong, bless it)

[Aysedasi]

Thanks for the review. Mine arrived this morning (about half an hour ago). Exactly the same pen. Aside from having to put up with a fiddly little fine nib (I hate fine nibs!) the pen is impressive and it fills so simply and holds an ocean of ink. Despite being to thin-nibbed for my liking, the pen writes really well. I don't find it heavy at all, but then I'm used to using large pens with plenty of heft.

Edited August 24, 2019 by Aysedasi

[Honeybadgers]

Thanks for the review. Mine arrived this morning (about half an hour ago). Exactly the same pen. Aside from having to put up with a fiddly little fine nib (I hate fine nibs!) the pen is impressive and it fills so simply and holds an ocean of ink. Despite being to thin-nibbed for my liking, the pen writes really well. I don't find it heavy at all, but then I'm used to using large pens with plenty of heft.

 

A jinhao medium fits it, and only costs about $1.25

[Gloucesterman]

Well it is on my "probable buy" list for next month (September). Just spoke with a knowledgeable friend who bought one with the solid section who liked it enough to order another with the transparent section.

 

Also, I will be attending the local, Commonwealth Pen Show "in Boston" on the 15th of September and expect to use most, if not all of my monthly pen budget there.

 

I had an "823" with a medium nib which was okay except that I much prefer a fine or extra fine nib. I sold it to a friend, who, for at least a short time, decided that it would be his only regular EDC pen. I expect to see him at the show and watch his buying activity there.

 

Thank you for the review.

Edited August 26, 2019 by Gloucesterman

[Tas]

Well it is on my "probable buy" list for next month (September). Just spoke with a knowledgeable friend who bought one with the solid section who liked it enough to order another with the transparent section.

 

Also, I will be attending the local, Commonwealth Pen Show "in Boston" on the 15th of September and expect to use most, if not all of my monthly pen budget there.

 

I had an "823" with a medium nib which was okay except that I much prefer a fine or extra fine nib. I sold it to a friend, who, for at least a short time, decided that it would be his only regular EDC pen. I expect to see him at the show and watch his buying activity there.

 

Thank you for the review.

Interesting to hear that a few people are buying a 699 even though they own/owned an 823.

 

Have fun at the show.

[ethernautrix]

I'm tempted by this Wing Sung and have to remind myself that I _have_ an 823 (PO). So...no, stop looking at this pen!

 

But man...I'm so tempted!

[MissCellany]

This pen intrigues me. I usually don't like pens with terrifically large ink capacities (as I enjoy swapping inks on a regular basis!), but this one seems really neat. Same with the 823, but far less costly- an important factor for me right now!

[bobje]

Really worthwhile account of personal experiences, Tas. Thank you!

[Jamerelbe]

Well, ya talked *me* into it...

[Blfresh]

I bit the hook last night Now the wait for it to get here.

[Eric2018]

I like the review!

 

Mood photos and cute drawing, love it.

[DrDebG]

So tempting! But I have spent my pen allowance for now.

[DonM]

 

A jinhao medium fits it, and only costs about $1.25

Is there a specific model of Jinhao nib that fits?

[WatermanLamy]

Is there any evidence of rust on these pens metal parts such as the rod?

[Tas]

Is there any evidence of rust on these pens metal parts such as the rod?

None apparent for me. Still very, very happy.

 

(I'd noticed someone has swapped out a Platinum Music nib into the 699 - Ooo )

 

* UPDATE My 3776 nib does not, repeat, does not fit my 699

Edited September 30, 2019 by Tas

[Mech-for-i]

well my 699 arrived a couple of days ago, still getting to know it but so far so good, the nib indeed look better in real metal. Won't judge on the writing part until I get at least at least a full fill of writing off it , but I do consider to get now the Smoke and the Clear version ; BTW want to ask if you guys 699 come with a black or is it brown finales ( vacuum pull button ) / section ... It seems both are there

 

I was looking a my 823 and thinking ... hmm this nib do not look like it will fit there ... now ....

Edited October 3, 2019 by Mech-for-i