Rhodium & Gold Nib Fountain Pen, Is it Special? [Pilot Elabo Review]

[@JetPens]

So glad you liked the pen Peter! Very cool drawing. :)

[@x-changex-outx-oner8224]

Another Pilot pen......this is why I am always broke😆😆😆😆😆. Pilot makes some great pens. Love the EF nibs.

[@peter_draws]

Yeah! Thanks for sending it to me!

[@colinmartin9797]

Maybe if your customer service matched your generosity for publicity, I'd buy products from you guys again.

[@razvangstanica6678]

Unrelated to the video. I just ordered a Pilot Falcon from your store. It came in just 3 days all the way to London, UK. Incredible work!! Thank you so much for being so punctual!

[@sengen8282]

@@colinmartin9797 damn exposed

[@lorenzm7412]

When he said "There are a lot of people out there that know more about me than fountain pens" (10:47), I felt that.

[@BokkieXO]

Peter's face in the cap made me laugh so hard it's my new wallpaper.

[@clearthoughts44]

Read your comment but without the laugh part. I was dying and had to double check 😂

[@BokkieXO]

@@clearthoughts44 HAHAHAHA!!!! now that was so funny!!!! XD!!

[@asharbones1183]

He looks like Justin kuritzekes there

[@ben3223]

7:58 should have been the thumbnail

[@thecryinglennyface166]

I started the video and like 10 seconds in saw this comment and hit the timestamp. Man, was it out of context. I had no idea what was going on lol.

[@goldenking2046]

Hi Peter. I'd just like to say that I, and probably many others, watch these videos precisely because you are not an expert. Not only that but, you tend not to research the pens you get extensively instead preferring to jump right in and get your hands dirty. That might sound like a backhanded compliment but that kind of blank-slate "purity" is something that's rare and unique in this internet-dominated world.(Though please do be careful, I was a little nervous when you started sniffing that vintage Quink in an earlier video) You bring fresh eyes to the table. Your opinions are shaped only by first-hand experience. That level of genuineness is something "experts" can't offer no matter how sincerely they try to be impartial. Those of us who are deeply steeped in the enthusiast community will inevitably have our opinions colored by the things we read and popular opinions that we hear. And tbh, if I wanted a review from an "expert" there are at least half a dozen other channels I could have gone to, but what you do is one of a kind. "opposites attract" as they say. I am here not in spite of but because of the fact that you are not "one of us". I am here because I am seeking a perspective different from my own, and from the echo chamber I am used to.

[@MrDNFunk]

You’re telling me that peters last name isn’t “draws”?

[@lgshazirlik8331]

İ think so 😂😂

[@laughingvoid]

"A lot of the time you don't rub your hand over on top of what you've done already." *cries in left-handed*

[@peter_draws]

I don't think this is purely a left-handed issue, it also has to do with the way you hold the pen. If I wrote right-to-left with my right hand, my hand wouldn't touch any of the fresh ink.

[@babecruiiser]

MOOD 😫😤

[@Matt-dd1zr]

I’m aslo a left handed fountain pen user... I write from the top, so I can write like 2-3 lines down before my hand goes on the ink, but by that time the ink is dry so It’s perfect for me

[@MFKR696]

@@peter_draws The point here is that they're *left* handed... SMH...

[@mGARANDEUR1]

I am a lefty side writer and use a fountain pen. I just have to stick with very fast drying inks. Sometimes cheap paper is a little bit of a cleaner experience for me as it absorbs the ink very quickly.

[@evanhansen2354]

The Glistening part of the converse ink that you used really depends on the paper that you use. I suggest using Rhodia or Tomoe River paper. It seems like you are using a cardstock type of paper with a lot of texture, that is part of your experience when you said everything but the down strokes are nice. That is mostly because of the paper

[@riteasrain]

08:20 he explains the paper.

[@curiouskatsayshello4673]

When your arts so clean even smudges don’t ruin it.

[@2791dles]

Peter's delivery gives me one part Nicholas Cage, one part Tom Green and one part Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. That's a lot of good parts

[@RamsesYall]

I don’t know why but I really needed that “love you” at the end. Thanks Peter

[@unctheduc]

Dude you've made a successful pen channel without really knowing about pens, but your appreciation is real. It's pretty funny and cool man.

[@emmyhage8477]

It's official! I'm partial magpie. The shimmer of the Gluon ink made me say "ooooeehhhh" outloud.

[@Bob-hj5in]

This pen looks good and I love "Peter's handmade" calligraphy, it's looking very fancy 😀

[@gloup300]

And he said he didn't know calligraphy

[@peter_draws]

Fake it till you make it

[@henryforster8101]

@@peter_draws ...What if you make it but fake it? Hmmmmmmmm

[@gloup300]

@@henryforster8101 Exactly

[@ascgazz]

@@henryforster8101 ..then you didn’t actually ‘make it’ so... moot.

[@henryforster8101]

@@ascgazz Lol its a joke dont take it so seriously

[@durmgirl]

The reflection in the top of the pen 😂 squished-faced Peter.

[@alicestromnil]

Hi Peter, I wanna thank you for making me feel less then I'm thinking, if that makes sense. I'm dealing with some mental illnesses right now & my mom isn't listening or believing in what I'm saying so thank you for making my day a little better at least.

[@peter_draws]

I'm glad I can help a little

[@rylanscott410]

@@peter_draws i am currently in a 2d art class. Is it common to feel like you need to "one up" other people in the beginning? Most people in the class still draw stick figures, but i feel the need to impress them with my art. Keep posting vids, even if you don't see this it is nice to write it out and get it off my chest.

[@peter_draws]

@@rylanscott410 Yeah it's ok to want to be the best, as long as you don't put other people down in the process.

[@rylanscott410]

@@peter_draws thanks, i won't!

[@yakinkate7946]

Pen enthusiast here🙋🏻‍♀️ I really enjoy your drawing sessions! I use a pilot falcon to draw, with De Atramentis Document Black ink. I love both. The ink dries waterproof, so much so that I watercolor over drawings with very good results.

[@melvinkruel1]

Mr. Peter I found u 2 days ago and cant stop watching your videos. You are a gem. Your charisma and talent is marvelous. Ima fan. Stay true to you. 🤗

[@davidpcharles]

Peter, when you open it and get it ready pre-start, I feel like we’re missing some of the best parts of your videos. Please keep up your one-take-figure-it-out-whilst-waffling ways 💙

[@peter_draws]

Don't worry, the next one will be like that again

[@squishedpea6114]

@@peter_draws doing this also makes your job editing easier

[@sevenoctobers7471]

I am so happy that you're happy drawing with your fountain pens. The FP community needs more enthusiasts like you. I LOVE this channel's vibe. Subbed!

[@atommagadia9377]

This is the best review/demonstration of the Pilot Elabo/Falcon in English I have seen so far! Good job.

[@pmbluemoon]

7:50 That reflection is so neat! Ever thought about drawing your reflection from that pen, or even just a self portrait from obscure reflections in mirrors or windows?

I actually really need to get into these fountain pens, I've been drawing with pens for years and not once have I used a fountain.....I think...it's time. The calligraphy looks so satisfying.

[@00ValiantFay]

I'm not even into pens, I just find your videos so relaxing to watch and they make my brain smile.

[@nicktdimusic]

"There are a lot of people out there that know way more about me than fountain pens." - peter 2020

[@berika2018]

nick ebersole 😂

[@davidanderson3425]

I really enjoy your art. That was a cool picture of Mr Bongle.

[@jrwolf8355]

I watched some reviews of this pen and another very similar Pilot/Namiki pen called the falcon. It sounds like the extra fine and fine tip sizes are really sharp which explains what you were experiencing.

[@SanchezOKelly]

What I find helps for the glimmering ink is to shake the bottle before filling it and fill it from the middle/bottom as it'll set it in that direction. Then when you're using the pen every now and again tip the pen over and back, rocking it a few times to agitate it gently. Don't shake it or you'll make a mess as ink might splatter from the tip.

[@CastleMc]

The Elabo is a newer iteration of the Falcon-really just a name change. The nibs are wonderfully soft and responsive, which for me makes them great for drawing. Love how Peter used the inks in this charming drawing!

[@davideselmin8018]

Hi. At this point i am confused....many people say the nibs are not so soft and you say they are.....mistery...

[@riteasrain]

"Platform without knowledge" is good because we learn along with you 👍

[@peter_draws]

I'm happy to have you all here with me through the process :)

[@riteasrain]

@@peter_draws 👍❤

[@rebeccac4751]

Most of your viewership would probably never have tried a fountain pen if it were not for your exposure to them. You allow a friendly space to try them. I now use a fountain pen because of you, I love them. I also tried Noodlers Ink and Carbon Ink because of you. You have a place in this niche and fountain pen distributors see that. Embrace why you are here now, it enables you to further live your life in your gift Peter. And if anyone is giving you a hard time over it, they are looking at your place in this arena the wrong way, you are the gateway to the hobby.

[@EctoGamer]

That teal colour at the start is really neat!

[@imnotgoodwithnames8502]

Really liked the art this time, havent seen your vids in some time and when I clicked this one hoping to see a weird but interesting drawing of lines, I was instead suprised and saw a drawing of a weird but interesting drawing of something. Also Peter, dont worry *too* much about the reviews, because most of us are just interested in hearing your honest opinion.

[@kogasoldier9379]

Oddly enough I picked up calligraphy about a week ago. Got a cheap papermate fountain pen, did a little fiddling like lightly sanded down the nib a bit flatter so it runs more smoothly and it actually works great. I only paid about 5 bucks for it, came with 3 nibs and 6 ink cartridges.

[@agradoville]

Excellent vid Peter....Also Great Drawing.....maybe it’s just PD withdrawl, but this really hit the spot. I call this Elton Z! Appreciate the new vid and hoping you have a great 2020.

[@TeapotDaddy]

It's cool to see another perspective on fountain pens. I personally both use mine for notetaking and doodling during class. And seeing you draw with them is pretty relaxing ^^ Keep up the great videos Peter!

[@timyoung715]

Hey Peter I’ve watched other rev yon this pen and they showed that you can turn the pen upside down “nib down flat” and it almost looks like your painting with it. Where you could almost do some shading with it. But I really like your reviews pls keep them coming

[@linden5165]

To prevent smudging I wear a cuff/fingerless glove type thing just made by cutting the toe off an odd sock and making a hole for the thumb. I'm not sure it would prevent smudging of very wet ink on very smooth paper but for most scenarios it works well.

[@SidekickElements]

Ahoy mr Draws, The rhodium coating is for wear resistance. Rhodium is 6 on the Moh hardness scale while 14k gold is 3.5. (Steel is 4.5 for reference). I know less about fountain pens than you, but I've bought a muji pen and started unashamedly copying your drawing style :D

[@DoobMaGoob]

Peter you'll be at 1 million subscribers in no time. Youve made it so far

[@crystalvisions6558]

I love your shading technique. I could watch you all day. You really do inspire me!❤️🥰

[@angelsobrino8873]

AMAZING! The Pilot Elabo is a pen that I have had the opportunity to try myself. I honestly believe that the quality of tools that we use in our profession can many times determine the quality of the work that we complete. This pen in particular can take your work to rhe next level and I believe take your art or caligraphy up a notch in terms of presentation. keep up the great reviews they are extremely helpful. Blessings

[@CaptainWumbo]

I think expensive tools are mainly enjoyed by hobbiests. Like chef knives the pros don't usually make enough money to justify it. They go for economical tools that can take abuse and can be replaced when lost or stolen.

[@angelsobrino8873]

@@CaptainWumbo You can go wrong with regular microns.

[@MrsLockenload]

I'm with u on this Peter! I'm learning crochet right now, next is calligraphy

[@n0lanv0id]

Your face in the reflection on the top of the pen killed me 🤣

[@robertahubert9155]

I am loving this pen but way out of my price range. Very satisfying video to watch. I always enjoy watching you draw..

[@madisonringelberg18]

This was a super rad drawing! Even though the glistening ink didn't work too well, it was cool to see something so representational and surreal

[@artwave2715]

I've started drawing with fountain pens because of you....I'm loving it.

[@Lawtonfl]

if you want to see the glistening and sheeining you want to use clairfontaine or some sort of other COATED paper.

[@Gabgra11]

The ink bottle looks like it's modeled after an electron P-Orbital! That would be very fitting if it is true.

[@Eatabagofahunniddicks]

It looks so cool when you make a straight line and the ink kinda flows upward onto the paper

[@karthiknaik1879]

Every artist gangsta until jetpens decides to send Peter a pilot pen.

[@jemstar288]

Hey Peter me and my dad love to watch you! Thank you for your amazing videos! Sending Love all the way from London😊

[@peter_draws]

Thanks for watching! Shout out to London!

[@randito2387]

The Stillman Birn episilon paper is my favorite. It's a smooth paper, good for mixed-media and "light" washes. However, I have had the same problem as Peter does... ink especially wet inks or flex nibs takes awhile to dry and will smudge. I like for general purpose art -- copics, markers, ink, ink washes (light), color pencils. But don't go over-board with wet media.. it won't handle a lot of that.

[@reidpaslay]

Thank you for "Elabo"rating on this pen and ink! Yet more money Jetpens gets from me it seems.

[@peter_draws]

Haha, it took me way too long to realize that that's probably what Elabo is supposed to mean.

[@stitcherywitchery8611]

I love that drawing and the Gluon color is AWESOME!

[@MFKR696]

If corrosion resistance is the goal, using Rhodium plated Gold is the "more money than brains" approach. The fact that they used 14K instead of 99.9% says it all. The corrosion-resistant properties of Gold go right out the window when you alloy it with other cheaper metals like Tin and Zinc. 14k is nothing more than fancy looking Pot-Metal.

[@Caradaoutradimensao]

Peter is art, Peter is culture, Peter is the Messiah

[@axehead45]

Peter: "I've told you already I'm not the messiah!" All of us: "HE IS THE MESSIAH!"

[@Zubinrube]

Thanks Peteer, awesome video

[@tralx5268]

I loved the border on your scientist drawing!!

[@charleskolozsvary8714]

i really enjoy your videos man ive been inspired to start logging my dreams and trying to do drawings on what i found significant in them. I wish you the best. Also i've never known vast the world of pens before i started watching your videos; thank you for imparting your experience and knowledge.

[@TheMrPheniox]

You inspired me to get my first two fountain pens, really enjoying them for everyday use and even in my own art

[@ViciousValentine]

This is my grail pen. Specifically with soft extra fine nib for flex and the metal body option. Quite a few artists use it because of the fine line and ability to flex. Fine lines/nibs show less shading from ink, maybe the glitter would show better with thicker lines?

[@manuelabarbosa5235]

I love your style! I’ve been trying this style but I just can’t draw as good as you. Love you Peter, your an amazing artist! 😊

[@SekTY]

with time come improvement ^_^ keep drawing everyday and maybe once day you will compare your drawings and noticed an amazing improvement!

[@manuelabarbosa5235]

Koala GodGames thank you 🙏🏻😇

[@Nayomee1213]

Oh man....that Noodler Ahab video was literally the first video I watched from you(and died laughing hysterically..I STILL watch that video when I need a good cry laugh...that, and the video where you eat the spicy Korean snack chips I sent you, and you shoved in your nose lmbo🤣🤣🤣)...and the reason I got hooked into fountain pens& goulet pens...AND became a subscriber to you!. Time sure does fly by fast!!

[@ArtistWizardry]

I like this modern Peterligraphy. Whoa! You draw a something. That's new. I like it.

[@johngrubb007]

You should get some blotter paper. I got a package of it from Goulet Pens and now when I'm writing with a wet fountain pen, I just blot the page before turning to the next page and it totally stops any smearing or ink transfer. Cool drawing and a very nice pen.

[@joeblankenship377]

I got a couple of new pens recently that I really like. One is the Hongdian Black Forest pen. It's matte black and it's got a nice sleek shape with kind of a knurled pattern on the grip. It sorta reminded me of the Muji pen. And the other is the TWSBI Eco and ahhh, it's probably my new favorite. It writes so smooth.

[@echo021]

LOVE this drawing!

[@arend6462]

I usually use a little piece of paper underneath my hand to prevent smudging. I think it’s a little sweat or oil on your hand that makes it smudge when you rest your hand on the work for a while. Cool video, cool drawing and cool pen!

[@thecryinglennyface166]

I like your jacket peter. Looks cool. Also, The Goulet Pen Compmay is a great YT channel about pens too.

[@nephildevil]

What you call "feeling weird", is actually called "impostor syndrome".

[@babykukla]

I love your videos, you are my favorite. I watch them every night, and I draw every day. I have been using a Lamy. What is your favorite flex pen in the Universe?

[@zemansk7888]

It’s nice to hear your feedback since another great artist, Mattias Adolfsson, prefers the elabo extra fine nib for his drawings. Just gets to show that artists handle pens differently. Hope JetPens reaches out to Mattias and sends him Peter’s less expensive preferred pens

[@Under10Hours]

Another beautiful piece of art! I loved the picture of it on Instagram!

[@rebb4352]

I've had the flu all week ur voice is the only thing that got me to sleep thank you

[@peter_draws]

Get well soon!

[@rylanscott410]

Same, i always watch his videos before i go to bed.

[@rebb4352]

@@peter_draws thank you

[@aliciajohnson6571]

This drawing reminds me a bit of the drawing style in one of my favorite children's book series: The Edge Chronicles. I love it :)

[@KaoticWhisper]

For a second there when you said it's covered in rhodium, I had an image of Han Solo shanking Geedo with that pen.

[@gsw310]

7:56 My potions are too strong for you, traveler.

[@baileymcdermott7805]

Potion sellerrrr

[@abbigailclark1156]

These are actually beautiful colors of ink🤩

[@carysfaerie]

Oh that flexes ❤️ It looks like a very nice drawing pen. I’ve bought vintage pens in the past in the hope that they’d be the flexible ‘one’ I’ve always dreamed of..alas none seem to quite cut it..this one looks very hopeful indeed..

[@awishersdream]

There is nothing better then a good pen and cute stationary

[@jonathandare4120]

If you're interested in different looking pens you should try retractable ones like the Pilot Vanishing Point or the Lamy Dialog 3!

[@diesel_died4473]

i love your pen reviews! i recently got a muji fountain pen and i love it!! im glad i can learn about a supply ive never known much about before

[@cashiondallas2386]

Hey peter thanks for being such a awesome KZbinr. You inspired me to start drawing I used to hate drawing and you showed me the fun in doodling random lines and since then I haven’t stopped drawing. I have also started using fountain pens and I picked up a woods worth and black gold nib fountain pen. It’s 20 dollars and is awesome. I would love to see you do a review on it. Ps your great at drawing

[@ichirofakename]

Thanks for describing this pen's behavior on various strokes, it saved me $152. I hope you get to use a fountain pen that seems perfect for drawing, and then let us know about it. This is particularly valuable info for me, at least.

[@atriumhoshino150]

I've been looking for a good fountain pen that can do very thin and thick lines. I'm glad to hear that from you! Though, it's not your cup of tea, but I have to say that it can be a perfect pen to draw with. 🤤

[@SeraSophia646]

Dude, that drawing is SICK!! 💗

[@arionmreyman]

Finally bought my first fountain pen. I got the Jinhoa 999 and with that I bought Thornton's Luxury Good black ink. I love it. It will became my daily carry. For anyone else have this pen or ink, and if so, what are your thoughts on it?

[@visionaryvenus]

Thank you for posting, I was running low on Peter

[@Johan-vk5yd]

Either it symbolizes a bird... or a nucleus with its accompaning electron, etcetera! I like the way you expose your creative mind! Possibly you and I would get along all right in casual conversation, Peter. Under normal circumstances I put an effort in harnessing my metaphores or II’ll lose my partners attention quickly.

[@rachelwatkins8820]

Funny enough, this IS the year I want to learn calligraphy! I know cursive but have just started using fountain pens to master the craft of calligraphy and/or fancier writing. Perhaps we’ll master it at the same time!

[@mintditter4205]

I wanted to buy a Kaweco sport as my first FP but got worried about all the reviews talking about baby bottom. So I got a CrossPen from a local store around the same price. But idk if I the right choice lol.

[@mjpete27]

I wonder if I had not watched this video as it was a pen review and I was trying very hard to NOT buy any more pens! But well I was just wanting to watch Peter do some drawing so I looked for un-watched videos and this was marked as not watched! Thanks Peter nice video and I have that pen buying under control, now.

[@daxegen4301]

5:46 looks like one of those captcha boxes that's too difficult to decipher.

[@axehead45]

Thats just when you turn the keyboard over and smash the keys onto whatever surface it was on

[@wildehawk2803]

I'm inspired to work with ink and a fountain pen now.. Great, thanks. 😛

[@lauriepadecky8055]

Probably one of my favorite pens is a Pilot Elabo soft broad. Lucious! I think Elabo is the Japanese version of the US Falcon

[@invaderzim1964]

Yes they're the same pen. You can get the metal falcon (significantly more expensive) If you want more flex, you have to go to a Pilot Custom 827? with the FA nib. The cheapest most flex is using a Jinhao x450 and replace the nib with a Zebra G nib. Flow is so so, but incredible line variation. (All for less than $20)

[@whatsgoingonwhy9096]

It is not a flex nib but a soft nib. The SE on the nib means soft extra fine. The SE nib flexes more than the SF (fine) or up. It can provide more line variation than an average nib, but isn't meant to be forced into flexing too much. Because it can get so fine, it has been a popular art pen.

[@Dismythed]

Peter needs to do more self-portraits like this.

[@YusakoTWorkz]

0:03 Reminds me of the Infogrames logo