Pilot Custom Maple(kaede)

[michael_s]

Many thanks to you and your friend for taking the time to research my question!

 

-Mike

[ParkerBeta]

Another astonishingly illuminating and enlightening review from Rokurinpapa. Thank you very much!

[rwilsonedn]

Thank you for a delightful review. I really enjoy your blend of detailed description and subjective impression. From your review I can imagine the pleasure of owning the pen.

ron

[rokurinpapa]

I do not know the way to make an ED filled pen, but I think the Maple can not be used as

an ED filled pen. The wood of the Maple will absorb the ink . So I am taking care not to make the wood stained with ink.

 

 

Rokurinpapa, can you check inside the barrel, is it lined with plastic upto the bottom or is the wood exposed? If it is exposed, then it is not worth risking the staining of the wood.

 

Regards,

Hari

 

Sorry for delay. The wood is exposed in the barrel. Of course it is lined with plastic upto the bottom in the cap.

 

rokurinpapa

[Nikolaos]

another great review Rokurinpapa! Thank you for the fantastic photos and explanation. Best of luck to Japan in the second round of the World Cup!!!

 

Nikolaos

[rokurinpapa]

another great review Rokurinpapa! Thank you for the fantastic photos and explanation. Best of luck to Japan in the second round of the World Cup!!!

 

Nikolaos

 

Thank you for your kind support. Japan lost the game to Paraguay but I think they did their best and I was cheered by their fighting spirits.

 

rokurinpapa

[Readymade]

Recently bought this and I share most of rokurinpapa's sentiments.

 

Writing with the pen is a delightful tactile experience. The nib is distinctively springy (more so than the 823 btw) and I was pleased to read that it seems to have been used for Pilot's 65th Anniversary pen. I too find myself handling the pen just to enjoy the feeling of touching the maple wood. Am looking forward to watching the pen darken over time as I use it.

 

If I could change anything, I would make the barrel heavier. Right now it's too light and bounces a little as I write.

Edited July 21, 2011 by Readymade

[bk123]

One of the best review in this forum!!

Thank you.

[psrivats]

Does anyone know where can I buy this pen in the US?

[sloegin]

Does anyone know where can I buy this pen in the US?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pilot-Namiki-Custom-Maple-Wooden-14K-Fountain-Pen-New-/170665323416?

[araybanfan]

Very nice review. Thanks for sharing. Wood is such an organic material and warm to hold onto. I do however worry about getting stain by inks with use. Does the surface treatment on the surface counter such issues?

Edited September 16, 2011 by araybanfan

[WillSW]

"I would like you to become like-minded persons who rub this pen gently some day. "

 

I can only dream.

 

Thank you for the lovely review.

[rokurinpapa]

Very nice review. Thanks for sharing. Wood is such an organic material and warm to hold onto. I do however worry about getting stain by inks with use. Does the surface treatment on the surface counter such issues?

 

 

In fact the barrel end of my Maple was stained by ink when it was posted. I tried to remove stains by electrolyzed water. After that I rubbed

"Renapur" leather treatment on the barrel and the cap.

 

rokurinpapa

[Pen2009]

I am expecting to get my Pilot Kaede in a few days. I heard good things about the nib and its writing feel. Also, I like the fact Pilot was mindful of details of the pen by using the same wood for both the cap and barrel.

[basterma]

Its a well written review for someone writing in their 2nd or third language. It is far better than most of our attempts at writing a review in Japanese... I really enjoyed the pictures of the wood as it is made; it added a lot to the review.

[Pen2009]

I just received my Custom Maple (Kaede). This is a great addition to my wooden pens (Yakusugi, Briawood and Tagayasan).

 

I am pleased with the grain patterns for my pen. The natural wood look is excellent to behold.

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3775.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3776.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3777.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3778.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3779.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3780.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3781.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_3782.jpg

[hari317]

Indeed, lovely grain pattern on your pen. Lets start a thread "Show your Pilot Maplewood grain". i will take some pictures of my pen tonight.

[rokurinpapa]

Indeed, lovely grain pattern on your pen. Lets start a thread "Show your Pilot Maplewood grain". i will take some pictures of my pen tonight.

 

Hi, Hari,

 

Please post your pictures. I am looking forward to seeing them.

 

rokurinpapa

[Bill Wood]

Thanks for the great revue. An affordable special pen!

[Pen2009]

Is it important to keep the rubber o-ring where the section connects to the barrel? I am referring to the o-ring which cushions or helps tighten the screw-in section to the barrel. Mine ripped off when I unscrewed the section to see the Con-70 converter.

 

The o-ring was somewhat loose from the beginning. So, I was thinking it would be a matter of time before it gets ripped out by screw-in/out friction. Even without an o-ring, the section seems to screw in properly.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Pen2009