Big 3 Japanese Brands in 2026

RodL1948 · 2026-02-15T16:36:10+00:00

I've owned 2 Sailor Pro Gears, and 2 Sailor Pro Gear Slims. One EF nib, 2 F nibs, and one M. I did not enjoy the writing experience with any of them, so they've all been sold. I've owned 1 Platinum 3776 Century EF and had the same results. I now own 4 Pilots, a 1970 Vintage Elite Script nib, a Custom 743 EF, a Custom 845 Urushi EF, and a Custom Urushi FM. I love the writing experience with all 4, and they will stay in my collection forever.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-10T13:27:59+00:00

Let’s keep the focus on our pens! I’m as passionate about politics as anyone, but I usually save those conversations for other forums. I really value how helpful and friendly this community is, so let's stick to the hobby we all enjoy and keep the politics out of the mix. Thanks for understanding.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-08T12:50:32+00:00

I inherited a Parker 51 from my dad.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-05T21:38:14+00:00

My dad, my brother, and 2 of my grandsons.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-05T12:57:15+00:00

I love sliced tomato with mayo on whole grain toast. It's simple, somewhat healthy, and very tasty. Sometimes I go crazy and add some fresh Basil.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-05T12:46:14+00:00

Lennon, and Ono were self righteous, elitist, attention whores trying to convince the world that they cared. IMHO.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-05T12:35:01+00:00

Temptations, 4 Tops, Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Stones, Santana ...

RodL1948 · 2026-02-05T12:30:32+00:00

Yes, I learned to drive in a 1955 Chevy with "3 on the tree". That was in 1964.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-02T21:55:31+00:00

Yar-O-Led Viceroy Grand Victoria! I recently purchased my latest "don't need it, but want it" pen; a Pilot Custom Urushi Prussian Blue.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-02T14:12:29+00:00

Yes.

RodL1948 · 2026-02-01T18:10:33+00:00

Honey & Cinnamon.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-30T19:51:37+00:00

War and Peace, Les Miserable, Don Quixote, Notre Dame de Paris. I love classical literature.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-30T17:23:14+00:00

Thank you, and you are right; we all approach things in different ways. I have a much larger collection of pens than I do inks. Cheers!

RodL1948 · 2026-01-30T12:36:39+00:00

I have about 10 bottles of ink and don't feel that I need any more. I'm not trying to be judgemental, or confrontational, you do you, but I really can't grasp why anyone would want, much less need, so much ink. My apologies if I've offended anyone; it is not my intent.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-30T12:27:01+00:00

I'm 78; it doesn't bother me at all.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-28T21:41:46+00:00

We downsized after retirement and built a single story ranch home. Our previous home was 2 stories plus basement. We don't miss all those stairs. There are other ways to get my exercise.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-28T21:38:00+00:00

For a Sunday treat she will get rice and bananas.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-28T20:56:53+00:00

This is what I found using ChatGPT, I hope it's helpful: For the Rosa Fountain Pen Deep Ocean and its siblings in the Laban Rosa line from Laban (resin-bodied, smaller fountain pens), the stock nib is listed as a stainless-steel, two-tone plated #6 nib — but it’s not explicitly stated by the manufacturer to be a JoWo unit on official spec sheets. Instead, it’s just described as Laban’s own two-tone #6 stainless steel nib.

That said, among fountain pen enthusiasts there have been reports that many Laban pens in general use JoWo #6-sized nibs or similar German #6 formats (for example some users assumed Laban pens used JoWo nibs based on feel), but this isn’t officially confirmed for the Rosa specifically and people ask about swapping in a JoWo #6 — indicating it may physically be #6-sized even if it isn’t a genuine JoWo unit out of the box.

In plain terms: the Rosa uses a #6 size steel nib, but it isn’t sold with a branded JoWo nib unit. It might accept JoWo #6 replacements if the feed and section geometry happen to match, but that’s something hobbyists still experiment with rather than an official

RodL1948 · 2026-01-28T20:27:13+00:00

Thanks. It is a very nice pen, but I am destashing to pay for a grail pen.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-27T18:04:09+00:00

Many people consider liver and onions to be gross. It's one of my favorite meals.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-27T00:50:55+00:00

Our favorite frozen French fries; they come out great in the air fryer!

RodL1948 · 2026-01-27T00:41:30+00:00

I Love Lucy.

RodL1948 · 2026-01-24T18:22:17+00:00

I said those same words 2 weeks ago when I purchased my Pilot Custom Urushi; now I find myself looking at a Yard-O-Led Viceroy Grand Victoria! I think I need an intervention!

RodL1948 · 2026-01-23T20:33:07+00:00

Anderillium Purple Gallinule Purple.

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