I bought my Lamy Studio Imperial Blue in August 2024. Unfortunately, converter of that pen is malfunctioning after eight months.

I've had Sailor and Parker fountain pens, and I find that Pilot fountain pens offer a superior writing experience compared to other fountain pen brands.

Great video! I have the amber in medium and the black in bold. I typically keep Yama-Guri in my amber. I also like my 743 which has the same “15” nib in a converter pen instead of vacuum fill. Both models, 823 and 743, are great functioning pens.

I just don't need another fountain pen. I have my favorite, and a lot of others, so why would I buy something I don't need? But I love this one, and - just as my favorite pens - it's brass!! And I absolutely love how it opens and posts. No, I don't need it.... know I will own one soon haha.

Nice Review! I have this pen I think now for over a decade, I really like it. The mechanism is a bit vulnerable to dust and stuff. Some years ago, i got some sand in my Pico, I was able to clean it but since then the mechanism is a but weird. There‘s a specific pressure point to get it properly to open. If you just press it fully it does not open at al or not properly. So it‘s like a trick that the pen could only be opened by me which is kinda cool.

Yaay Scrively is back! My week is made. Thank you for your beautiful videos.

Which one do you prefer to write ? MB 146 ef or P823 F?

As a lefty over-writer, I have found that oblique dip pens work well for me. They give me enough space that my hand never thouches the ink. That said, I'm also having fun learning to write under-hand so that I can enjoy more fountain pens. Either way, its about learning to love the process for me.

Very good review, very bad paper

Great review - I do enjoy hearing your thoughts on pens. Yes, these are a joy to write with. The nib is first rate for writing feel. I ran into a problem with my 823. I liked it so much I bought a Pilot 845 as well and that too gives 'no regrets'. Thanks for the review and wishing you a great 2025.

Thanks for a thorough review of this classic pen. By a coincidence, I also have the Amber version and routinely fill it with Edelstein Smoky Quartz (as with you my standard brown ink, but I fortunately bought a huge supply when this wonderful ink came out in 2017, so won't run out for many years). The 823 is also my standard rucksack pen, which I always carry around while travelling or walking. It is one of the most practical and elegant pens one can buy- once one gets used to the filling mechanism and the opening mechanism that allows ink to flow through from the reservoir to the main housing. Another advantage is that, when fully filled, the reservoir can hold c. 2.5 ml of ink. I fill my 823 only after several months...!

I’ve missed you.. nice work! I’ve got the Amber, and Smoke/black.. love these pens. Well done! Frank

Among the Greatest of All Time pens 👌🏻

A must have

It seems that Caran D'Ache put a lot of thought into this pen--then stopped suddenly before taking care of the final details. That spinning cap is unjustifiable.

Your "observations" about brass are really ...stupid.

Metalical type needs a review

Thank you for this nice review, welcome back!

Welcome back 😅

Great video. Ought to be more by left-handers as it's easier to relate to physical properties of whatever is being demonstrated. Thanks!

Sufro al ver este vídeo, por la poca delicadeza con la que tratas a las estilográficas.

Thank you for your review. I realize this an older review, but running across this review is very timely (for me), I just purchased one of these and I am anxious to see it in hand. I have a good idea of the physical size of an A5 and A6 notebook, but sometimes different brands take a bit of creative license with the dimensions. To get a sense of scale, it would be great to see a Lamy Safari or 2000 along side, to get a visual anchor. I’ll look for your other reviews on inserts. Thanks again for your review!

I think the wide nib is an improvement over the Eco. I have 580 and a TWSBI Precision, both have the wide nibs and both have (to me) a better feel on paper.

Thanks, Michael-nicely informative, as always! I haven’t tried TWSBI for a while but you’ve re-kindled my appetite…

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7 years ago 😢

Great, thorough review

TL,DR 823 : You pay 100% for the writing experience and the novel vac filler 845 : You pay 70% for the effort that has gone into making the pen (the whole urushi thing) and 30% for the writing experience. 823 is more of a writer's pen and 845 is more of a collector's pen from what I can gather

Thanks for review. I wonder what is the maximum length of lead that can be inserted into this pencil.

Custom 845 vs Custom Urushi?

I think the pen is made by Vivapen. I have a Vivapen Classic that I bought for about $20 some years back. The moment you said Slovenia, and the curved nib, I thought, "huh." Once I saw the nib, I confirmed it. It's practically the same pen, except the one I have came with a converter and had an ink window, and was white. It's not bad, but the nib is one cool looking curve for sure. I also feel it's like an eagle's beak.

Great work can I be honest shit pen 🎉😂❤

the pen is made in Slovenia?

Where functionality is concerned, it looks quite good. However, I think it looks a bit awkward when posted.

Neat pen. Appeals to me. Perfect as an EDC. You’re so right about the vintage-y style vibe. Certainly reminiscent of the Aurora Duo Cart. Alas, the cheap, ugly imprint on the barrel just ruins it for me.

Nice pen, I looked a them but would rather have the 149.

you forgot to mention that the pen also have an issue with the clip. If you put the pen on a think piece of cloth or a book cover or something that puts enough tension on the clip, the area of the metal leg that touches the plastic will create enough tension to crack the en d of the cap. I think Montblanc is no longer replacing or repairing the caps and that's why it's no longer produced.

I have a set of these, they are wonderful pens and pencil! Must admit i prefer the smaller girth of them all

High-priced rare wood can be difficult to source, not to mention the reject quantities during production. That said, I'd much rather buy their Classic in platinum plated Guilloche, or even sterling silver models for the price.

Good video, I am a giant pen guy, and have not found any cases that fit. Thank you!

1 I ordered it from Nomadostore. They are in Europe. 2 no it doesn’t. Too bulky 3 yes I do. Holds up very well 4 good thanks. Hope the same

M1000 vs M800? I have small hands...

I prefer Aegean leather 3-pen case. I got the Black-Coffee colour version for this, the thread colour is black stitching.

6636 Buckridge Lodge

Went thought the same process when I purchased my M200, and actually gasped at how small it was out of the box. Probably a scientific reason for the disconnect. Between the brain knowing dimensions and the eye seeing. I bought the M200 on sale and found an M400 nib unit, also on sale. So I have a M200/400 for about $150 US less than a M400.

Excellent comparison, useful and informative.

Waffle waffle waffle just show us the pen

Can the nib be removed

Stunning pens, I much prefer barrels and caps in the same colour but that wavy finish might be too blingy. All blue would be drool worthy but the msrp is four times my max budget per pen so... To be admired from afar.

I have a 823. Is it worth it to upgrade to an 845, ir I should look at something else?