@@xaviertorres3864 you can always wipe it if you don’t like the polished look. Also I’ve heard of people using sand paper to buff out scratches/dents. If you resort to this, it’s important to use a fine grit and apply in the direction of the grain

@@Lovepreet_Singh93 with the shutoff valve open it is a wet writer. Not overly wet but more than average

@@fortheloveofpens Yeah, mine writes wet too. I got it a few days back but now I’ve learned to love this beautiful pen.

@@Lovepreet_Singh93 I’ve since swapped in a SFM, and it’s one of my favorite pens. The medium is a little too wide for my daily use

@@say9704 I tend to agree…I like watching the ink slosh around, which means you need some empty space to move it. But it is a design limitation that prevents a full fill.

@@paulmchugh1430 no it is the regular pro gear

@@fortheloveofpens is that larger or smaller than a 1911L?

@@paulmchugh1430 it is very comparable, the 1911 L is a few mm longer, mainly due to the rounded finales

@@user-gl5ld9vm7i in progress, probably a few weeks out

@@tm502010 I just use Pilot’s standard cartridge

I know the struggle. :D Maybe you're better off with a Vac filler or eye dropper? I own a TWSBI Vac Mini which is also nicely pocket-sized and holds 2ml of ink. Love to write with it. It's smooth and long enough that I don't need to post it for writing.

Are you using the converter? If so, I recommend eye dropper filling a pilot cartridge for about twice the ink capacity.

@@davidjevis I’ve been working to maintain the original that I have. Nothing major, just occasionally applying silicone grease to the inner walls. Unfortunately, it isn’t easy to disassemble. But I enjoy the retro style.

@@fortheloveofpens do you have a video where I can see how you disassemble the ink sac to put grease on it? Thanks for the reply,

@@davidjevis I don’t have one with an ink sac but a piston filler shown at 4:24. I haven’t been able to disassemble, but put a little silicone crease on the end of a toothpick and paint the inner walls.

@@ZenofThePen thank you! It is a compact pen, but that was more common when it first came out. I may explore the larger models soon 😊

@@fortheloveofpens I'm going to a Pelikan Show in Sept, and I tried the 400 and the 600 from Erin @joy of pens and paper and liked the nibs a lot!

@@ZenofThePen how cool! Did you notice a difference going from a M400 to M600 nib?

@@paulll47 I agree, the standard MSRP is high. But it is a very unique design with a proprietary gold nib. I’m planning a re-review of this model to be released this week.

@@chi-towncalifornia5916 it is a pretty amazing nib! I don’t have a SFM in a #5, but do have a regular FM. The line widths are pretty comparable. Also, I have a SM in a #5, which writes like a dream…but for me is a little too wide for daily use.

It’s one of my favorite nibs

I believe a lot of these biodegradable resins do use castor oil, so you aren’t far off!

@@fortheloveofpens okay thats funny. I detest castor oil. Had to take it many a time as prep for medical procedures. Funny things we hate can make things we like.

lol, thank you! Unfortunately I already picked a winner

I haven’t experienced burping, but if you look closely I also try to keep the piston close to the ink level. If you allow too much air in the converter, you may experience dry outs/burping while writing.

Thank you!

I believe most triple tine nibs are music nibs, and write more like stubs. Regarding the ink selection, I only have a few noodler’s inks, and haven’t been overly impressed. Do you have any recommendations?

@@fortheloveofpens try their black or blue inks. Many of them are water resistant but dry times vary greatly. They are pretty saturated. Mountain of Inks has great reviews as well as Jet Pens

@@paulmchugh1430 I have their 54th Massachusetts and heart of darkness. Neither do much in terms of shading but both are well behaving.

@@michaelstevenson9129 thank you! It’s a fun one to play around with.

I didn’t make this as a political statement, but as a review of a fine writing instrument. Personally I think Nathan made a mistake and owned up to it with his public apology, recall and donation. I don’t fully support cancel culture. While there are many people whose words/actions show a lack of compassion, ownership and making reprimands shows growth and should be celebrated. If we aren’t willing to forgive, we too are at fault.

​@@fortheloveofpensWell said..

Nice review!

@@Mid-Century-Modern-Lady thank you!

Likely what’s going on is called elastic deformation. The nib’s material has a memory and eventually wants to return to the original state. If the tines still look aligned and the flow is ok, I would just focus on polishing the tipping material. That will be a more permanent fix.

@@fortheloveofpensah ok. So i quess that's a common to other users thing. i do polish it. So you suggest that i must keep polishing several times when i notice that happens?

@@stathkon unless you are writing with a heavy hand, the tines shouldn’t move much. I recommend checking alignment when you notice the scratchiness. If everything looks ok, then slowly polish until it feels good to you

@@fortheloveofpens ok. I understand. So do you think it's normal to happen many times? I forgot to tell you that i have many pens and i usually don't use one specifically for more than one day continuesly.

@@stathkon if you tune it according to how I show, I wouldn’t say that’s normal. I think a few things could be happening. You could be writing with a heavy hand, forcing the tines to spread. Or you may be changing the angle that you’re writing at. If this is the case, rotating the nib as you polish will help.

Sounds like a great collection! What made you decide to get a WA nib? I was reviewing the different options, and it seems that would be best if you write at a high angle. Also what's your favorite sailor pen/nib? I really love my Realo with an H-B.

@@fortheloveofpens For the record, I’ve for long loved Italian pens the most, and my nib preferences lean toward European broads, stubs, italics. But I have several very good F and M nibs, too. And custom grinds and special nibs from the manufacturer, as well. They all have their place in my writing arsenal. I chose the Waverly for my 912 because the slight but distinct upturn to the nib intrigued me. It reminded me of the beautiful, very smooth ‘Waverley’ nibs in some vintage Sheaffers. I own two such pens myself. Then, I read a few reviews of Pilot’s WA and felt it was a safe bet to buy. The nib is just a very unfussy, flawless, and sublimely smooth, reliable and pleasurable writer at all writing angles. So, it is a very forgiving nib. The FA seemed to be very polarising going by the user reviews I read and heard online - and the PO seemed to be too fine for me. The PO requires a more upright writing angle. The WA is equally good at all angles of attack, and for both right and left handed writers. Good that Pilot doesn’t charge extra for these special nibs. Re: Sailor, I much prefer their 21k nibs to the 14k, though both are great. I own six regular sized PGs, one 1911L (w/naginata togi nib), a 1911 Realo (H-B), three KoPs. I definitely love my KoPs best. That large 21k nib on the KoP is just sublime and truly one of a kind. I’d go so far as to say that the nib alone justifies the steep price of the pen. My favorites among the Sailor nibs are the M, B, Music and Cobra. If pressed to pick just one, I reckon for practical, daily use, the broad is the best, H-B or just B. Sailor simply rules! 👌🙂

I couldn't agree more, and I'm happy to pick you as the winner! Can you direct message me on Instagram so I can arrange shipment? Congrats!

I’m not sure about being an influencer but I felt very honored to have these companies reach out to me. I promised I would give my honest impressions, and they were ok with it. I’m not one to hype products, I want to let people know the good and bad so they can make an informed decision. Just telling the good is a disservice in my opinion.

Cool idea, thank you! I believe in not hyping products because they were sent to me. I intend to always give my honest opinion as no single product will be for everyone. I want to share the good and bad so people can make an informed decision.

Love this story!

I lean toward Diamine, Waterman and Iroshizuku inks. I’ve used other brands but these consistently perform well for me. Also I was considering getting a 9013, but it seems kind of derivative between a miniature 9016 body and a 699 nib. So at least for now I’m going to pass and try to find more unique models

@@fortheloveofpens Try the 1935

@@paulmchugh1430 it does have many unique qualities….I’m considering but also have quite a few backlogged at the moment and really am not a huge supporter of Chinese nationalism

100% agree!