The Pen Addict 612: Who Knows What A6 Is?
Apr 24, 2024
The hosts discuss new Pilot products and paper size marketing, explore pen designs inspired by various locations, and reflect on premium notebook pricing. They also delve into the marketing of A6 pocket notebooks, affordable high-quality pens, and sentimental pen preferences.
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Collecting Pens Selectively
- Brad describes buying Retro51 Pan Am pens but rarely using them, preferring a favorite robot pen he made years ago.
- He enjoys the vintage poster artwork and collects selectively, buying only one or two Retro51s a year.
Pilot 823: Value Meets Demonstrator Appeal
- The Pilot Custom 823 is a high-value fountain pen with vacuum filling and excellent nibs, often seen as underpriced for what it offers.
- The clear demonstrator version now being available worldwide changes access and visual appeal for collectors.
Band Changes The Canalier Experience
- Both hosts received Canalier Blue Moana pens and compare the new Mau Loa band against the classic flush profile.
- Brad found the band transforms the pen's visual balance and now prefers the banded model over his classic version.