Why the Pilot Custom 823 fountain pen is a quintessential writer's pen
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- čas přidán 19. 11. 2018
- The relatively unassuming Pilot Custom 823 gets a lot of love for being an understated warrior of a fountain pen. Not only do pen reviewers and bloggers fawn over this pen, accomplished authors like Neil Gaiman swear by using this pen. Why do people love the Custom 823? Is it worth the money compared to other fountain pens of the same caliber? Watch the video to take an in-depth look at this paragon of Pilot Pens.
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I thought my Diamond 580 was something. Than I got the Custom 823 box set shortly after Christmas.
The nib writes flawlessly!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't write for more than an hour or so a day. But, I do use a Fountain pen everyday for roughly an hour.
And, can't say enough about the Custom 823. I am so impressed. I cleaned up my Diamond 580. And, it now sits as a display piece on my wall behind my desk.
I never thought a pen could change my life so much. I used every Ballpoint known to man. And, they all skip. Which is why I converted to Fountain Pens in the first place.
I don't write volumes daily. Or journal. But, I do write out Budgets, track expenses, document payment postings, etc.....
So, a good writing tool is essential in my view. And, this Custom 823 is the apeptimy of PERFECTION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I like how the pen came out in 2000 at 30k yen and 23 years later it's the same $220. What a great inflation resistant item.
Great review. Definitely moved to the top of my grail list. Thanks.
Your video was a joy to watch and as always the information was good. Thank you.
Terrific review Tom! This is a pen I’d dearly love to own. Compliments on your drawing as well, wonderful work.
Thanks so much, Geof!
Great job! Great video! Very informative. I've been torn for a while on which one of the pens mentioned in this video but this has helped
I have this pen scheduled for review in the new year. Spoiler alert... It's Amazing! One of my absolute favourite pens, and a great video showing why this is such a 'must have'.
Tom i really like this pen and it among my top pens to get in the future. Thanks for a great review.
Got one on order I'm hearing so much great reviews..
Thank you. Excellent review.
I just bought one of these from you guys! Can’t wait to get it !
Amazing video. Thank you. It was very helpful.
If the nib on my Decimo is any indication, I will love this pen. It is on the top of my wishlist at the moment. Thanks for the great videos.
Love the videos and the company. Beautiful pen. Have a great week.
You, too ! Happy Thanksgiving!
Awesome video. Thanks.
A very helpful video as the instructions with the pen are somewhat confusing. This cleared it all up!! Thank you!!
You're very welcome!
I want that Pen Soooooooooo Much. Nice video and Drawing.....
I have three of these pens and love them!
Nice review thank you
Nice production value. This only reinforces my resolve to obtain this pen.
I have one, you will not regret the purchase.
As a user of fountain pens for drawing, I always appreciate drawing content. Thanks.
I think 2021 is the year to get one....i better start saving for it!
@Zygy __ yup i did. Thanks. The nib is amazing!!
My grail pen. Thanks for the video.
Le dessin m’a achevé 😅. Impressionnant. Merci.
Very nice video! I'd like to know if during your sketching in this video if you sketched with the pen's nib upside down any? If so, did it produce a medium or thinner width line? Was it consistent? This pen interests me as a sketching pen. Thank you!
It's been a while but I don't think I tried flipping the nib upside down in sketching with this pen. Results vary from pen to pen, but usually it would result in a drier, thinner line with more feedback.
I love my amber broad 823.
This is really an grail pen. I have tried one from a friend, and was blown away by how wonderful it is to use.
Nice, which nib was this Fine or medium?
this is nice video thank you! i am hesitated between the custom 74 or custom 823, just got convinced to go with the 823
Glad I could help
@@GoldspotPensdo you know if pilot does a nib exchange like MONTBLANC? I have purchased my 823 in a fine nib but on a leuchtturm 80 gsm paper i do find it as an extra fine. i do have it since a week now, my only regret is to have purchase it in medium instead of fine?
@@djmbass8790 Did you purchase it from Goldspot Pens? If so, we do have a 30-day return policy that includes nib exchanges. If not, then you could contact Pilot USA for service as well if the pen was purchased in the United States.
@@GoldspotPens Actually from Amazon but my next purchase will be a pilot 74 Burgundy color in Medium. I will order from your website. Your videos are so good that I think it will be well deserved to encourage you... I am in Canada just to let you know.
@@djmbass8790 A hearty "thank you" from your southern neighbors.
Just thought about it... its the Emperor of pilot line.... even though custom 845 and custom urushi are greater....... (vac fill seperates it from them)..... if only we could see the clear one you mentioned ..... I would like to see that one!
What is that gun grey pen ie. from 2nd?
Mine is not writing smooth . What could be the problem? Can you please share some info on that. It’s not smooth plus it stops working…. I can feel the nib struggling against the paper . It’s not the experience I was expecting.
This is a great pen!
Is the line width produced by the B nib similar to that of a Pelikan M800 M nib or a B nib?
A Pelikan 18kt gold broad nib is good degree wetter and broader than the Pilot.
You are a dangerous guy Tom! You insist on carrying cool fountain pens.. I mean I already own an 823, so why do I want another one? Seriously though Tom, I enjoy your videos.. like some colleagues in the business, you've invested in good equipment and we all benefit. Your prices are fair and you are an enthusiast yourself.. that is a positive combination. Very best in 2019!
Frank from Boulder, Colorado
Thanks, Frank! You've got good taste!
yea Im primed to get another .. right after I first get one.... thats how bad I want one.... cant believe I dont have one yet...
Is the clear/transparent version easily stained?
Tom by the way what do you think of their Justus 95. Thanks again.
The adjustable flex sounds like a neat feature. Practically speaking, the function of adjusting the softness of the nib isn't really needed for most writers.
Which one draw thin line between custom 74 M or 823 M....
I am confused about it. Help me so I can purchase custom 823.
Actually I want a juicy nib which can draw thin line.
I got medium nib pen, but it's too dry not giving me good writing experience.
have this pen, made mistake to forget to open up the blind cap a few turns to unseat the stop valve to let ink flow to nib....and thought the pen was too dry, but reread the instructions or watch one of the reviews and that little step makes a huge difference in how wet it writes!
what is that pelikan on the left from 3:41 onwards?
That's the Souveran 800 Stone Garden. You can find it here: goldspot.com/collections/pelikan/stone-garden
I have the exact same shirt.
Neat! Good taste!
@@GoldspotPens I have the same shirt and hat!
You’re doin' OK
When he said Writers like Neil Gaiman, Is this Pilot fountain pen what Neil Gaiman uses?
Yes, correct. He does use a Custom 823 as one of his favorites.
I have this pen. It is a nice nib.
Curiosity snatched the cat.... if you can remember what was in that goldspot box? I surely hope you remember.....
IMHO a close-up of the written sentences (like those done by A.ZY. LEE) would be incredibly helpful.
Definetly a favorite. Love mine, and will never part with it.
380euro in europe lol .What other japanese pen u have ? how does it compare ?
@@Cortesevasive I "only" paid about 290 euros for it, which is not that bad for the wonderful pen this is. Check the seller on eBay Stilo e Stile, from Rome.
It's the only Japanese pen I have; I usually find Japanese pens "boring" and aesthetically unappealing. Except this one.
I keep mine in a case at all times when not using it.
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Great review. Thank you. But this is not an easy to clean pen.
Agreed. Not as easy to clean as a cartridge / converter for sure.
“And writers like Neil Gaiman.” Exactly why I came to this video
Girl same, I mean I know he uses a Lamy 2000. But I usually see him using this specific Pilot model(an amber one) in book signings.
I got one and it started leaking for no good reason- sent it for repair to Florida Namiki repair and their sole response was " the point is not removable and a new barrel cannot be supplied " they offered to sell me another pen instead for 215.00 !! BS !! No more Pilot for me !
A very dirty way to refill, and problematic - when there is not enough ink in the bank. Pilot has the best cartridge in the world!
Too complicated.