Filling the Pilot 823
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- čas přidán 17. 08. 2011
- This video is a tutorial on how to fill the Pilot Custom 823 to capacity. When 100% full, my pen holds about 2.2ml of ink.
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One thing to remember when comparing the Custom 823 to vintage vac-fillers like Shaeffers is that the 823 is a contemporary design using modern materials which are more durable and reliable, and thus less likely to be problematic over time. The 823 has become my all-time favorite writer over the last few years.
To Dizzy: BIG thanks for this video, which answers the only two nagging questions I've had about this pen: how much ink it holds when completely full, *and* how to fill it to capacity.
I have had my 823 for about 4 years now. Admittedly, it is my top of the line fountain pen of about 1/2 dozen others, but it is such a pleasure to write with I never use the others. I tend to lean on the fine in nib sizes, and the 823 nib still glides over even cheaper paper, whereas the cheaper pens tend to catch the paper fibers. For me, this pen is the cats meow, and I can’t sing it’s praises high enough. Great pen!
Excellent demo and tutorial! I am a new owner of a Custom 823, and this answered my final question 👍🏼 Thank you!
Excellent demo. Just got mine in amber, medium nib.
Writes like a beautiful song and dances on paper like the wind!
2020: this helps so much thank you dear! Now I have to buy another one.
A perfectly clear explanation. Very well done. Thank you!!
Very nice demo of this trick. I just got mine and wondered why I wasn't getting a full reservoir. This explains it and remedies the problem. Thanks so much for your video!
It works! Great tip. I angled the pen nib about 35 degrees off the horizontal plane and all I got was some bubbles coming out of the "opening". Plunged into the ink and finished off pushing the plunger in, and Voila! A full Pilot 823 barrel... . Great pen. Thanks for the super tip.
So much ink all at once is terrifying when you're doing this stuff! Great video
Thanks for this awesome tip - it works fantastic on the TWSBI Vac700 also.
I keep coming back to this video. Very helpful. Thank you!
Thank you! First ever full pen thanks to your guide!
Very instructive. Thank you and regards from Helsinki
Ah, cool! I've had my 823 for about 5 years now, and had yet to figure out that one. Thanks!
Great tutorial, thank you so much! I used to hate seeing that air bubble in the pen. Now with your video I'm able to get the most of the pen's capacity.
The Custom 823 really is such a wonderful pen. I have to say, out of all my pens, this one is surely my favorite. I have it in brown but now want to buy the black one. Too bad they don't make non-demonstrator editions of this pen -- I hate seeing my pen half empty lol. The M nib is so smooth. I want to get an F though.
I just tried the method and it works, thanks!
Very helpful demonstration! Thank you.
Your demos are excellent! Short, concise and to the point! Please come back to UTube!!!
It would be nice to show the subtle differences between the amber and the black interms of the colours since you have both. Great tip on the filling method. Thanks.
Great instructional video, thanks
Lovely presentation thanks
Excellent advice. Thank you soo much
Super helpful video!
This filling system was used on Sheaffer pens in the late 30s into the 40s. The problem with this Vac filler is that it can be very tough to repair and the packing washers wear out much faster then other filling systems. My point is the more one plunges the faster this packing wears out. Just something for all you 823 and Vac 700 users to think about. Great well done video too
My 823 has gone for 7yrs with frequent use, filling and draining every 2-3d, and the plunger and filling mechanisms still function perfectly. Comparing this to a Sheaffer pen in terms of material quality improvements is like comparing a Messerschmitt Bf 109 to a F-35 II-Lightning.
Thanks for the tip. May i know what is the regular ink that you use? I haven't had much luck with noodler's black. It causes skipping to complete dryness. Appreciate your input. Cheers.
Great into. What a pleasure it is to watch a video and not have to jump forward 6 minutes in to get to the meat and potatoes! Thank you!
You certainly know your stuff
Thanks. This really helps!
Thank you very much for your video. It was very clear.
Thanks!
Nice pen beautiful!
How do you remove the ink from the pen to clean it?
God bless you. Thank you
worked for me
Thank you!
Thank you!!
This is all good with the Amber one, but can you actually see thru the Smoke barrel? Mine is very dark, can’t see thru it at all unless I hold it in front of a very bright light.
Bravissima! Thank you
Thats a great point, but i have seldom known modern materials (at least those used in pens) to be more durable and certainly not more reliable then what i find in old parkers and sheaffers
Bravo!
Do you have a demo of cleaning the Pilot 823?
Do you screw the piston cap back down when you have finished filling it?
I would assume!
You should if you're flying. If you want to write for long periods you should keep it unscrewed so the ink can flow
excelso
I'm always worried about wacking the nib on the bottom of the ink bottles :| so easy, just a slightly wet section and a slip and BOOM
I guess you never tighten down the screw top when you're done?
Whattaya know, it worked...you little smarty pants you.
Thank you!
Thanks!