Why the Pilot Custom 823 fountain pen is a quintessential writer's pen

[@duaneanderson6130]

I thought my Diamond 580 was something. Than I got the Custom 823 box set shortly after Christmas. The nib writes flawlessly!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't write for more than an hour or so a day. But, I do use a Fountain pen everyday for roughly an hour. And, can't say enough about the Custom 823. I am so impressed. I cleaned up my Diamond 580. And, it now sits as a display piece on my wall behind my desk. I never thought a pen could change my life so much. I used every Ballpoint known to man. And, they all skip. Which is why I converted to Fountain Pens in the first place. I don't write volumes daily. Or journal. But, I do write out Budgets, track expenses, document payment postings, etc..... So, a good writing tool is essential in my view. And, this Custom 823 is the apeptimy of PERFECTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevinu.k.7042]

Your video was a joy to watch and as always the information was good. Thank you.

[@geofdunn1091]

Terrific review Tom! This is a pen I’d dearly love to own. Compliments on your drawing as well, wonderful work.

[@GoldspotPens]

Thanks so much, Geof!

[@polksie]

Great review. Definitely moved to the top of my grail list. Thanks.

[@johnmcclure9768]

Got one on order I'm hearing so much great reviews..

[@benkempermagic]

If the nib on my Decimo is any indication, I will love this pen. It is on the top of my wishlist at the moment. Thanks for the great videos.

[@eatmelily]

I want that Pen Soooooooooo Much. Nice video and Drawing.....

[@wayneclarkson375]

Tom i really like this pen and it among my top pens to get in the future. Thanks for a great review.

[@Joey-gp8gg]

Great job! Great video! Very informative. I've been torn for a while on which one of the pens mentioned in this video but this has helped

[@djmbass75]

this is nice video thank you! i am hesitated between the custom 74 or custom 823, just got convinced to go with the 823

[@GoldspotPens]

Glad I could help

[@djmbass8790]

@@GoldspotPensdo you know if pilot does a nib exchange like MONTBLANC? I have purchased my 823 in a fine nib but on a leuchtturm 80 gsm paper i do find it as an extra fine. i do have it since a week now, my only regret is to have purchase it in medium instead of fine?

[@GoldspotPens]

@@djmbass8790 Did you purchase it from Goldspot Pens? If so, we do have a 30-day return policy that includes nib exchanges. If not, then you could contact Pilot USA for service as well if the pen was purchased in the United States.

[@djmbass8790]

@@GoldspotPens Actually from Amazon but my next purchase will be a pilot 74 Burgundy color in Medium. I will order from your website. Your videos are so good that I think it will be well deserved to encourage you... I am in Canada just to let you know.

[@GoldspotPens]

@@djmbass8790 A hearty "thank you" from your southern neighbors.

[@theoffstageme]

I have this pen scheduled for review in the new year. Spoiler alert... It's Amazing! One of my absolute favourite pens, and a great video showing why this is such a 'must have'.

[@cptkevin]

A very helpful video as the instructions with the pen are somewhat confusing. This cleared it all up!! Thank you!!

[@GoldspotPens]

You're very welcome!

[@coldensheppard6221]

I just bought one of these from you guys! Can’t wait to get it !

[@farahfarid2655]

I think 2021 is the year to get one....i better start saving for it!

[@farahfarid2655]

@Zygy __ yup i did. Thanks. The nib is amazing!!

[@frankvecsei7918]

Thank you. Excellent review.

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

I have three of these pens and love them!

[@AttyMonroe]

Amazing video. Thank you. It was very helpful.

[@samoanboa]

Nice review thank you

[@DD-d6d3]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@carlblaskowitz7817]

Nice production value. This only reinforces my resolve to obtain this pen.

[@paulcoy5201]

I have one, you will not regret the purchase.

[@ichirofakename]

As a user of fountain pens for drawing, I always appreciate drawing content. Thanks.

[@ArkansasMike]

Love the videos and the company. Beautiful pen. Have a great week.

[@GoldspotPens]

You, too ! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

My grail pen. Thanks for the video.

[@stanbrown915]

I love mine!!

[@JosBranch]

Le dessin m’a achevé 😅. Impressionnant. Merci.

[@freakonut]

what is that pelikan on the left from 3:41 onwards?

[@GoldspotPens]

That's the Souveran 800 Stone Garden. You can find it here: goldspot.com/collections/pelikan/stone-garden

[@prateekbhardwaj9943]

I got medium nib pen, but it's too dry not giving me good writing experience.

[@mariod5760]

have this pen, made mistake to forget to open up the blind cap a few turns to unseat the stop valve to let ink flow to nib....and thought the pen was too dry, but reread the instructions or watch one of the reviews and that little step makes a huge difference in how wet it writes!

[@riesemma]

Is the clear/transparent version easily stained?

[@abhishekpanja4363]

Which one draw thin line between custom 74 M or 823 M.... I am confused about it. Help me so I can purchase custom 823. Actually I want a juicy nib which can draw thin line.

[@paulirineomontano5074]

Is the line width produced by the B nib similar to that of a Pelikan M800 M nib or a B nib?

[@GoldspotPens]

A Pelikan 18kt gold broad nib is good degree wetter and broader than the Pilot.

[@andyphilip2154]

I have the exact same shirt.

[@GoldspotPens]

Neat! Good taste!

[@almaquezada6731]

@@GoldspotPens I have the same shirt and hat!

[@JuneShine9]

I love my amber broad 823.

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

Just thought about it... its the Emperor of pilot line.... even though custom 845 and custom urushi are greater....... (vac fill seperates it from them)..... if only we could see the clear one you mentioned ..... I would like to see that one!

[@anujashinde4646]

Mine is not writing smooth . What could be the problem? Can you please share some info on that. It’s not smooth plus it stops working…. I can feel the nib struggling against the paper . It’s not the experience I was expecting.

[@JohnCollis]

This is really an grail pen. I have tried one from a friend, and was blown away by how wonderful it is to use.

[@j-sonS]

I like how the pen came out in 2000 at 30k yen and 23 years later it's the same $220. What a great inflation resistant item.

[@frankbruno7122]

You are a dangerous guy Tom! You insist on carrying cool fountain pens.. I mean I already own an 823, so why do I want another one? Seriously though Tom, I enjoy your videos.. like some colleagues in the business, you've invested in good equipment and we all benefit. Your prices are fair and you are an enthusiast yourself.. that is a positive combination. Very best in 2019! Frank from Boulder, Colorado

[@GoldspotPens]

Thanks, Frank! You've got good taste!

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

yea Im primed to get another .. right after I first get one.... thats how bad I want one.... cant believe I dont have one yet...

[@jwdyss]

Very nice video! I'd like to know if during your sketching in this video if you sketched with the pen's nib upside down any? If so, did it produce a medium or thinner width line? Was it consistent? This pen interests me as a sketching pen. Thank you!

[@GoldspotPens]

It's been a while but I don't think I tried flipping the nib upside down in sketching with this pen. Results vary from pen to pen, but usually it would result in a drier, thinner line with more feedback.

[@indiadark9780]

What is that gun grey pen ie. from 2nd?

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

Nice, which nib was this Fine or medium?

[@Dobj319]

This is a great pen!

[@micaylab1]

When he said Writers like Neil Gaiman, Is this Pilot fountain pen what Neil Gaiman uses?

[@GoldspotPens]

Yes, correct. He does use a Custom 823 as one of his favorites.

[@wayneclarkson375]

Tom by the way what do you think of their Justus 95. Thanks again.

[@GoldspotPens]

The adjustable flex sounds like a neat feature. Practically speaking, the function of adjusting the softness of the nib isn't really needed for most writers.

[@crankyboiy]

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[@arnauuu1]

Definetly a favorite. Love mine, and will never part with it.

[@Cortesevasive]

380euro in europe lol .What other japanese pen u have ? how does it compare ?

[@arnauuu1]

@@Cortesevasive I "only" paid about 290 euros for it, which is not that bad for the wonderful pen this is. Check the seller on eBay Stilo e Stile, from Rome. It's the only Japanese pen I have; I usually find Japanese pens "boring" and aesthetically unappealing. Except this one.

[@paulcoy5201]

I keep mine in a case at all times when not using it.

[@mrpilotsapien7705]

Curiosity snatched the cat.... if you can remember what was in that goldspot box? I surely hope you remember.....

[@Pavlushacom]

I have this pen. It is a nice nib.

[@MrGyges]

You’re doin' OK

[@newsigmundfreud3023]

Great review. Thank you. But this is not an easy to clean pen.

[@GoldspotPens]

Agreed. Not as easy to clean as a cartridge / converter for sure.

[@sn5953]

IMHO a close-up of the written sentences (like those done by A.ZY. LEE) would be incredibly helpful.

[@vampireonthestairs]

“And writers like Neil Gaiman.” Exactly why I came to this video

[@EmVeeBeen]

Girl same, I mean I know he uses a Lamy 2000. But I usually see him using this specific Pilot model(an amber one) in book signings.

[@shiitakestick]

I got one and it started leaking for no good reason- sent it for repair to Florida Namiki repair and their sole response was " the point is not removable and a new barrel cannot be supplied " they offered to sell me another pen instead for 215.00 !! BS !! No more Pilot for me !

[@genaishivatov1737]

A very dirty way to refill, and problematic - when there is not enough ink in the bank. Pilot has the best cartridge in the world!

[@LSUfan]

Too complicated.