Pilot Elabo -First Impression

[countrydirt]

Here is a quick impression of my new Pilot Elabo with a SEF job and resin body. I've included a few photos. The other pens for size comparison are an Italix Parsons and a TWSBI 580.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/99baefc92de7413f99998f010889b372.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/94bde8d7c0dfd4b25ec07621d76edff0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/da0f53b3fbd3df560a3f1fb67e0ab92c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/bfdb8ad36d9f5cbe47c45596488d2bf6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/5348536ec24270ee061ccce41b3a5f9b.jpg

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[countrydirt]

Here is a quick impression of my new Pilot Elabo with a SEF job and resin body. I've included a few photos. The other pens for size comparison are an Italix Parsons and a TWSBI 580.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/99baefc92de7413f99998f010889b372.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/94bde8d7c0dfd4b25ec07621d76edff0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/da0f53b3fbd3df560a3f1fb67e0ab92c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/bfdb8ad36d9f5cbe47c45596488d2bf6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/5348536ec24270ee061ccce41b3a5f9b.jpg

Sent from my SM-N950U using TapatalkI took the photos early with just my desk lamp for lighting.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/fb24bace9106e1273038208c5f5b780d.jpg

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[countrydirt]

Midori paper does better line variation, but has more tactile feedback.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171105/1f65f72d6501407fd8c074d1344d5640.jpg

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[Ahriman4891]

The Falcon is a fun pen, congrats! Reminds me that my has been un-inked for a while and I should put it in the next round of my rotation.

[Marsilius]

Lovely review, and how come I can't write and nicely as you do? You have caught the spirit of that flex-ish nib.

[Robert]

country dirt - I must say that your handwriting is anything but. Very, very nice!

[countrydirt]

Lovely review, and how come I can't write and nicely as you do? You have caught the spirit of that flex-ish nib.

Thank you for your kind words. Practice and writing slowly is the only way I can hold my cursive together.

[countrydirt]

Lovely review, and how come I can't write and nicely as you do? You have caught the spirit of that flex-ish nib.

Thank you. I do enjoy a bit of flex now and then. I really like the fine lines this nib writes.

[countrydirt]

country dirt - I must say that your handwriting is anything but. Very, very nice!

Thank you. You are too kind!

[VertOlive]

Well done. Every time I write with my one flex nib it looks like a psychotic on Meth.

[gloucesterman-18]

It really is a fun nib to use and experiment with. I had an old burgundy resin Falcon which I loved. I received an offer that was too good to say no to and sold it. I just haven't gotten around to replacing it YET!

Enjoy your pen and keep up the writing - practicing and otherwise. There is something about sitting down and handwriting stuff that is irreplaceable - imho.

[aaronp]

I really like this and the special nib. However, I only tried our the Metropolitan and not any really expensive pen yet. Do you think this is going to be a good buy for me?

[Deb]

Excellent review of an interesting pen. And your handwriting is enviable!