Pilot Custom 78G BB

[artaddict]

There are already two fine reviews of the Pilot 78G so I will mostly just post some photos. I bought the black & gold version again, just like my 78G B pen.

 

The double broad version requires a bit more care in writing position since the nib width is so broad. You have to make sure the entire surface of both tines touch the paper in order to make consistent calligraphy marks. Of course this pen is much smoother than any of my italic pens - I have a new version Sheaffer Viewpoint and an Osmiroid set.

This BB nib really brings out the shading in my Noodler's Apache Sunset ink. That's enough to justify my owning it although I keep planning to learn Italic.

Edited May 13, 2007 by artaddict

[Margana]

While I have yet to ink the Pilot 78Gbb I purchased recently, I do have PR Orange Crush in a 78Gb. In fact I like it so well, I haven't loaded it with anything else since I bought it. The rich orange color flowing from the wide gold nib and black barrel looks absolutely perfect to me. But one of these days I'm going to acquire a sample of Apache Sunset. Just look at that shading!

[lalindsay225]

Artaddict,

 

That is a lovely pen/ink combination! And you really did get great shading and line variation. Thanks for this review!

 

Lisa (considering a 78G also)

[artaddict]

Thanks for your comments, Margana and Lisa. I have Luxury Blue(not much shading) in my 78G B, and Apache Sunset in the BB.

[lisa]

Nice!

[artaddict]

Nice!

Thanks, Lisa!

[domino]

There are already two fine reviews of the Pilot 78G so I will mostly just post some photos. I bought the black & gold version again, just like my 78G B pen.

 

The double broad version requires a bit more care in writing position since the nib width is so broad. You have to make sure the entire surface of both tines touch the paper in order to make consistent calligraphy marks. Of course this pen is much smoother than any of my italic pens - I have a new version Sheaffer Viewpoint and an Osmiroid set.

This BB nib really brings out the shading in my Noodler's Apache Sunset ink. That's enough to justify my owning it although I keep planning to learn Italic.

Hello, nice pen. I thought you didn't like black. Are the gold bands painted or metal?

[artaddict]

Hello, nice pen. I thought you didn't like black. Are the gold bands painted or metal?

 

Hi Domino,

 

I do like black. Hmmm... did I say something in some thread?

 

The gold bands are painted.

 

I was actually thinking of selling some of my non-black pens...

 

I did change my mind about the Marble design of the Phileas - I got the Blue Marble and I like the looks of the pen very much. I think it looks much better in person.

[Eastward313]

o.O look at the line variation on that thing!! Where did you order from?

[artaddict]

o.O look at the line variation on that thing!! Where did you order from?

 

I got it from an ebay seller called ultracollections (something like that). I don't know if he has any left, I think he only had 3 available when I bought mine...

[isellpens]

I have 78G Broad pens on back order. As soon as I get them I will let all the members know. I have had many of you ask me for these in broad. Not sure if I will get the double broad or not. I currently have Fine and Medium in stock at: www.isellpens.com .

[His Nibs]

Hi David,

 

The BB nibs have been very hard to come by. I have the B -- as well as the F and M -- in stock now however.

 

o.O look at the line variation on that thing!! Where did you order from?

 

[artaddict]

I got my Pilot 78G B from Norman at HisNibs - he is wonderful to deal with, a gentleman.

It's one of my favorite pens, easier to use than the BB, and will show the shading as well.

Edited May 18, 2007 by artaddict

[His Nibs]

I got my Pilot 78G B from Norman at HisNibs - he is wonderful to deal with. It's one of my favorite pens, easier to use than the BB, and will show the shading as well.

 

Thank you, ma'am!

 

[Dean]

I've been on this forum for awhile now and I still don't know what is meant by shading. Could someone explain? Is it where part of your stroke looks darker than another?

 

Dean

[artaddict]

I've been on this forum for awhile now and I still don't know what is meant by shading. Could someone explain? Is it where part of your stroke looks darker than another?

 

Dean

 

Yup, the tonal variations of the ink on paper, some lighter/darker, more/less hue saturation.

[meanwhile]

I've been on this forum for awhile now and I still don't know what is meant by shading. Could someone explain? Is it where part of your stroke looks darker than another?

 

Dean

 

I think so, yes. And with some ink/pen combinations you can see a subtle change in colour rather than just intensity, so that Apache can have some areas of red where the ink is especially concentrated.

[kissing]

Say, are those Bs and BBs on the Pilot 78G 'iridium' tipped, like custom stub nibs?

Or are they simply cut into chisel shape with no tipping, like Sheaffer Viewpoint and Parker Vector calligraphy pens?

[garyc]

Say, are those Bs and BBs on the Pilot 78G 'iridium' tipped, like custom stub nibs?

Or are they simply cut into chisel shape with no tipping, like Sheaffer Viewpoint and Parker Vector calligraphy pens?

The BB I have is just plain, no iridium tipping.

[BillTheEditor]

Say, are those Bs and BBs on the Pilot 78G 'iridium' tipped, like custom stub nibs?

Or are they simply cut into chisel shape with no tipping, like Sheaffer Viewpoint and Parker Vector calligraphy pens?

The Pilot 78s are tipped. It is very hard to see the tipping material however. It is just a very thin line of "something" -- no idea whether it is iridium or something else, but it is there on my B nib and I suspect on other widths as well.