Thanks Cathy, after I watched this nibs comparison video. It gave me a better picture of what is the line width between the pilot custom 74 fine vs pilot e95s fine. After you've explained the e95s is a slight broader. I decided to go with e95s fine cause I've been looking for a pilot pen that is a slight broader than my custom 74 but not too broad like a medium. Finally I found the answer here. Thanks a million!
Cathy, thank you so much for featuring the Prera so often and speaking highly of it! Mine just arrived today and I'm amazed by just how nice it is-well made and it writes wonderfully. Aside from the Petit1 I've actually never used anything but italic Pilot nibs, so it's a little shocking that this Pilot fine is the smoothest nib I've ever used.
@@gadgetstop321 Truly! I actually prefer the pencil feel of the fine on my Sailor ProColor, but I'm just blown away by Pilot's ability to create such a smooth fine, and at a relatively low price point.
thank you for useful review!! I wish I should have watched this clip before purchasing Pilot Custom 74 in fine nib. I don't like how it performs the upstrokes. I am thinking of getting e95s in medium. Thanks again for good review!
I recommend you watch some videos of writing samples for the E95s. My E95s (F) writes noticeably wider than any of my other Pilot fine nibs and other people have said they've had the same experience. Mine is a lovely writer. I was just surprised by the width of the line it makes.
@@gadgetstop321 I saw your sample and thought that e95s in fine nib provides quite broader line than any Pilot gold nibs. But I am afraid that Pilot gold fine nib will disappoint me again, like custom 74 does. I have no chance trying the nibs myself, I may consider medium nib. I want smooth feelings from the pen (in every angle ) which Pilot VP Decimo in medium is really good for my taste. Thank you so much for your kind comment! ❤️
I like that 'Dark Energy' ink, Cathy.....How lightweight is that Custom 74, say, in comparison to the 78G (+) ? I have several different versions of this model. Thank you, as always, Andrew :)
Wanting to get that Pilot custom 74 but not sure what nib size to get. I have the E95s in a medium and it feels more like a medium/broad compared to my medium on my TWSBI. I was curious at what you think of the Custom 74s medium? Or should I go for a fine since I am wanting a little bit smaller writing than my E95s. Thanks for any help you can give. Hope you have a great day and keep up the great informative vids!!
I've never written with a Custom 74 medium, but I believe it will write like the medium Stargazer in this video. The E95s medium and the Custom 74 medium probably write with the same line width, though the E95s might seem a little more broad because it draws a more uniform line. If you want a noticably finer line, I would recommend going with the Custom 74 fine. You may also want to check out Goulet Pens nib comparison tool before you make your decision: www.gouletpens.com/pages/nib-nook I hope this helps and you have a great day too!
just got my pilot prera medium nib. i feel like it writes like your stargazer medium. i know they’re both medium nibs but is that normal for prera? i thought japanese measurements were thinner so i didnt expect mine to write like it does..
My favorite nib depends on which ink I'm using, but I have found that most of the time my favorite is the #5 14k fine nib on the Custom 74. The #3 14k fine nib on my Pilot Legno is equally good.
I just received the E95S fine and mine writes like my other Japanese fine nibs. It doesn’t seem wetter or thicker. I was a bit bummed that it didn’t. There is such a big jump from pilot’s fine to medium. Their medium is similar to western mediums. Wish more came in the MF. I don’t have a pilot ink in it currently. I have the kwz honey in it. Maybe that’s making a difference or perhaps the more I break it in it’ll open up more.
Thanks Cathy, after I watched this nibs comparison video. It gave me a better picture of what is the line width between the pilot custom 74 fine vs pilot e95s fine. After you've explained the e95s is a slight broader. I decided to go with e95s fine cause I've been looking for a pilot pen that is a slight broader than my custom 74 but not too broad like a medium. Finally I found the answer here. Thanks a million!
You're welcome, Dave! I'm glad I could help. 😀
That Stargazer is just so pretty!
Thank you! I enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoy writing with it.
Very very interesting comparative video ! Thank you Cathy !
And thank you for the link to the Reddit post. I've been trying to learn more about the Stargazer, but I haven't had much success yet.
Cathy, thank you so much for featuring the Prera so often and speaking highly of it! Mine just arrived today and I'm amazed by just how nice it is-well made and it writes wonderfully. Aside from the Petit1 I've actually never used anything but italic Pilot nibs, so it's a little shocking that this Pilot fine is the smoothest nib I've ever used.
You're welcome! I remember when I wrote with my Prera (F) for the first time. I couldn't believe that a nib that fine could write so smooth.
@@gadgetstop321 Truly! I actually prefer the pencil feel of the fine on my Sailor ProColor, but I'm just blown away by Pilot's ability to create such a smooth fine, and at a relatively low price point.
Interesting. I'd like to see a comparison of Sailor nibs.
That's a good idea. 👍
Thank you, this was helpful for choosing between the E95S and the Custom 74 (will go with the E95S).
Cool! It's a great pen. I hope you like it. 😀
thank you for useful review!! I wish I should have watched this clip before purchasing Pilot Custom 74 in fine nib. I don't like how it performs the upstrokes. I am thinking of getting e95s in medium. Thanks again for good review!
I recommend you watch some videos of writing samples for the E95s. My E95s (F) writes noticeably wider than any of my other Pilot fine nibs and other people have said they've had the same experience. Mine is a lovely writer. I was just surprised by the width of the line it makes.
@@gadgetstop321 I saw your sample and thought that e95s in fine nib provides quite broader line than any Pilot gold nibs. But I am afraid that Pilot gold fine nib will disappoint me again, like custom 74 does. I have no chance trying the nibs myself, I may consider medium nib. I want smooth feelings from the pen (in every angle ) which Pilot VP Decimo in medium is really good for my taste. Thank you so much for your kind comment! ❤️
Thanks - There’s also the pilot Lucina
I like the look of the Lucina. One of these days I'd like to get one with a broad nib.
I like that 'Dark Energy' ink, Cathy.....How lightweight is that Custom 74, say, in comparison to the 78G (+) ? I have several different versions of this model. Thank you, as always,
Andrew :)
The gold nibs seem to perform better. Wetter, which is my preference. Thanks.
I agree. The gold nibs allow unique characteristics of the ink to really shine.
Great comparison! BTW ... I've been meaning to ask; how's that E95s holding up in terms of it's durability (finish wise, that is)?
My E95s still looks brand new, but I really baby it because it feels so delicate.
Wanting to get that Pilot custom 74 but not sure what nib size to get. I have the E95s in a medium and it feels more like a medium/broad compared to my medium on my TWSBI. I was curious at what you think of the Custom 74s medium? Or should I go for a fine since I am wanting a little bit smaller writing than my E95s. Thanks for any help you can give. Hope you have a great day and keep up the great informative vids!!
I've never written with a Custom 74 medium, but I believe it will write like the medium Stargazer in this video. The E95s medium and the Custom 74 medium probably write with the same line width, though the E95s might seem a little more broad because it draws a more uniform line. If you want a noticably finer line, I would recommend going with the Custom 74 fine.
You may also want to check out Goulet Pens nib comparison tool before you make your decision:
www.gouletpens.com/pages/nib-nook
I hope this helps and you have a great day too!
just got my pilot prera medium nib. i feel like it writes like your stargazer medium. i know they’re both medium nibs but is that normal for prera? i thought japanese measurements were thinner so i didnt expect mine to write like it does..
Already showcasing your Christmas present, I see.🤣 That Stargazer is a beautiful writer. It looks buttery smooth. Does it have much feedback?
Yes, the medium nib on the Stargazer is very smooth. 😁
I think Custom 74 is best of all... Somewhere perfectly in between fine and medium
My favorite nib depends on which ink I'm using, but I have found that most of the time my favorite is the #5 14k fine nib on the Custom 74. The #3 14k fine nib on my Pilot Legno is equally good.
Pilot Elite 95S has always written one size larger than Pilot's standards.
That's good to know. I've always wondered if there was something wrong with mine.
I just received the E95S fine and mine writes like my other Japanese fine nibs. It doesn’t seem wetter or thicker. I was a bit bummed that it didn’t. There is such a big jump from pilot’s fine to medium. Their medium is similar to western mediums. Wish more came in the MF. I don’t have a pilot ink in it currently. I have the kwz honey in it. Maybe that’s making a difference or perhaps the more I break it in it’ll open up more.
Fantastic video
Thanks Michael!
i am a fan of platinum and pilot nibs, thanks for the video
Would you say that the E95s is the smoothest glassiest writing experience of the bunch?
My Custom 74 is slightly smoother than the E95s, but they are both pretty smooth.
Great video
Thanks Missy!
Interesting.
The plumix nib is different, is a stub, isn't it?
Yes, the Plumix has stub nibs that come in various sizes. I don't have one, but I have a Metropolitan that has a stub nib that I enjoy using.
I don't think any hold a candle to the Star Gazer
The Stargazer is far and away my favorite pen! 😃 I can't wait to see how my favorite inks perform in it.
@@gadgetstop321 I could see that...even though it is a medium nib, I could see you had an affinity for it. I would, as well.
thanks: very interesting