Platinum Preppy vs Pilot Custom Heritage 912

Again, though, not going for pretty or sexy. I just want a decent writer that won't break the bank if it has to be replaced. The price of the converter was more than the pen, but because it allows me to use whatever ink I want I have no complaints about that. My total cost for pen and converter was less than $15

Pilot Custom Heritage 91 and 92 with soft fine medium nibs. This was endgame for me, even though I still hang around this sub reddit. Pilot pens never disappoint. Period

Due to an incident in class where the ink exploded over my hand, I've been wary to bring it with me back to the lecture hall. I've read also that Noodler's Black writes dry (in my limited experience, this is the case) paired with the Lamy Safari. I use the Safari mostly for penning long writings in my notebook, but since I do it infrequently, I find myself needing to change out the ink in the Safari since it's dried out since last use. Platinum's slip and seal mechanism is a useful tool since it keeps away ink evaporation

Giving the pen a good shake/tap can often get things flowing again, but if you have a favorite ink that you want to use that gets stuck easily in the converter, I would recommend using a different model of converter or re-using an empty pilot ink cartridge by refilling it with a pipette or blunt-needle syringe. If the higher capacity of the CON-70 is necessary, I've heard from many people that buying a separate CON-70 can help. Apparently, different batches of manufacture differ in how the inner surface of the converter interacts with ink. Obviously, that strategy can be somewhat of a cr**shoot, but some people may consider it worth the gamble

Otherwise, go back to ballpoint, but know that you really didn’t engage with fountain pen in the way that’s intended.

I don't know if I'm simply spoiled by vintage fountain pens with flexible nibs -- but I found this pen to be vastly inferior to any other flex nib I've used. I didn't have the ink flow problem that some have reported, where the feed doesn't seem to be able to keep up, but the nib is incredibly scratchy. The construction of the pen is 'okay', but clearly on the cheap side. I guess you get what you pay for

The Safari, AL Star, and LX all have a triangular section grip; the Aion is circular. The TWISBI is triangular, too. The Platinum Plaisir is a nice one - very light in weight, but looks elegant. Satisfying snap when it's capped

Push button converter to fill; works great. Nib is flexible and wonderful. Only issue (only for me) is grip section diameter; it’s a tad small for my hand. About size of MontBlanc 146

Cheap. So, why just three stars--especially when I'm a fan of cheap fountain pens? Because this pen is so utilitarian in appearance and handling, it removes all romance from the writing experience. If Jinhao and Gullor and a bunch of Indian (even Pakistani) pen companies weren't putting out gorgeous pens for the same price, this would be a five-star pen. But you can get luscious pens that feel like fine tools and write, honestly, like Meisterstucks, for the same price

00. The amount I pay for 1 custom 823 I can just purchase another Pilot Kakuno extra fine with a con 70 converter from gouletpens (with taxes and shipping it'll just be $30) leaving me with $258 and with that much leftover I can buy ALOT of tomoe river paper, iroshizuku ink from gouletpens, and japanese school supplies/ stationery; so the price of the custom 823 is mainly what is keeping me from purchasing it.