10:21 had me like "What?! Where did that come from?" as I would have never guessed there could be such a beautifully seamless piston mechanism. It goes to show that high-end Japanese pens are crafted with high-end Japanese precision. Truly astonishing! I can't think of any other piston mechanism incorporated so perfectly into the barrel of the pen.
I said the same thing! I was just in the Pen Boutique and they had a Vermillion Emperor on display, I ogled every inch of it in the display case for at least 3 minutes where my face, almost pressed against the glass was literally no more than 7 inches from the pen. I didn't notice the line that separates the barrel from the end piece at all. This pen is a masterpiece!
At some point, when my daughters have completed college, I would like to get an urushi pen. I like the simple yet beautiful look. Congratulations on acquiring such a magnificent pen.
@@billclockwellI'm getting closer! My youngest daughter has one more year of college. Also, I get to go to my first pen show this summer so I'm hoping I get to see and hold an urushi pen in person at that time. 😀
Wow! What an amazing pen! The shading you get from that Urushi Red ink is extraordinary. It is a good thing people don't know what the heck that thing is that man is writing with because you'd get mugged.
Thank you for this very well documented pen review that encouraged me to make the big jump of buying a Namiki Emperor last month in Japan. Every day since that purchase, I enjoy the wonderful feeling of precision and dynamism in writing with it. Useful to mention indeed that my handwriting is different that with my other loved nibs (MB149, Pelikan1000, Lamy2000, Waterman Edson, Pilot 845…). It’s more expressive with the nib asking for bigger mouvements and allowing some changes in pressure safely. What a joy!
Thanks for this very nice review, David. This pen is spectacular in every way; congratulations on adding it to your collection. Keep up the great reviews!
Good review! I agree with all the comments. It's impossible to find a single flaw about the Emperor Urushi. I've beening using mine (Vermilon) for a year and is the favorite in my collection. I've always been a big fan of eyedropper pens and the Emperor Urushi is probably the best - huge ink capacity, flawless ink valve execution and unmatched finish that conceals the finial nob. The pen is exquisite in workmanship, beauty, and physical presence. Despite its huge size, it writes like a normal fountain pen. The #50 nib stands out and complements the design aesthetics. My medium nib is very smooth with a minimal amount of feedback on good paper (e.g., Rhodia). Ink flow is medium wet (as most Japanese pens tend to be on the dry side required for the complexity of the Asian characters) and is suitable for any occasions. The pen has an uncanny emotional appeal revealed only to those who own and use one. It's special to hold an object that requires months of artisan labor, embodies century-long history and tradition, and commands time-tested accolades and adorations. I personally believe that the Emperor Urushi is the best fountain pen regardless of price. One may argue that there are more expensive, more elaborate, more decorative, more exclusive (limited editions), more intricate pens than the Emperor but few, if any, can provide such joy to use on a daily basis.
Wow, thanks! I remember seeing/handling one of these at the DC Supershow....oh, must be 20 years ago. It was early in my pen hobby days and I remember noting how HUGE it was. I appreciated the two surprises in your review: first, that it will actually fit in a shirt pocket and second, that there's a turning knob on the end. I would never have guessed either!
Love it. I like maki-e pens and you get a "budget one" called the Nippon.Art collection that are smaller for $750 at Goulet Pens. It's always a matter of taste but I love vermilion. This will go on my relatively long wish list!😀
A great review. I just bought this bugger based on your review. Your observations are spot on. I have the MB 149 (Binder modified and beautiful) and the Omas Milord Arco (Mottishaw modified for cursive italic) and Sailors, but this is special out of the box. Superb nib that is the best I have used (medium). Photos can’t do it justice. Magnificent. Now to get that pen case that fits. Firm cigar tube with a lining,,,,,,
*WOW!!!! |What a presentation!!!! Since in past years I collected many things, swords, watches, and so on, I noted that of all the companies that I ordered things from, the Japanese were ALWAYS far above any others in elegant presentation!*
I got mine about the same time. I picked one up from Nibs and paid through the nose for customs, but it was worth it. I didn't realize there was usually a wait. I don't know what I was thinking, but I had Mottishaw grind the M nib to a cursive italic. I probably should have left such a special pen alone and a Japanese M is rather fine for such a modification. It took some practice and the line variation is ultra-subtle, but it's become a favourite writer. It dances across the page and the ink lasts forever - a deep, dark red of course! :) The vermilion is hard to describe and I look forward to it aging along with me. The size and weight combination is perfect. Thanks for your review. edit: I wanted to add that although I have small hands I do not in any way find this to be a large pen. I don't know why. I only notice its size when it's beside my others.
Noon question : do you keep the knob open all the time or only from time to time to allow ink to pass and reach the nib? Sounds weird to keep opening and closing the knob while you write.
For shorter writing sessions, I will leave it closed. For longer ones, I will crack it. You will have the same experience with most vacuum fillers as well.
Such an amazing pen. I got a chance to see this pen and the smaller brother when in Osaka. One of my dream pens, but quite a bit out of my price range.
Thanks David, that is one beautiful pen, and that nib... just OMG! Would love if it came in the two-tone Namiki nib, as the rhodium plating for the snow cap of Mt. Fuji is one of my favourite designs ever. Definitely on my list of capstone pens for my collection, especially the Urushi Red version that you have, not that I would turn my nose up at a black one though, I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
How do you like the emperor vs the Genkai? I’ve been waffling on which to purchase and from what I’ve read (coupled with my gut feeling having owned both Yukari Royale and smaller Danitrio’s) is that the Emperor is a cut above in terms of tolerances, balance, etc. To be expected as Danitrio is far more ‘handmade’
Hi. Great video on an amazing pen. Quick question: do you arrange the rubik cubes in the background according to the colors of the pen that you review! Have a wonderful day!
I like how it writes, but that thing is just stupid big. I have the W-E Decoband and the ASC Bologna Extra and that thing makes them look like toothpicks. If I ever get a urushi-ebonite pen it will be something much smaller, like those of Wancher.
@@shaunpearson7905 Yes, and I think that the nibs on the Bologna Extra and the Decoband are much better looking with their cool laser engraved designs.
I never write with that much pressure on the nib. Like this I'd go through several nibs in a year. I only write with fountain pens and I do write a lot.
I feel like this pen should be nicknamed Clifford. Edit: this vermillion design is actually my dream grail pen I used one once and have yet to find better.
Hi Figboot, I've read some reviews of the Emperor in which people experienced little bubbles forming in the lacquer of the feed from contact with ink. Have you experienced the same issue?
I can appreciate you buy it for the craftsmanship, but of all your pens regardless of the price, what would you say is your best writing fountain pen? Question is for anyone .... just curious.
Rob ...Very pertinent question for the reviewer or any other FP enthusiast. Since the question is for anyone here, I’d gladly answer it. My all time best writing fountain pen is my beloved Sheaffer Legacy II (I have a pair of them). And my all round favourite fountain pen remains the Aurora 88 - I have six of those classics. 🙂
Which do you prefer writing with, this one or the custom Urushi? Nice review. It’s been on my bucket list for a while. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
As nice as the nib is, and though I understand the labor cost of the urushi, I just feel like the price is too high for not having any extra artwork on the body
*A question for some day when convenient for you - You have so many pens, do you use them all, by rotating them? Or do you use just a small group for 90 per cent of your needs and use the rest only for special things? Thanks!*
I rotate through them. I have created a spreadsheet to track usage. If you search "Every Day Carry" on my channel, you will see two videos showing the tool...that you can also download and use for yourself.
Wonderful pen and, as always, very interesting and useful review, David, thank you. My budget is still recovering from me watching your Grail Pens video (two pens from that video entered my collection soon after), so it is too soon to dream this big. But I'll keep an eye for it. One day. Changing the subject: let me tell you as a member of the bearded club, we miss you, man! :D #BigFootHasABeard :D :D
@@mhergoparian174 There are many different factors at play. Hard to make a general statement that 'all' pens from a particular brand have a specific characteristic.
I have the Jinhao 9019 and looked up this pen out of curiosity since people said it’s a copy of this pen. I think it’s funny that people say this pen is huge cuz for me, the size is damn near perfect! I’m only 5’8 but I have really beefy hands for my size so the Jinhao equivalent of this is wonderful to write with, and I find small grips like the Pilot Metro kinda painful to write with and chubby pens like this are just so comfy to write with, although my Lamy 2000 is hands down the comfiest pen I’ve ever written with. Hopefully someday I can buy this pen for myself and my kids who come after me!
Uhm… that Jinhao 9019 has some styling aspects of the Namiki, but it is nowhere near the size of the Urushi No. 50/Emperor. Like not at all. The Jinhao is more comparable to the Montblanc 149 in size/length that you see at 12:38. The Namiki is about that much bigger.
@@kevinharrigan2727My best idea I can give you to see if the size might be something for you is (if you can’t try it in person)… 1. Watch a comparison of the Jinhao 9019 and the X159 2. Then see how the X159 compares to a Montblanc 149 3. Then see how the Montblanc 149 compares to the Namiki (the 149 appears in many videos about the Namiki) Because you will likely not find a direct comparison between the 9019 and the Namiki. The X159 is close to the 149 in size, the 9019 seems a bit girthier. The Emperor is just a different size category. It is much longer and the nib is much larger than those of the others. The Namiki Yukari Royale would be closer in pen body size to the Jinhaos and the 149, but it just has a No. 20 nib (instead of the massive No. 50 nib on the Emperor), which is closer to a standard No. 6 nib. Which is smaller than the nib of the 149. There isn’t really a direct match in all terms in the Namiki line. Another noteworthy pen is the Pilot Custom Urushi, it is bigger than the 149, but has a Pilot No. 30 nib, which is comparable in size to the one of the 149.
Nice review have been looking at these for awhile. Some constructive criticism though, your second camera the angle is at an odd angle and I found myself watching it upside down because it was a little hard I watch the other way. Thanks
Yep, my issue with that angle is that it tends to set off my vertigo, I really wish he would adjust the overhead shot. A few of us mentioned this long ago, but no change. Regarding the Emperor, ridiculously big and I do not like how the urushi has issues with flaking off the feed after a time. Thanks for the review though.
Do you have a case for your over-oversized pens? I have a handful that don’t fit any of my daily carry cases and am looking for 2-4 pen case recommendations.
It's too large to keep in any pen cases that I currently own. I purchased a kimono sleeve for it and it lives in a drawer with my other "sleeved" pens.
Hello Sir. Clean-cut vid; beautiful pen. Subscribing feels compelling. Season’s greetings, best regards and many thanks for your YT productions. George from Hellas (Greece). 🙂👋🏻 🎄
How does the feel of the nib compare to the pilot 845/urushi? I fine looking pen is all well and good but for the price it should be as butter smooth as my pilots
Would you say this medium is similar to sailor KOP medium or wider? I can’t seem to find the FM of this pen but M is readily available and I write somewhat small. Thanks!
Repeat performance as I've already posted these comments, so here they are, fresh out the box: Figgy, let me ask you a few questions. Like, who cares about the bloody box? Or who uses bloody pen boxes? Or how many pen fans out of a hundred revisit their bloody pen boxes over a period of ten years? Or why use valuable resources, time and effort to come out with a bloody useless and expensive box that nobody will ever use anyway in their lifetime? Comin' across, mate? I call it bloody madness and I dare say that love of waste is not my cup of tea (or glass of Scotch whiskey). Period. But the pen is really great, don't get me wrong, figgy! End of citation...
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Just an fyi that we have no control over pre-roll, non-skipable adds. Thanks for watching. Even if a video is not monetized for a creator, RUclips can still place pre-roll ads as they please.
@@FigbootonPens I understand, Sir. No intend to cause you any inconvenience with my comment, if that has happened. However, my feedback has been authentic and genuine, and I hope you will find it useful/constructive. Other than that, I have been a subscribed of your channel, and -- excluding the ads part 😀-- I really enjoy your videos. Have a good day.
10:21 had me like "What?! Where did that come from?" as I would have never guessed there could be such a beautifully seamless piston mechanism. It goes to show that high-end Japanese pens are crafted with high-end Japanese precision. Truly astonishing! I can't think of any other piston mechanism incorporated so perfectly into the barrel of the pen.
I said the same thing! I was just in the Pen Boutique and they had a Vermillion Emperor on display, I ogled every inch of it in the display case for at least 3 minutes where my face, almost pressed against the glass was literally no more than 7 inches from the pen. I didn't notice the line that separates the barrel from the end piece at all. This pen is a masterpiece!
At some point, when my daughters have completed college, I would like to get an urushi pen. I like the simple yet beautiful look. Congratulations on acquiring such a magnificent pen.
Hey, I really enjoy your videos too
To help fulfil your dream pray they do not return home after college to be close to "the bank of Mum and Dad"! 😅
@@konradyearwood5845 LOL, my girls are fleeing. One's getting married this summer and the other's heading off to college in the fall.
@@gadgetstop321dis you achieve the dream ?
@@billclockwellI'm getting closer! My youngest daughter has one more year of college. Also, I get to go to my first pen show this summer so I'm hoping I get to see and hold an urushi pen in person at that time. 😀
Wow! What an amazing pen! The shading you get from that Urushi Red ink is extraordinary. It is a good thing people don't know what the heck that thing is that man is writing with because you'd get mugged.
Thank you for this very well documented pen review that encouraged me to make the big jump of buying a Namiki Emperor last month in Japan. Every day since that purchase, I enjoy the wonderful feeling of precision and dynamism in writing with it. Useful to mention indeed that my handwriting is different that with my other loved nibs (MB149, Pelikan1000, Lamy2000, Waterman Edson, Pilot 845…). It’s more expressive with the nib asking for bigger mouvements and allowing some changes in pressure safely. What a joy!
How many yen is it without any artwork?
Thanks for this very nice review, David. This pen is spectacular in every way; congratulations on adding it to your collection. Keep up the great reviews!
Thanks for watching!
Good review! I agree with all the comments. It's impossible to find a single flaw about the Emperor Urushi. I've beening using mine (Vermilon) for a year and is the favorite in my collection. I've always been a big fan of eyedropper pens and the Emperor Urushi is probably the best - huge ink capacity, flawless ink valve execution and unmatched finish that conceals the finial nob. The pen is exquisite in workmanship, beauty, and physical presence. Despite its huge size, it writes like a normal fountain pen. The #50 nib stands out and complements the design aesthetics. My medium nib is very smooth with a minimal amount of feedback on good paper (e.g., Rhodia). Ink flow is medium wet (as most Japanese pens tend to be on the dry side required for the complexity of the Asian characters) and is suitable for any occasions. The pen has an uncanny emotional appeal revealed only to those who own and use one. It's special to hold an object that requires months of artisan labor, embodies century-long history and tradition, and commands time-tested accolades and adorations. I personally believe that the Emperor Urushi is the best fountain pen regardless of price. One may argue that there are more expensive, more elaborate, more decorative, more exclusive (limited editions), more intricate pens than the Emperor but few, if any, can provide such joy to use on a daily basis.
Wow, thanks! I remember seeing/handling one of these at the DC Supershow....oh, must be 20 years ago. It was early in my pen hobby days and I remember noting how HUGE it was. I appreciated the two surprises in your review: first, that it will actually fit in a shirt pocket and second, that there's a turning knob on the end. I would never have guessed either!
Just a heads up if nobody has said already, the feed, whilst lacquered, is made of plastic instead of ebonite. Same as the other pilot/namiki pens
I thought you said Danny Trejo! I thought....wow that guy makes fountain pens?!! 😅😅😅
😆😆😆😆😆 I laughed so hard at your comment.
Machete, Machete Kills, (next movie) Machete, Killer Pen Maker.
If Danny Trejo did make fountain pens...I'm guessing they would be pretty badass.
Coolest feed ever. I have an aftermarker red ebonite feed on my Custom 823 that doesn't even come close to this one.
@@sketchstackarchive9132 Yep. I've got the two channel one and had to do some knife work to improve the flow even further.
Love it. I like maki-e pens and you get a "budget one" called the Nippon.Art collection that are smaller for $750 at Goulet Pens. It's always a matter of taste but I love vermilion. This will go on my relatively long wish list!😀
A great review. I just bought this bugger based on your review. Your observations are spot on. I have the MB 149 (Binder modified and beautiful) and the Omas Milord Arco (Mottishaw modified for cursive italic) and Sailors, but this is special out of the box. Superb nib that is the best I have used (medium). Photos can’t do it justice. Magnificent. Now to get that pen case that fits. Firm cigar tube with a lining,,,,,,
*WOW!!!! |What a presentation!!!! Since in past years I collected many things, swords, watches, and so on, I noted that of all the companies that I ordered things from, the Japanese were ALWAYS far above any others in elegant presentation!*
I got mine about the same time. I picked one up from Nibs and paid through the nose for customs, but it was worth it. I didn't realize there was usually a wait.
I don't know what I was thinking, but I had Mottishaw grind the M nib to a cursive italic. I probably should have left such a special pen alone and a Japanese M is rather fine for such a modification. It took some practice and the line variation is ultra-subtle, but it's become a favourite writer. It dances across the page and the ink lasts forever - a deep, dark red of course! :) The vermilion is hard to describe and I look forward to it aging along with me. The size and weight combination is perfect. Thanks for your review.
edit: I wanted to add that although I have small hands I do not in any way find this to be a large pen. I don't know why. I only notice its size when it's beside my others.
Noon question : do you keep the knob open all the time or only from time to time to allow ink to pass and reach the nib? Sounds weird to keep opening and closing the knob while you write.
For shorter writing sessions, I will leave it closed. For longer ones, I will crack it. You will have the same experience with most vacuum fillers as well.
Got this vermilion emperor fm nib last month. A real emperor of fountain pens
Such an amazing pen. I got a chance to see this pen and the smaller brother when in Osaka. One of my dream pens, but quite a bit out of my price range.
For the love of god, you should have layed a kaweco sport next to it! :P for the nib comparison lol
Thank you, David. Lovely pen with a gorgeous feed.
Gorgeous pen, and a great matching ink. Thanks David ...
Thanks David, that is one beautiful pen, and that nib... just OMG! Would love if it came in the two-tone Namiki nib, as the rhodium plating for the snow cap of Mt. Fuji is one of my favourite designs ever. Definitely on my list of capstone pens for my collection, especially the Urushi Red version that you have, not that I would turn my nose up at a black one though, I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
Thanks. I meant to mention the dual-tone nib option, but it slipped my mind when recording.
How do you like the emperor vs the Genkai? I’ve been waffling on which to purchase and from what I’ve read (coupled with my gut feeling having owned both Yukari Royale and smaller Danitrio’s) is that the Emperor is a cut above in terms of tolerances, balance, etc. To be expected as Danitrio is far more ‘handmade’
Amazing pen! That nib is spectacular. I like the pairing of the FC Urushi Red ink, one of my favorite reds.
Hi. Great video on an amazing pen. Quick question: do you arrange the rubik cubes in the background according to the colors of the pen that you review! Have a wonderful day!
Great Pen!
I want one!
Thanks for sharing.
I like how it writes, but that thing is just stupid big. I have the W-E Decoband and the ASC Bologna Extra and that thing makes them look like toothpicks. If I ever get a urushi-ebonite pen it will be something much smaller, like those of Wancher.
Like he said... "comically large."
I was surprised to see the Bologna's nib isn't too far off the Emperor's in size. That ASC has a big! nib.
@@shaunpearson7905
Yes, and I think that the nibs on the Bologna Extra and the Decoband are much better looking with their cool laser engraved designs.
I never write with that much pressure on the nib. Like this I'd go through several nibs in a year. I only write with fountain pens and I do write a lot.
IDK how many times I am going to watch this video 📹
You used the original size comparison music. I like it!
I just traded for one of these and it is nice to learn more about them. Thanks.
I feel like this pen should be nicknamed Clifford.
Edit: this vermillion design is actually my dream grail pen I used one once and have yet to find better.
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Hi Figboot, I've read some reviews of the Emperor in which people experienced little bubbles forming in the lacquer of the feed from contact with ink. Have you experienced the same issue?
No bubbles so far...
Yes, sadly, after a time the urushi on the feed will start to flake off.
@@HisGraceHisGlory Bit of a bummer for the price....
I can appreciate you buy it for the craftsmanship, but of all your pens regardless of the price, what would you say is your best writing fountain pen? Question is for anyone .... just curious.
Rob ...Very pertinent question for the reviewer or any other FP enthusiast. Since the question is for anyone here, I’d gladly answer it. My all time best writing fountain pen is my beloved Sheaffer Legacy II (I have a pair of them). And my all round favourite fountain pen remains the Aurora 88 - I have six of those classics. 🙂
This is my grail pen. Maybe next year I’ll save up enough to get one.
Which do you prefer writing with, this one or the custom Urushi? Nice review. It’s been on my bucket list for a while. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
That's tough. Kinda like asking what tastes better...pizza or tacos. Hard to go wrong with either.
The oversized fountain pens are the best.
Beautiful pen. How often do you have to apply silicone grease?
I haven't had to do anything to it yet. It didn't have any grease on it from the factory...there is an o-ring, though.
As nice as the nib is, and though I understand the labor cost of the urushi, I just feel like the price is too high for not having any extra artwork on the body
There are versions out there with additional artwork...which sell for much, much more.
@@FigbootonPens true i know the other ones are more, but once you're willing to drop 2k, what is a few thousand more? ;p
Great video
*A question for some day when convenient for you - You have so many pens, do you use them all, by rotating them? Or do you use just a small group for 90 per cent of your needs and use the rest only for special things? Thanks!*
I rotate through them. I have created a spreadsheet to track usage. If you search "Every Day Carry" on my channel, you will see two videos showing the tool...that you can also download and use for yourself.
I asked security at Heathrow last year, they said it was ok
Wonderful pen and, as always, very interesting and useful review, David, thank you. My budget is still recovering from me watching your Grail Pens video (two pens from that video entered my collection soon after), so it is too soon to dream this big. But I'll keep an eye for it. One day. Changing the subject: let me tell you as a member of the bearded club, we miss you, man! :D #BigFootHasABeard :D :D
The beard comes, the beard goes. It will be back later. 😀
Love your reviews ! What is the wettest pen brand you have ?
My Omas pens are very wet...and I have a few very wet Visconti's as well.
So i would consider a pen that is wet outside the box in regular production its best to consider Visconti ?
@@mhergoparian174 There are many different factors at play. Hard to make a general statement that 'all' pens from a particular brand have a specific characteristic.
Great review! Have you experienced any burping with the pen on or off the plane?
I haven't...
I wanted one when I saw it in a movie once. I always thought it was a pen for signing important things.
which movie?
@@madaxe I don't remember which one
Is the red pigment HgS? Isn't that poisonous?
Just a small problem bothering me, I love this pen.
No its much safer than metallic mercury as its bonded in a stable crystal lattice.
I have the Jinhao 9019 and looked up this pen out of curiosity since people said it’s a copy of this pen. I think it’s funny that people say this pen is huge cuz for me, the size is damn near perfect! I’m only 5’8 but I have really beefy hands for my size so the Jinhao equivalent of this is wonderful to write with, and I find small grips like the Pilot Metro kinda painful to write with and chubby pens like this are just so comfy to write with, although my Lamy 2000 is hands down the comfiest pen I’ve ever written with. Hopefully someday I can buy this pen for myself and my kids who come after me!
Uhm… that Jinhao 9019 has some styling aspects of the Namiki, but it is nowhere near the size of the Urushi No. 50/Emperor. Like not at all. The Jinhao is more comparable to the Montblanc 149 in size/length that you see at 12:38. The Namiki is about that much bigger.
@@herrkeks8509 Oh okay! Thank you for telling me that! I might have to look at some of the other Namikis then! Thank you for informing me!
@@kevinharrigan2727My best idea I can give you to see if the size might be something for you is (if you can’t try it in person)…
1. Watch a comparison of the Jinhao 9019 and the X159
2. Then see how the X159 compares to a Montblanc 149
3. Then see how the Montblanc 149 compares to the Namiki (the 149 appears in many videos about the Namiki)
Because you will likely not find a direct comparison between the 9019 and the Namiki.
The X159 is close to the 149 in size, the 9019 seems a bit girthier. The Emperor is just a different size category. It is much longer and the nib is much larger than those of the others. The Namiki Yukari Royale would be closer in pen body size to the Jinhaos and the 149, but it just has a No. 20 nib (instead of the massive No. 50 nib on the Emperor), which is closer to a standard No. 6 nib. Which is smaller than the nib of the 149. There isn’t really a direct match in all terms in the Namiki line. Another noteworthy pen is the Pilot Custom Urushi, it is bigger than the 149, but has a Pilot No. 30 nib, which is comparable in size to the one of the 149.
love love love ! thank you so much for sharing!
What are your views on the Muji?
Such a beautiful pen...
Is this ok as my one and only first luxury pen or simply overkill in your opinion
As long as you are comfortable with very large pens, it is hard to do any better.
@@FigbootonPens can also use without the cap, amazing love your videos too mate very informative has helped me making a decision
Very large fountain pen 🙄🙄. Excellent review 👍
Hey 100 th comment!! Great review as always , look forward to more!!
Nice review have been looking at these for awhile.
Some constructive criticism though, your second camera the angle is at an odd angle and I found myself watching it upside down because it was a little hard I watch the other way.
Thanks
Yep, my issue with that angle is that it tends to set off my vertigo, I really wish he would adjust the overhead shot. A few of us mentioned this long ago, but no change. Regarding the Emperor, ridiculously big and I do not like how the urushi has issues with flaking off the feed after a time. Thanks for the review though.
It’s an amazing pen and is my all time grail but I’m in no position to spend $3000 on a single pen
Man I want one but I just can’t see myself spending $2k for a pen
Brilliant!
Dave, do you think the medium is more akin to a western fine? I've always wanted to test one but I have never seen one for testing.
I'd say it's pretty true to a western medium.
Mine's a medium and it's noticeably finer than my western mediums, but it's ground to cursive italic which may have affected the line width idk
Do you have a case for your over-oversized pens? I have a handful that don’t fit any of my daily carry cases and am looking for 2-4 pen case recommendations.
It's too large to keep in any pen cases that I currently own. I purchased a kimono sleeve for it and it lives in a drawer with my other "sleeved" pens.
simply.. SPECTACULAR!
This is my favorite pen.
Hello Sir. Clean-cut vid; beautiful pen. Subscribing feels compelling. Season’s greetings, best regards and many thanks for your YT productions. George from Hellas (Greece). 🙂👋🏻 🎄
i am waiting, waiting, waiting
This is a great chanel keep it up 👌
How does the feel of the nib compare to the pilot 845/urushi? I fine looking pen is all well and good but for the price it should be as butter smooth as my pilots
Custom Urushi is softer, 845 very similar. Namiki nibs are like writing on glass its so smooth.
Would you say this medium is similar to sailor KOP medium or wider?
I can’t seem to find the FM of this pen but M is readily available and I write somewhat small. Thanks!
They are fairly similar.
I love my emperors.
One pen to rule them all...
I like big pens and I cannot lie 😀
hello sir....I am from Pakistan...How much dollars did it cost???
It retails for $2,000.
@@FigbootonPens what's special in it,for having too expensive
I would be careful with taking this pen onboard a plane. It looks like a very dangerous weapon and security can take it from you! :)
I think the pen can qualify as an ICBM (of pens).
I just wanted to ask whether you have tried the gvfc intuition platino, if so what do you think of it?
pilot custom urushi vs montblanc 149 which one feels valuable as touch and weight please? also which one is bigger?
I would prefer if they wouldn’t lacquer the feed. Nice pen.
I agree that a lacquered feed wouldn't look the best on most pens...but on this one, I love it. :-)
I'd be the one to post it lol
Repeat performance as I've already posted these comments, so here they are, fresh out the box: Figgy, let me ask you a few questions. Like, who cares about the bloody box? Or who uses bloody pen boxes? Or how many pen fans out of a hundred revisit their bloody pen boxes over a period of ten years? Or why use valuable resources, time and effort to come out with a bloody useless and expensive box that nobody will ever use anyway in their lifetime? Comin' across, mate? I call it bloody madness and I dare say that love of waste is not my cup of tea (or glass of Scotch whiskey). Period. But the pen is really great, don't get me wrong, figgy! End of citation...
When it comes to high-end pens like this. Many people store their pen in the box and don't dispose of it.
Mere 2 grand? I thought it was more like 8 thousand.
The cheaper one is plain black or red. Those that start at 8000 have elaborate designs.
@@felle7522 maki-e
@@shaunpearson7905 usually.
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@@FigbootonPens I understand, Sir. No intend to cause you any inconvenience with my comment, if that has happened.
However, my feedback has been authentic and genuine, and I hope you will find it useful/constructive.
Other than that, I have been a subscribed of your channel, and -- excluding the ads part 😀-- I really enjoy your videos.
Have a good day.
@7_v610 No problems...thanks again for watching.
Nice pen - Yes. At $2K - big no, it's a complete rip off for a plain ebonite tube attached to a feed and a fairly normal nib ..
Too big for my liking.
This is not emperor. This is Namiki Urshi148. Emperor means 50size 2ton nib with makie. You are worong.
While the pen might have different names in different markets. I can assure you that in the U.S., this is an Emperor.
@@FigbootonPens Pls check Namiki manual book. The name is Namiki Urshi. I think that You are not amatueur. Pls One more check.
While technically, the name might be Namiki Emperor Urushi...it is indeed still an Emperor.
I miss there an ink window.