When people refer to a "grail pen," they typically mean a highly coveted writing instrument that is currently beyond their reach. Once acquired, the status of a "grail pen" fades away. A pen you already own cannot become your grail pen.
I had similar feelings on the 823, didn't understand hype, and definitely didn't think it would be worth price tag, but when I found one on Goulet's "bottom shelf" at a reduced prince I went for it even though it was a fine, and I typically don't like Japanese fine nibs. I normally go for the medium or broad for those. I have a sailor fine and a platinum fine as well and there is no comparison, the custom 823 is a completely difference writing experience. So glad I made the leap It is one of my favorite nibs for smoothness, and it is still one of my go to pens, over 2 years later. The only real downside for me is the clip. I much prefer the sword like design of the custom 92. It is just so funny to me that we had the same skeptism and we both loved the pen anyway.
That’s so nice to hear about your experience! I’m very excited to get to know the pen more and how it writes, and by the sounds of it I’m going to love it as much as you love yours!
My first Japanese fountain pen was this one. The amber colour with the gold trim looks great. I have a medium and its super smooth. It's such a great price in Australia for a gold nibbed pen. I've had it inked with Akkerman SBREBROWN for more than 6 months. Writes as soon as the nib hits the paper every time. I travel by plane with my fountain pens every other week. I usually take 5 with me on a trip (that's what my pen case holds). I have no problems with ink leakage if I carry the pens with me and put the pen case in the seat pocket with the pens nib up. Converters, piston fills, vacuum fills, all good. You can even write with them on the plane once you reach cruising altitude if you need a fountain pen fix, just not a good idea on the way up or on the way down.
Congratulations for this wonderful piece of art ❤️ Pilot Custom 823 is among the Greatest Of All Times in fountain pen world. I like the Black version more.
When people refer to a "grail pen," they typically mean a highly coveted writing instrument that is currently beyond their reach. Once acquired, the status of a "grail pen" fades away. A pen you already own cannot become your grail pen.
I have the 823 and the Platinum.. I really love them both
I had similar feelings on the 823, didn't understand hype, and definitely didn't think it would be worth price tag, but when I found one on Goulet's "bottom shelf" at a reduced prince I went for it even though it was a fine, and I typically don't like Japanese fine nibs. I normally go for the medium or broad for those. I have a sailor fine and a platinum fine as well and there is no comparison, the custom 823 is a completely difference writing experience.
So glad I made the leap It is one of my favorite nibs for smoothness, and it is still one of my go to pens, over 2 years later.
The only real downside for me is the clip. I much prefer the sword like design of the custom 92.
It is just so funny to me that we had the same skeptism and we both loved the pen anyway.
That’s so nice to hear about your experience! I’m very excited to get to know the pen more and how it writes, and by the sounds of it I’m going to love it as much as you love yours!
I recently acquired a Pilot Custom 823 with a medium nib. It writes beautifully, but it is too wet for my taste.
My first Japanese fountain pen was this one. The amber colour with the gold trim looks great. I have a medium and its super smooth. It's such a great price in Australia for a gold nibbed pen. I've had it inked with Akkerman SBREBROWN for more than 6 months. Writes as soon as the nib hits the paper every time.
I travel by plane with my fountain pens every other week. I usually take 5 with me on a trip (that's what my pen case holds). I have no problems with ink leakage if I carry the pens with me and put the pen case in the seat pocket with the pens nib up. Converters, piston fills, vacuum fills, all good. You can even write with them on the plane once you reach cruising altitude if you need a fountain pen fix, just not a good idea on the way up or on the way down.
Thank you so much for that info!! I’ll deffs be taking a few with me as I don’t like being away from my pens for too long haha!
Thanks for sharing. I think this will be my next pen! I agree with your points on the Platinums and your points on the Sailors.
It is a beauty! And no issues with toothiness or anything!! ☺️
Congratulations for this wonderful piece of art ❤️ Pilot Custom 823 is among the Greatest Of All Times in fountain pen world. I like the Black version more.
It is a beauty!
I have this pen in Broad with the same ink in it. Lol
Haha great minds think alike!!! :)