So how about those Pilot Custom Heritage 92s?

[Flounder]

I'm getting pretty close to picking up a heritage 92, what's the general consensus on these? Would you recommend them? Is there anything to watch out for?

Watching Dan's review, the ease with which the piston knob turns has made me a bit cautious. Any chance of it turning while in a pocket?

I'm also trying to get a handle of the pen's size, using the dimensions and the comparison chart on Richard Binder's site. Is it really smaller than a Parker 51 (both unposted)?

[ilangai]

Well.. i always carry my 92 in my shirt pocket and have never turned the knob "accidentally". Indeed it turns smooth, but when closed it's tight (at list with my pen).

I have the FM nib which is more of a western F nib, and i love the flow and line width.. Can even give some line variations, but it is NOT a Flex or Semi Flex nib.

About the pen size, i don't have a 51, but i can tell you it is a bit taller than a Pelikan M600 and about a 1.5mm shorter than a Visconti Rembrandt. The width of the barrel is the same as a Pelikan M400.

Hope that helped in any way..

[dannzeman]

Just to clarify, the piston knob locks down tight. It's when you're actually filling the pen when you'll feel little resistance during operation.

[Robert]

I've had mine for almost three weeks now, and I really like it. I don't think the piston knob is at all likely to turn in your pocket, but if you're concerned place the pen in a pen sheath of some sort. I chose a broad nib, which produces a line similar to a Western medium.

[Flounder]

That's reassuring, thanks guys!

[Tiggercat]

I have one, and have never had an issue. 100% reliable, smooth as can be, and no piston problems.

[The Good Captain]

Great pens and I've Diamine Asa Blue in mine. F nib and a good writer.

[Oncdoc]

Any fine point Japanese pen fans out there like the fine medium as well?

[dannzeman]

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I'm also trying to get a handle of the pen's size, using the dimensions and the comparison chart on Richard Binder's site. Is it really smaller than a Parker 51 (both unposted)?

Here's some comparison shots:

IMG_2772 copy.jpgIMG_2770 copy.jpgIMG_2768 copy.jpg

[Woody]

Great pen. Holds lots of ink. Smooth gold nib.

[Oncdoc]

They say it's a gold nib but it's silver color no?

[dannzeman]

They say it's a gold nib but it's silver color no?

It's a rhodium plated gold nib.

[Oncdoc]

Ah. I see... Like I said I'm new to this obsession.

[Flounder]

Thanks Dan, that's a really helpful set of photos. Going by the distance from the clutch ring the distal phalanx of my index finger usually meets the 51 unposted, I should just about be okay with the 92.

I think that should do me... Oh yes one more question - posting. I typically don't, preferring a nib weighted to neutral balance. Does the 92's cap affect balance much? Again, say in relation to a 51s lustraloy or rolled gold cap?

I really appreciate your input everyone.

[Robert]

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Oh yes one more question - posting. I typically don't, preferring a nib weighted to neutral balance. Does the 92's cap affect balance much?

Not in my experience. The 92 is a light pen - my digital scale indicates 21 grams, including a full load of ink. The cap itself is a mere 8.1 grams.

[Oncdoc]

How is the fine medium nib on this?

[Robert]

How is the fine medium nib on this?

0.36mm, according to nibs.com. Look here for more information:

http://www.nibs.com/TippingSizespage.htm

[Flounder]

I went ahead and ordered a smoke 92, B nib. Thanks for answering all my questions chaps and chapettes. Really looking forward to my first Pilot!

[Koyote]

I went ahead and ordered a smoke 92, B nib. Thanks for answering all my questions chaps and chapettes. Really looking forward to my first Pilot!

Let us know how you like it. I'm thinking about one of those, too. Probably a broad, like yours.

[Flounder]

Will do. It's coming direct from Japan by EMS, so may take a wee while. I've an old shut-off valve Japanese eyedropper on the way too, so February shoudl be an interesting month for FPs