Pilot Namiki Falcon - Pilot’s take on Semi-Flex
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- Deep dive review of the Pilot Namiki Falcon with a Soft Broad (SB) 14K gold nib.
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00:00 Design Overview
02:05 Size Comparisons
02:14 VS Pilot Custom Heritage 912 and Pilot Custom 74
03:50 Disassembly
05:09 Reassembly
06:00 Inking
07:25 Writing Sample
09:31 Closing Thoughts
I went for the metal version to get the con 70 converter with a Soft Medium nib. A very nice everyday writer.
Sounds like a great combo!
I got this pen in the same soft broad, but i returned it because it was scratchy. Other than that, i liked the lightness of the pen body and soft springiness of the nib.
Im surprised you found it scratchy. Did you happen to check the time alignment?
@fortheloveofpens yes, everything seemed fine under a loupe. I was also surprised that it was scratchy. I spent a couple days playing around with the angle to make sure it wasnt user error. Weirdly though, the pen did not come inside a plastic sleeve like my other pilot gold nibs, so maybe they sent me a pen that someone else had opened and returned.
@@radiofreealbemuth there’s a good chance. I’ve found Pilot medium+ sizes to be extremely smooth out of the box
@fortheloveofpens thats been my experience as well for the most part. Pilot gold nibs are generally my favorite nibs
Interesting, thank you!
I will have to look for the metal version. Using a Con-70 converter will make it a wonderful pen.
Totally agree! It’s on my short list too
Good looking pen
Wish they would make one with a matt black color. Not a fan of the glossy look.
@@slicvm I agree, especially with a matching rhodium plated nib!
Hi! I have this exact 90's Namiki, also in a SB. However, i get hard starts. I'm using Pilot ink. It was cleaned before using, and I've used brass sheets to clean out the tines. What do you think?
Cleaning between the tines with a brass sheet is a good idea. Have you checked if the nib is in good contact with the feed? Springing the nib could happen if you flex it too hard. You may also want to try removing the nib and feed and soak those, scrubbing the feed with a toothbrush can also help. Lastly I’d take a look at the cartridge/converter you’re using and make sure ink isn’t clinging inside.
Thank you!!
@@user-gl5ld9vm7i hope it helps!
Haven't notice how similar the feed looks compared to the feed of the Pilot Myu🤔... This pen has been on my wishlist for a while, but unfortunately the Pilot Justus in the last blackfriday and the metal Lamy 2000 in Christmas keep me from getting one last year, maybe this 2024 tho😅.
Thank you for the video.
It does look a bit like the MYU feed, at least the bit you can see (can’t take the MYU apart without special tools). Sounds like a great holiday season! I’m interested in the Justus, maybe someday 😊