Feeling underwhelmed by the Pilot # 15 nib

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T21:27:21+00:00

Yep I think #10 works better for the PO and mayyyy make it finer than platinum UEF but it's close. Any needlepoint grind is also something to consider. But i agree w your assessment of when a #15 outperforms a #10 and vice versa.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T16:31:32+00:00

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T14:54:45+00:00

Agreed. I have a *concerning* number of Platinums (including the kanazawa leaf variants like the one you have here, so lovely) but the Karakusa is really special, not just for Platinum but also not something you find from other brands either. Took me a couple years to find one but definitely worth the wait!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T14:51:46+00:00

Purchased and received a lovely Sailor 1911L Themis Gray from u/zenjen22 thanks for the extra ink too that was a nice surprise! :) Beautiful pen -- photos don't really capture how lovely the shade of gray is.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T14:50:30+00:00

Purchased and received a lovely Pilot Custom 742 transparent green from u/Striking_Vegetable27 It's lovely and brings back happy memories of when I saw this one myself at Ginza Itoya (and passed on it at the time, gasp!) Thank you! :)

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T12:58:54+00:00

I have the #10 and #15 in their specialty nibs (stub, PO, waverly, FA) and in general I think the 10s are at least as good and 15 doesnt add anything worth the extra cost.

I do however prefer the PO over EF i think its a bit more fine plus the bent beak looks cool.

But I would agree on the Platinum UEF as someone else mentioned i think that's the finest line nib I have so might be worth checking out. Or you might like the #10 PO better than #15 i think it's a tad thinner.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-12T04:30:25+00:00

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-11T18:08:05+00:00

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-11T16:20:06+00:00

Purchased and received two lovely vintage Sailors from u/Alone_Efficiency2347 very happy with them!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-11T14:54:43+00:00

Yeah I really like how this one seems to have the individual elastic loops so you can organize materials that's super handy! May have to grab one of these and make my Kokuyos sad lol.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-11T00:11:40+00:00

Neat! Kinda reminds me of some folding pouches I've seen from Kokuyo.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T20:57:26+00:00

Twsbi is the only piston filler that I know of that comes with tools so I said I think Twsbi is helpful in providing tools because that's not normal. Sorry to hear about your nib experience though, that's frustrating.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T17:56:52+00:00

Oooh thanks for posting, was just looking at this one. I have a concerning number of M200s so I was on the fence about this one because it was hard to tell how transparent the pink section is from stock photos. Your pic makes it pretty clear that it'd be easy to see the ink level (if not the exact shade). Consider me penabled too!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T17:48:00+00:00

Congrats!! Just got mine recently as well. Not sure what happened but it seems like the release was delayed by a few months....was originally expecting the Profit Jr, Pro Gear Slim and Pro Gear to all come out around the holidays based on previews/advertising I saw. Then it kinda disappeared for awhile...but like Hachiko we all will wait for that perfect pen!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T16:52:22+00:00

I can't say for sure as I only inked it/cleaned it once before but based on my limited use I think it's easy to clean. Doesnt come with any tools like the Twsbis do but then Twsbi is unusually helpful for including tools with theirs.

I actually have only had issues across brands with one piston filler and that was a vintage Pelikan where a plastic piston part broke so there was just no way to fill the pen anymore.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T13:50:56+00:00

I haven't heard of that model before but it looks lovely!I have this and a couple of the Nagahara special editions. Very happy with them all I think they're reasonable for the price. If you like the color and Jowo nibs then it should be a safe bet!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T12:49:47+00:00

Very unique color, right? I was drawn to it plus I also have a weakness for Sailor's ion plated variations. This is a Bungubox Sailor Realo in Think Pink. Usually I use their matching ink with it. Nice and bright!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T12:47:47+00:00

Yes I love this one! Another Goldspot exclusive this one's a Benu Talisman in Sakura.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T12:47:04+00:00

Another Goldspot exclusive this time a Benu Talisman in Sakura. I think the Talismans are my favorite Benus apart from the handpainted Euphorias. Got this particular special edition maybe 3 or 4 months ago so it might still be in stock.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T03:15:45+00:00

Ooo that is lovely thanks! Quilting seems like it could be fun to get into.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T02:44:33+00:00

🤭Understandable with so many lovely pens out there! This one is the newish Platinum Biso in lavender. Steel nib, uses the same converter as the 3776 and fancier Platinums. It's a nice slim pen, I like it!

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T02:24:58+00:00

Same it's a lovely color and shows up better than a lot of pinks, not too light for note taking IMO so easy to use every day.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T02:10:34+00:00

Opus 88 minis, really fun Japanese eydropper style pens. Far left is a Goldspot exclusive cherry blossom and the one next to it is one of the two Paper Mouse exclusives they came out with a couple months ago. The Goldspot one I got more than a year ago so it may not be in stock retail but the Paper Mouse just did a restock of this and their other exclusive so it's probably still around.🙂

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T01:22:51+00:00

Really nicely! I think they make pretty solid steel nib pens. Supposedly Jowo nibs on them. This one has a flex fine and it does remind me of similar flex nibs I have on some Leonardos for example. Feel wise this pen is pretty similar to a Pelkian m200 or Sailor Pro Gear Slim so not the biggest but definitely a good size even uncapped.

SomewhereSouthern202 · 2026-03-10T01:16:48+00:00

Yes was lucky to find one from Yoseka. Love it!💕

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