What's The Difference Between A Pilot 742 And 743?

[carlosjaviercontreras]

My favorite supplier only carries the 742. What's the difference between that and the 743?

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Carlos Javier.

[alkman]

The body of the 742 is shorter than the 743. Also the 743 has a size 15 nib which is larger and often more responsive than the size 10 which is on the 742.

 

Yet both are available with the full range of Pilot nibs, e.g. F, M, B, Coarse, WA, Falcon, etc.

Edited November 8, 2010 by alkman

[carlosjaviercontreras]

The body of the 742 is shorter than the 743. Also the 743 has a size 15 nib which is larger and often more responsive than the size 10 which is on the 742.

 

Yet both are available with the full range of Pilot nibs, e.g. F, M, B, Coarse, WA, Falcon, etc.

 

Thanks Alkman. That's what I was looking for. I was wondering about the "Coarse" nib. Is it tipped or some sort of untipped calligraphy nib?

[Strang]

I believe there is a difference in the trim level as well. I think the 743 has more rings. But I've been wrong before, so...

[elena]

The 743 is longer, with larger size nib, and also larger rings. If you were in Honolulu, you could see them yourselves, as I am bringing both to our first pen get together.

[hari317]

My favorite supplier only carries the 742. What's the difference between that and the 743?

 

 

 

I think the diffrence is only minor, you can save money by buying the 742, here is my post comparing the two: link

[carlosjaviercontreras]

The 743 is longer, with larger size nib, and also larger rings. If you were in Honolulu, you could see them yourselves, as I am bringing both to our first pen get together.

 

Thanks Elena, I would gladly attend to your get together. I'm afraid I'm in a galaxy far far away!

[carlosjaviercontreras]

I think the diffrence is only minor, you can save money by buying the 742, here is my post comparing the two: link

 

Thanks Hari. I like the 743 cap trims better, but due to the advantages I get from my supplier, I'll get the 742 instead.

 

How do you like the WA nib?

[hari317]

How do you like the WA nib?

 

It is a good nib, but not more smooth than the rest of the lineup, I don't rotate my pen that much to really take advantage of its point shape. For daily writing, I really like the SF/SFM nibs that Pilot makes.

[carlosjaviercontreras]

How do you like the WA nib?

 

It is a good nib, but not more smooth than the rest of the lineup, I don't rotate my pen that much to really take advantage of its point shape. For daily writing, I really like the SF/SFM nibs that Pilot makes.

 

That's exactly what I'm looking for in a Pilot nib. A soft and springy nib that's the opposite of my Sailor nails.

 

Now I only need to decide among a Broad, FA or Coarse nib. I already have enough broads in my collection ( a stubby MB, a Pelikan, a Sailor, a Lamy 2000 and a Pilot VP regrinded to oblique italic). I don't know much about the "Coarse" nib, so I'm siding towards the FA.

 

Do you have any recommendation?

 

Thanks for your time guys.

[laser8]

I like my FA nib. It's kind of fine if you don't flex. And wet, always.

[carlosjaviercontreras]

I like my FA nib. It's kind of fine if you don't flex. And wet, always.

 

I dipped and tried a Namiki Falcon (the resin one) a couple of months ago at Dromgoole's in Houston. I liked it very much but was already decided on a Pilot Vanishing Point. I finally walked out with the VP with both a Medium and a Broad nib units. The Broad was grounded on the spot into an oblique italic by Dr. Stephen Pustilnik.

 

Even not liking the looks of the FA nib, that's what I'm going to get. I "need" a wet fine. I don't know how to use flex, but a semi-flex nib should be fun.

[hari317]

Now I only need to decide among a Broad, FA or Coarse nib.

 

I would recommend the SM nib, try it if you get a chance. I have a 743FA, it is a nice flexible nib but it needs quite a bit of pressure to operate as a flex nib. The SM is very soft, like a brush.

[carlosjaviercontreras]

Now I only need to decide among a Broad, FA or Coarse nib.

 

I would recommend the SM nib, try it if you get a chance. I have a 743FA, it is a nice flexible nib but it needs quite a bit of pressure to operate as a flex nib. The SM is very soft, like a brush.

 

Thanks, Hari. I'll try to get a SM nib on my 742. I've always wanted to try a brush-like nib!