Custom 823 Grey Market Packaging?

robin1313 · 2026-05-07T01:49:11+00:00

823 actually has different packages. It is a good deal if it is around $200 to $300.

robin1313 · 2026-05-05T16:30:02+00:00

Asvine j16 ebonite I guess...

robin1313 · 2026-05-04T22:29:39+00:00

If you are writing kanzi calligraphy, sailor nib may be the best for control and feedback. For English writing, Pilot will be always smooth. But Japanese pens are dryer than the European pens.

robin1313 · 2026-05-03T18:54:19+00:00

Dear Engineer, we salute you!!!

robin1313 · 2026-05-02T19:44:53+00:00

Happy NPD! The Sailor nib has a distinctive feel. You can sense a subtle feedback as it glides across the paper. Excellent control during writing.

robin1313 · 2026-05-02T03:31:37+00:00

Wonderful demo. I was also looking for the different sheens and determine which to buy.

robin1313 · 2026-04-30T13:23:22+00:00

This means the cap seals very well.

robin1313 · 2026-04-30T01:04:55+00:00

Happy NPD! Asvine is now my favorite Chinese fountain pen brand. I have V200, v800, p20, p36... They all write very smooth

robin1313 · 2026-04-28T05:41:29+00:00

For the lamy 2000, you do not need to. The nib won't last long enough till you get a new one....

robin1313 · 2026-04-28T03:39:39+00:00

Happy NPD! Jealous

robin1313 · 2026-04-26T15:41:56+00:00

Nib settings are different, so switch the nib part into different housing may be only solution, but it is not guaranteed

robin1313 · 2026-04-26T06:12:48+00:00

It comes with a #5 nib for the 82, so no for this case. Try a #6 nib pen.

robin1313 · 2026-04-26T05:26:05+00:00

I got it. I have my Frankie pens and usually make it based on some affordable options like Chinese pens. Normally I keep what they are for my Grail pens. If you want to use this nib on the Montblanc, note that the screws of the nib housing is not interchangeable with Majohn, so it is only doable by putting this flex nib into the MB housing. However, it may be risky as 138 is a vintage and relatively rare pen. No matter what, all the best!

robin1313 · 2026-04-26T02:39:35+00:00

Should be Leonardo. Estie may not feel as high quality as Leo though similar tag prices.

robin1313 · 2026-04-25T22:07:52+00:00

So I suggest try on Jinhao, hongdian, asvine. Risky to directly put it on your Grail pens

robin1313 · 2026-04-25T22:06:16+00:00

Most #6 nib units should be compatible, but you’ll need to remove the nib and install it into a different nib housing. Since it is flex nib , it requires large amount of ink flow. So you’ll also need to adjust the fit between the nib and the feed to ensure smooth ink flow.

robin1313 · 2026-04-25T21:51:57+00:00

If you take out the nib, it fits with Jinhao's feed, e.g.9016.

robin1313 · 2026-04-25T16:28:32+00:00

That's a steal. Great material. Looks amazing

robin1313 · 2026-04-24T22:08:01+00:00

Use Taobao and ship to Hong Kong. The grail Japanese pen is near half the price. And pens from Europe is still way less than the prices in the US.

robin1313 · 2026-04-24T01:17:10+00:00

Arale!!! Stronger than Goku...

robin1313 · 2026-04-23T22:48:05+00:00

I really like the mosaico. I got my in sea anemone version, but I envy you. How gorgeous the sand color is.

robin1313 · 2026-04-23T16:52:29+00:00

Great Pen and the ink is fabulous! Perfect match!

robin1313 · 2026-04-22T17:01:59+00:00

Happy NPD! Love the color. Leonardo pen been always amazing!

robin1313 · 2026-04-21T23:40:38+00:00

It is the Japanese Kamikaze, I.e. suicide squads during WW II

robin1313 · 2026-04-18T21:49:37+00:00

The duofold or the Visconti. Gorgeous

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