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This was the first fountain pen i had bought from their store, and it is such a great pen. Especially the replacable nibs. Absolutely loved it.

This is a gorgeous writer's [luxury] pen. The size, weight and balance of this pen fits my smallish hands very well. It's light but not too light (pen doesn't need to be pressed on the paper). Section is just the right width and flare. Great for long writing sessions. The Urushi coating feels wonderful in the hands and is warm to the touch. The felt lining near the bottom of the cap is a thoughful touch (my Pelikan M800 contains visible marks where the end of the cap meets the barrel). The Medium nib has a line width that falls between a Western Fine and Medium, and the Broad between a wetern Medium and Broad. The writing has some character and it's not plain round tipping like a say a Lamy (2000 being an exception - more stub like) or Pelikan. The nib has a light feedback and bounce. Feed is reliable with moderate-wet flow . Out of the box the nib was tuned well a bit on the dryer side, but that's an easy fix. Con-70 takes some getting used to but works well once you get the hang of it. Law of diminishing returns hits hard beyond a Custom 74, and i would expect the Custom 823 to have the same performance (maybe even slightly better because of the 14k nib) at half the price. That said, the asking price is worth it considering the quality of the pen, and workmanship involved in Urushi coating. The black version looks classy, and the Vermillion has a unique look and less is flashy than what the pictures might suggest.

Beautifully crafted pen straight from USA

I got myself th3 Esterbrook Brass Bee page holder.It is a perfect way to hold my pages in place. The detailing is fine and so attractive. Do not hesitate to buy one! Thank you Makoba

The color somehow reminds me of Waterman Serenity Blue. Wetting the page will only slightly lift off the ink. The ink can smear on a wet page but the writing remains legible. There's no shading. It runs wet but dries quickly on the page. Looks great out of my Lamy 2000 fine which now writes like a medium-fine with this ink. I prefer this over the Documental Black version which is too flat and gray for my preference. Note: the ink did stain the mackralon body of the Lamy 2000 after inking it. Took some vigorous rubbing with water and isopropyl alcohol to get it out. Do not use with expensive pens.

Such a beautiful pen... and the flow of the nib is also stunning.. Absolutely amazing!

Outstanding smoothness and light weight

Perfect shade of pink. Right in the middle of YamaBudo and KosuMosu. A pleasure to write with. Plus the packaging was excellent and very careful.

Shipping and packaging is excellent. The nib was pre-tested before shipment as requested by me. The video and images of testing the pen was shared via whatsapp. Although the nib did not write out of the box the way I expected. Upstroke was rather dry and skipped a lot. I tuned the nib a little bit. It writes excellent after the tuning. It produces a crisp line in all directions.

Its a really good piston filling fountain pen. I like it.

Commendable smoothness of the pen, great service by the makoba team, very helpful n responsive. Thank you.

Ink delivery is smooth.Excellent for work writing quickly

Japanese make one of the world’s best fountain pens and ink, and the SAILOR is one of Japan's three principal pen manufacturers. I love their fountain pens and inks.
It’s a genuine product that is made in Japan. The delivery was on time and was well-packed, ensuring no damage to the pen. It came in a well-built cardboard box and with proper cushioning. It came in a nice box with 2 proprietary (black) ink cartridges and a piston converter. So that one can use it right away.
It’s a high-quality resin body with a 14k Gold nib that literally works buttery smooth on paper. I don’t want to comment much on the quality of this pen, as Sailor is one of the gold standards of fountain pens. Perhaps I will make a separate detailed review later.
The price seems a bit high for the Indian market, but nonetheless, it's value for money. But I won't recommend this pen for beginners or people looking for a starter fountain pen. Overall, it was a satisfying experience! I hope this info helps you to decide on your future orders.

I bought the medium nib and it's extremely smooth and wet. The pen looks amazing with the added clip and the included converter is cute.

This pen combines the convenience of a retractable pen with the elegance of a fountain pen. while it may be pricey, its innovative design and superb performance make it worth the investment fountain pen aficionados.