Pilot Custom 74 vs Pilot V7

i love the feel of the nib and overall way that it writes unfortunately the 'custom series' clear acrylic pens have a design flaw ; the clear acrylic resin body of the pen develops hairline fractures/cracks (usually around the ends/edges where the pen threads with the nib and where it threads with the cap) most likely due to the expansion and shrinkage of that portion of the pen during opening and closing during ink loading and during the capping of the pen. the pen requires a metal finish in these areas for the problem to be resolved . i hope Pilot looks into this matter cos i love the rest of the pen and how it writes. overall i love most pilot products

I've been using this brand and model of pen for probably 20+ years. I've come to swear by the Pilot Precise. But after buying my most recent box and reading some of the other complaints in reviews posted here, I'm beginning to wonder if I need to start searching for a more reliable replacement. The vast majority of the pens in my box will write smoothly at first, then for no reason whatsoever the ink flow will become lighter and lighter until I'm practically scratching onto the paper

I would not have purchased this if the price wasn't so good. It happened to be much lower than the normal 160 that most places (including Amazon) sell it for. If you p[lay with the color / nib options while browsing, certain colors / nibs will be lower in price on occasion. Saw this one dropped for purple with medium nib (under 130) and added it to the cart right away

It's priced nicely too. Comparing this to the Pentel Energel Deluxe Needle point, it's about half the price and just as good. Considering the above, I would not shy away from buying these for everyday use. They are very capable at an excellent price, not much more that you can ask of from a pen

I always like building things that are quality but leave somewhere to go afterwards. Getting a Custom 74 with a Con 70 for the added ink capacity may not be as sexy as a Visconti but it will give you an amazing writing experience that might put the whole idea of a grail into better focus.

This is a no-compromise well-made pen which has been consistently outstanding, both the pen itself and its ink. V7's and V5's have become relatively pricey and hard to find in larger 12-count retail packages in retail stores recently. When I found it at Amazon at a reasonable price, I ordered it immediately. I received my shipment from AMAZON on a timely basis as usual and am now enjoying my V7's

The nib is beautiful, the pen writes smooth, but the weight is not to my pleasing. I do realize I bought a clear, plastic pen, but the least pilot could do is make the plastic thicker and increase the heft.

This is one of my go to writers! Ive got a Pilot V7 refill in mine and it's a dream! Perfect weight and balance and not too thin in my opinion. Great choice! Can't wait to see the patina update shots haha