The Pen Addict 709: Giving Them the Ol’ Gutberlet
Mar 26, 2026
They geek out over titanium Kaweco custom work and the craftsmanship behind limited metal pens. They compare pocket notebooks that actually handle fountain-pen ink and name specific thin-paper options. They spot Korean webtoon tie-ins in indie ink releases and talk regional concept stores like Pilot Pen Nepal. They plan must-see vendors and demo goals for the big Atlanta pen show.
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Sailor Broke Its Gold Nib Continuity
- Sailor's recent nib-chart changes break historical product continuity across Pro Gear and 1911 lines.
- Brad and Myke note Pro Gear models move to 21K while some 1911 peers drop to 14K/18K, creating confusing price and status mismatches.
Reposition Sailor Product Tiers To Match Demand
- Treat Pro Gear as Sailor's premium gold-nib focus and consider moving 1911 to a lower nib/material tier.
- Myke suggests repositioning product tiers: Tozu ~$50, 1911 ~$150, Pro Gear from ~$350 upward.
Makar Tools Hammered Kaweco Titan Teaser
- Brad highlights Makar Tools' handworked Kaweco Titan efforts he saw on Instagram and met the maker at DC Pen Show.
- He expects a limited, expensive run that pairs Kaweco's design with Makar's titanium hammering and torch finishes.