Thanks for this review. Your comments about the choice of converter affecting the balance of the pen and about the material's similarity to that of the Kaweco Sport were two of the most useful pieces of info I've heard about this pen :)
Congratulations for the lovely new pen purchase. You have some beautiful pilots now. I really find it helpful the practical way you approach on getting a new one. 😊
I got one of these on eBay a few months ago in black for £99 second hand in fine nib which is my fave size for pilot was not a fan of the medium found it was to broad for me, is currently one of my fave pens I really like the design of it makes a change from my custom 74.
Thanks. Another nice aspect of the 91 is the nib. I like the feel of the 14k nib, but hate gold color nib and clips as too bling-bling. The rhodium is a real plus.
I believe Chris(rap52)'s perfect pen is with an SM 0.5mm nib. Mine, with an SFM 0.4mm. A small difference of a 0.1mm which allows you to travel on a daily basis from an F to an M when you apply pressure, and not from an M to a B. These #5 soft nibs have nothing to envy to their respective #6, both hard to find outside of Japan. Luckily on Aliexpress there there were a couple of sellers offering them.
I've never tried a soft nib from Pilot or Platinum. I'm quite happy with Pilot's F and M nibs just the way they are. I have considered trying a Platinum SF nib, since their F nibs are stiff as a nail, but the SF nib seems to get mixed reviews.
@@gadgetstop321 the Platinum SF nib is bouncy, but not soft. The Pilot SF,SFM,SM nibs are really soft. I have a Custom 74 with SF nib and I have found myself reaching for it much more than the F.
Great review, reviews on this pen are hard to find! How big is the section of these in mm? How does it compared to the 74? I really like the Prera (watched your videos on it) and I like how the section is larger. I don't love the smaller section on the Pro Gear Slim as much. Was wondering how Pilots compared.
Thank you! The sections of the CH91 and the C74 appear to be identical in size and I was able to swap them between the two pens. The section of the Pro Gear Slim looks like it's a couple mm shorter than the sections of the two Pilot pens but it feels like it's about the same diameter. If you want exact measurements, I recommend checking out Goulet or Jet Pens.
Pilot has a very strange behavior in that case. There are no spare nib units on the Market. Pretty hard to get one. I had problems with to medium nips and the customer service didn't care and beeing super unfriendly and short bounded. So i tell you my meaning about Pilot in two Words... Bullshit Company.
Hi Kathy, did you find the “new & improved” CON70 converter easier to ink up (button easier to push?). Also, thanks for the video. My Pilot 74 (black) has a music nib 🤔, and I’m thinking a SFM might be a good choice. Love the 74’s weight & size 😎. Any experience with Pilot’s SFM nib?
The button on the new Con-70 is easier to push than the old one, but I didn't have much luck getting it to draw up ink, so I ended up filling it with an ink syringe (twice...I didn't even try the second time) But I've watch Brian Goulet demonstrate how to use it since then, so I'll give it another try next time. I've never tried a Pilot SFM nib. Pilot's 14k F nibs are so good, in my opinion, that I haven't even tried to find anything better.
@@gadgetstop321 I had a spare CON-70 I used in a non-Pilot fountain pen. A "Mr. Pen" ~ England > Italix Churchman's Prescriptor. There was enough room in barrel for the CON-70. I've had some trouble with the std international converters getting loose and coming unplugged from the feed area in this pen, so I started using some plumber's white thread tape {very thin stuff} around the end of the converter that plugs into the feed. About 1 1/2 wraps around the end of the converter seemed to work good to keep it from moving out, and provide a good seal. I thought I'd try a CON-70 in the Churchman's Prescriptor. It seemed to fit, but not seal well enough to get a vacuum. Pulled out the Plumber's tape and sealed it up, and I was able to fill the converter. At a later date, recently, I switched inks. After cleaning up the pen/nib, etc.. and the CON-70 which I plugged back into the Churchman's Prescriptor with plumber's tape. I couldn't draw any ink in for love nor money. The plumber's thread tape can work, but in this case, this time, it didn't. I too, had to fill it with a syringe. It doesn't leak inside the barrel, and if I push the converter button, ink will come out of the feed. It does hold more ink than a std international converter, but not 100% successful in using a CON-70 IMO.
This is a fine pen, Cathy, but there is one common denominator with all Pilot scribes - & this is clearly an executive decision by Pilot: The range of colours for their barrels & caps is so limited; most are black, with a few blue shades thrown in - & sold as 'Special Editiions'; I find it infuriating that their imagination in this twenty-first century is not more expansive, but that's a personal observation & in no way detracts from the performance of the writing instruments themselves. Thank you for the overview !! Andrew :)
Hello, do you think the Pilot Custom Heritage 91 14k has the same feedback of the Prera, considering the same nib type? I have the Prera M and I find it smooth but a little bit scrathy, like writing with a pencil. I'd like to upgrade to a Pilot 14K nib, but I'm not sure that this extra-cost will turn into a smoother and softer writing experience. Thank you very much for your answer and congratulations for your review.
Thank you Alessandro! I think the main difference between the Pilot steel and the Pilot 14k nib is that the 14k nib feels a little softer. Not flexy, just a little bouncy.
No, the pen body on this pen is opaque. Unlike the Custom 74 and the Custom Heritage 92, the Custom Heritage 91 doesn't appear to come in a translucent model.
The worst Nips in Medium i ever had. They start writing so badly. One pilot no pilot anymore. Also they habe the worst customer support ever. Unfriendly and taking no care.
That is a beautiful blue color on that pen.
Thank you! The name of this model was Tsuki-yo. It was named after the Pilot Iroshizuku ink of the same color. 😀
Thanks for this review. Your comments about the choice of converter affecting the balance of the pen and about the material's similarity to that of the Kaweco Sport were two of the most useful pieces of info I've heard about this pen :)
Congratulations for the lovely new pen purchase. You have some beautiful pilots now. I really find it helpful the practical way you approach on getting a new one. 😊
Thank you Dash! I try not to impulse buy. I get enjoyment from researching and shopping for my pens.
Like the look of that pen and agree with you about trim preference: Tsuki-Yo is a good match, suspect Pilot blue/black would work too:)
I have been eyeing a Custom Heritage 91 for a long time, but I think I'll get it with a soft nib !
I've got to try a soft nib at some point.
It’s a beauty! I’m still so in loved of your stargazer tho. Wish they would bring it back.
I love the Stargazer size pens also!
I got one of these on eBay a few months ago in black for £99 second hand in fine nib which is my fave size for pilot was not a fan of the medium found it was to broad for me, is currently one of my fave pens I really like the design of it makes a change from my custom 74.
Nice reaction.
Very nice!
Thanks. Another nice aspect of the 91 is the nib. I like the feel of the 14k nib, but hate gold color nib and clips as too bling-bling. The rhodium is a real plus.
I agree, Andrew. 😀
@@gadgetstop321 Thanks
I believe Chris(rap52)'s perfect pen is with an SM 0.5mm nib. Mine, with an SFM 0.4mm. A small difference of a 0.1mm which allows you to travel on a daily basis from an F to an M when you apply pressure, and not from an M to a B. These #5 soft nibs have nothing to envy to their respective #6, both hard to find outside of Japan. Luckily on Aliexpress there there were a couple of sellers offering them.
I've never tried a soft nib from Pilot or Platinum. I'm quite happy with Pilot's F and M nibs just the way they are. I have considered trying a Platinum SF nib, since their F nibs are stiff as a nail, but the SF nib seems to get mixed reviews.
@@gadgetstop321 the Platinum SF nib is bouncy, but not soft. The Pilot SF,SFM,SM nibs are really soft. I have a Custom 74 with SF nib and I have found myself reaching for it much more than the F.
Great review, reviews on this pen are hard to find! How big is the section of these in mm? How does it compared to the 74? I really like the Prera (watched your videos on it) and I like how the section is larger. I don't love the smaller section on the Pro Gear Slim as much. Was wondering how Pilots compared.
Thank you! The sections of the CH91 and the C74 appear to be identical in size and I was able to swap them between the two pens. The section of the Pro Gear Slim looks like it's a couple mm shorter than the sections of the two Pilot pens but it feels like it's about the same diameter. If you want exact measurements, I recommend checking out Goulet or Jet Pens.
@@gadgetstop321 thank you!
Hi. Good video. I have a question. Do you know a compatible nib to replace the Heritage 91? The original is broken. Thanks you.
Pilot has a very strange behavior in that case. There are no spare nib units on the Market. Pretty hard to get one. I had problems with to medium nips and the customer service didn't care and beeing super unfriendly and short bounded. So i tell you my meaning about Pilot in two Words... Bullshit Company.
Gadgetstop, is it larger than the Pro Gear Slim? I was thinking of getting this but want a bit more "grip"
Hi Kathy, did you find the “new & improved” CON70 converter easier to ink up (button easier to push?). Also, thanks for the video. My Pilot 74 (black) has a music nib 🤔, and I’m thinking a SFM might be a good choice. Love the 74’s weight & size 😎. Any experience with Pilot’s SFM nib?
The button on the new Con-70 is easier to push than the old one, but I didn't have much luck getting it to draw up ink, so I ended up filling it with an ink syringe (twice...I didn't even try the second time) But I've watch Brian Goulet demonstrate how to use it since then, so I'll give it another try next time.
I've never tried a Pilot SFM nib. Pilot's 14k F nibs are so good, in my opinion, that I haven't even tried to find anything better.
@@gadgetstop321 I had a spare CON-70 I used in a non-Pilot fountain pen. A "Mr. Pen" ~ England > Italix Churchman's Prescriptor. There was enough room in barrel for the CON-70. I've had some trouble with the std international converters getting loose and coming unplugged from the feed area in this pen, so I started using some plumber's white thread tape {very thin stuff} around the end of the converter that plugs into the feed. About 1 1/2 wraps around the end of the converter seemed to work good to keep it from moving out, and provide a good seal. I thought I'd try a CON-70 in the Churchman's Prescriptor. It seemed to fit, but not seal well enough to get a vacuum. Pulled out the Plumber's tape and sealed it up, and I was able to fill the converter. At a later date, recently, I switched inks. After cleaning up the pen/nib, etc.. and the CON-70 which I plugged back into the Churchman's Prescriptor with plumber's tape. I couldn't draw any ink in for love nor money. The plumber's thread tape can work, but in this case, this time, it didn't. I too, had to fill it with a syringe. It doesn't leak inside the barrel, and if I push the converter button, ink will come out of the feed. It does hold more ink than a std international converter, but not 100% successful in using a CON-70 IMO.
This is a fine pen, Cathy, but there is one common denominator with all Pilot scribes - & this is clearly an executive decision by Pilot: The range of colours for their barrels & caps is so limited; most are black, with a few blue shades thrown in - & sold as 'Special Editiions'; I find it infuriating that their imagination in this twenty-first century is not more expansive, but that's a personal observation & in no way detracts from the performance of the writing instruments themselves. Thank you for the overview !!
Andrew :)
Just get a Sailor Pro Gear, rather than this Pilot Pro Gear.
@@heretolevitateme Fortunately, I (also) possess several Sailor Pro Gear models, but thank you for the suggestion.
Hello, do you think the Pilot Custom Heritage 91 14k has the same feedback of the Prera, considering the same nib type? I have the Prera M and I find it smooth but a little bit scrathy, like writing with a pencil. I'd like to upgrade to a Pilot 14K nib, but I'm not sure that this extra-cost will turn into a smoother and softer writing experience. Thank you very much for your answer and congratulations for your review.
Thank you Alessandro! I think the main difference between the Pilot steel and the Pilot 14k nib is that the 14k nib feels a little softer. Not flexy, just a little bouncy.
Do you prefer the ebay sellers over Pensachi?
Do any examples of "glassy smooth" nibs come to mind? (me want).
That's a good question. My Kaweco B and BB nibs definitely come to mind. I need to test and see what the top 5 smoothest nibs in my collection are.
@@gadgetstop321 That would be interesting and uuseful.
Is it translucent? the pen body
No, the pen body on this pen is opaque. Unlike the Custom 74 and the Custom Heritage 92, the Custom Heritage 91 doesn't appear to come in a translucent model.
The worst Nips in Medium i ever had. They start writing so badly. One pilot no pilot anymore. Also they habe the worst customer support ever. Unfriendly and taking no care.