The Pen Addict

705: Montblanc Is Buying Up All the RAM

Feb 26, 2026
They inspect Sailor’s new erasable gel ink and debate whether it truly disappears. They compare erasability tech to Pilot Friction and ponder patents and market timing. They spotlight Lamy Japan adding Jetstream refills and tease new Lamy colors. They explore DIY build-a-pen options and critique retractable fountain-pen designs.
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ADVICE

Avoid Erasable Pens That Produce Eraser Shavings

  • Avoid erasable-ink products that create eraser shavings because they make a mess and defeat the point of a clean erasable pen.
  • Brad argues Pilot-style friction erasers avoid shavings and that's a key product expectation.
INSIGHT

Permanently Disappearing Ink Could Be Sailor's Edge

  • Sailor claims its ink 'completely disappears' versus Pilot's ink which can be retrieved; that permanency could be a unique selling point.
  • Myke notes permanent disappearance, if real, may justify Sailor's different erasing mechanism.
ADVICE

Lamy With Jetstream Is A Smart Upgrade

  • Lamy Japan is offering Lamy ballpoints factory-fitted with Jetstream refills, which is a positive product upgrade.
  • Brad urges wider rollout and notes Jetstream M17 extra-fine refill dramatically improves writing feel.
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