OLD VS NEW - Pilot Elite / e95s Fountain Pen Comparison

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@ddkwski2668 3 ай бұрын

I have recently purchased a vintage 1972 Pilot Elite w/18K nib from Japan. I usually disassemble and clean all my vintage pens thoroughly and this pen was no exception. Initially the pen did not write good, very stingy on ink flow. Finally discovering how to disassemble it, I took it apart and found there is fiber sponge material that wicks ink from the feed and this was totally disintegrated. The pen was essentially useless with no way of controlling the ink flow........Thinking for a bit I remembered that the current $3 Pilot Varsity also uses this type of ink feed mechanism.....could it be that the fiber piece in the Varsity could be repurposed in the 1972 Pilot? Yes Japanese engineering again! The Diameter of the fiber was perfect and only needed to be trimmed and tapered a bit to fit under the Elite gold nib. It is now an amazing pen that never leaks and writes every time just like my (refillable) Varsity. Thanks for the video, I hope my info helps others that have an old Elite in the drawer. I always appreciate your engineering attention.

@KnightJRL 3 ай бұрын

See, THIS is what KZfaq comments sections should be. Great feedback and sharing of information. So much negativity and complaining these days. Thank you for posting this! As a fellow vintage Elite owner ('74, here!), I am now armed with additional knowledge should I ever find myself experiencing ink flow problems.

@widekeepo9416 Ай бұрын

Your comment is a godsend! I have a vintage pilot pen and mistook the fiber as dried ink and scraped it out 🫠. Will try out your technique soon

@Mafia2193 17 күн бұрын

This is great! When i disassembled my vintage elite a couple months ago, i had the exact same thought. i used a replacement fiber tip for marker pens, sliced and shaved to fit with a scalpel. Works perfectly!

@evanbasnaw 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was the Lamy 2k F. Great writer. I did get a 1970s vintage Elite last year for $35 at a pen show because it had a mismatched body. I love the old 18k nib.

@Paul.Douglas 12 күн бұрын

Just got my Elite a couple days ago. It is my 1st gold nib, and the best writer. So smooth, great flow, no skipping.

@NEMTY48 3 ай бұрын

First gold nib was in my MB 149 purchased in the spring of 1978 for 100.00 .

@MarshaLove0723 3 ай бұрын

For the Elite/95s, I refill cartridges. The CON-40 doesn't bother me that much (I syringe-fill them) in most Pilot pens, but I can't see the ink level in the Elite. I can see the ink when I use a cartridge in that pen. My first gold nib pen was a LAMY Dialog 3. I originally bought it with a F nib, but bought an EF nib about a year later and swapped it out. Sometimes I put the Gold F on a Safari, depending on the ink. 😏

@ScatteredGeek 16 күн бұрын

I’ve been using fountain pens so long I’m not positive of my first gold nib. I believe it was my Namiki Faceted Vanishing Point in burgundy with a medium nib.

@000Devin 3 ай бұрын

Love the videos! I've only been using fountain pens for about 6 months, your content has been a great resource in my journey.

@xWyLDe- 3 ай бұрын

Always enjoy your reviews. You are always very thorough and detailed and I like that you are completely honest on your thoughts.

@sruckel 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a gift of a Parker Duofold in 1987. I still use it regularly. I really enjoy your channel. Your engineering background adds something no other channel does. Well done.

@thadtheman3751 2 ай бұрын

Was that the new or old Duofold. I love the design of the nib on the new with the arrow.

@ibpopp 3 ай бұрын

Excellent show. I really like the way your design & engineering background helps frame your comments. Good on 'ya, mate. Cheers from The Bunyips.

@tm502010 19 күн бұрын

Well done video!

@alohm 3 ай бұрын

I always love the old versus new to see what has changed, and you can see how they stand the test of time... Cheers, great work as always.

@jpanthony 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video! Always look forward to see your latest take on things.

@noregretsguitars 3 ай бұрын

My first FP and gold nib was a Pilot Vanishing Point. Thanks for your informative videos and practical insights.

@ChadHerring 3 ай бұрын

This is great!! Thanks for this video. My first gold nib was a waterman opera that I got just out of college some 25 years ago

@gaganmohan 3 ай бұрын

I was researching for my first gold nib pen, it will be great to have this ! Watched lot of your videos for information on pens , but subscribed recently.

@taiko7225 3 ай бұрын

Another great review as always - I love the visual from the tissue blotter test! I'll be using that ;)

@johntoledo4438 3 ай бұрын

It's so nice how it goes from a pocket pen to a full-length pen and looks good while doing it. My first gold nib was a Pilot 74 sm. It's very nice.

@zazaincalifornia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that informative video! I took a break from KZfaq but I wanted to mention how your handwriting improved, it’s beautiful and fluid 👌👌

@michaelkluge2303 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for doing the side by side comparison. I really appreciate how thorough your reviews always are.

@thedreadednyondo 3 ай бұрын

Very new to all this and fell into fountain pens only a couple months ago. Learning a lot from your vids! Love the look of the e95s.

@andreamassari3849 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate all of your knowledge and observations that you share with us. Those are gorgeous pens.

@carsonpettefer8585 3 ай бұрын

Such a satisfying pen! From the way it writes, to capping and uncapping, to the feel in the hand. Great comparison doodlebud!

@christineb.1 3 ай бұрын

Great comparison and tip on how to adjust the nib. I love the look of the vintage Elite.

@Killerobot212 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a Pilot Heritage 91 and is awesome. I love how stylish is it

@frogger22188 3 ай бұрын

Very cool! Thank you for sharing your thoughts

@peterharris5387 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was on a Sailor 1911S Good review of the Pilot pen

@TheNeebs 3 ай бұрын

I'm a little over a month on my fountain pen journey and this Pilot E95s quickly made its way on my list. Your channel is my favorite due to your engineering approach as it fits with my interests in many things and now fountain pens too. I've been cruising around eBay in hopes of finding the same vintage one you have but am sure I will buy the new one soon. That is unless I'm the lucky winner. Thank you for all the reviews and content you produce.

@peponas87 3 ай бұрын

Congrats for the video! Your comments and advices are valuable!

@johndelancey 3 ай бұрын

Just about 2 months into my fountain pen journey as a wannabe artist. :D Love the videos. You've helped narrow the field considerably. I've stuck to the lower cost/easier to leave on the sidewalk when urban sketching types of pens so far, but very excited to eventually graduate to the finer stuff, and the Pilots are at the top of the list of contenders. Great stuff!

@samyeh7995 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for reviewing the e95s. I especially like that you measure the weight and the dimensions. Those data are even more important today when it's not as easy to find stationers to try the pens in person!

@LarryDHunt 3 ай бұрын

As always, great video. Thanks!!!

@BTMcSweeney 3 ай бұрын

Sailor and Platinum also made long-short pocket pens like this back in the 70s. They aren't as popular as the Elite and can be found remarkably cheap for gold nibs. I have a Platinum with a flex nib and it's a great writer.

@doc8125 3 ай бұрын

IIRC Platinum was the original one actually then the other companies followed

@alexmood6407 3 ай бұрын

Sailor made the first long/short format pen, soon followed by Platinum. I have about 10 of these and they are lovely

@edgars.rainesjr.3184 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the wonderful evaluation of an excellent fountain pen. My first gold nib pen was a Parker 75 with a Broad Italic nib, which I still use for Calligraphy projects. I really enjoy your videos.

@tgfflynn 3 ай бұрын

I discovered your channel a few month ago and have since watched all and have gone viewing at past postings. I like your approach and vibe of the individual episodes. I have really liked your tips, tricks and did you knows; like the tissue wetness test. Well Done.

@ruthrobertson9171 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. The tips and tricks seemed very useful. Filling up ink in a pen can be more than a little messy when you first get started. Also the trick about how to tell which pen is wetter was very useful.

@AlexKovalenkoArt 3 ай бұрын

I like your tissue paper test, it’s simple and visual. My first gold nib was Pilot Vanishing Point and I still love it.

@davidottman9501 3 ай бұрын

Very cool pen(s)! Not sure why I've been reluctant to grab one of these, there's a lot to like. Thanks for posting!

@charlesbrough6185 3 ай бұрын

Thanks DB! Learn something new every day! Date code was new to me. I usually refill empty cartridges in my Pilot short-long pocket pens because I like to choose my ink, the cartridges are sturdy, and have decent capacity. I have found them a pleasure to use

@wayneo5342 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for yet another awesome video. I so much appreciate your expertise as an engineer. Best of luck to everybody on the drawing!

@LisaRSArt 3 ай бұрын

I have been looking for a vintage pen to buy on eBay and this one showed up. Thank you for the helpful review. 😊❤👏

@iluvyoumetal 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib came on a Sailor Pro Gear Slim I purchased used from the Pen Swap subreddit. It was a broad nib, and although I didn't appreciate it's line weight at the time, I've come to really enjoy it with drier inks. Thanks for the videos, Doodlebud!

@veirsg 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a Pilot Custom 823. Great, smooth writer and I love that it holds so much ink.

@m7550s 3 ай бұрын

Looks awesome and has that great Pilot quality and aesthetic. I was surprised for my birthday with my first gold nib, a Pilot Custom 823. Love it in every way.

@matthewscott3689 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib pen was the Lamy 2000 in extra fine. Thank's for the review, i've always wanted to see how the modern and vintage elites compare! I thought they would have been virtually identical, but glad to know there are subtle differences that make them unique. Keep up the great work

@DMiG1337 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib pen was the Pilot Vanishing Point Decimo in medium. Picked it up this year during my first pen show, an intimidating but enjoyable experience. Thank you for the amazing content you share! I have learned so much from your channel.

@mecpyp 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was the Lamy 2k F. Love it. Thanks for the review.

@haroldmarenger3435 3 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thanks for the comparison. I’ve been keeping an eye out for a similar vintage Pilot Elite as yours in the video. I have the newer version you tested in the video, and it works great, with no wiggle in the posted cap. My first gold nib pen that I actually used is/was a Lamy P48 (I still have the pen and the original packaging, shaped kind like a bullet). Thanks again.

@Ajohnsmith2 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! This is such a good looking pen.

@noahsh8552 3 ай бұрын

Love the engineering knowledge and education you put into your videos! My first (and to this date only) gold nib was actually one of those NOS 90’s cables you made a video about a while back! The seller had some more in stock later and I got one and love it. It does seem to dry out a bit though.

@NauzerMistry 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. My first gold nib pen was a Parker 45. Have a great week ahead!

@noamgal4947 3 ай бұрын

I love how the E95s writes. It’s so fine and precise. It’s amazing. No other fountain pen I have can do it

@steerjonathan 3 ай бұрын

i'll be honest I like the con40 because I love changing ink colors. nice job, cool to see these side by side thanks! first gold was parker 51 -- didn't love it sadly.

@nikossiotas 3 ай бұрын

Same here, i like the con-40. Btw, was it the old parker 51 or the new releases? The new aren't so good.

@blktauna 3 ай бұрын

Exactly I would change every other day if I could get away with it :)

@skylachamard7444 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the video. I enjoyed learning how to test for wetness. I've only been collecting using fountain pens since last summer. So i'm considering getting an e ninety five s for my first gold nib. I'm so grateful for the gentlemen who gave me my first couple of fountain pens. I've always hated writing and therefore keeping track of events and journaling. Using the fountain pen. I have gotten so much better.

@Soul_Watcher 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the vintage pilot design and look. I want to get my hands on one of these some day! If memory serves, my first gold nibbed pen was my Platinum President. I purchased it in ultra extra extra fine.

@MotivateDomination 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I was thinking on gettting one of them

@Infamus21626 3 ай бұрын

Only a few months into using fountain pens and the Elite is the pen I would like as my first gold nib. Thank you for all the pen and ink videos you make.

@alexhackmann 3 ай бұрын

Hi! Nice vid! My first gold nib was a Pilot Custom 74 M. Thanks!

@odinson364 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the opportunity. My first gold nib pen was a Lamy 2000 medium. Since then, I have been considering getting it ground to an architect...

@l5s5p7 3 ай бұрын

Love pocket pens. This e95s has been in my list for some time. Classic!!!

@Tarragon_Oregano 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comparison! I've been shopping around for my first gold nib pen. After seeing this I think I'll give vintage pens a closer look:)

@kymmerriman7888 3 ай бұрын

A pro gear slim was my first gold nib. Would love to try the Elite. Thanks for your very informative reviews that are so helpful with your background. I learn a lot.

@mo_roos 3 ай бұрын

Your reviews are always so thorough and helpful! I have yet to acquire a gold nib, but the e95s/elite is on the short list (along with the Sailor PGS).

@katarinajanoskova 3 ай бұрын

Ohhh, never had a gold nib but one day I hope. In any case, adore your channel. Please keep doing what you are doing!!

@vincenta584 3 ай бұрын

Great comparison, and great video. Keep up the good work!

@Julietewan 3 ай бұрын

my first gold nib was an aurora duocart, the old pen of my grandfather, so it is always special for me, lovely nib, a m

@BlinkiesNoGood 3 ай бұрын

I recently inherited my mom's vintage Parker 75 with a beautiful silver "cisele" design very similar to that vintage Pilot. Such a beautiful and timeless look. I also love that even though the pen is over 50 years old it takes the exact same coverter and cartridges as modern Parkers.

@murkser4149 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was the Sailor Pro Gear Slim. Still have it years later and enjoy writing with it. Thanks to Doodlebud and 365DaysStationery for the giveaway and good luck to everyone!

@themisterchristie 3 ай бұрын

I love my vintage Elite, it has been my daily pen for around a year. I got it to see if I would like the form factor as it was about 1/8 the price of the e95s

@zeus52452 3 ай бұрын

Another nice review DB. My first gold nib was an E95s in Burgandy/Ivory Fine nib. I liked this style of pocket pen so much I've since acquired 3 vintage Sailors, 2 vintage Platinums, and a vintage Pilot Elite. My most recent acquisition - a vintage 1976 Pilot Myu 701!

@joshuatardiff1531 3 ай бұрын

I've been tempted to get one of these for ages, the inlaid nib looks so slick

@CarbonHydrates-si8mg 3 ай бұрын

I was waiting for this comparison to pop up somewhere on the internet. Great review!

@Littledoggo404 3 ай бұрын

Writing with my Pilot Custom 823 felt like I was tapping into a reservoir of inspiration. The vacuum filler mechanism and the 14k gold nib turned every writing session into a joyous experience ❤

@paulyarrow333 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a vintage Parker 51 which I love. Thanks for the comparison, really interesting to see how they compare.

@TakoKami1 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was actually my first pen! A vintage Cross Townsend that I got from an antique store for really cheap as it didn't really work. I learned how to take care of fountain pens along with how to use them thanks to that pen, and thankfully wasn't scared away by everything I had to learn. Haven't gotten any other gold nibs since then, but one day maybe another one will be on the way!

@brethilebontree6672 2 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was my late father's vintage Aurora Hastil in medium, it's super smooth. The first one I bought myself is my Sailor PGS Manyo Willow in MF. I agree with you that the vintage one has a lovely look that I wish the new version would come in as well!

@195516Z 3 ай бұрын

LAMY 2000 was my first gold nib. I was skeptical at first but just writing with it changed my perspective. For what it's worth, you have a clear and pleasant voice for your reviews. Thanks.

@wolfamd 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic review, it is a good example of Pilot's mastery when it comes to making fountain pens

@zxtiz 3 ай бұрын

That's a lovely looking pen. I am looking at getting my first gold nib pen and this might be one I go for

@Shamufrootyboots 3 ай бұрын

I watched your original video on the vintage elite and was so taken by its styling and your review I found my own one. So a vintage elite is my first gold nibbed pen. I use it to draw with, and it’s wonderful

@nickermillion 3 ай бұрын

First Gold nib was a 1972 vintage Elite 18k F. Wonderfully smooth.

@Joe2theFACE 3 ай бұрын

That vintage does look amazing! My first gold nib was the vanishing point and I still love it!!

@diegomercadomontanez3270 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a Lamy 2K in double broad! Thank you for the video!

@bencole3741 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a Lamy 2000 EF - a really precise sweet spot that’s lovely to write with (not so great if you tend to roll a nib when writing, but amazing if you don’t!). Thank you so much for the great content - as always!

@davisperry597 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was the Lamy 2000. Bought it on vacation to NYC not realizing how rare a Lamy store was in the US at the time. Will always love that pen.

@estherodri 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been eyeing the vintage pilots for a long time. Thanks for your reviews.

@faniro4792 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Doodlebud for the excellent video. I own a modern Elite and I enjoy it a lot. My last fountain pen arrived yesterday: Leonardo Momento Zero Grande 2.0 Galattica Universe, what a nice pen indeed! Keep up the excellent work 🙂

@sailcat9 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib pen, I believe, was a Platinum 3776. I bought it seven or eight years ago and since then I've picked up gold nibbed pens from several manufacturers but Pilot seems to offer the most consistent writers, in my opinion. Thank you for your excellent video and good luck to everyone in the drawing!

@user-ur8vk6wy7m 3 ай бұрын

Returned to fountain pens after 40 yr hiatus. Your site has been a great resource for getting back into using them. Really enjoyed the comparison. Still looking to for a future gold nib. Either a new or an 18K vintage Elite is definitely a consideration after your review. Really like the vintage design. Totally agree that they should bring back some design! Write on!

@wendyholiday2021 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was my Grandfather's Pelikan m400 that he hadn't used so he gave it to me. I'm so lucky 💓

@javierperez-uz9lc 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib was a Pelikan M800 Demo that I got at an antique store in Boston. Still one of my favorites even with its complicated barrel issues. Cheers!

@elborracho81 3 ай бұрын

I recently ordered several Pilot gold nib pens as I heard about the price increase, they are the first in my collection: Custom 743 (FA nib), VP (Rhodium Stripe, F), Decimo (black, EF), VP LS (black, M), Falcon Elabo (brown, SEF), and a rare pen I haven't seen covered the Grance (dark blue, F). I was considering an e95s but I purchased the vintage Shaeffer Targa in this style of nib. ❤

@taishoku14 3 ай бұрын

My daughter works at Muji. I'm looking forward to a real fountain pen to use on the paper she sent me. It's time to retire my Zebra Fuente. You've given me some good ideas. Love your down-to-earth style!

@spiderwrangler4457 3 ай бұрын

Interesting comparison, my vintage Elite was my second gold nib pen (first was vintage Waterman Commando), and there's a number of things that are quite different between my vintage and yours! Section extends all the way under the nib, no feed is visible at all, and can't see enough of the nib to see if it has a date on it.

@yta240 3 ай бұрын

You have great looking handwriting! I assume you work on it. Could you make a video saying how you improved your handwriting over the years you have been on KZfaq?

@Jorgerico87 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib pen, was a lamy 2000,, absolutly loved it

@sf8949 3 ай бұрын

New pen enthusiast here. Love your review videos, they always help me pick a new pen.

@egulecyuz 3 ай бұрын

Generous move from 365days and from Doodlebud! Looking forward to the draw 🎉

@hiddenhood483 3 ай бұрын

A very unique looking pen, and it pulls it off very well. Such a staple of the fountain pen world.

@BuddahMan11 3 ай бұрын

My first gold nib pen was a Pilot Custom 74, though I got a Vanishing Point at the same pen show. I've always loved the idea of the e95s, but haven't been able to convince myself to buy one yet. Thanks for the comparison, a lot more had changed than I expected!