Adjusted subtitles and translations are up! I've been getting a lot of feedback saying that the Kakimori stainless steel nib is a lot more forgiving with the angle that you hold it than the brass one. Hope everyone is having a great new year (I'm VERY behind hahaha!)
Seeing your video post again made me ridiculously happy this morning. I always learn something new, and your videos are just so nice to watch. I really hope that Sailor Hocoro comes to the US, that looks like loads of fun.
Thank you so much! This comment makes ME happy hahaha! I think it will be offered in the US but right now they are having problems keeping up with the demand here!
The vintage mother of pearl/gold dip pen is beautiful!!! I've had the Hocoro on my wishlist but I was debating whether or not I would like it. Loved the video as always!!
Thanks so much! I prowled around eBay for awhile to get the gold dip pen and it is so worth it as I've used it for many years. The Hocoro is definitely at a much better price point!
"Fun ... but only if it hurts" should be their tagline! I'm a huge fan of Kakimori's steel nib. Crazy line variation and no hard starts. A bit more difficult to clean than glass pens tho. We'll need to bring some difficult nibs and inks to Kamihaku next weekend.
I just love your videos. Not only are you extremely entertaining but I always leave knowing something new and interesting. Keep up the great work. Thanks. Also, great music!
Thank you so much! I took a quick break to work on some health issues but really missed the pen community with such kind people like yourself. So good to be back!
This is my second time watching this episode. Wonderful! Decided to order both the kakimori and the hocoro. Now I have to be patient for their delivery. I’m ‘newish ‘to collecting and some of the most fun parts would have just flown past me if I hadn’t found your channel, thank you again.
Thank you so much--I'm glad you got some useful info out of this. I kind of figure this "fountain pen thing" is big enough to cover ALL kinds of fun stuff hahaha!
Thank you for another great video, and sharing your knowledge. You have such an interesting perspective. I bought my first glass dip pen (entry level) a few weeks ago, so really enjoyed learning lots from you.
So happy to see you. The Kakimori nib is a hit in US, we all had to have one. The store who has been selling them keeps running out of stock. I got the stainless steel and really like it. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on Japan releases.
They keep running out over here too! That is why I got the brass one, I got tired of waiting on the stainless steel! Hopefully the Hocoro will go Stateside soon. They are having problems keeping up with demand here! Thanks so much!
The Tono & Lims comment made for irl giggles. I've stayed away from some of those fun/challenging inks and admire your fearlessness. Thank you for another wonderful video! I recently got the Kakimori steel and brass and have enjoyed playing with them (still working on getting a consistent line, which probably speaks to how much I rotate the nib as I write)
I'm the same--that's why I just resorted to using the Kakimori as a fantastic "swatcher". It is easy to make nice straight swatches that are easy to compare to other inks. I'm to lazy to hold the pen at a consistent angle to write with it hahah! Thanks!
the sailor hocoro sound like a very interesting adquisition to make swatches for different inks and get something more similar for how the ink is going to be seen on a fountain pen
I totally agree with this. You can try many inks very easily but get a closer approximation to what a fountain pen would look like with that ink. Ideal for going to a pen meet or show!
I'm doing great! I've lost 40 pounds (though still working on it). I needed to concentrate on my health a bit but it's great being back. Thanks so much!
Thank you! I was asked to put some boulder opal in a vid. They are hard to film! Trying to get the "flash" or "fire" and not overexpose the pen was a challenge. Did you notice my wrists were skinnier hahaha! I've lost 40 pounds (part of the reason I took a break--I'm so tired from all the exercise!) Take care💖
After I learned about the Hokoro pen a few weeks ago I did some experimenting and found that at a minimum, the Kakuno nibs fit in a standard dip pen holder and work fantastically well as a dip pen. I suspect many others do too but I wasn’t willing to experiment with my more expensive nibs 😜 I also struggle with the Kakimori nib. A nice idea but frustrating in practice.
What?!? Off to play... Thanks, I like this a lot. It actually works better than a standard #6 nib that I bought specifically for my nib holder. Now I wish Pilot sold their Kakuno/Prera/Metro/etc nibs by themselves. I might have a Kakuno barrel without its nib for awhile.
@@MarshaLove0723 Yes I find they write great, but if I leave them sitting for too long the ink starts to evaporate and gets hard to clean. But I will admit I had them sitting for a few weeks. Still, my other pens don't have that issue.
A n artist friend of mine got the brass kakmori and she loves it for urban sketching.. the problem is carrying ink while on location sketching for me. I have 4 Opus 88 demonstrator pens that carry a ton of ink. They have modified Pilot parallel nibs.. thanks for this video..
Great to have you back! I recently got a Kakimori stainless steel dip pen and would say the same thing -- it yields beautiful swatches, but for regular writing, it's more difficult to control the line width than I'd prefer, and not particularly smooth. I'm fussy about consistent line widths, so I still prefer my glass dip pens for writing. I'll watch for the review of the Japanese glass dip pen that can be obtained overseas! (Comment on Instagram to come. 😊)
I got the Kakimori brass dip pen but I have hard time using it for regular/daily journal writing because of the ink flow/line skipping issues. I have much better writing experience with my glass pens.
Thanks so much Marilyn! Yes, I'm a lazy writer and to have to always think about keeping the same angle is just too much work for me! The Hocoro is pretty "pen-like" as far as writing goes but I like the swatches with the Kakimori! Hanabi glass pens are awesome!
Thanks for showing the comparisons between all the different pens you can use for ink testing. I really find your glass pens beautiful both in appearance and in the writing they produce. I have bought the hocoro 1.1stub earlier. Unfortunately, it dries out too soon after a dip, and the ink flow is hard to control (too heavy when you first put on paper, and too little soon after). I plan to buy and try out the fine nib though, since it seems the ink flow is much better.
I think you do get a more consistent flow with the F nib, but inherently, dip pens are all like that to a certain extent. A commenter earlier said she stuck a Kakuno nib in a (Zebra) nib holder and it worked well! You might try that. Thank you so much!
I have the Sailor Shikiori. “Yozakura”-I was comparing the the Faber-Castell Yozakura…mine is more grey-brown cherry color-which I really like, but this is a pretty more peachy cherry :) I like that Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen; thanks for the review-nice to see your new vid!
Thank you so much! I don't think Faber Castell is going to be as "crazy" as some of the Japanese inks. Both have their place on my shelf though! Take care!
The White dip pen looks really nice. You must treasure it !! I've got a few from an old French brand that you can get in flea markets and such... In wood mostly... « Blanzy et Pouré » or other brands... that have been unfortunately closed for a long time now... There goes more knowledge...
hahaha! That is what keeps this hobby fun--more rabbit holes to go down! Hope you are doing good Francois! I've lost 40 pounds (around 20 kilos) and am still fasting. Ugh. But all my numbers are looking so much better. Take care!
Beautiful pens and very informative video. I love the line width on the glass pen, but sadly, the price is out of my range. You know how I love a fine nib so that Sailor Hocoro is going on my wishlist. Maybe JetPens or Goulet will carry it at some point.
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pens (and ink). Dip pens are a category that I too often forget about. A glass dip pen would be fun to have, and I didn’t know that they made that sound. Maybe my next pen purchase, whenever that is, will be a glass dip pen.
Thank you! The dip pens are so popular here because the "inku-numa" ladies try all kinds of ink. And ease of cleaning is very important to them. So we are spoiled for choice here!
I would say it is OK as it’s a stainless steel nib (so like using a better version of a dip nib) But the caveat would be that the newer models (that came out after I made the vid) now all have a plastic smooth feed. Those feeds snap out, so you could use it that way. But you can buy replacement feeds, so I would just try and just make sure you rinse it out real well when you are done with your writing/drawing session.
Sheening inks don’t need to be constantly mixed. The excess dye that pools on good paper causes the sheening. As for shimmering inks (with shiny particulate) I just roll the pen in my hands occasionally (like every few sentences) but sometimes, I don’t worry about it and will get some pages without shimmer and some with it!
No. I would describe the performance as quite similar to what is described here -- beautiful swatches when used on its side, not so great for writing at a regular angle. I get very inconsistent lines and blobs at the beginning.
@Pen Friends I've been hearing that the stainless works a little better than the brass but in the end, having to hold a consistent angle is kind of challenging--that's why I mainly use the Kakimori for swatches.
1. Such a thorough and informative video, thanks. This Sailor Boi is rabid for a Hocoro, if they would ONLY come out West. Are you listening, Sailor? 西側から出てきてください！If possible, only double the price, compared to Japan. Triple or more is harsh. 2. My experience with glass pens was that they are pretty unusable, being about ten times wetter than the wettest fountain pen. Look up "gloppy" in the dictionary to see a picture. But maybe in the last couple decades they've gotten better?
Thanks so much! And thanks for the video idea! The stub nib glass pen and the really thin one (the Helico) both don't blob on me, but I agree, many glass pens do and you have to be careful to only dip the nib in halfway.
The Sailor Hocoro is incredibly well thought out and designed: the way the nib stores within the body for protection, the variety of compatible nib units, and the available feeds that snap on to allow extended writing. The engineers and designers clearly spent a lot of time designing and iterating. The only problem is the nibs just aren’t very good. The Pilot Iro-Utsushi is probably the most lazily designed dip pen on the market. It’s just a cheap stick of injected molded plastic with a Pilot nib glued to the end. But the nib on it is fantastic, and that’s what is so frustrating. I would love to use the Sailor Hocoro, but the nib is just awful compared to the Pilot. So now my thoughtfully engineered and designed Hocoro sits ill-used in my drawer, while the lazy and uncreative Pilot Iro-Utsushi sits out on my desk used frequently. It’s very annoying. I really hope Sailor improves their steel nibs to be as good as Pilot, because until then, I’m stuck using the terrible yet great Pilot Iro-Utsushi.
Hahaha! Sorry to laugh at your pain and I completely agree. But I use the Hocoro only to test ink rather quickly along with a lot of other tools so it doesn’t bother me too much. If I really want to check out an ink, but just a bit, I just load it into a Kakuno- cleans easily and is inexpensive.
OK I didn't realize at first glance that this comment was on this video. For this pen, it is a dip pen so you would write and deplete the ink before it really separated. You would, however, need to shake the bottle after the particulate settled or if you were using an ink puddle, stir it with the pen.
Adjusted subtitles and translations are up! I've been getting a lot of feedback saying that the Kakimori stainless steel nib is a lot more forgiving with the angle that you hold it than the brass one. Hope everyone is having a great new year (I'm VERY behind hahaha!)
This is your hobby, right? So, as I see it you can't be behind on your hobby. Deep breath😄
@@eurekadog hahaha! I'm so deep breathing, I'm about to pass out...
Seeing your video post again made me ridiculously happy this morning. I always learn something new, and your videos are just so nice to watch. I really hope that Sailor Hocoro comes to the US, that looks like loads of fun.
Thank you so much! This comment makes ME happy hahaha! I think it will be offered in the US but right now they are having problems keeping up with the demand here!
Your videos are something else. Thank you so much for continuing to upload and sharing your perspectives on all things fountain pens and inks.
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you enjoy them--makes it more fun to share!
The vintage mother of pearl/gold dip pen is beautiful!!! I've had the Hocoro on my wishlist but I was debating whether or not I would like it. Loved the video as always!!
Thanks so much! I prowled around eBay for awhile to get the gold dip pen and it is so worth it as I've used it for many years. The Hocoro is definitely at a much better price point!
I got hooked by the pink stickers haha
Great video as always 💕 and super super inspiring
I KNOW!! I stuck them everywhere--went a little crazy with them! Thanks so much!
"Fun ... but only if it hurts" should be their tagline! I'm a huge fan of Kakimori's steel nib. Crazy line variation and no hard starts. A bit more difficult to clean than glass pens tho. We'll need to bring some difficult nibs and inks to Kamihaku next weekend.
Am I right?!? Sometime it seems all I own is "difficult" inks...
I just love your videos. Not only are you extremely entertaining but I always leave knowing something new and interesting. Keep up the great work. Thanks. Also, great music!
Thank you so much! I took a quick break to work on some health issues but really missed the pen community with such kind people like yourself. So good to be back!
This is my second time watching this episode. Wonderful! Decided to order both the kakimori and the hocoro. Now I have to be patient for their delivery. I’m ‘newish ‘to collecting and some of the most fun parts would have just flown past me if I hadn’t found your channel, thank you again.
Thank you so much--I'm glad you got some useful info out of this. I kind of figure this "fountain pen thing" is big enough to cover ALL kinds of fun stuff hahaha!
Thank you for another great video, and sharing your knowledge. You have such an interesting perspective. I bought my first glass dip pen (entry level) a few weeks ago, so really enjoyed learning lots from you.
That's awesome! Glad you are getting something out of my vids! Thanks!
AWESOME comps! Appreciate the variety of nibs and inks. Not quite as much fun as seeing ink fly around by the bottleful …… but very useful 🤣😍🤓
hahaha! Either useful or fun! I'll need to throw down some more ink soon! Thank you! 💖
I‘m so glad that the kakimori nib seems to be newish, so I have not lived under a rock for too long.
Hahaha! There always seems to be something new I don’t keep track of
So happy to see you. The Kakimori nib is a hit in US, we all had to have one. The store who has been selling them keeps running out of stock. I got the stainless steel and really like it. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date on Japan releases.
They keep running out over here too! That is why I got the brass one, I got tired of waiting on the stainless steel! Hopefully the Hocoro will go Stateside soon. They are having problems keeping up with demand here! Thanks so much!
Fun selection of dip pens and always a pleasure to watch you wield them so well.
Thank you so much! Hope you are doing good!
Congratulations winners!!
Thank you for showing us some of the beauty in the world. It’s a welcome reminder to appreciate the little things. 🙏
Thanks! That is a great attitude! 💕
The Tono & Lims comment made for irl giggles. I've stayed away from some of those fun/challenging inks and admire your fearlessness.
Thank you for another wonderful video! I recently got the Kakimori steel and brass and have enjoyed playing with them (still working on getting a consistent line, which probably speaks to how much I rotate the nib as I write)
I'm the same--that's why I just resorted to using the Kakimori as a fantastic "swatcher". It is easy to make nice straight swatches that are easy to compare to other inks. I'm to lazy to hold the pen at a consistent angle to write with it hahah! Thanks!
the sailor hocoro sound like a very interesting adquisition to make swatches for different inks and get something more similar for how the ink is going to be seen on a fountain pen
I totally agree with this. You can try many inks very easily but get a closer approximation to what a fountain pen would look like with that ink. Ideal for going to a pen meet or show!
Wow, what a cornucopia of choices for glass pens. What a lovely review and I really appreciate the overview. 👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much Peter! 💞 The really sad thing is that is a fraction of my glass pens--many of which I am going to sell as I have too much stuff!!!
So good to see your post again! I hope things are well with you.
I'm doing great! I've lost 40 pounds (though still working on it). I needed to concentrate on my health a bit but it's great being back. Thanks so much!
Such eye candy from you again, thank you for the great work you did 😍👍👌
Cheers, Klaus
Thanks so much Klaus! Hope you are doing good!
Excellent video as always. Thank you for taking the time to do it. Enjoy the spring!
Thank you so much--hope you got something out of it! Can't wait for the cherry blossoms! Take care!
Another fantastic informative video. 👏 ❤️ Love your rings as well. Nice tease with the opal.
Thank you! I was asked to put some boulder opal in a vid. They are hard to film! Trying to get the "flash" or "fire" and not overexpose the pen was a challenge. Did you notice my wrists were skinnier hahaha! I've lost 40 pounds (part of the reason I took a break--I'm so tired from all the exercise!) Take care💖
Your photography is sublime.
I'll check out the wrists next time hahaha. Congrats on the weight loss! Lots of hard work.
I so missed your videos. So happy to see a new one. 🥰
Thank you so much! Hope you like it 💕
I have been wanting to get a glass pen. Can't wait for that video. Love seeing your comparisons.
After I learned about the Hokoro pen a few weeks ago I did some experimenting and found that at a minimum, the Kakuno nibs fit in a standard dip pen holder and work fantastically well as a dip pen. I suspect many others do too but I wasn’t willing to experiment with my more expensive nibs 😜 I also struggle with the Kakimori nib. A nice idea but frustrating in practice.
What?!? Off to play...
Thanks, I like this a lot. It actually works better than a standard #6 nib that I bought specifically for my nib holder.
Now I wish Pilot sold their Kakuno/Prera/Metro/etc nibs by themselves. I might have a Kakuno barrel without its nib for awhile.
@@MarshaLove0723 Pretty sure I'm leaving mine permanently in my dip pen! I find the Kakunos dry out too fast for my liking.
@@SarahBaileyArts So far all mine are nice wet writers, and I don't worry about them drying out.
@@MarshaLove0723 Yes I find they write great, but if I leave them sitting for too long the ink starts to evaporate and gets hard to clean. But I will admit I had them sitting for a few weeks. Still, my other pens don't have that issue.
Ahhh, that means a Plumix stub nib will work as well! Thanks Sarah
The glass pen experience for me is best for swatching. But I like the beautiful effects! Always love to see your videos!
Thanks so much! The important thing is to do what works for you and what you enjoy!
Fantastic video--I get so many ideas from what you talk about. Thanks!
Thanks so much Julie! I’m so glad you get something out of it💕
I love your videos. Thanks for the quality in the edition and the interesting content. I always learn something new with your videos.
Thank you so much! Lovely feedback like this not only is very welcome but really motivates me!
Finally new videos! I just have to comment first before watching. Now back to watching.
hahaha! Thanks so much Jacob!
Great fun to see video from you again. Very god as usual.:)
Thanks so much! Had a nice break!
I like the look of the sailor dip pen
It is pretty sleek and compact--great for going to pen shows/meets etc.
I like that dip pen I’ve been looking for one
I keep looking for on but don’t want to get glass cause I know it will break I like that sailor bu don’t know how long before it hits the states
Another great video!! I have to say that Sailor had a very satisfying "click" haha.
hahaha! I was clicking away as I was changing out the nibs for this vid! Thanks so much!
Very nice, thank you for sharing. Hope everything is well
Thank you so much Miguel! I hope you are doing good. I've just been very busy, but that is a good thing! Take care!
Very interesting comparison. Thank you!
Glad you found it interesting--thank you!
A n artist friend of mine got the brass kakmori and she loves it for urban sketching.. the problem is carrying ink while on location sketching for me. I have 4 Opus 88 demonstrator pens that carry a ton of ink. They have modified Pilot parallel nibs.. thanks for this video..
Yes, I agree that the Pilot Parallel would be the best bet and they are some of my favorite for usefulness. Thanks Eileen!
Thanks for this video! I was looking for a dip pen I can transport that isn’t a Drillog because they’re too pricey for me. Great to see alternatives!
That's great! Glad the video helped!
Great to have you back! I recently got a Kakimori stainless steel dip pen and would say the same thing -- it yields beautiful swatches, but for regular writing, it's more difficult to control the line width than I'd prefer, and not particularly smooth. I'm fussy about consistent line widths, so I still prefer my glass dip pens for writing. I'll watch for the review of the Japanese glass dip pen that can be obtained overseas! (Comment on Instagram to come. 😊)
I got the Kakimori brass dip pen but I have hard time using it for regular/daily journal writing because of the ink flow/line skipping issues. I have much better writing experience with my glass pens.
I've found the brass version to be smoother than the stainless.
Thanks so much Marilyn! Yes, I'm a lazy writer and to have to always think about keeping the same angle is just too much work for me! The Hocoro is pretty "pen-like" as far as writing goes but I like the swatches with the Kakimori! Hanabi glass pens are awesome!
@@InkyRocks I appreciate hearing about your personal experience and really hope to get a Hanabi glass dip pen someday!
Thanks for showing the comparisons between all the different pens you can use for ink testing. I really find your glass pens beautiful both in appearance and in the writing they produce. I have bought the hocoro 1.1stub earlier. Unfortunately, it dries out too soon after a dip, and the ink flow is hard to control (too heavy when you first put on paper, and too little soon after). I plan to buy and try out the fine nib though, since it seems the ink flow is much better.
I think you do get a more consistent flow with the F nib, but inherently, dip pens are all like that to a certain extent. A commenter earlier said she stuck a Kakuno nib in a (Zebra) nib holder and it worked well! You might try that. Thank you so much!
New inky rocks video, what a treat!
Yaaay! Thank you so much!💞
I have the Sailor Shikiori. “Yozakura”-I was comparing the the Faber-Castell Yozakura…mine is more grey-brown cherry color-which I really like, but this is a pretty more peachy cherry :) I like that Sailor Hocoro Dip Pen; thanks for the review-nice to see your new vid!
Thank you so much! I don't think Faber Castell is going to be as "crazy" as some of the Japanese inks. Both have their place on my shelf though! Take care!
The White dip pen looks really nice. You must treasure it !! I've got a few from an old French brand that you can get in flea markets and such... In wood mostly... « Blanzy et Pouré » or other brands... that have been unfortunately closed for a long time now... There goes more knowledge...
hahaha! That is what keeps this hobby fun--more rabbit holes to go down! Hope you are doing good Francois! I've lost 40 pounds (around 20 kilos) and am still fasting. Ugh. But all my numbers are looking so much better. Take care!
@@InkyRocks Great news ! I'm glad you're hanging in there !
Beautiful pens and very informative video. I love the line width on the glass pen, but sadly, the price is out of my range. You know how I love a fine nib so that Sailor Hocoro is going on my wishlist. Maybe JetPens or Goulet will carry it at some point.
Thanks so much Jackie! I think they both eventually will carry it. It may be a while as they are having problems keeping up with the demand here!
Ahh, such a helpful video!
Glad you think so! Thank you!
So helpful, thank you!
So glad you found it helpful-thanks 💖
Thanks for sharing these wonderful pens (and ink). Dip pens are a category that I too often forget about. A glass dip pen would be fun to have, and I didn’t know that they made that sound. Maybe my next pen purchase, whenever that is, will be a glass dip pen.
Thank you! The dip pens are so popular here because the "inku-numa" ladies try all kinds of ink. And ease of cleaning is very important to them. So we are spoiled for choice here!
I watched your new video and… the Kakimori metal nib is in my cart :-)
Missing the Drillog here though…
I'm hearing the stainless steel one is worth the extra money and wait (it's sold out a lot). It is more forgiving on the angle you hold it.
Yay, an inky rocks video🤟🏽🤟🏽🤟🏽
Yaaaay! hahaha--thanks!
Yay! A new video!
Yaaay! Hope you like it!
Thanks again!!!! Cheers
hahaha! Cheers!💕
Thanks for the vidrio I realy like its
I'm so glad! Thanks!
Is it possible to use these with drawnng inks like india ink?
I would say it is OK as it’s a stainless steel nib (so like using a better version of a dip nib) But the caveat would be that the newer models (that came out after I made the vid) now all have a plastic smooth feed. Those feeds snap out, so you could use it that way. But you can buy replacement feeds, so I would just try and just make sure you rinse it out real well when you are done with your writing/drawing session.
How do you keep shimmering/sheen inks mixed in the pen?
Sheening inks don’t need to be constantly mixed. The excess dye that pools on good paper causes the sheening. As for shimmering inks (with shiny particulate) I just roll the pen in my hands occasionally (like every few sentences) but sometimes, I don’t worry about it and will get some pages without shimmer and some with it!
Thank you
Do the steel kakimori nibs perform better ?
No. I would describe the performance as quite similar to what is described here -- beautiful swatches when used on its side, not so great for writing at a regular angle. I get very inconsistent lines and blobs at the beginning.
That is interesting. I'm hearing the stainless is better than the brass. But I agree with you, glass is the best!
@Pen Friends I've been hearing that the stainless works a little better than the brass but in the end, having to hold a consistent angle is kind of challenging--that's why I mainly use the Kakimori for swatches.
1. Such a thorough and informative video, thanks. This Sailor Boi is rabid for a Hocoro, if they would ONLY come out West. Are you listening, Sailor? 西側から出てきてください！If possible, only double the price, compared to Japan. Triple or more is harsh.
2. My experience with glass pens was that they are pretty unusable, being about ten times wetter than the wettest fountain pen. Look up "gloppy" in the dictionary to see a picture. But maybe in the last couple decades they've gotten better?
Thanks so much! And thanks for the video idea! The stub nib glass pen and the really thin one (the Helico) both don't blob on me, but I agree, many glass pens do and you have to be careful to only dip the nib in halfway.
Before seeing this video I asked for views on kakakmuri brass nib sorry for inconvenience caused thanks
No worries! Please don't hesitate to make requests as it helps me decide what to film!
The Sailor Hocoro is incredibly well thought out and designed: the way the nib stores within the body for protection, the variety of compatible nib units, and the available feeds that snap on to allow extended writing. The engineers and designers clearly spent a lot of time designing and iterating. The only problem is the nibs just aren’t very good. The Pilot Iro-Utsushi is probably the most lazily designed dip pen on the market. It’s just a cheap stick of injected molded plastic with a Pilot nib glued to the end. But the nib on it is fantastic, and that’s what is so frustrating. I would love to use the Sailor Hocoro, but the nib is just awful compared to the Pilot. So now my thoughtfully engineered and designed Hocoro sits ill-used in my drawer, while the lazy and uncreative Pilot Iro-Utsushi sits out on my desk used frequently. It’s very annoying. I really hope Sailor improves their steel nibs to be as good as Pilot, because until then, I’m stuck using the terrible yet great Pilot Iro-Utsushi.
Hahaha! Sorry to laugh at your pain and I completely agree. But I use the Hocoro only to test ink rather quickly along with a lot of other tools so it doesn’t bother me too much. If I really want to check out an ink, but just a bit, I just load it into a Kakuno- cleans easily and is inexpensive.
How do you keep shimmering/sheen inks mixed in the pen?
OK I didn't realize at first glance that this comment was on this video. For this pen, it is a dip pen so you would write and deplete the ink before it really separated. You would, however, need to shake the bottle after the particulate settled or if you were using an ink puddle, stir it with the pen.