What Japanese Pen Did You Receive In The Mail Today?

[Claud]

Most of us buy a new pen at least bi monthly. Today I received a Pilot 845 with Medium nib. I am trying to get a representative sample of the Big Three pen manufacturers for my collection.

Edited June 28, 2018 by Claud

[zaddick]

Funny timing on this thread. I don't often get Japanese pens in the mail, but today I happened to receive a Hakase in cocobolo wood.

[empliau]

A Hakase! Pictures coming, I hope?

 

Congratulations!

[zaddick]

Pics for empliau

 

 

[empliau]

Stunning. Love it. A Hakase is a dream pen - built just for you. How does it write? I know you're partial to broad nibs ----

 

Congratulations again!

[zaddick]

The nib is stiff, as I would expect for a Pilot #15 that is not an FA. But the pen is super smooth and the flow is generous with Iroshizuku ink. I would even say it is a bit ont he wet side like some of my larger Palikan nibs, but just with a smaller tip.

 

in limied testing so far it has shown to be great for fast writing as it keeps up the flow and provides little resistance in quick directional changes (as i write in sloppy cursive). It may be too wet for someone who block prints.

 

What has been the revelation so far is the comfort level of holding the pen. Because the threads are rather easy on the fingers, I am able to hold the pen in various grips and different angles depending on the need. As more of a finger writer the light weight is a positive.

 

I want to do a more direct comparison with a Stylo Art BO pen I own. the shapes are somewhat similar and both use a Pilot #15 and con-70. The question becomes is the Hakase worth twice the cost of the Stylo Art when they are both handmade in Japan out of similar woods?

[Mew]

Pics for empliau

 

 

Nice one Zaddick. How long was the waiting period?

Their nibs are really nice.

[zaddick]

I purchased this pen from a friend so about a 3 day waiting period. It was tought to wait so long. Now i know why people always complain...

[chenlozi]

A Sailor Pro Gear Slim Ocean with EF nib and a slightly-used Pro Gear Imperial Black with F nib (my first standard Pro Gear).

 

I love them both. The Imperial Black doesnt have a mark on it, it looks brand new and I love the matt finish. The Ocean is lovely, more green than blue (in my opinion, YMMV).

[bbs]

Had been lusting after one of the Eboya Hougas that Sakura Fountain Pen Gallery sell, and fear of missing the one I wanted spurred me on to buy it. It arrived today - what a gorgeous pen. And I've never received such a beautiful package containing such unexpectedly fabulous extra goodies too - thank you, Catherine!

 

 

 

[TSherbs]

Why do you ask? Is someone sending me a Japanese pen?

[Drawing61]

Why do you ask? Is someone sending me a Japanese pen?

Yes TSherbs, the pen gods have blessed you. Be on the lookout for a white swan with a Nakaya clasped in its beak.

[TSherbs]

Yes TSherbs, the pen gods have blessed you. Be on the lookout for a white swan with a Nakaya clasped in its beak.

Special Delivery!

[adatse]

Sailor 1911 Black Luster Fine Nib...it's niiiice

[Claud]

Sailor 1911 Black Luster Fine Nib...it's niiiice

 

That's a sexy looking pen. You should post pics

[Claud]

Myself, I received my Pilot E95 w/ medium nib and a Platinum Century 3776 Kumpoo special edition with a soft medium nib.. Will post pics here tomorrow.

Edited July 10, 2018 by Claud

[debussy]

that's one beautiful pen!

[debussy]

Myself, I received my Pilot E95 w/ medium nib and a Platinum Century 3776 Kumpoo special edition with a soft medium nib.. Will post pics here tomorrow.

 

the 3776 is beautiful!

[Claud]

Monday I received two Sailor Standard 1911s. One from Japan with A HM nib that is 21K. The other is a Standard 1911 that has a 14K MF nib from Nibs.com. Today I received a Pilot 912 with a SFM nib. Pics later.

[biancitwo]

Tuesday I received my first Nakaya, a desk pen in Aka-tamenuri, with a broad Mottishaw CI. It is flawless, and writes beautifully. I was surprised at how large it is. It is shown next to a Pelikan M600.