What Asian Pens Do You Own?

[thagbert]

I have:
Pilot Prera Demonstrator - F
Pilot Prera Slate Gray - M, B
Pilot Prera Lime Green - M
Pilot Prera White - M
TWSBI Diamond 580 - F
TWSBI Diamond Mini - M, 1.1

I enjoy the fine line of Japanese pens.


Yes it's a short (?) list but I am somewhat new.

[gwgtaylor]

I have tons of Asian pens. Two of my favourites are a double broad Pilot Custom 742 which is super broad like a wet crayon and a Sailor H-MF ( hard medium/fine) large 1911. Super smooth.

[KrazyIvan]

I don't know. A large majority.

[woosang]

Pilot elabo, pilot Falcon. A pilot capless a Vanishing point, two 540, a vac 700, a mini and a 530.

The elabo is my all time favourite

[fountainpenkid]

The only asian pen I've owned has been a TWSBI Mini. It was O.K, but it wasn't better than any of the pens in my collection, so I had no use for it. I plan to get the Diamond 850 with a flex nib if that happens. The Pilot custom 823 is a really nice pen it seems, so I might want to get one of those at some point. I've never held a Nakaya, so I can't say if I want one or not.

[Tracy Lee]

I have two vanishing points, and a Falcon. Peer pressure drove me to order the TWSBI 580, my first, which arrives later this week. Without getting up to look through the box, I think that is it. The vanishing points are two of the most reliable, good pens in my entire collection.

[Carole]

I have two vanishing points, and a Falcon. Peer pressure drove me to order the TWSBI 580, my first, which arrives later this week. Without getting up to look through the box, I think that is it. The vanishing points are two of the most reliable, good pens in my entire collection.

Did you need to tune your VP nibs for better flow? I've been trying the VP again for the past couple of weeks, and it's a bit dry. And I'm kind of nervous about doing anything to the nib except flossing. I really like the Pilot brand, I must say.

(I have a pair of Falcons, the VP, a Bookworm, 2x Twsbi 540. Also the Star Trek Hero pen in case I get a call from the Enterprise. )

[Tracy Lee]

Did you need to tune your VP nibs for better flow? I've been trying the VP again for the past couple of weeks, and it's a bit dry. And I'm kind of nervous about doing anything to the nib except flossing. I really like the Pilot brand, I must say.

(I have a pair of Falcons, the VP, a Bookworm, 2x Twsbi 540. Also the Star Trek Hero pen in case I get a call from the Enterprise. )

I am not sophisticated enough for tuning. Just not that smart, and thankfully, so far they perform as expected with a good flush between inkings. I would love a hands on class to learn some things.

[Carole]

I am not sophisticated enough for tuning. Just not that smart, and thankfully, so far they perform as expected with a good flush between inkings. I would love a hands on class to learn some things.

Thanks, Tracy Lee. I don't have the skills or training either. I tried to find out a few things, just in case the zombie apocalypse happens and I'd have to fix my pens myself. So I know a very little bit, just enough to be dangerous.

[Tracy Lee]

Thanks, Tracy Lee. I don't have the skills or training either. I tried to find out a few things, just in case the zombie apocalypse happens and I'd have to fix my pens myself. So I know a very little bit, just enough to be dangerous.

Love that! Rule #1, aerobic exercise. Rule #2, pen repair. A whole new twist!!

[ilangai]

Also got a Pilot Prera demonstrator.. Mine have a solid end caps in white, and it got a Mediun Italic nib on it.
Yesterday evening I've finally ordered a TWSBI Mini classic with a Broad nib.. So, in few days i will be the owner of two Asian pens :-)

[thagbert]

Just ordered a TWSBI Diamond Mini Clear Fountain Pen with a medium nib. (My TWSBI 580 is huge compared to my Pilot Prera) And a Pilot Prera Medium Nib, Lime Green.

[thagbert]

Also got a Pilot Prera demonstrator.. Mine have a solid end caps in white, and it got a Medium Italic nib on it.
Yesterday evening I've finally ordered a TWSBI Mini classic with a Broad nib.. So, in few days i will be the owner of two Asian pens :-)

My Pilot Prera is my favorite everday carry pen.

I too just ordered a TWSBI Mini!

[chad.trent]

TWSBI 540
TWSBI Vac 700
Pilot Vanishing Point
Pilot Cutom 74
Pilot Custom Heritage 92

[writingrav]

Twsbi 540, Mini, Vac 700, Micarta, 580
Pilot Prera,Metropolitan, Custom 74, Vanishing point
Kaigelo
Jinhao Porcelaine,750
Oh yes, the Veruna Gejendre that is way cool.
Probably a few more that I'm forgetting.

[southpaw52]

I was gifted a TWBSI 700 Vac recently, instantly feel in love. I also have several Pilots and a Platignum. Of across some Chinese made pens too.

[FP_GaF]

TWSBIs (ROC, 540, 580, mini, Vac 700, Micarta), Pilot (Prera, VP, 78G), Sailor Sapporo, Platinum #3776 (with Music nib), Varuna Bamboo, some Hero's,... I guess that's it.

[blopplop]

I've owned many over the years. Currently I own two Pilot 823's (amber and smoke). IMHO they are (pound for pound) some the best fp's money can buy. That's why I own two.

Blessings,
Dave

[NiBobyland]

how about Hero?

[Sailor Kenshin]

How ABOUT Hero? Probably the greatest number of pens in my collection are from that brand. Love'em; always keep one or more 616s loaded.

I also have Sailors, lower-end Pilots like the Plumix, Prera and 78G, xfountainpen rebranded Jinhaos, Kaigelus, Huashilais, a few low-end Japanese fountain pens some kind soul gave me, and one interesting Tombow Zoom Egg.