Pilot Custom 823 Vs Pilot Custom 845

[Jezza]

I have an Pilot 823 and have been looking to the 845 but decided it's not worth it. I'm thinking of selling the 823 and get an 743. I like the 823 nib, but the pen is very picky about inks. The thing that really turns me off is the fact you have to unscrew the knob every time you want to write to get a good flow, which makes it not very usefull for quick notes. Vacfillers do nothing for me. A 743 with a con-70 converter will be perfect I think.

You will love the 743. Same feel as the 823, but easier to use. Also, there is a better selection of nibs.

 

 

What is a good source for Pilot 743's? On Ebay in only see a few with nibs i don't like. Engeika's shop only has FA nibs.

 

Rakuten is an assembly of Japanese merchants, and many of them have the 743 for sale. They can order you the 743 in any nib size you like. http://global.rakuten.com/en/category/household_supplies_and_stationery/stationery_office_supplies/writing_things/fountain_pens/pilot/

[Jezza]

Wow, looks like the 845 just got snubbed, really... If you recall an earlier

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?/topic/203313-pilot-custom-845-pilots-sad-flagship/

post, it seems almost ironic to call it a flagship... Just IMO...

 

I humbly offer my desk as a refuge to any Pilot Custom 845 "sad flagships" floating around out there.

[Pengrump]

I have a Pilot 823, a Pilot 743, and a Pilot 845. The filling mechanism on the 823 is neat, but the pen's feels fragile. The m nib is decent, but not great. The 743, which I have with a fa nib is an uneven writer, skipping more than such a high-priced should. It will go to a nibmeister next time I'm at a pen show. The 845 feels great in the hand, writes reliably, and of the three, I reach for it when I need a pen that always writes well. However, it isn't interesting to look at. So I got myself a Pilot Sun Phoenix Maki-e. Can't stop looking at it and can't put it down.

[Patrick L]

I have an Pilot 823 and have been looking to the 845 but decided it's not worth it. I'm thinking of selling the 823 and get an 743. I like the 823 nib, but the pen is very picky about inks. The thing that really turns me off is the fact you have to unscrew the knob every time you want to write to get a good flow, which makes it not very usefull for quick notes. Vacfillers do nothing for me. A 743 with a con-70 converter will be perfect I think.

 

I beg to disagree. You do not have to unscrew the knob if you want to write quick notes.

[GeeTee]

I have an Pilot 823 and have been looking to the 845 but decided it's not worth it. I'm thinking of selling the 823 and get an 743. I like the 823 nib, but the pen is very picky about inks. The thing that really turns me off is the fact you have to unscrew the knob every time you want to write to get a good flow, which makes it not very usefull for quick notes. Vacfillers do nothing for me. A 743 with a con-70 converter will be perfect I think.

 

I beg to disagree. You do not have to unscrew the knob if you want to write quick notes.

 

 

A quick note is not the same as a short note. If the note gets longer the flow gets irregular. This is also the fact after a few short notes in a row.

[Dr.Grace]

I have an Pilot 823 and have been looking to the 845 but decided it's not worth it. I'm thinking of selling the 823 and get an 743. I like the 823 nib, but the pen is very picky about inks. The thing that really turns me off is the fact you have to unscrew the knob every time you want to write to get a good flow, which makes it not very usefull for quick notes. Vacfillers do nothing for me. A 743 with a con-70 converter will be perfect I think.

 

I beg to disagree. You do not have to unscrew the knob if you want to write quick notes.

 

 

A quick note is not the same as a short note. If the note gets longer the flow gets irregular. This is also the fact after a few short notes in a row.

 

In this case, I would just leave it unscrewed, unless I were going to board an airplane.

[GeeTee]

I have an Pilot 823 and have been looking to the 845 but decided it's not worth it. I'm thinking of selling the 823 and get an 743. I like the 823 nib, but the pen is very picky about inks. The thing that really turns me off is the fact you have to unscrew the knob every time you want to write to get a good flow, which makes it not very usefull for quick notes. Vacfillers do nothing for me. A 743 with a con-70 converter will be perfect I think.

 

I beg to disagree. You do not have to unscrew the knob if you want to write quick notes.

 

 

A quick note is not the same as a short note. If the note gets longer the flow gets irregular. This is also the fact after a few short notes in a row.

 

In this case, I would just leave it unscrewed, unless I were going to board an airplane.

 

Until the knob is completely unscrewed by the movement and accidentally gets pulled....bad idea...

[Dr.Grace]

Hmm... That's never happened to me. I wouldn't worry about it.