Incredibly informative and precise. Love your content. Please keep it coming.... Happy New Year. ((BTW!): The size comparison is clutch! I am not sure why other reviewers fail so miserably in this area. I have scoured RUclips for a direct (closely sidled side-by-side comparison of Pilot gold nibs with their unusual size nomenclature... this was what I needed for far too long.... it's one thing to show nibs of the same nib size but with different grades, which all look about the same (SF, SMF, Music, Zoom(? lol), FA, etc....) as opposed to a no. 5, no.10, no.15, etc.... such as you so wonderfully demonstrated herein... again, awesome review.
Very neat and well done review of this lovely pen. It’s such a sweet bonus to have the PCH 912 offered with the full spectrum of Pilot’s nib size options. I thought hard before choosing the Waverly (WA) when buying this pen. I’m mighty glad I did, because it’s such a swell writer. I don’t mind the lack of color options for the 912. It is more than compensated by the nib options instead. The other Pilots I own and love best are the Justus 95 (M) Falcon (SM), a pair of The E95s (both M), a Silvern Tsumugi (M), PC 845 (B), PC Urushi (M). That said, I’d say I like my fleet of Sailor pens a little more.
Sounds like a great collection! What made you decide to get a WA nib? I was reviewing the different options, and it seems that would be best if you write at a high angle. Also what's your favorite sailor pen/nib? I really love my Realo with an H-B.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens For the record, I’ve for long loved Italian pens the most, and my nib preferences lean toward European broads, stubs, italics. But I have several very good F and M nibs, too. And custom grinds and special nibs from the manufacturer, as well. They all have their place in my writing arsenal. I chose the Waverly for my 912 because the slight but distinct upturn to the nib intrigued me. It reminded me of the beautiful, very smooth ‘Waverley’ nibs in some vintage Sheaffers. I own two such pens myself. Then, I read a few reviews of Pilot’s WA and felt it was a safe bet to buy. The nib is just a very unfussy, flawless, and sublimely smooth, reliable and pleasurable writer at all writing angles. So, it is a very forgiving nib. The FA seemed to be very polarising going by the user reviews I read and heard online - and the PO seemed to be too fine for me. The PO requires a more upright writing angle. The WA is equally good at all angles of attack, and for both right and left handed writers. Good that Pilot doesn’t charge extra for these special nibs. Re: Sailor, I much prefer their 21k nibs to the 14k, though both are great. I own six regular sized PGs, one 1911L (w/naginata togi nib), a 1911 Realo (H-B), three KoPs. I definitely love my KoPs best. That large 21k nib on the KoP is just sublime and truly one of a kind. I’d go so far as to say that the nib alone justifies the steep price of the pen. My favorites among the Sailor nibs are the M, B, Music and Cobra. If pressed to pick just one, I reckon for practical, daily use, the broad is the best, H-B or just B. Sailor simply rules! 👌🙂
The pen I was looking for to buy the last month. Still havent bought it yet, but I m pretty sure it ll be in my hands in 2-3 months from now. You also reviewd the nib I m interested in. Good to know u like it, I think I m taking the sfm too.
I just got my Custom Heritage 912 soft fine medium nib the other day, and my goodness is it a dream to write with. My only complaint is the more pronounced step up compared to the 91, which makes it slightly less comfortable to hold higher up. Do you know how similar or different the #5 Pilot SFM nibs are from the #10 SFM nibs, other than just size?
@@chi-towncalifornia5916 it is a pretty amazing nib! I don’t have a SFM in a #5, but do have a regular FM. The line widths are pretty comparable. Also, I have a SM in a #5, which writes like a dream…but for me is a little too wide for daily use.
Hello i got my pilot custom 74 yesterday when i put ink in it it writes smoothly from up to down strokes ,but gives very dull ink color Rather than darker,moreover its down to up strokes are very scratchy and oftenly it skips during up strokes when i hold it to write in cursive ,no what should I do,nib and feed us totally fine ,i have medium nib ,and which ink should I use ,give me some suggestions about both black and blue inks
@@asadjaved6633 I’m sorry you’re experiencing issues. It is common for up strokes to be thinner than down strokes, but the scratchy feeling suggests either the angle you are writing with needs adjusting or there could be an issue with the tipping material (tines out of alignment or an unpolished area). Looking under a jeweler’s loupe could help identify the issue. I would suggest reaching out to the seller before adjusting the nib. As for ink, I recommend waterman or Iroshizuku, both brands make very well performing inks.
I am not sure to what human biometrics this pen goes along with, but for me, this pen is NOT by any stress of imagination a workhorse, Sir! I have been training myself (for several days) to be able to write with this pen (even with a slow pace), and by no means I can avoid having railroading and skipping in every sentence. It might be the case this pen works for people with a very-very light touch, but it should be noted that this pen won't work for many (or most) people; this has been reported in many places, I can tell - let alone when we are talking about a note-keeping work, like under office settings. I have about 12 pens, by now, and this is the only pen I cannot use. I actually un-inked it a few days ago. I will keep it -- maybe -- for some special occasions. Cheers.
I’m sorry to hear you’re having so many issues. Can I ask what type of nib you are using? I also wonder if maybe your nib/feed are not installed correctly, as it should be able to write under its own weight. Fountain pens generally require a lighter hand than typical ballpoints. This also yields less cramping in the long run.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens I have an FA nib. I purchased the pen new from Goulet Pens USA. I might be a big guy (6'6'') but I do not think this pen could work with any other smaller people. I exert like 1/4 of the pressure I exert on my LAMYs, which never disappoint, and they are absolutely consistent. I also have an PC 823, and also enjoy that latter pen (talking for Pilots), and waiting a PC 743 to arrive soon. I am not a collector nor do I intent to become, yet like fountain pens and the feeling they give you. But, for me, they need to be workhorses. And 912 with its FA nib is not such a wirting instrument by any means. By that, I do not mean they could not be a good pen for everybody - I just highlight the need that correct information is passed to potential buyers. I also note that I am not in the payroll of any company that sells such products, either directly or indirectly. So, no conflict of interest on my end. Thank for your reply, Sir.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens I wrote a quite lengthy response to your answer, Sir, but it does not show up. I do not get this, to be honest!!! All in all, that pen was my biggest failure so far. It can’t be used for daily writing, and note-keeping by any means. I think people should have an idea of what this pen brings to the table and what it does not. A pure calligraphy pen in my opinion. I urge people who aim to purchase it to get to know well about its properties before they proceed with buying it.
@@7_v610 I’m sorry you’re having trouble. For me this has been a very reliable pen, and it’s too bad you aren’t having the same experience. I do recommend considering your nib choice (if you write with a heavy hand maybe avoid a soft/flex nib). But your advice to try before buying is very sound
@@ForTheLoveOfPens as I have mentioned in my previous message (the one that has disappeared), I purchased the pen new with an FA nib. I did that because I came across so many review videos praising its writing performance. That was absolutely not the case for me. Of course, there are also several videos mentioning railroading and skipping issues with that same combo (nib+pen)! I just was not expecting the problem would be that big to completely render the pen a calligraphy pen. As I also mentioned to the lost message, I exert like 1/4 I exert to a LAMY for writing. And still have issues. I do not think that the pen and the nib have problems because if you exert a tiny amount of pressure it writes both smoothly and very well. The issue is the pressure - it can make only take tiny amounts of pressure to perform. I found it absolutely tiring (and exhaustive) to control my hand with a tone of muscles to write with the pen. The energy I put to write with this pen is incomparably way more from that I put to write with a LAMY or Pilot Custom 833! It’s just not a workhorse! I appreciate and respect you have a different opinion, and I also value your opinion a lot - else, I would not even posting a single comment to your videos. However, I believe that all people making reviews of videos such mentioning the fact that some pens do not have a consistent performance for all people, and mention the pens’ limitations clearly. I believe that this pen has been presented and promoted in a very large number of videos in a way that I s not clearly shows what it is. It has been over-spoken way too much, without that being the case. I do not say that this has been done intentionally! No! At least not from all those people! But, it has! In my opinion, this pen has an inconsistent performance with different people, and this need be clearly mentioned. Cheers, Sir!
Pilot is one of the great brands in the market IMO. Great review as usual.
Thank you!
Black with silver, just perfect. Points to Pilot. Forgot a bunch of colors in just not good bodies, you are doing the classic at the finest.
Thanks again! It truly resembles a Sailor pro gear regular fountain pen.
I could see that!
Incredibly informative and precise. Love your content. Please keep it coming.... Happy New Year. ((BTW!): The size comparison is clutch! I am not sure why other reviewers fail so miserably in this area. I have scoured RUclips for a direct (closely sidled side-by-side comparison of Pilot gold nibs with their unusual size nomenclature... this was what I needed for far too long.... it's one thing to show nibs of the same nib size but with different grades, which all look about the same (SF, SMF, Music, Zoom(? lol), FA, etc....) as opposed to a no. 5, no.10, no.15, etc.... such as you so wonderfully demonstrated herein... again, awesome review.
Thank you so much, glad you found it useful!
Very neat and well done review of this lovely pen. It’s such a sweet bonus to have the PCH 912 offered with the full spectrum of Pilot’s nib size options. I thought hard before choosing the Waverly (WA) when buying this pen. I’m mighty glad I did, because it’s such a swell writer. I don’t mind the lack of color options for the 912. It is more than compensated by the nib options instead.
The other Pilots I own and love best are the Justus 95 (M) Falcon (SM), a pair of The E95s (both M), a Silvern Tsumugi (M), PC 845 (B), PC Urushi (M).
That said, I’d say I like my fleet of Sailor pens a little more.
Sounds like a great collection! What made you decide to get a WA nib? I was reviewing the different options, and it seems that would be best if you write at a high angle. Also what's your favorite sailor pen/nib? I really love my Realo with an H-B.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens For the record, I’ve for long loved Italian pens the most, and my nib preferences lean toward European broads, stubs, italics. But I have several very good F and M nibs, too. And custom grinds and special nibs from the manufacturer, as well. They all have their place in my writing arsenal.
I chose the Waverly for my 912 because the slight but distinct upturn to the nib intrigued me. It reminded me of the beautiful, very smooth ‘Waverley’ nibs in some vintage Sheaffers. I own two such pens myself. Then, I read a few reviews of Pilot’s WA and felt it was a safe bet to buy. The nib is just a very unfussy, flawless, and sublimely smooth, reliable and pleasurable writer at all writing angles. So, it is a very forgiving nib. The FA seemed to be very polarising going by the user reviews I read and heard online - and the PO seemed to be too fine for me. The PO requires a more upright writing angle. The WA is equally good at all angles of attack, and for both right and left handed writers. Good that Pilot doesn’t charge extra for these special nibs.
Re: Sailor, I much prefer their 21k nibs to the 14k, though both are great. I own six regular sized PGs, one 1911L (w/naginata togi nib), a 1911 Realo (H-B), three KoPs. I definitely love my KoPs best. That large 21k nib on the KoP is just sublime and truly one of a kind. I’d go so far as to say that the nib alone justifies the steep price of the pen. My favorites among the Sailor nibs are the M, B, Music and Cobra. If pressed to pick just one, I reckon for practical, daily use, the broad is the best, H-B or just B. Sailor simply rules! 👌🙂
The pen I was looking for to buy the last month. Still havent bought it yet, but I m pretty sure it ll be in my hands in 2-3 months from now. You also reviewd the nib I m interested in. Good to know u like it, I think I m taking the sfm too.
Everyone has different tastes, but for me the SFM is the sweet spot. I hope you like it!
The clip reminds me of the Pelikan beak clip.
I do like the 743 with the #15 nib. I have it with a SF nib.
I am surethis is a wonderful writer.
The 743 is a fantastic model. I enjoyed the SF, which I tried on a 742, but I found it had a little more feedback than I like on a regular basis.
I just got my Custom Heritage 912 soft fine medium nib the other day, and my goodness is it a dream to write with. My only complaint is the more pronounced step up compared to the 91, which makes it slightly less comfortable to hold higher up. Do you know how similar or different the #5 Pilot SFM nibs are from the #10 SFM nibs, other than just size?
@@chi-towncalifornia5916 it is a pretty amazing nib! I don’t have a SFM in a #5, but do have a regular FM. The line widths are pretty comparable. Also, I have a SM in a #5, which writes like a dream…but for me is a little too wide for daily use.
Hello i got my pilot custom 74 yesterday when i put ink in it it writes smoothly from up to down strokes ,but gives very dull ink color Rather than darker,moreover its down to up strokes are very scratchy and oftenly it skips during up strokes when i hold it to write in cursive ,no what should I do,nib and feed us totally fine ,i have medium nib ,and which ink should I use ,give me some suggestions about both black and blue inks
@@asadjaved6633 I’m sorry you’re experiencing issues. It is common for up strokes to be thinner than down strokes, but the scratchy feeling suggests either the angle you are writing with needs adjusting or there could be an issue with the tipping material (tines out of alignment or an unpolished area). Looking under a jeweler’s loupe could help identify the issue. I would suggest reaching out to the seller before adjusting the nib. As for ink, I recommend waterman or Iroshizuku, both brands make very well performing inks.
私もこの万年筆を持っています。パイロットは今年から、日本での価格を大幅に引き上げました。
I heard that too, hopefully the price increase is temporary. When it comes to these higher end items, I prefer bargain hunting.
I am not sure to what human biometrics this pen goes along with, but for me, this pen is NOT by any stress of imagination a workhorse, Sir! I have been training myself (for several days) to be able to write with this pen (even with a slow pace), and by no means I can avoid having railroading and skipping in every sentence. It might be the case this pen works for people with a very-very light touch, but it should be noted that this pen won't work for many (or most) people; this has been reported in many places, I can tell - let alone when we are talking about a note-keeping work, like under office settings. I have about 12 pens, by now, and this is the only pen I cannot use. I actually un-inked it a few days ago. I will keep it -- maybe -- for some special occasions. Cheers.
I’m sorry to hear you’re having so many issues. Can I ask what type of nib you are using? I also wonder if maybe your nib/feed are not installed correctly, as it should be able to write under its own weight. Fountain pens generally require a lighter hand than typical ballpoints. This also yields less cramping in the long run.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens I have an FA nib. I purchased the pen new from Goulet Pens USA. I might be a big guy (6'6'') but I do not think this pen could work with any other smaller people. I exert like 1/4 of the pressure I exert on my LAMYs, which never disappoint, and they are absolutely consistent. I also have an PC 823, and also enjoy that latter pen (talking for Pilots), and waiting a PC 743 to arrive soon. I am not a collector nor do I intent to become, yet like fountain pens and the feeling they give you. But, for me, they need to be workhorses. And 912 with its FA nib is not such a wirting instrument by any means. By that, I do not mean they could not be a good pen for everybody - I just highlight the need that correct information is passed to potential buyers. I also note that I am not in the payroll of any company that sells such products, either directly or indirectly. So, no conflict of interest on my end. Thank for your reply, Sir.
@@ForTheLoveOfPens I wrote a quite lengthy response to your answer, Sir, but it does not show up. I do not get this, to be honest!!!
All in all, that pen was my biggest failure so far. It can’t be used for daily writing, and note-keeping by any means. I think people should have an idea of what this pen brings to the table and what it does not. A pure calligraphy pen in my opinion. I urge people who aim to purchase it to get to know well about its properties before they proceed with buying it.
@@7_v610 I’m sorry you’re having trouble. For me this has been a very reliable pen, and it’s too bad you aren’t having the same experience. I do recommend considering your nib choice (if you write with a heavy hand maybe avoid a soft/flex nib). But your advice to try before buying is very sound
@@ForTheLoveOfPens as I have mentioned in my previous message (the one that has disappeared), I purchased the pen new with an FA nib. I did that because I came across so many review videos praising its writing performance. That was absolutely not the case for me. Of course, there are also several videos mentioning railroading and skipping issues with that same combo (nib+pen)! I just was not expecting the problem would be that big to completely render the pen a calligraphy pen. As I also mentioned to the lost message, I exert like 1/4 I exert to a LAMY for writing. And still have issues. I do not think that the pen and the nib have problems because if you exert a tiny amount of pressure it writes both smoothly and very well. The issue is the pressure - it can make only take tiny amounts of pressure to perform. I found it absolutely tiring (and exhaustive) to control my hand with a tone of muscles to write with the pen. The energy I put to write with this pen is incomparably way more from that I put to write with a LAMY or Pilot Custom 833! It’s just not a workhorse!
I appreciate and respect you have a different opinion, and I also value your opinion a lot - else, I would not even posting a single comment to your videos. However, I believe that all people making reviews of videos such mentioning the fact that some pens do not have a consistent performance for all people, and mention the pens’ limitations clearly.
I believe that this pen has been presented and promoted in a very large number of videos in a way that I s not clearly shows what it is. It has been over-spoken way too much, without that being the case. I do not say that this has been done intentionally! No! At least not from all those people! But, it has!
In my opinion, this pen has an inconsistent performance with different people, and this need be clearly mentioned. Cheers, Sir!