The Pen Addict

593: You know, Wisky

Dec 5, 2023
This episode discusses the Battle of the Abs between Montegrappa and Graf von Faber Castell, a possible rename of the Pilot Explorer, and Brad's stationery preps for vacation.
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ADVICE

Match Ink To Nib Size

  • Avoid putting shimmer inks in pens with small number-five nibs because they can be fussy and clog.
  • Clean the pen and switch to a different ink if flow problems occur to restore performance.
INSIGHT

Pilot's 'Wisky' Reveals Odd Spelling Choice

  • Pilot released a Japanese-market Vanishing Point themed 'Wisky' with marketing spelling W I S K Y, causing confusion about intent.
  • The pen appears as a brown/golden gradient and is priced around ¥38,000, notably cheaper than some US Vanishing Point releases.
INSIGHT

Explorer Rebranded As 'Light Of' Creates Confusion

  • Pilot rebranded or renamed Explorer-style pens as 'Light of' (lightiv) in some materials, creating naming confusion.
  • Brad and Mike see this as an odd product-name direction but acknowledge it may grow on them over time.
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