Empty_of_Clouds (September 2nd, 2020)
I appreciate the suggestion nonetheless. As noted, I may just take the plunge and get one anyway - if I do it will likely be on a 743, so I could swap it into the 823 if desired.
Hmm. I've used the PO nib a bit more now, and I think it is worth saying that
1. It takes a bit to get used to. It's the least pressure I've ever applied on any pen, and there is the unusual downward slope so the nib touches the paper in a different spot than a regular nib with similar pen dimensions
2. It almost has no line variation whatsoever, other than feathering you might get because of cheap paper.
3. The pen I have was tuned, so another PO nib might not play as nice as mine. I doubt this however, I have almost never had a issue with modern pen flow above the 100 dollar range, and pilot has always been good about flow and QC.
As for the 743.... memory serves that is the #15 like the 823 just different body shape, and the 742 is the #10 nib. I don't know if it makes a lot of difference here since it's not like the FA where flow matters, but I think overall the #15 is better than the #10 in terms of serviceability and general attractiveness so.... good choice
Keep us updated on your pen endeavors!
Empty_of_Clouds (September 3rd, 2020)
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