Pilot Custom 823 vs Sailor 1911L

I also have the Custom 74 which is also a fantastic pen in its own right. I have developed a lot of respect for Pilot and realize that their pens are every bit as good as many of the pricier brands. This is my opinion but after reading many many reviews, other seem to agree. The quality of construction is superb

Competes for writing smoothness. My Blanc wins on fit and finish. Great pen for the money

I Think a lot of people consider it to be a workhorse pen. We've even seen celebrities like Neil Gaiman are fans of using this pen on a regular basis ...

My benchmark reference on this is a fine Montblanc 14 from the 60s that really does sound and feel just like writing with a good sharp pencil. To give a bit of backstory on that, at a previous workplace I had a co-worker who was a pencil nut, and she got me hooked on Blackwings. When I use a pencil, I use a Blackwing 602. The MB 14 reminds me of writing with a sharp 602, and that pen convinced my coworker to try fountain pens

This design is known as the plunger or vacuum filler, while Visconti refers to their design as the double reservoir power filler, it's the same thing ...

I’m basically giving this two stars pending receiving ink or an adapter. Be aware, this unit was not sold with any ink cartridges and is also not sold with an adapter. Those are extra purchases. At this cost, at the very least, some complementary cartridges should be included in the package

And here in the U.s. kind of. the going retail price for these is two hundred and eighty-eight dollars now

I got a sailor pro gear slim for 100 dollars on Black Friday last year, that was totally worth it. I then bought a 1911L for 250 which was much less worth it. They are great pens, but it’s better to look out for a good deal in my opinion.