reports pls on the new Murex;

[DovR]

I'm waiting to buy + wondered how it compared with the 70's model.

 

Can anyone who's received theirs please post their impressions

[Banana]

I think it's a bit better than the original while still being a very faithful reproduction in every way that counts. The main improvement is the way the cap attaches to the ring so capping and posting the pen won't cause scratches. It is also slightly larger in diameter and the clip is bigger and more useable.

[kamakura-pens]

I just received a small horde of the Myu90s, and I gotta say that I like the new one a lot better than the old ones. Nhe M90 has that blue gem in the top of the cap, and the clip is a lot better engineered. If you like the old myu701 then you will love the M90.

 

http://www.kamakurapens.com/FPN/PilotM909.jpg

 

http://www.kamakurapens.com/FPN/PilotM903.jpg

 

http://www.kamakurapens.com/FPN/PilotM901.jpg

 

Stay Well, Dr. Ron Dutcher

[troglokev]

I wrote a review of it here. A few weeks on, and I'm still extremely happy with it. It's stylish, well made, and it writes beautifully.

 

I can't comment about it relative to the 1970s versions since I don't own one. We haven't heard from Stan as to whether he still thinks they're a bit girly, but if Ron says he likes them even better than the old ones, I'm willing to accept his judgement on the matter.

 

Mind you, I'd still like to get my hands on a Murex...

[stan]

I can't comment about it relative to the 1970s versions since I don't own one. We haven't heard from Stan as to whether he still thinks they're a bit girly, but if Ron says he likes them even better than the old ones, I'm willing to accept his judgement on the matter.

 

All of our freinds who have purchased the new Myu seem pleased. Fit and finish is up to usual Pilot standards. Good performance at a fair and decent price. One curmudgeonly fellow, however, thought it expensive and shared his understanding that wholesale cost is under Y8,000.

 

The Myu seem to enjoy an initial popularity in Japan and the first batches moved quickly in some stores. We have also seen a few for sale on Yahoo Japan that were snapped up by the usual eBay sellers for over Y12,000. Our assumption is they anticipate eBayers might pay more due to a perceived scarcity and impatiance waiting to receive their pen through discount sellers such as ujuku. I'm sure you will see a number offered with the usually suspect snake oil descriptions 'rare', 'limited (9000 pens! Get real!) edition', etc., etc., etc., for which a few ill-informed buyers will jump and pay much higher prices. But, that's eBay.

 

Am not sure what qualifies as 'girly.' I don't think any element of the remake is 'girly.' The slight differences in design might be an effort on the part of Pilot to expand sales to more women. It's hard to guess what they are thinking. But, friends inform that women are buying the pen and it is being received as an economical alternate to the older model.

 

We think most buyers will be very happy with the pen. Whether it will share the fate of the 1970s model with seemingly unlimited overstock still available, remains to be seen. 9,000 pens is a lot of pens in todays market.

 

Several suppliers have offered to provide us with the new Myu and we have declined. We eschew recent issues as our focus is more directed towards older pens. Undoubtedly, a few will find their way here over time and we will offer them at killer prices.

Edited October 29, 2008 by stan

[troglokev]

Am not sure what qualifies as 'girly.' I don't think any element of the remake is 'girly.' The slight differences in design might be an effort on the part of Pilot to expand sales to more women. It's hard to guess what they are thinking. But, friends inform that women are buying the pen and it is being received as an economical alternate to the older model.

 

I was referring to your comments about the design, here.

 

Anyhow, I like the design, and I'm happy to hear of the initial popularity in Japan. I hope it does very well for Pilot. It deserves to: I like the idea of a commemmorative pen that the average punter like me can afford.

 

[MYU]

It is a little thicker than the original and seemingly 1mm longer. Some folks may prefer the old model. I've found the MYU701 to be an excellent writer from NOS. I had one tuned when the nib was accidentally pushed marginally away from the feed. It turned into one of the best fine writers I have, after Ron Zorn had a go at it. No matter how good the M90 turns out to be, I expect that I will still be putting an MYU701 to use.

[stan]

Am not sure what qualifies as 'girly.' I don't think any element of the remake is 'girly.' The slight differences in design might be an effort on the part of Pilot to expand sales to more women. It's hard to guess what they are thinking. But, friends inform that women are buying the pen and it is being received as an economical alternate to the older model.

 

I was referring to your comments about the design, here.

 

My comments never intended to note the pen was 'girly.' I wondered then and still do what the marketting gurii are Pilot were thinking when the Myu was redesigned. I guessed they took the womens market into consideration as many young women have money to spare for this type of jewelry. This is based on some reports the old Myu is popular with young Japanese women and, if so, am certain Pilot wanted to capture some of this market. At the same time they could not design a truly 'girly' pen that would scare off men. To me, they have designed a somewhat androgynous pen that straddles both markets.

[Taki]

I like mine a lot. I think I would have bought it even if it wasn't an LE. I got some compliments form many non-pen people, too. Since it sounds like there will be plenty to go around, I might pick up another one for back up I would be interested in the old one, too but I just don't have time or patience to look in the eBay or Yahoo! Auction.

Edited October 30, 2008 by Taki

[Dillo]

Yes, a lot of people notice the special design of the pen. I have used it to write several long letters, and I've been very happy with mine so far. Like Taki, I've been considering another one for back up just like what I have for my Capless Decimo.

 

Dillon

[Epictete92]

Super reports, great idea to manufacture it again.

Where can i buy this pen?

Thanks

Jean Elie

[MYU]

Super reports, great idea to manufacture it again.

Where can i buy this pen?

Thanks

Jean Elie

Jean, check out this topic. Useful info on the pen plus links to Ujuku (seller in Japan).

~Gary

[Epictete92]

Hi Gary,

Thank you for your help

I will try him

Best

Jean Elie

 

Super reports, great idea to manufacture it again.

Where can i buy this pen?

Thanks

Jean Elie

Jean, check out this topic. Useful info on the pen plus links to Ujuku (seller in Japan).

~Gary

 

[MYU]

Did you get one?