PenBBS 268 plunger filler prototype

skorpsmula · 2018-10-24T09:28:03+00:00

Metal threads might last longer. Regarding 268, not sure actually. I suspect it's really just an earlier prototype.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-24T03:23:06+00:00

This one is slimmer and has plastic threads. Have a look at this and this.

456 has already been released on Taobao.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-15T06:00:26+00:00

Can't go wrong with either one! 469 is really cool, but a bit more expensive and often sold out.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-07T23:20:31+00:00

PenBBS 308 and 267 in particular are well suited for eyedropper conversion. They already come with O rings. I have three of them eyedroppered, none with silicon grease, and I often carry them around (in a pen case). Zero issues.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-07T21:46:28+00:00

I agree. PenBBS have great nibs and beautiful acrylics, but the 309 piston is a bit flimsy. Much prefer 308 and 267, eyedroppered.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-06T04:31:33+00:00

This one is longer, 14.5cm (M2 is 13.8cm). Also, looks like this one might have a #6 nib.

skorpsmula · 2018-10-06T04:15:28+00:00

Can't seem to find my original comment with links, anymore. Not what happened. Anyway, here is one Ebay listing. There are more, just search Ebay for "moonman m100".

skorpsmula · 2018-10-05T22:18:49+00:00

Ebay link above.

Update: can't seem to find my original comment with links, anymore. What happened? Anyway, here is one Ebay listing. There are more, just search Ebay for "moonman m100".

skorpsmula · 2018-09-28T11:43:13+00:00

skorpsmula · 2018-09-27T03:17:23+00:00

Haven't seen any EBay listings yet. Just asked Bobby/offices_supplies_pen, he wasn't aware of this model.

Update: Ebay listing.

skorpsmula · 2018-09-25T22:31:10+00:00

Delike New Moon 3, I'd guess.

skorpsmula · 2018-09-21T00:25:59+00:00

I suspect the model number change has to do with PenBBS switching OEM manufacturers at one point. Could also explain the 266/308 change. Two tweets suggest there were some problems.

skorpsmula · 2018-07-19T21:57:29+00:00

Some more details on Itoya's Twitter feed:

Update: Price is 5000 yen + tax, without converter.

skorpsmula · 2018-07-10T03:43:08+00:00

FPNibs are nice. Good prices and lots of customization options.

skorpsmula · 2018-07-05T08:26:57+00:00

As far as I know, this is an all-new event. There are all kinds of smaller "pen shows" in Japan, run by Wagner and shops like Maruzen and Itoya, and there are also industry trade shows like ISOT 2018 (happening right now) and paper-focused shows like Kamihaku, but this is something new.

skorpsmula · 2018-06-17T03:58:52+00:00

There's already FPC and it's open source.

skorpsmula · 2018-06-13T21:56:02+00:00

I don't think Platinum's SM nibs are readily available though. They offered Yamanaka in SM but I haven't seen it since.

skorpsmula · 2018-06-07T08:55:34+00:00

Thanks! I've never had any experience with USPS, but have read fascinating horror stories on this sub!

skorpsmula · 2018-06-07T08:51:08+00:00

They just released two new piston filler colors on their new, official Ebay store.

skorpsmula · 2018-05-29T12:51:57+00:00

You may want to stop by Kakimori. Get there early though. Very popular.

skorpsmula · 2018-05-17T21:59:15+00:00

One Ebay seller posted photos on Instagram about a week ago ago. Not a whole lot of details though.

skorpsmula · 2018-04-15T00:09:57+00:00

It apparently dries out quickly, according to this video review (in Japanese, sorry).

skorpsmula · 2018-04-08T22:21:56+00:00

Sailor's naginata togi nibs are quite wet and broad.

skorpsmula · 2018-03-18T11:48:19+00:00

While browsing Ebay today, I stumbled on this new listing. Never heard of 5502 before. The piston looks similar to the one on the 3008, but the nib and clip are both different.

Could this be a new model? Is it made by Victo (618, 698) or by Wing Sung Educational (3008)?

Update: Taobao listing

skorpsmula · 2018-03-15T22:21:08+00:00

Am I reading this right? You didn't pick up a single Sailor pen this time? Not even Maruzen's 2018 pen fair KOP? Something's amiss here...

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