OLD VS NEW - Pilot Elite / e95s Fountain Pen Comparison

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[@RLSellers]

I would love to find a vintage Elite...the one in the video is superb! The new version is beautiful as well, and nothing can beat a Pilot nib, IMO!

[@ddkwski2668]

I have recently purchased a vintage 1972 Pilot Elite w/18K nib from Japan. I usually disassemble and clean all my vintage pens thoroughly and this pen was no exception. Initially the pen did not write good, very stingy on ink flow. Finally discovering how to disassemble it, I took it apart and found there is fiber sponge material that wicks ink from the feed and this was totally disintegrated. The pen was essentially useless with no way of controlling the ink flow........Thinking for a bit I remembered that the current $3 Pilot Varsity also uses this type of ink feed mechanism.....could it be that the fiber piece in the Varsity could be repurposed in the 1972 Pilot? Yes Japanese engineering again! The Diameter of the fiber was perfect and only needed to be trimmed and tapered a bit to fit under the Elite gold nib. It is now an amazing pen that never leaks and writes every time just like my (refillable) Varsity. Thanks for the video, I hope my info helps others that have an old Elite in the drawer. I always appreciate your engineering attention.

[@KnightJRL]

See, THIS is what KZbin comments sections should be. Great feedback and sharing of information. So much negativity and complaining these days. Thank you for posting this! As a fellow vintage Elite owner ('74, here!), I am now armed with additional knowledge should I ever find myself experiencing ink flow problems.

[@widekeepo9416]

Your comment is a godsend! I have a vintage pilot pen and mistook the fiber as dried ink and scraped it out 🫠. Will try out your technique soon

[@Mafia2193]

This is great! When i disassembled my vintage elite a couple months ago, i had the exact same thought. i used a replacement fiber tip for marker pens, sliced and shaved to fit with a scalpel. Works perfectly!

[@ibpopp]

Excellent show. I really like the way your design & engineering background helps frame your comments. Good on 'ya, mate. Cheers from The Bunyips.

[@NEMTY48]

First gold nib was in my MB 149 purchased in the spring of 1978 for 100.00 .

[@ScatteredGeek]

I’ve been using fountain pens so long I’m not positive of my first gold nib. I believe it was my Namiki Faceted Vanishing Point in burgundy with a medium nib.

[@DMiG1337]

My first gold nib pen was the Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo in medium. Picked it up this year during my first pen show, an intimidating but enjoyable experience. Thank you for the amazing content you share! I have learned so much from your channel.

[@jab9904046]

I'm still very new to the fountain pen world and haven't tried a gold nib. The Pilot looks like a beautiful pen.

[@MordeKaiser29]

My first gold nib pen is the pilot capless I bought recently. I’m using the provided empty cartridge to fill Noodlers Bulletproof Black. I have majohn converters and cartridges too.

[@mbilaliqbal]

If I remember right, my first gold nib was either a Porsche Design (made by Pelikan) or a Pilot VP. But they went into storage and it was until years later when I got myself a Wing Sung 698 that I truly began to appreciate the subtle ways in which modern gold nib pens are different to steel nibs.

[@eva_fr]

My first and only gold nib is Pilot Elite 95s EF in black. I absolutely love it. ❤️

[@wayneo5342]

Thanks for yet another awesome video. I so much appreciate your expertise as an engineer. Best of luck to everybody on the drawing!

[@gp8928]

first and only gold is the custom 94. didn't like it at first but finally got the right ink for it and it writes nice. would love to have the 95s. thanks for the opportunity.

[@sailcat9]

My first gold nib pen, I believe, was a Platinum 3776. I bought it seven or eight years ago and since then I've picked up gold nibbed pens from several manufacturers but Pilot seems to offer the most consistent writers, in my opinion. Thank you for your excellent video and good luck to everyone in the drawing!

[@valala2987]

My first and only ever gold nib was the Lamy 2k F. I still have it today, it's a great writer even though it gave me some trouble at the start it writes surprisingly well. And I mean, the design of that pen is iconic, just like the e95s.

[@elborracho81]

I recently ordered several Pilot gold nib pens as I heard about the price increase, they are the first in my collection: Custom 743 (FA nib), VP (Rhodium Stripe, F), Decimo (black, EF), VP LS (black, M), Falcon Elabo (brown, SEF), and a rare pen I haven't seen covered the Grance (dark blue, F). I was considering an e95s but I purchased the vintage Shaeffer Targa in this style of nib. ❤

[@doc8125]

My first gold pen was a vintage matador pen (old german pen brand) that I have yet to restore and is only used as a dip pen right now sadly. Lovely nib on it, quite flexible without being hard to use

[@whoami5422]

Bought my first gold nib, Pilot VP, due to your review, very informative Can't find a deal on 90s capless near my location

[@tgfflynn]

I have 4 Pilot vintage pocket fountain pens of various gold K. You just taught me the manufacturing date on the nibs. These numbers just did not catch my curiosity. Thanks A Bunch

[@blktauna]

Weirdly mine don't have dates. Just 18k - 750 PILOT then size

[@jacobling2119]

My first gold nib is also a vintage pilot elite, 1978 model, 14k nib! Similar to yours but without the checkered patterned cap design.

[@scottbrownridge7336]

Very nice comparison. I have a vintage Platinum pocket pen that has some cosmetic issues but is a lovely writer.

[@themisterchristie]

I love my vintage Elite, it has been my daily pen for around a year. I got it to see if I would like the form factor as it was about 1/8 the price of the e95s

[@raulescobedo8999]

First gold nib pen was the Nahvalur Nautilus in Maylandia Blue. Photos do not do the pen justice in terms of how beautiful is looks in person, and it writes phenomenally.

[@v1f118]

My first gold nib was a Parker I received as a present when I was 10 - probably not a wise present but I still have it and it writes (too thin a pen though). I have been eyeing the E95S for a while for my collection.

[@sathishrao7926]

I’ve a vintage pocket pen from each of the Japanese 3, but my favorite is Elite (which is in classic black/gold trim). But I love the pattern on your vintage Elite and this is the one to kill for !

[@lorenzobrigode349]

I love the inlaid nib on the E95s

[@chojoel1148]

My first gold nib is a platinum 200 - wanted a vintage pen for my collection, and I got it NOS :)

[@deathcraze88]

Don't have a gold nib fountain pen yet! But have been looking at the Vintage Elite, vintage Namiki Capless or even a Waterman! Love the channel, keep up the great work!

[@Iwoodlikethat]

My first gold nib was a vanishing point! I love that pen

[@austinroy7053]

My first gold nib was a vanishing point (which is still my daily writer). Thanks for another great video!

[@TK-lu7vq]

I love my Elites. I wish there was a way to take the nib section apart for proper cleaning

[@inlesinlet]

My first gold nib pen was the Sailor Pro Gear Slim. It's been amazing. The Pilot Elite was an option even back then in 2016, and somehow it's still on my list of pens I'd like to get.

[@wildwolf3343]

Must try that 365 Day Stationery thanks - burgundy looks lovely.

[@seniordan12]

Montblanc Monte Rosa 042G is the first gold nib I would want to go for, but that red e95 does looks very classy.

[@gabemadorma2933]

For those deciding between the two, they do make a vintage pinstripe with the larger nib. Personally, I chose the vintage pinstripe, although I do like the coloring & wider section of the modern elite.

[@GoAhead494]

i got unknowingly the pilot vanishing point (was unaware it was a gold nib) since then i have a waterman CF and i love both.

[@ThisisMichael1984]

The Lamy 2000 was my gateway into the world of gold-nib fountain pens. Its minimalist design and the unique Makrolon material perfectly complement the smoothness of its gold nib.

[@darylsalazar8244]

My first gold nib is a sailor 1911S. I was initially considering this, but at the time I was about to purchase, I thought I might not like it being very “pocket-sized”. But thinking about it now, I think this might have been a better choice especially its cap is friction-fit and I do a lot of jotting down, and screwcaps need a bit more effort to do.

[@dabombx15]

It's been many years, but my first gold nib was another Pilot- the old-style Capless. That lasted me many years until an excavator ran it over in a jobsite!

[@AlexKovalenkoArt]

I like your tissue paper test, it’s simple and visual. My first gold nib was Pilot Vanishing Point and I still love it.

[@zazaincalifornia]

Thanks for that informative video! I took a break from KZbin but I wanted to mention how your handwriting improved, it’s beautiful and fluid 👌👌

[@JoeBlack-if3tz]

Went with the classic lamy 2k for my first. Still a lovely write to this day. Keep up the great content.

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

My first gold nib pen was the Pelikan M815 Metal Striped (from 2018).

[@supersmile2007]

I have the black version in EF and it's a really nice pen. A bit too much feedback though for my liking so I'm thinking to get a burgundy one in F.

[@LawrenceLCA]

Picked up a second hand E95S in black as my first gold nib. The E95S fine does write a bit drier, even compared to a Prera fine - same as your review showed. As a result you can get a bit of line variation when writing quickly. I also took the E95S on a flight recently, it was kept unfortunately horizontal and ink emptied out but stayed inside the cap. I had the con40 and it wasn't full. Please exclude from the raffle.

[@aditya-singh_0711]

My first gold nib pen was parker 45 in 14k gold nib. I enjoy writing with that pen although its a bit wide in nib size for my taste.

[@beckieche3699]

The day I walked in intending to get my first gold nibbed pen, I ended walking out with another steel nibbed pen I fell in love with that day. It was also the last one in stock. The Elite was one of the contenders that day though. I loved the compact size when capped and the inlaid nib. One day I will finally get a gold nibbed pen! But I still can't decide which one. I'm considering a Lamy 2000 because I don't have a Lamy yet, I love the look of the pen, and it was the pen that got me interested in the world of fountain pens.

[@billthomas8205]

Thank you for the tip re the CON-40! My first gold nib was a Lamy 2000 - wrote well, but started leaking around the "ears" after 18 months' use, as did my second one. Lamy repaired them both, but I've been wary ever since.

[@nikossiotas]

You can always refill the converters or empty cartridges with a syringe. Much cleaner way, plus you don't waste your money that bought you that ink. Doodlebud put the whole pen inside the ink bottle on this video, he wasted more ink wiping that pen than he used to refill it.

[@tm502010]

Well done video!

[@DavidRodriguez-lh6xg]

I've heard that the con40 isn't amazing, but I honestly haven't had any problems with it, it's nice to try new inks. In class I just bring more than one pen in case I run out of ink.

[@Subt3rran3an]

My first gold nib was my grandfathers old Parker 51 which I don't think he even knew that he had. I found it in a random pen jar with a bunch of other random pens that he had. I really love the feel and the smoothness of the pen but it's a tad too thick for me so I don't use it that much.

[@wendyholiday2021]

My first gold nib was my Grandfather's Pelikan m400 that he hadn't used so he gave it to me. I'm so lucky 💓

[@normamccafferty3053]

Nice comparison of the elite vintage and new; I have to admit I like the brushed gold; very classy.

[@Chrysoula9]

First gold nib was also my first fountain pen: Scheaffer Intrigue, black & gold, purchased new around 2002-03. Despite its problematic filling mechanism, it’s a beautiful pen that I still love.

[@TheNeebs]

I'm a little over a month on my fountain pen journey and this Pilot E95s quickly made its way on my list. Your channel is my favorite due to your engineering approach as it fits with my interests in many things and now fountain pens too. I've been cruising around eBay in hopes of finding the same vintage one you have but am sure I will buy the new one soon. That is unless I'm the lucky winner. Thank you for all the reviews and content you produce.

[@taishoku14]

My daughter works at Muji. I'm looking forward to a real fountain pen to use on the paper she sent me. It's time to retire my Zebra Fuente. You've given me some good ideas. Love your down-to-earth style!

[@AJigsawnHalo]

As a newer person in the hobby, I’ve been eyeing either a Pilot Vanishing Point or a Lamy 2000 as my first gold nib pen. I currently have a Platinum 200 that looks similar to that Elite but I’m pretty sure its nib is a steel nib with a gold-ish (not sure if it’s real gold) plating on it.

[@thorhilda]

My first gold nib pen that I bought was a Sailor Sapporo Mini. But the first gold nib pen I received was a gift from an elderly member of my family. It was an Eversharp. Unfortunately, my little sister destroyed it while playing. She pressed on the nib to "squeeze the ink out".

[@kennethnoh4227]

I also have a vintage Pilot pocket pen but I always wondered about the differences with the modern version too. I wonder how much of a difference it is that the vintage one has been broken in from use and if eventually it would be as nice as your vintage one.

[@davidottman9501]

Very cool pen(s)! Not sure why I've been reluctant to grab one of these, there's a lot to like. Thanks for posting!

[@sebastiapla]

My first gold nib was a Waterman CF that my parents gave to me when I got my degree en Physics, back in June 1981, so nearly 43 years ago. I still keep it although I don't use it, but from time to time I take the pen out of the box because it brings me fond memories of my parents who passed away two years ago. On the other hand I think the Pilot Elite is a gorgeous pen, classical but timeless and with a marked personality. The commenter who gets it will be a lucky one.

[@JolynSam]

The Sailor Pro Gear introduced me to the world of Japanese craftsmanship with the 21K gold nib

[@JibbyBloobers]

First Gold Nib was a Lamy Accent Briarwood, still one of my favourite pens! Great review

[@milcomilco2893]

My first solid gold 14K nib was in a Kaweco V.71 fountain pen my parents offered to me as a gift. Very interesting and educational video on these Pilot fountain pens. It looks like the vintage versions win quite often.Thank you!

[@nccastro653]

My first gold nib was an aurora 88 vintage. Had an horrible experience with that nib. It scratched the paper like hell. I know how to tune nibs but those looong nibs are so delicate. I was scared to tune it. Traded it for a montblanc 146 vintage from 1983. The nib also scratched ahahah. Tuned it myself. Now it is too broad for me too write but still a lovely pen.

[@nickermillion]

First Gold nib was a 1972 vintage Elite 18k F. Wonderfully smooth.

[@davidjimenezlopez]

The modern E95 (Medium/Black) is my only gold nib. I have been thinking about getting the Burgundy in Fine or Extra fine. I just wish Pilot made better converters.

[@bernhem]

My first gold nib pen was the Pilot Custom 74 M in Dark Blue GT. I was actually a bit disappointed with it at first, it had some skipping issues. I kept trying the pen, and kept running into the same problem. Eventually, I thought through the risk/reward to tune a gold nib for the first time: I don't particularly like the balance/grip of the pen so I likely won't buy another one. I didn't buy from a retailer either. I actually used the technique you mentioned in your videos, where you pull the shoulders a bit. I also did a bunch of research for other techniques and how to pull the nib and feed. At first, it wasn't doing much but I eventually became brave enough to pull harder. I could tell I got pretty close to the limit, but what came out of it was a pen I could enjoy using a lot more than before. Nitpicking, I did lose more of that drier upstroke quality that pilot pens supposedly have AND I still don't particularly like the sound of the nib on the paper. But it's good enough that I'll use it and enjoy it, which is much better than where it was before!

[@mo_roos]

Your reviews are always so thorough and helpful! I have yet to acquire a gold nib, but the e95s/elite is on the short list (along with the Sailor PGS).

[@edgars.rainesjr.3184]

Thanks for the wonderful evaluation of an excellent fountain pen. My first gold nib pen was a Parker 75 with a Broad Italic nib, which I still use for Calligraphy projects. I really enjoy your videos.

[@ngtianbeng]

Unboxing my Montblanc Meisterstück 149 was a defining moment. The weight, the craftsmanship, and the gold nib made me feel like I was holding a piece of writing history in my hands. Cheers mate!

[@iamdivyanshsk]

Wish to make Pilot VP or E95s to make my first Gold Pen. Loving the FP journey, with you. Thanks for the vids.

[@rogeliogarcia-cavazos3715]

My first gold nib fountain pen was also my first fountain pen. I got a Pilot VP at the retailer’s suggestion. I had bad writer’s cramp and carpal tunnel syndrome with rollerballs and ballpoints while handwriting on medical charts. I was convinced this was caused by me having a deathgrip on them. I had never used fountain pens before, but I figured the threat of ruining a $120 pen (back then) would get me out of the habit and it did. No more carpal tunnel symptoms and down the rabbit hole I went.

[@caleba9648]

I've never had a gold nib pen before, but I was actually planning to have the e95s as my first gold nib:)

[@amianonymous]

Thanks for doing a giveaway! My first one was a Lamy 2000, but I've never quite liked it as much as pens I got later.

[@doc8125]

My modern E95s 110% has a spring clip like you showed on the vintage one. It actually has one of my favourite clips ever with how it easily slides into any pocket even in my super thick wool shirts I use in the winter here in Norway

[@drawingwithfountainpens]

My first gold nib was a Wateman Carene which was a bit disappointing. I love the Pilot Elite but I have a Medium, not a Fine. Great video!

[@Inazarab]

I have a vintage one with the same dimensions and nib as the modern one. It's the best of both worlds IMO. Vintage look with a bigger nib and slightly girthier body.

[@Matt-dd1zr]

There are vintage Pilot Elite’s with the crosshatch pattern that have the same type of nib as the modern E95s and have the same thickness. I personally prefer the style of the vintage one you have because it’s easier to clean and the nib isn’t glued on like the other nib style. If you want I can send some comparison pictures of both styles and how the nib is attached 😊

[@DISK2000]

First gold nib was the Platinum Century. Bought it after being inspired by the Tokyo Fountain Pen shop ASMR.

[@arjunsingh20_06]

I currently dont own a gold nib but when the day comes , I think it will be an Montblanc or a Pelikan M1000. Great video . Keep spreading your knowledge about pens.

[@blktauna]

Get a preloved Montblanc to test. TBH I like Pilot gold nibs over Montblanc

[@eleanor.shadow]

My first gold nib was a 1970s Pilot Elite, followed very closely by a 1960s Parker 51. Still love them both dearly!

[@ahalfkorean]

My first gold nib pen was the Lamy 2k. The vintage Elite has more character, but the modern version is no slouch! Thanks to you and 365days Stationery for the chance to win!

[@chineseadobo051]

My first gold nib is pilot custom 74, it’s was between pilot elite or the custom 74. But i went with 74 because they have a lot more nibs to choose from. But it’s been in my wishlist to have a pilot elite. More power on your channel.

[@nickmillikan]

My first gold nib is the VP form pilot and second was a lamy on my scala.

[@giannismitrofanis3137]

My first gold nib was the Platinum 3776 in soft fine

[@glowinthedarksharkk]

My first gold nib was a Pilot Decimo! It was my grail back then and I've gone deeper down the rabbit hole since

[@haroldmarenger3435]

Another great video. Thanks for the comparison. I’ve been keeping an eye out for a similar vintage Pilot Elite as yours in the video. I have the newer version you tested in the video, and it works great, with no wiggle in the posted cap. My first gold nib pen that I actually used is/was a Lamy P48 (I still have the pen and the original packaging, shaped kind like a bullet). Thanks again.

[@JandLP]

Been aching for a Pilot Elite. Entered, hoping for the best!

[@bobbythompson263]

Nice pen , Pilot Elite , I would love to have one... Nice review Doodlebud :)

[@samuelzehnder986]

Right now I’m planning on getting either this or a sailor 1911 as my first gold nib.

[@adamruhe3724]

Hey FYI Doodlebud, the modern Pilot E95S/Elite does also have a spring clip. Mine is about 10 years old and it has it, unless they have changed it since then. But great video! Thank you for it.

[@adamruhe3724]

Sorry I forgot to say that my first gold nib pen was in fact the Pilot Elite, followed by the vanishing point.

[@doc8125]

Mine is from 2023 and still has it, this is a mistake on doodlebud or a malfunctioning unit

[@JonTheJotter]

Was inspired by your hunt for vintage pens and restoring them! My first gold nib was a vintage Schaeffer Targa Imperial I found for a good deal on eBay. It was definitely “used” but I fixed it up, cleaned it, and now it’s inked and writes real juicy. 😂

[@MamaTomasu]

Thank you for the in-depth comparison. I have been eyeing the e95s for a while. My first gold nib was the Platinum 3776 in a soft-fine. I didn't like it at first and immediately went back to my steel nibs. But I'm trying it again to see if I feel any differently after another year. (Being in true Platinum form, the ink still write phenomenally since the cap seals so darn well) It's so bouncy which is so different from what i'm used to. I'm wondering how it compares to the Pilot e95s

[@13noman1]

Really appreciate the facial tissue test! Wasn't aware of that one -- I'll use it tomorrow! Meanwhile, first gold nib...was actually my first "real" FP. My wife gifted me a Montblanc Classique. My time in the hobby spans nearly 4 decades now so for the longest time, all of my pen acquisitions had gold nibs -- there wasn't as large a price differential and I was unaware of good steel nibs. Finally discovered the beauty of steel about 12-15 years ago. Too soon old, too late smart!

[@Jorgerico87]

My first gold nib pen, was a lamy 2000,, absolutly loved it

[@fluffia89]

I'm undecided between e95s and Custom 91. I guess Doodlebud will decide it for me, one way or the other. :P

[@miyataco1]

My first gold nib pen was a sailor pro slim mini. A great little pocket pen!

[@jdbachelder3594]

My first (and only so far) gold nib was a pilot vanishing point

[@larsgottlieb]

My first gold nibbed pen is actually on the way in the mail rn - it's an Aurora Sole Mio Optima. Really looking forwards to trying it out (o:

[@skviviangeauxz]

Being new to the fountain pen world watching videos like this have been very helpful. I only have two pens in my collection, a lamy al-star and a jinhaox159. Its hard to decide if I get the lamy gold nib or just buy another pen with a gold nib when the time comes. I would love some feedback from people on the performance of the lamy nib.