Pilot Custom 74 Or 742?

[Ravi Gautam]

I already have a Pilot Custom 91 in medium nib and I want to buy one more Pilot.

 

Can anyone tell the difference between writing experience provided by these two pens?

 

Is the upgrade from 74 to 742 worth the money?

 

I am interested in medium nib only not the specialty nibs like FA or WA.

Edited May 11, 2020 by RaviG

[TheDutchGuy]

I already have a Pilot Custom 91 in medium nib and I want to buy one more Pilot.

Is the upgrade from 74 to 742 worth the money?

 

Both are very good, cigar-shaped pens. Whether or not the 742 is worth the extra money is very personal. Some would say no, some would say yes. Personally, I’d suggest getting a somewhat more different model like the 823 or the Justus.

[minddance]

if you are familiar with Pilot Custom M nibs, and want to experience a slightly larger grip and longer tines, 742 is the way to go. If you want to try out the M nib, 74 can be a good choice. o yes, u mentioned u already have the 91, if i were in your same situation, i would get the 742.

 

whether it is worth the extra money is entirely up to u to decide.

[Honeybadgers]

I don't have a 742, but if you just want a medium nib and have the money to spend, I'd recommend just jumping up to a justus 95 or 823.

[TSherbs]

I already have a Pilot Custom 91 in medium nib and I want to buy one more Pilot.

 

Can anyone tell the difference between writing experience provided by these two pens?

 

Is the upgrade from 74 to 742 worth the money?

 

I am interested in medium nib only not the specialty nibs like FA or WA.

Why get a 74 when you already have the 91 in the same nib width?

 

Get a different pen or different nib size, is my recommendation.

 

But if I had to choose in your scenario, I would always choose the cheaper pen--the 74.

[Daosus]

I would like toss out that if you like the square shape of the 91, the 912 has the same section and nib as the 742.

[XYZZY]

And the obligatory link to the kmpn post showing relative sizes of the Pilot Custom pens & nibs:

 

http://kmpn.blogspot.com/2011/06/pilot-custom.html