Pilot Elite: E95S, Vintage Short and Long

[@Rgc571]

My vintage Elite has a18k M nib and is smaller than the current version. Really like both but the vintage nib is truly special. Thanks for the video.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@Rgc571thanks! I tend to prefer the vintage version

[@amelorate]

The vintage elite actually can be disassembled further. It just requires a tool to reach down into the barrel and unscrew it. There's two notches on either side of the feed that are used to unscrew the retaining collar. You can either use the correct tool to do this (unobtainable unless you make your own), or use a pair of needle-type tweezers. Beware that tweezers can dig into the retaining collar and damage it over time if you're not careful. You can find a good video showing a further disassembly by looking for Dayne Nix's fantastic video titled Fountain Pens: disassemble Pilot Elite, MYU and platinum fountain pens.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thanks for the info! Personally I’m not sure I would risk damaging the vintage pen, but good to know.

[@sathishrao7926]

It’s interesting to note that Pilot made a pen called ‘Long Short’ (also called ‘Telescoping’) whose length can be adjusted to make it a regular sized pen or a pocket pen (and I’ve one of these), so we don’t need to buy a long pen and a shorter version of it 😀 I’ve an Elite (in the same black color with gold trim) supposedly made in the 70s. Uniqueness of this pen is that it has a 14K semi hooded nib which is similar to the nibs on Elite models made in Korea (which were steel nibs).. I’m told by the seller that this was a rare model Made in Japan and I’ve believed him without bothering to remove the nib and check if it has 14K engraved on it ! It is one of the best pens in my large collection of pocket pens (which also include Elite equivalents from Platinum and Sailor)

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

I’ve seen those telescoping pens, pretty cool idea! If you look at the engravings on the nib you can usually find a small date code. It usually starts with a letter for the production line followed by 4 digits for month and year.

[@melissam0ss]

BEST SHOW AND EXPLANATORY VIDEO OF THIS PEN EVER!!! Thank you ❤😊

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thank you, one of my favorite models!

[@honorablechairmanmeow8698]

I would love it if Pilot began making new versions of the Elite Long. That would make a nice set. The long for writing sessions at home. The short for travel.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

I’d love to see that too, especially if they stretched the dimensions a tad so it could fit a Con-70!

[@honorablechairmanmeow8698]

@@ForTheLoveOfPens yes. Couldn’t agree more. I despise the tiny Con-40 they give you for the current E95s. I just reuse the disposable cartridge it came with. Almost triple the ink.

[@taiko7225]

Nice demo to show difference between inlaid and hooded nibs.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thanks!

[@paulmchugh1430]

The metal version is wonderful, if you can find it as for the earlier release. The inlaid nib is also stunning. The metal version is wider amd very comfortable. Great review.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thanks! I had one for a while. A beautiful pen but the cap had some scratches on it and I decided to go for the plastic version instead since it’s easier to restore

[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

Hi. We very much appreciate this video. I recently bought one. It is very beautiful, and I love how the nib looks. It is very, very smooth as a writer. I have never seen a long version. Where did you find it?

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thank you! I found mine on eBay

[@Rgc571]

The branding confuses me. The newer pen is branded Elite on the pen but is an E95S. Retailer in the USA mostly show this pen branded as E95S. Thank you for an excellent video.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Thank you! Pilot naming is a bit confusing. To my understanding E95S refers to Elite, Year since founding, and Short.

[@santauxia]

Really cool pen, I would go with the Red one.

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

I considered it, but was concerned the finish on the cap would scratch

[@philnaunton7181]

Well, now I am re-educated. I thought I owned an Elite because it says "Elite" on it. I thought the E95S simply had an "E" on it. But it has the preferable inlaid nib. I was wrong. I have an E95S. I no longer travel with this pen. The cap comes off way too easily and ink gets everywhere, plus there is the constant risk of losing the body of the pen, so it stays at home. I found the body in the parking lot once while the cap was clipped in my pocket. Lucky! 😱

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

Oh no! I haven’t tried traveling with it but could see the cap not being the most secure compared with screw ons. To my understanding E95S refers to Elite, 95 years since founding, and Short.

[@vsocarras27]

Hi just want to let you know the E95S metal thread section does unscrew off like your vintage ones I did it once to clean it more thoroughly

[@ForTheLoveOfPens]

@@vsocarras27 you are right! I was mistaken when making this video but did disassemble the E95S in a separate review… kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3ymanZ6fNSDjKcsi=7Wrsb01W7tZjSlVx