Sailor Nibs Comparison And Japanese Famous Pen Craftsman

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Interesting read and thanks for the testimonials Virtu The sailor after sales service in Japan might be awesome but in Europe I don't know. I have had to deal with MB, Pelikan, Montegrappa and Omas after sales service and in all honesty I always have had an outstanding after sales service. My only problem with Sailor is that they mostly make pens with convertors that cost a lot of money. Otherwise their craftsmanship is very high. I also like Danitrio which has a very high craftsmanship and at default of making piston fillers makes eye droppers. The only sailor I want is the realo that was based on the king of pen which was built in 500 examples and which had a real piston filler.

 

Yep, I do think Sailor Realo is one of the most useful fountain pens in

current products of Sailor company. Unfortunately, the Realo doesn't

come in rhodium trim yet. I've been keeping an eye out on a rhodium

trim Sailor (1911/ProGear) Realo but it hasn't been released yet. ^ ^;

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-6eP7apb-A

 

 

Edited July 8, 2013 by VirtuThe3rd

[shuuemura]

Hi Virtu, thanks for all the videos and useful information you have presented in this thread. Have you tried the Sailor Crosspoint and King Eagle nibs? I'm interested in getting one of them for drawing/sketching, but was wondering which one would be more versatile in the hand. What do you think?

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi Virtu, thanks for all the videos and useful information you have presented in this thread. Have you tried the Sailor Crosspoint and King Eagle nibs? I'm interested in getting one of them for drawing/sketching, but was wondering which one would be more versatile in the hand. What do you think?

 

You're more than welcome.

 

 

Of course, I've ever had both of two nibs. If you draw or sketch something,

I would like you to try to use Crossmusic nib!! It is really amazing nib!

 

Please refer to the video below (from 4:53 to 5:15).

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ2JsBdrm9I

[KevinP]

Just want to say thanks VirtuThe3rd.

 

These videos are an amazing resource of information. They must take a lot of time so this is much appreciated..

[bizhe]

Hi Virtu,

Do you have any videos of the Izumo fountain pen?

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Just want to say thanks VirtuThe3rd.

 

These videos are an amazing resource of information. They must take a lot of time so this is much appreciated..

 

Thank you very much, Kevin!

I'm really glad you said so.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi Virtu,

Do you have any videos of the Izumo fountain pen?

 

So sorry. I'm afraid I don't have any videos about Izumo fountain pen right now. ^^;

[Sandeman]

Hi Virtu,

Thanks for sharing the video's. I specially like the craftsman video's like the Sailor clinic. Unfortunately I don't understand Japanese but it's great to see these specialist at work.

I'm currently waiting for my first Sailor to arrive in the next few days. A 1911 large with a fine nib.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi Virtu,

Thanks for sharing the video's. I specially like the craftsman video's like the Sailor clinic. Unfortunately I don't understand Japanese but it's great to see these specialist at work.

I'm currently waiting for my first Sailor to arrive in the next few days. A 1911 large with a fine nib.

 

Thanks a lot, Sandeman.

 

Sailor F nib is much finer than that of European one.

But, feels really smooth and wet (not scratchy!). I bet you'd like it.

 

Have a good weekend,

VirtuThe3rd

[Sailor Kenshin]

Yes! I have a Sapporo with Extra-fine nib, and it's amazingly smooth.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Yes! I have a Sapporo with Extra-fine nib, and it's amazingly smooth.

 

Hi, Kenshin. Really glad to hear you liked it.

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQD9cA7dbXQ

Edited July 13, 2013 by VirtuThe3rd

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi there,

 

Today, I've finally gotten the really useful and comfortable writer JUSTUS 95!

 

The Pilot Justus 95 fountain pen is a new and adjustable nib fountain pen that looks quite intriguing. This isn't just a plain fountain pen --- they have a black resin barley pattern with gold trim. The Justus 95 has a 14k gold nib that is adjustable, allowing the user to make the nib softer or more rigid by changing the tension ajduster at the top of the gripping section. The "H" corresponds to a hard setting, offering smooth writing, and "S" corresponds to a soft setting, offering line variation and a flexible point. There is a full range of settings to choose from. The Justus 95 fills by cartridge / converter and is available with a fine or medium nib. These are currently available for pre order, and is scheduled for an October 2013 launch in the US, though it has been available in Japan for awhile now!

 

I do recommend JUSTUS 95 for the person who likes Japanese fountain pens. ; )

 

Music：Glenn Gould

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9FojKoAsc

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Justus 95 Japanese Review

 

 

ジャスタスは、首軸先端のコントローラーを回転させることにより、オーバーフィードの

長さを変化させてニブの柔らかさを変える機構となっています。（動画参照）

（ヴィンテージ万年筆でいえば、エヴァーシャープの「アジャスタブルニブ」のようです。）


首軸11mm、胴軸最大径12.5mm、重量22.5g。


ジャスタス95の「95」という数字は、パイロット創立95周年を意味しており、以前にも同

じ機構で製造されていた万年筆の復刻版という位置づけです。


万年筆の形状は、所謂「ベスト型」。印象としてはカスタム825に近いですが、表面に施

された模様と“丸型クリップ”でない最近のパイロットの“通常クリップ”が取り付けられてい

るため、洗練された印象を受けます。


気になる書き味ですが、さすがは国産パイロット！レギュラー販売されているカスタムシ

リーズ同様、とても滑らかに筆記できます。もちろん、書き出しが掠れたりすることもあり

ません。


ただし、普段からパイロットの万年筆、とくにフォルカンやファルコン、もしくはS系ニブを

使用されている方は、“S”の最大設定にしても、それら程の柔らかさは得られないので、

ご購入にあたっては注意が必要かも知れません。


ニブの「しなり」の幅は、あくまでも一般用途の範囲で“H”から“S”まで変化します。


しいてジャスタス95のニブの柔らかさをパイロットの他の万年筆で例えるならば、かつて

のカスタム67のペン先が取り付けられていて、且つペン芯が先細の「カスタム・カエデ」で

しょうか。


個人的には、そのような“しなり具合”と“反発性”を持つモデルだと思います。


逆に、これからパイロットの万年筆を購入される方は、ジャスタス一本を購入すれば様々

な柔らかさを体験できるので、今後の「好みの一本！」を決める際の良い目安になると思

います。


“H”から“S”の調整範囲で好みの柔らかさが得られれば、通常ラインのパイロットのペン先

へ。


“S”よりももっと柔らかいペン先がお好みであれば、先述の特殊ペン先、もしくはS系ペン先か

ら「お好みの一本」が見つかるでしょう。

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi there,

 

Finally, I had a healthy baby on August 7th!!
I've named my daughter HIMAWARI (=means Sunflower). ^^

 

I would like her to use a fountain pen in the future.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaV38eQrQuA

 

Best regards,
VirtuThe3rd

[symphony]

Congratulations, Virtu! She is so cute. Have a wonderful holiday.

Edited August 19, 2013 by symphony

[Sailor Kenshin]

Congratulations, Virtu! She is so cute. Have a wonderful holiday.

Yes, indeed!

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Thank you very much.

 

I'm really happy to see your comments!

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi there,

 

Sailor company will launch a new range of ProGear (PROGEAR Σ).
It'll be released on August 22nd in Japan.
I can't wait!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BF71BHyl0ws

 

Just for your information,
VirtuThe3rd

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Pilot Justus 95 レビューの「訂正」です。

 

誤：印象としてはカスタム825に近いですが
正：印象としてはカスタム“845”に近いですが

 

[JJ51]

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter!