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Pilot 78G
Let me first try to clear up the confusion about the nib sizes
available. The Japanese 'F' designation is actually like a western
x-fine nib. The 'M' is like a
typical western fine nib. Finally,
the 'B' nibs are actually cut as
stub/italic nibs -- as you can see in the
photo above -- and they produce lovely, shaded writing. I don't have an exact
measurement of the 'B' nibs, but the thicker downstroke line would be similar to
a western light-medium or medium. Hi Norman, I got the pen today. The
postman tried to deliver on Friday, but no one was home to sign for the package,
so I had to wait until today to get to the post office. It's probably a good
thing; if I had had the pen over the weekend, not much would have gotten done
around here. So I played with the pen all day at work, grabbing one type of
paper after another to try it out. In a nutshell, I'm so impressed at the
quality of the nib in a $25 pen. Of course, I know that you also take a look at
the nibs before you send a pen out.
"Norman, Received the Pilot 78G "M"
nib in the mail this morning. Inked the FP with Noodler's Hunter Green. The nib
is very smooth and the pen weighs almost nothing. Have been using the pen most
of the day taking notes at work. It is a very good pen for the money.
Thank you for the fast service." "Received my order in good time and
have tried out two of them already. The Pilot with the B nib is great,
especially for your price. Works good for me, as I am a left handed writer. I
have also tried the Wing Sung and it is the first
fine nib I have tried that works for me as a lefty. I have avoided fine nibs
because they
"The Pilot 78G is the M-14 of pens. Not the biggest
boomstick or with the most bling, but dependable and perfect as an everyday
carrying piece." "Hi Norman, I got the pen today.
The Pilot 78G is really a good pen, the best Italic I have ever used. I have
written enough to get used to it. Now it will get a workout, because I do
calligraphy and Italic lettering." "Norman, Just a note to let you know
that I got the Pilot 78G with "B" nib sometime ago. The instrument is a real
pleasure to write with, so much so that I find myself using it for normal,
everyday use. It may seem "A couple of months ago, I ordered a Pilot 78 from you. After considerable use, I just wanted to write and add my voice to the chorus of praise for this pen. It's a marvelous little daily writer, made all the more desirable by your attractive pricing. The nib is smooth with a hint of flex and I find the ink flow to be just right -- not to much nor too little. It's an attractive pen, looking much richer than it's actual cost. And it is incredibly light. It's one of a handful of pens I write with the cap on. Just to let you know, Pilot / Namiki cartridges fit this pen perfectly." D. H., Gainesville, GA
"I just received the Pilot stub nib. Very nice.
It's easier to use for ordinary writing than a calligraphy italic nib."
S.C., Clifton, NJ
"I received the pens today. The 237-1 Accountant pens are very good writers, and the Pilot 78G pen with a fine nib point is simply terrific - a very smooth and capable writing instrument!! I also wish to thank you for the handwritten note using a variety of nibs and inks - much appreciated." C. S., Zabbar, Malta "Norman, I just wanted to let you know that I received my pens on Wednesday and I was very pleased with them! Especially the Pilot, it's the best pen that I've ever bought for less than $30. The nib on it is buttery smooth! Plus your shipping was lightning fast and very reasonable. I will definitely be ordering from you again!" Josh Haney, New Castle, IN "Hi, Norman - These Pilots really
and truly are terrific pens. I've been using them and the [Hero]
329
exclusively for almost a month and it's all good! Haven't touched my Pelikans
and old Parkers in quite a while...Thanks a million." "Boy, for the price you can't beat
this little guy, can you. Love the look of the line the nib lays down
[referring to 'B' nib].
Very light and very simple and elegant. Thanks so much!" "Hi Norman, I have received the
Pilot 78G pens and they are lovely! What great little writers, and such good
value. :D The nibs are amazingly smooth and super-fine, one of the nicest nibs
I've ever come across [referring to 'F' nib].
I'm kicking myself for not ordering a dark green one too! Let me know if you
ever see more!" "Thanks! I received the Pilot 78G
today and inked it with Private Reserve Black Cherry. It's a very fine line
[referring to 'F' nib]
(almost as fine as the Hero 237-1 XF) and a shockingly
smooth writer. Very solid and Customer review on FPN and here and here and here
Pilot 78G Forest Green FP 'F' x-fine nib
Pilot 78G Jet Black FP 'F' x-fine nib
Pilot 78G Cinnabar Red FP 'F' x-fine nib
Pilot 78G Teal FP 'F' x-fine nib
The cap itself screws onto the barrel and when removed reveals the gold-plated steel, spear-shaped nib. As mentioned above, the 'F' nib is equivalent to a western x-fine, the 'M' nib to a western fine, and the 'B' is actually a stub/italic.
These nibs are marked "Pilot Super Quality Japan M", with each
word engraved vertically down the nib (it's a little hard to make out in my
photo). Interestingly, the ink-overflow combs of the feed underneath the nib run
parallel to the length of the nib, unlike the usual transverse arrangement. I
can say that they work just as well
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: Every nib that ships from His Nibs is closely examined under high magnification and tuned or adjusted if needed. About 85% of modern nibs need some adjustment out-of-the-box from the manufacturer for an optimal writing experience. Most commonly, the tines of the nib are misaligned -- which would cause scratchiness at the minimum; the slit between the tines is partially or fully closed -- which would starve the nib of ink and at best cause skipping; or the slit between the tines is too wide -- which will either again cause skipping, or conversely, flooding. There are other factors -- such as separation of the nib from the feed -- that are inspected and repaired before any pen leaves the Palace.
The only 100% guarantee of course
comes when the pen is
actually filled with ink and written with for the first time, but our
pre-shipping inspections and tunings have eliminated 99.99999 (my finger is
getting tired) of the frustrations that a customer experiences when first using
a new fountain pen. Although this can be time-consuming on occasion, it affords
our customers a much more pleasant experience when receiving a fountain pen from
His Nibs -- and saves us the frustration of dealing with returns!
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you for some reason, again please email us and we'll arrange an
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surprise We want you to be happy with your purchase from His Nibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!
Revised: May 16th, 2008
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I wasn't able to do the usual wash-up the nib
business at the office, so I inked it with the Midnight Blues I got from you.
First time I put it to paper, I had a line! Norm, I'm still trying to get a
decent line from my $120 Waterman Carene. Maybe I should sell the Carene and
get four/five more of these? And it's a nice looking and very comfortable pen
to hold....Thanks very much, Norm! It's always a pleasure to buy a pen from
HisNibs.com. J. L., Atlanta, GA
