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nowzen · 3 December 2010, 07:44 PM

Thought I'd share my new ebay purchase from Japan:
Pilot Namiki Custom 742 with Broad nib.

Very nice build and finish.
I got a 14kt broad nib, but it is actually thinner than expected and I wish I had actually got the BB 'Butter' nib. I like a relatively broad stroke. I know that Japanese nibs are usually thinner than comparable western nibs.

I'll live with this for awhile - I might grow to like the thickness... or I might look for another BB.

Otherwise... it writes very smooth. The pen has the same size and appearance as a MB 146. I like the big ball clip too.

Rolex Portugal · 3 December 2010, 08:44 PM

Very very nice

Lion · 4 December 2010, 01:39 AM

Hey, what a great looking fountain pen...enjoy!!!

JBat · 4 December 2010, 04:44 AM

Nice acquisition. Pilot makes very high quality pens. I love my Custom 823. It holds more ink than any other pen I have and it writes very well.

nowzen · 4 December 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBat

Nice acquisition. Pilot makes very high quality pens. I love my Custom 823. It holds more ink than any other pen I have and it writes very well.

Is that the same size as MB 149?
What size nib do you have?

thanx

sea-dweller · 26 December 2010, 09:17 AM

Very nice!

3 December 2010, 07:44 PM	#1
nowzen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 741	Pilot Custom 742 fountain Pen Thought I'd share my new ebay purchase from Japan: Pilot Namiki Custom 742 with Broad nib. Very nice build and finish. I got a 14kt broad nib, but it is actually thinner than expected and I wish I had actually got the BB 'Butter' nib. I like a relatively broad stroke. I know that Japanese nibs are usually thinner than comparable western nibs. I'll live with this for awhile - I might grow to like the thickness... or I might look for another BB. Otherwise... it writes very smooth. The pen has the same size and appearance as a MB 146. I like the big ball clip too. Attached Images

4 December 2010, 01:39 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Hey, what a great looking fountain pen...enjoy!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

26 December 2010, 09:17 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

3 December 2010, 08:44 PM	#2
Rolex Portugal Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: José Location: Lisbon, Portugal Watch: Rolex Daytona SS Posts: 126	Very very nice

4 December 2010, 04:44 AM	#4
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Nice acquisition. Pilot makes very high quality pens. I love my Custom 823. It holds more ink than any other pen I have and it writes very well.

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