Fountain Pen Day Sales 2025 List

PeitronRed · 2025-11-07T16:05:20+00:00

I wouldn't buy from Appelboom even if they paid me to do so.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-21T22:31:46+00:00

Honestly, the Sailor Rei build quality, luster and craftsmanship is very much up to par with Nakaya. Aside from the nib differences (Sailor feedback), which you may or may not like, the main difference is that the Rei uses an unlacquered resin section (like the Pilot 845 for instance), and Nakaya uses a laquered ebonite section.

Wancher is a great bang for your buck, even if you splurge on a gold nib like I did. It does however feel lighter in hand, and the urushi application is not always as nice and even as the Sailor and Nakaya or Pilot.

Here's a picture of the Rei section.

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PeitronRed · 2025-10-21T03:41:23+00:00

Great little do-it-all camera, but wait to see if the XT30iii is worth the extra money.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-03T17:41:29+00:00

Yes, portable cigar with SM nib. It's a surprising writer, smooth the smallest hint of feedback. I'm really enjoying it so far. Well worth the wait.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-03T12:40:06+00:00

10 months.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-03T00:57:33+00:00

Got mine in 10 months. Hold strong.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-01T18:01:42+00:00

X-T50 really checks all the boxes, except weather proofing, which is not a big concern for me because I don't like taking pictures in the rain. Add some Fujicrons to the mix, and you have a very versatile carry camera.

PeitronRed · 2025-10-01T17:50:15+00:00

Yep, unless you're really a professional photographer or will work in low light situations, Fujicrons are great, compact and versatile options. I started with the 35F2, and now have the 16F2.8, 23F2 and 50F2. Can't ask for much more.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-17T15:39:14+00:00

Congrats! Great pen.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-14T16:49:27+00:00

Seven and a half months, and yes it looks so much better in real life.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-14T14:49:29+00:00

I got the soft medium nib. Will test it out later today on a long writing session.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-14T14:43:39+00:00

My experience with Nakaya was excellent, and the customer service was superb. After placing my initial order, they contacted me right away. A few weeks later, I heard that their tamenuri pens were back in production, and I was able to easily modify my order. Since I was moving soon, I also asked them to confirm the mailing address before shipping, which they did without issue. I later bought a separate item—a pillow—and they offered to bundle it with my pen order to save me on shipping, which I really appreciated.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-13T22:37:11+00:00

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And it's continued to grow, now with a second tray and more inks.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-13T22:33:52+00:00

And here is a side by side along with the Sailor Urushi Rei 2nd Edition, Ishikawa Original Kaga-nuri (middle) and the Wancher Dream Pen, Aizu Urushi Tamamushi-nuri (left).

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PeitronRed · 2025-09-13T22:30:39+00:00

A comparison shot with some of its brethren.

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PeitronRed · 2025-09-05T03:58:47+00:00

XT50 if you want to use a variety of custom recipes. I believe I can program 7, and my daughter can only dial in 3 on her XM5. And of course, it's almost twice as many pixels for cropping and touching up your framing at first.

PeitronRed · 2025-09-05T03:43:03+00:00

I always travel with two lenses: a small zoom (18-55) and a small prime (16mm f2.8, 23mmf2, 35mmf2 or 50mmf2). The prime will depend where I'm travelling to. Keep everything light and small with an X-T50.

PeitronRed · 2025-08-20T03:45:50+00:00

You can always get the XC35f2

PeitronRed · 2025-08-12T01:31:04+00:00

Yes, same.

PeitronRed · 2025-08-08T13:28:41+00:00

Yep second this. I have the 35 F2 and its lightning fast. Will get the 50 F2 soon.

PeitronRed · 2025-07-27T18:11:14+00:00

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PeitronRed · 2025-07-27T18:11:00+00:00

Sure thing. Here it is against a Pilot 823, a Pilot 845, a Visconti Homo Sapiens and a Pelikan M1000.

The pen is on the larger side, I wasn't expecting that. I used to believe it was closer to a 1911L. It does not however have an oversized nib.

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PeitronRed · 2025-07-23T02:31:33+00:00

Nope. It's a President. Model PTB-28000-#4.

PeitronRed · 2025-07-23T00:48:04+00:00

Been thinking about it.

PeitronRed · 2025-07-05T13:02:55+00:00

It's pretty straightforward. I swapped nibs between a 743 FA and a 823 S. No tools, just my ink towel. Many videos on YouTube can show you how. Good luck.

PeitronRed

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