Pilot Custom Heritage 92 Piston Filler

[cursivator]

Got a blue one on ebay. A little small for my (big, meaty) hand, and I. Do. Not. Care. Writes with Pilot's typical delicious smoothness. Fine nib. Sharp, elegant thin line.

[Frozz]

-This pen is sold, long back. but I have other 92s which have held up very well.

-no problems

-smoothness will depend on the nib width and your luck. Generally Pilot M and up are glassy smooth.

 

thanks well appreciated ... guess i will be getting one soon (scouting for an affordable right priced one)

don't mind me asking why did you sell it ?

 

Got a blue one on ebay. A little small for my (big, meaty) hand, and I. Do. Not. Care. Writes with Pilot's typical delicious smoothness. Fine nib. Sharp, elegant thin line.

 

can i be a little selfish and request for a writing sample ?

i know it's smooth (it's pilot so obviously) but how is the wetness like ?

i am thinking of getting an M or F is F is wet

Edited February 29, 2016 by Frozz

[hari317]

don't mind me asking why did you sell it ?

The pen was perfect with a wonderful F nib. I traded it away actually. I was offered a Montblanc 145 in exchange(The JPY was much much stronger against the USD a few years back).

[Pensei]

From what i've read about, the custom 94 uses the same nib as custom 74 right? So this means that the difference in price between the custom 74 and 94 is due to the filling mechanism.

 

To be honest, if i disregard the ink capacity, i will actually prefer a converter pen to a piston filler. The former is easier to clean, and cheaper to replace if something happens. Also, a converter pen is usually cheaper than a piston filler ( just like this case, or in the case of Sailor 1911 and Realo). Add to that the custom 74 takes the con 70 converter which has a huge ink capacity and i can't think of any reason ( for me at least) why i will pay more for the custom 94 over the 74.

 

Is there anyone who will speak up for the custom 94 and change my mind?

Assuming you mean the Custom 92, I will offer a few thoughts, because the bolded comment above merits more scrutiny than it might always get, and I think among pen enthusiasts, myself included, c/c pens must be defended against the notion that they are less serious or collection-worthy. Anecdote: some years ago, decades actually, I did not have tuition bills to pay and pens were not quite as costly as they are now. I bought four nice pens far beyond what I would buy today: A Parker Duofold, a Waterman Patrician, a MB149, and a Pelikan M800. I'll give you one guess which two pens are still in daily use, and which two are in the back of a drawer while I build up the energy to pay more than their original price to repair their deteriorated rear seals. And I emphasize that neither piston filler was subjected to anything but the best care. So, yes, I'm more willing to welcome a c/c pen into my home than I once was. Now, having said all that, I keep coming back to the Custom Heritage 92 because I love the appearance, and I know the Pilot 5 nib is near perfect (I did what you suggest and got a 74, and to answer your direct questions, yes, same nib, and same quality of construction, so I think your choice is purely an aesthetic one, or one based on affection for the mechanics and appearance of the piston loading). Also, back to the lure of the 92 for me, the construction of the pen seems perhaps a bit more study and repair-friendly than my older pens. I think the MBs and Pelikans may be the Italian sports cars of the pen world, beautiful great performers that you dread having to repair.

[leejo]

@penseii, wonder if you know that there is a solid coloured 92 called the heritage 91 which is a c/c.

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Took down my comment because I feel like I hijacked HARI'S thread

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[Pensei]

@penseii, wonder if you know that there is a solid coloured 92 called the heritage 91 which is a c/c.

Thanks for this comment, leejo. I had seen the model number, but never paid any attention. I like my 74 a lot, but if I could trade it for the 91, I would. I like the square ends and the rhodium trim. It's available at a good price, too.

[A_Tone]

Can you swap the nib on a Pilot C.H. 92 with the nib from a C.H. 91? I would like to have the double broad C.H.91 nib with the larger ink capacity of the C.H.92.

[hari317]

Hey Hari, when you say O ring, is this little piece what you're referring to? Also, is it supposed to slide onto the bottom of the feed? This is the pen that you walked me through how to adjust the piston. I was able to get it, but then I found this little clear round piece and I'm not sure exactly where it goes.image.jpg

unfortunately, I am unable to advice, since I have not taken apart the front of the 92.

[hari317]

Can you swap the nib on a Pilot C.H. 92 with the nib from a C.H. 91? I would like to have the double broad C.H.91 nib with the larger ink capacity of the C.H.92.

its possible since both are no 5 nibs, but pls see above posts, there is always a risk involved.

Edited March 1, 2016 by hari317

[Algester]

the Pilot feed has a clear "o-ring" call it that but its actually a slightly flexible plastic but not entirely rubber it goes into the smaller piece of the feed all the way until it meets the larger part of the feed then have it seated correctly with your nib of choice (nibs from the CH 91 will fit)

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[cursivator]

Is it just me or is the TWSBI Diamond 530 a dead ringer for this pen?

It is not just you from the photo, but, despite the photo's accuracy, if you saw the pens side-by-side, you'd see rather a difference (I'd call it a considerable one, but such distinctions are individual matters.) Life's weird, what can ya do. Meanwhile, I have a nib on a Pilot I don't like which I'd LOVE to swap into this one, but it's in gold, the furniture here is silver, and while I might have gotten away with it on a clear demonstrator, it just doesn't work on a blue one. I do not ask for your sympathy, but thank you for allowing me to vent my irritation. (Like you got a vote.) If you have any suggestions, I am your slave for life.

[Frozz]

Can you swap the nib on a Pilot C.H. 92 with the nib from a C.H. 91? I would like to have the double broad C.H.91 nib with the larger ink capacity of the C.H.92.

 

its possible since both are no 5 nibs, but pls see above posts, there is always a risk involved.

 

if the 92 can take the 91 nibs would't this mean that the 92 can also take the custom 74 nibs ?

since the 74,91,92 all have #5 nibs and are friction fitted thus able to swap around among the 74,91,92 right ?

[cursivator]

Dunno whether this is helpful here, but worth bookmarking if you like Pilots:

 

http://kmpn.blogspot.com/2011/06/pilot-custom.html?m=1

[rohit1974]

Frozz - if the 92 can take the 91 nibs would't this mean that the 92 can also take the custom 74 nibs ?
since the 74,91,92 all have #5 nibs and are friction fitted thus able to swap around among the 74,91,92 right ?

 

 

Yeah you can

[sugna]

I have a Custom 74 and a Custom Heritage 92, both orange.

 

I honestly prefer the 74, based somewhat on looks (mainly the clip design and the rounded finial / end of barrel) but mostly because it was my first pen with a gold nib. Because of this, I'll likely sell the 92, and will likely never sell the 74.

 

It's funny how my tastes can change in terms of shape, size, color, nib, filling system, but once I have an emotional connection to a pen I'll hold onto it even if I wouldn't buy it again today!

[cursivator]

I have a Custom 74 and a Custom Heritage 92, both orange.

 

I honestly prefer the 74, based somewhat on looks (mainly the clip design and the rounded finial / end of barrel) but mostly because it was my first pen with a gold nib. Because of this, I'll likely sell the 92, and will likely never sell the 74.

 

It's funny how my tastes can change in terms of shape, size, color, nib, filling system, but once I have an emotional connection to a pen I'll hold onto it even if I wouldn't buy it again today!

You are not alone, much as I dislike keeping around a pen I'm unlikely to use. But the way I look at it, better that than books I'll never read, which take up far more room!