Pilot Justus 95

[perth]

 

It might help if you tell us what ink you're using. Some are better in a flex nib than others.

I've so far tried MB Permanent Black, Lamy Black, Parker Quink Black, Sheaffer Skrip Blue, and MB Einstein Grey. I do agree that a silver trim version would be beautiful.

[Lyander0012]

Icywolfe— Could you specify what you mean when you say that the Falcon nib bends down on upstrokes? I've never handled one myself, but I'm sort of interested in the pen, and this is my first time hearing of it. Do you mean to say that the nib is soft enough to actually give from upwards force even with little pressure?

 

pseudo88— Nice profile picture! I think the ink is Rouge Hematite? I'm kinda familiar with the effects of that ink after prolonged use, haha. What's the pen, though?

 

 

Cheers!

Kevin

[georges zaslavsky]

Tried one but it is not really as flexible as italian made pens out of the box but nice pen in every case.

[tjpalanca]

It's a really smooth nib, but whenever I try to flex it just railroads epically. I set the knob to full hard and gave up trying to get any meaningful variation.

 

It could be the ink you're using. Try an Iroshizuku ink (which is really well-behaved) and see if that works. It could also be your paper; glossy paper tends to introduce more railroading. Then again, you might need to adjust your nib (taking it out is easy as the nib and feed are friction-fit).

 

Nice review, and pretty good penmanship too! I was considering the Justus when shopping for a new pen late last year, but ended up with a Sailor instead. While I don't regret the decision to get one at all, this makes me seriously consider getting a Justus as well. Some time later on, though, as I'm self-enforcing moderation in my expenses

 

Out of curiosity, how long did it take Engeika to ship here to the Philippines? I've been eyeing their online store for a while now since they have really good prices, but... yeah

 

 

Cheers!

 

Kevin

 

Thank you! I highly recommend that you get one - but then again it's easy to say that when it isn't your wallet at stake. Haha! Engeika's been pretty great all around for me. It typically takes 3 days for him to order it from the pen company and then ship, then 2 days for it to get to Manila. If you're lucky, it should arrive at your doorstep and require you to pay P50. If you're not, you need an additional day to receive the notice and claim the parcel at Pasay after paying duties.