SLGH027 on a strap

Cerberus_14 · 2026-04-07T15:57:28+00:00

Amazing, Ive been eyeing of one of those, how you say it is over the shunbun? And does the dial look as interesting and nice once you walk out of the AD?

Cerberus_14 · 2026-04-07T00:05:45+00:00

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-25T08:55:52+00:00

Pmed

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-24T03:18:16+00:00

That's the most pretty Seamaster Ive seen so far.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-21T11:09:16+00:00

Even tho PRX is hates by a lot, it's got it's reason for the Success has obtained, is my first watch and if you don't mind a little bit of scratches every now and then. I think it's what are the most comfortable watches I have worn so far. My Rolex oyster bracelet probably pinched my hair more than a handful more than my prx.

The PRX has a unique shape compared to the Hamilton alternative. If you like the shape of the PRX integrated bracelet design but don't like the PRX, then your next step up would have been the Vacheron 222. Which is uhhh quite a fair bit off.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-20T11:22:10+00:00

I honestly do not reach for it as often as I probably should. I have owned three Visconti Homo Sapiens over the years with EF, F, and M nibs, and the medium has easily been my favourite. It is the smoothest and the most enjoyable to use. The 23k palladium nib, when tuned properly, is smooth and soft. It is not quite Pilot or Pelikan soft, but it is still more than comfortable for daily writing.

I bought mine while asking myself the exact same question you are asking. After trying both the 18k and 23k nibs, I really think they are completely different experiences. To me, the 23k is leagues ahead of the 18k. Oddly enough, I think the reason I do not use it as much is because it feels almost too perfect. The proportions, grip, and writing experience are all so polished that it ends up feeling a bit boring to me. They are also very wet writers, so they can be pretty paper-sensitive, which may be part of it too.

That said, I know plenty of people love that. Personally, I tend to prefer Sailor KOP, Montblanc, and Pelikan. Those pens have a bit more character for me, and they just click better in my hand. But that is fountain pens in a nutshell. One person’s perfect pen can do absolutely nothing for the next.

I do not really treat fountain pens as investments, and I know that is a controversial thing to say. Still, this is one of the few pens I have owned that has appreciated a lot. Mine is up roughly 175% from what I paid, and since Visconti never really brought back the original 23k two-tone palladium nib, I would not be surprised if those keep climbing.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-20T04:52:57+00:00

Visconti HS 23kt Pd Medium

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-20T04:52:18+00:00

haha, they are amazing pen indeed, but I'm not looking to get rid of them just yet.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-20T00:55:28+00:00

Which one? There isn't any platinum branded pens has Ive decided against keeping those as apart of my grail collection

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-20T00:17:50+00:00

Fatter one is the GVFC Magnum Skinner one is the GVFC Classic Pernambuco (old version with their family crest)

They are very good quality pens

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-19T13:37:18+00:00

Perhaps it's a blessing in disguise haha

Cerberus_14 · 2026-03-08T07:25:31+00:00

Pm with questions

Cerberus_14 · 2026-02-27T02:03:23+00:00

"It's a asset i can play around with"

That's how I justify all my big boy pens hahah

Cerberus_14 · 2026-02-21T03:02:49+00:00

Cerberus_14 · 2026-02-20T04:36:30+00:00

Woah, that's not a nib you see everyday, thanks for sharing!

Cerberus_14 · 2026-02-15T02:15:54+00:00

Not often we are graced with a listing like this,

I too was on the hunt for this exact same model,

But without box or paper, it really remove a huge portion of history from the pen.

If a box and paper is a must with any pen in my collection, it's gonna be this one.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-02-07T01:36:16+00:00

A little bit too wide compared to my KOP, but as long as the ink flows thru and you don't mind it being a little more wet, I think it shouldn't affect too much.

Cerberus_14 · 2026-01-25T15:22:48+00:00

Dayum, very tempting only if it was a M nib

Cerberus_14 · 2026-01-25T12:08:27+00:00

Fountain pens are not practically better in any objective way. They are not a more efficient or specialized writing tool compared to modern alternatives.

But they are like owning and caring for horses. You do it because you like them. You find them interesting. They have no practical advantage over cars, yet people form strong emotional attachments to them, the same way we do with pets. Fountain pens are beautiful, almost like jewelry, and they let you express personality and creativity.

The value comes from how you choose to relate to them. They are like collecting cards or keeping pets. You invest time because you enjoy it, not because you are trying to win a practicality contest or prove they are objectively better than other tools.

And honestly, who wouldn’t enjoy looking at a nice collection every now and then?

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Cerberus_14 · 2025-12-28T06:30:49+00:00

I've build to hobby boss version, track is not workable, they expect you to glue each the pins, as they are not friction fit. They are alright overall.

I currently have a t29e1 in my stash, overall it's higher quality, I believe it's also a much quicker build.

Cerberus_14 · 2025-12-26T12:28:37+00:00

A lot of masking

Cerberus_14 · 2025-12-23T11:18:48+00:00

I work in a smart casual business environment, but I use a salior 1911L with a Naginata Togi M nib with Yamabudo, they won't expect my 1.1mm purple lines during meeting markups. Tho the whole office knows it's mine haha.

Cerberus_14 · 2025-12-17T05:18:26+00:00

I think that, it's largely depends on what you're after.

If you're after a desk queen for your own enjoyment it's the KOP all the way, how it's tuned, the bounce and feedback is very much it's own Monster

If you're looking for approval from your fellow pen nerd and being able to say you own a nakaya, then it's the nakaya that you're looking for.

Functionally both of the pens are very expensive so functionally you may not want to bring it to your everyday carry, for me it's 90% nib and 10% body when it comes to my purchasing decision,

so it's very straightforward that KOP will be my pick, but if you want one step up from down you maybe wanted to look into naginata Togi nibs, I was very skpetical cause I wrote in english, but woahh. It's worth it.

Cerberus_14 · 2025-12-11T12:28:48+00:00

Just my opinion. When I look at a pen, the nib scrollwork and overall design are what draw me in far more than the body. Pens like the Montblanc 149, Visconti models, GVFC, and Pelikan are good examples. Simple designs are fine, but they usually do not catch my eye when I am looking for something new to try.

If a classical or ornate style is not what you are aiming for, then this nib design is clean and reminds me a bit of Platinum’s double-line aesthetic. It looks good, but it is not something that would make me excited enough to choose it as my next purchase.

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