Pilotfountain pen Erabo resin axis black extra-fine soft character (SEF) FE-18SR-BSEF (japan import)

Even if I like more broad and double broad nibs, I'm extremely pleased with the Falcon soft extra-fine nib, there's a gentle softness in the writing, indeed, that makes even the ultra-sharp EF Japanese nib (Finer than European and American nibs) glide cheerfully over the paper, there is a very perceptible feedback, but a peasant one. I bought this pen for its flexing abilities and it does give a significant amount of flex, from extra sharp EF to beyond broad, but its not a soft flex, it requires a certain amount of preassure and control, suitable for callygraphy but not to get much line variation in your daily writing. I learned after the fact that the FA nib is softer than the Falcon and more suited to get flex in your everyday writing; none the less, I'm delighted with the purchase, it's one of my favorite fountain pens, an extra-fine really sharp point that I don't think I would like without the bouncy softness of this model, and I do not only like it, I enjoy it a lot, it's soft and super precise. Highly recommended, but if you want to make this investment for a flex experience, you better go for an FA nib; the custom 742 has the FA option; it's a gorgeous pen, marvelously constructed, an incredible writer, and more budget-friendly than the other FA nib options currently offered by Pilot.

As an experienced fountain pen user, this is my first time trying a Pilot Extra-Fine (EF) nib, and I have to say it has exceeded my expectations. The line it lays down is remarkably fine, even for my tastes.What I really appreciate is the soft, flexible nature of the nib. It provides just the right amount of give to allow for some nice line variation based on writing pressure, without feeling overly soft or difficult to control. I don't have to bear down hard on the paper to get expressive lines.The Pilot EF strikes a great balance - it lays down an exceptionally fine line, but the pliable quality of the nib makes it a pleasure to use, even for someone like myself who is accustomed to fountain pens. I can achieve the fine line width I want without having to worry about tearing up the paper.

I read a ton of reviews before buying this pen. Many complain about the way it handles, but it seems that to a person they are people who write with it. I bought it to use as a drawing tool, and it is a magnificent instrument indeed. It is very much like drawing with certain dip pen nibs, without the pain of having to keep dipping the pen in an ink jar you desperately hope not to upend. All that being said, I decided to buy a second one (A Falcon, with SF nib) to complement this one and the other two Pilot pens I own. It provides JUST the right amount of line variation I require for my work, and it has actually re-invigorated my images. The only complaint I have is with respect to the converter. It is ...unfortunate. They should have made this a piston filler. I would gladly pay $50 more for that option. All in all, in my opinion, the ultimate drawing instrument.

… der Pilot Falcon (Elabo) SEF. Ich habe schon einige Füller (Kaweko, Twsbi, Faber Castell, Lamy, etc.), die ebenfalls mit einer EF Feder ausgestattet sind, aber keiner - außer der Platinum Prebby - kommen nur ansatzweise an den Pilot heran. Er kratzt nicht und man kann einfach ultrafein mit ihm zeichnen. Mit ein wenig Druck ist aber auch ein deutlich dickerer Strich möglich. Lediglich mit dem Befüllen des Konverters stehe ich noch auf Kriegsfuß, aber ich habe den Füller auch erst seit heute…Auch wenn ich generell lieber Konverter bzw. Kolbenfüller nutze, finde ich es schade, dass die Standardpatronen nicht genutzt werden können, oder gibt es passende Patronen mit wasserfester Tinte für den Pilot Falcon?🤔. Alles in allem ist er meine beste Kaufentscheidung!!!

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