Yeah I have the older version with Pine-ornament* , it looks the same just has the 14k nib with natural gold colour(no plating), and has band where its written *cap+barrel sterling silver*. I agree, totally gorgeous pen, balance is perfect, nib is perfect-slightly soft, design is pretty much perfect too. I like it more than 845 .
I have this pen (Lattice pattern) with the same M nib and I love it! It can actually fit CON-70 converter with a little modification to the converter. I saw 1mm to 2mm off from the converter's mouth and it will fit nicely. Without modification to the converter, technically will fit, but you will encounter small resistant when screwing back the barrel.
That's a beauty. I normally prefer resin/celluloid pens aesthetically and for the lighter weight, but I've been eyeing these for some time. I think the only thing compatible is possibly a Yard-O-Led fountain pen, but they're even more expensive because of their handcrafted production. And the nibs on these look amazing. You could immediately tell from your writing sample how well tuned it is, even allowing for the modification. You can, by the way, get broad nibs at Cult Pens, but they're on the pens with animal designs. I consider the Tsumugi (which apparently means 'spinning') to be the nicest finish. Thanks for the video. As always, you do a first-class review.
Thanks Michael! I've been getting more and more into the sterling pens. I have a YOL Grand Victorian which is a beautiful pen but the Pilot is lighter and easier to use. I hope that they will offer broad on more of the models.
Great review Blake! I have the Dragon version of this pen. It posts deeply and securely and that's my preferred method when writing with it. The only issue I have with it; I always have an "inky" index finger from my making contact with the base of that inlaid nib. Not sure if it's from me inserting the nib too deeply when filling, or some other reason. Other than that ... love this pen!
Hi Dave, thanks for the message. I think if I get another one the Dragon will be next. I don't have an issue with getting ink on my hands with this pen.
Thanks for this review! Never really paid attention to this model, and am so glad picked one up before the price increase. Strange that there really isn't a lot of chat about the Silvern, and specifically the Tsumugi, which somehow became so much more appealing once you mentioned it mimics silk. Can barely stop looking at the rhodium nib long enough to write :) Only thing I don't love is the metallic odor it leaves on my fingers. Hopefully this goes away with use - or I might need to protectaclear this guy.
You are welcome! It's a great pen. I haven't noticed a metal odor with mine but I will have to check it again. I have copper pens and ebonite pens that can be a bit smelly.
I have the Lattice version of this pen that I bought directly from Japan at a very reasonable price. I just got a 1947 Parker 51 and the feel of the pen is very similar to the Pilot Silvern with its smooth long section. I also have the medium nib and it is by far my smoothest writer.
Ha, I have the very same Tsumugi pen with the M nib. It remains one of my three favorite Pilot pens. The Custom Urushi and the Justus 95 being the other two. The solid sterling silver is quite fantastic. The large inlaid 18k nib both looks and writes splendidly. The design aesthetic, silhouette of the pen is very appealing. Feel in hand, weight and comfort are spot on! I bought mine while I was holidaying in Japan for $450. No complaints! I do agree though that the clip ought to have been sterling, too. I wish I also had the carp (fish) design Silvern.
Mine has been tarnishing pretty slowly. When I see only versions of this pen they all look pretty good so whatever alloy they use is pretty resistant to tarnish. I have some Italian pens that tarnish within days. It's been months and it's just starting to patina.
That’s a lovely pen. Silver really isn’t my favorite material for a clip, but I’m with you in preferring that a silver pen be all silver. You can see the difference. If for the sake of functionality the clip isn’t going to be silver, I prefer the Parker 75 alternative of using another metal in a contrasting color (in their case, gold). Still, I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a Silvern.
Thanks James. It's funny how different metals and finishes can work together or not work together. I think on this Pilot the non-sterling bits actually look pretty good. I saw a Waldmann Commander once and the difference in color between the silver and the silver colored trim was really off putting (no offense to Waldmann). I prefer an all silver colored pen but the Parker 75 with gold trim is a nice way around it. Platinum's Sterling 3776 pens all have gold trim as well.
Love that backdrop you have of the sea behind you. It makes your reviews that much more pleasant to watch. Thanks for sharing your wonderful almost all sterling silver pen. I wouldn’t sweat the trims not being silver. You don’t want the clip to patina because then it looks off putting since it’s the part you see, and if I were the manufacturer, I wouldn’t want my name to patina either.
Thank you! That is a good point about the trim. I have a number of Italian pens with sterling trim and some of them are difficult to keep tarnish free.
Probably rhodium-plated sterling. The easiest way to check would be to disassemble the suspect parts and check their specific gravity. All you would need is a calibrated scale.
🤣 $680 and I was thinking the Pilot Sterling Mont Fuji or Tiger or Dragon was expensive ($550). I have no idea why it is so expensive (The silver is cheap and the art work here is not that so distinctive). The Pilot Elite95s is less than $300 and it is very beautiful.
Depends on retailers they all listed same price. its 18k nib and sizewise its 15* so its like pilot845 just have silver instead of urushi. Or like 743/823 +18k +silver. Elite95 has 2x smaller nib and in 14k and has super simple/cheap body.
Certainly the materials not particularly expensive but I can't really comment on how challenging it is to make the Silvern pen. The Elite95 is injection molded and has a much smaller nib.
Blake, a steel clip is better than something made of silver, or some other material. A silver clip would not retain its shape over time. Ask an engineer who works with metal.
It is pretty common for "sterling" pens to not be completely sterling silver which I admit is annoying. I am trying to think of companies that actually do full sterling: Yard-O-Led, Montegrappa....maybe Montblanc?
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Yeah I have the older version with Pine-ornament* , it looks the same just has the 14k nib with natural gold colour(no plating), and has band where its written *cap+barrel sterling silver*.
I agree, totally gorgeous pen, balance is perfect, nib is perfect-slightly soft, design is pretty much perfect too. I like it more than 845 .
Very nice looking pen! This Silvern model is my favorite modern Pilot pen. It's such a pleasure to use.
What a wonderful piece of craft!
It is!
I have this pen (Lattice pattern) with the same M nib and I love it!
It can actually fit CON-70 converter with a little modification to the converter. I saw 1mm to 2mm off from the converter's mouth and it will fit nicely.
Without modification to the converter, technically will fit, but you will encounter small resistant when screwing back the barrel.
Good to know! I am not a huge Con-70 fan so I will stick with the Con-40 and excellent Pilot cartridges.
Thanks for sharing your through review Blake - now I have something new to obsess over 🤣🤣!
You are welcome!
That's a beauty. I normally prefer resin/celluloid pens aesthetically and for the lighter weight, but I've been eyeing these for some time. I think the only thing compatible is possibly a Yard-O-Led fountain pen, but they're even more expensive because of their handcrafted production. And the nibs on these look amazing. You could immediately tell from your writing sample how well tuned it is, even allowing for the modification. You can, by the way, get broad nibs at Cult Pens, but they're on the pens with animal designs. I consider the Tsumugi (which apparently means 'spinning') to be the nicest finish.
Thanks for the video. As always, you do a first-class review.
Thanks Michael! I've been getting more and more into the sterling pens. I have a YOL Grand Victorian which is a beautiful pen but the Pilot is lighter and easier to use. I hope that they will offer broad on more of the models.
Great review Blake! I have the Dragon version of this pen. It posts deeply and securely and that's my preferred method when writing with it. The only issue I have with it; I always have an "inky" index finger from my making contact with the base of that inlaid nib. Not sure if it's from me inserting the nib too deeply when filling, or some other reason. Other than that ... love this pen!
Hi Dave, thanks for the message. I think if I get another one the Dragon will be next. I don't have an issue with getting ink on my hands with this pen.
Thanks for this review! Never really paid attention to this model, and am so glad picked one up before the price increase. Strange that there really isn't a lot of chat about the Silvern, and specifically the Tsumugi, which somehow became so much more appealing once you mentioned it mimics silk. Can barely stop looking at the rhodium nib long enough to write :) Only thing I don't love is the metallic odor it leaves on my fingers. Hopefully this goes away with use - or I might need to protectaclear this guy.
You are welcome! It's a great pen. I haven't noticed a metal odor with mine but I will have to check it again. I have copper pens and ebonite pens that can be a bit smelly.
Love it. One of my GRAIL pens. Not as heavy as I had assumed. Yea, luxurious and one for deep pockets but luxury often is. Thanks for sharing, Blake.
You are welcome! It's a worthy GRAIL pen and a super comfortable one that could be used daily.
I have the Lattice version of this pen that I bought directly from Japan at a very reasonable price. I just got a 1947 Parker 51 and the feel of the pen is very similar to the Pilot Silvern with its smooth long section. I also have the medium nib and it is by far my smoothest writer.
Beautiful pen! You are right that the Parker 51 (another favorite) is very similar in feel.
Ha, I have the very same Tsumugi pen with the M nib. It remains one of my three favorite Pilot pens. The Custom Urushi and the Justus 95 being the other two.
The solid sterling silver is quite fantastic. The large inlaid 18k nib both looks and writes splendidly. The design aesthetic, silhouette of the pen is very appealing. Feel in hand, weight and comfort are spot on!
I bought mine while I was holidaying in Japan for $450. No complaints! I do agree though that the clip ought to have been sterling, too.
I wish I also had the carp (fish) design Silvern.
We have similar tastes! I have been eyeing the Justus 95 on and off for years now. I will have to get one eventually. Such a neat pen.
Lovely lovely pen. My only hesitancy with it is tarnishing. How long does it take before it needs to be polished?
Mine has been tarnishing pretty slowly. When I see only versions of this pen they all look pretty good so whatever alloy they use is pretty resistant to tarnish. I have some Italian pens that tarnish within days. It's been months and it's just starting to patina.
That’s a lovely pen. Silver really isn’t my favorite material for a clip, but I’m with you in preferring that a silver pen be all silver. You can see the difference. If for the sake of functionality the clip isn’t going to be silver, I prefer the Parker 75 alternative of using another metal in a contrasting color (in their case, gold). Still, I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a Silvern.
Thanks James. It's funny how different metals and finishes can work together or not work together. I think on this Pilot the non-sterling bits actually look pretty good. I saw a Waldmann Commander once and the difference in color between the silver and the silver colored trim was really off putting (no offense to Waldmann). I prefer an all silver colored pen but the Parker 75 with gold trim is a nice way around it. Platinum's Sterling 3776 pens all have gold trim as well.
Love that backdrop you have of the sea behind you. It makes your reviews that much more pleasant to watch. Thanks for sharing your wonderful almost all sterling silver pen. I wouldn’t sweat the trims not being silver. You don’t want the clip to patina because then it looks off putting since it’s the part you see, and if I were the manufacturer, I wouldn’t want my name to patina either.
Thank you! That is a good point about the trim. I have a number of Italian pens with sterling trim and some of them are difficult to keep tarnish free.
The Con-70 does not fit these pens unfortunately. I have tried it in mine but the converter is too long. Nice review. These pens are lovely.
Correct!
Thanks for the confirmation.
Good to know. I am not a Con-70 fan so I haven't tried it.
Probably rhodium-plated sterling. The easiest way to check would be to disassemble the suspect parts and check their specific gravity. All you would need is a calibrated scale.
I do wonder if they coated it with something because it is tarnishing very slowly.
🤣 $680 and I was thinking the Pilot Sterling Mont Fuji or Tiger or Dragon was expensive ($550).
I have no idea why it is so expensive (The silver is cheap and the art work here is not that so distinctive).
The Pilot Elite95s is less than $300 and it is very beautiful.
Depends on retailers they all listed same price.
its 18k nib and sizewise its 15* so its like pilot845 just have silver instead of urushi. Or like 743/823 +18k +silver.
Elite95 has 2x smaller nib and in 14k and has super simple/cheap body.
Certainly the materials not particularly expensive but I can't really comment on how challenging it is to make the Silvern pen. The Elite95 is injection molded and has a much smaller nib.
so this is just a silver Elite 95s?
It shares no parts with the Elite 95s. The only thing that is similar but not the same is the inlaid nib.
@@BlakesBroadcast ahh it looked so familiar yet so different, silver is nice, but this is creeping into urushi price for a way smaller nib.
@@mixeddrinks8100 Its not a small nib, its about same size as 15* pilot nib. So it has same* nib size as urushi845 .
Blake, a steel clip is better than something made of silver, or some other material. A silver clip would not retain its shape over time. Ask an engineer who works with metal.
Yep, that's essential what I said. The Sterling has a memory but there are many pens that have sterling clips.
The non-sterling elements are a deal-breaker for me, despite the pen's gorgeosity. If you can't manage a silver clip, go clipless.
It is pretty common for "sterling" pens to not be completely sterling silver which I admit is annoying. I am trying to think of companies that actually do full sterling: Yard-O-Led, Montegrappa....maybe Montblanc?
You are overreacting mate. the nib wouldn't be silver, some contrast doesnt harm.