I purchases the Falcon with the extra fine nib. At first it seemed very scratchy and the feed would not keep up for more than two words at a time. I had inked it with Noodler's Black, which seems to me a less-wet ink that drys pretty fast. I switched the ink to Pilot Iroshizuku Shin-kai and now the pen functions perfectly. Good line variation with thin "regular writing" which is what I was looking for. It does need quite a bit of pressure to give the flex needed for the variation.

I ordered the soft fine version of this pen. So far ithas performed quite well. It has not given me any hard starts, skipping, or railroading. Even with a fine tip it gives good line variation with some pressure.

I had high hopes for this pen. I'd read good things about it and decided to splurge a little and purchase one. I ordered the soft-fine nib. I found it has little line variation and the writing experience to be rather scratchy. Overall, the pen feels like it's cheaply made, not like I'd expect a $200 to feel. Perhaps the soft-medium nib would have been better. I'll certainly do more detailed research before my next purchase.

This is my first gold nib purchase. I have heard many good things about the Pilot Falcon and the price for a gold nibber is really good (I think). I bought the Soft EF because I usually like German and Taiwanese EFs and was looking fwd to the seeing what widths the flex could take me to. I forgot, though, that my experience has shown that Japanese EFs are too fine for me and are usually scratchy. This it too scratchy for me to write fast and I feel nervous about horizontal strokes spreading/damaging the tines. If I write slowly, though, and don't press too hard on the horizontal, it feels better. The line variation is great on vertical strokes and I think I will use this for drawing when I know that I have time to intentionally draw slowly.

This pen gets 5 stars from me because this issues I've noted above are not faults with the pen or nib (that's what I believe). I will read and watch some reviews of this pen with the Soft Fine nib, because I would really like to buy one of these that I can write with; that's how much I like this pen as a whole.

This is my first gold nib pen. I chose it because I’ve enjoyed many inexpensive Pilot nibs (Kakuno, Explorer). I chose to buy from Goulet so I could rely on their excellent service for such a big purchase.

I’m so glad I got this pen. The line variation is very pleasant—I got the SF nib after reading a lot of reviews. There is more feedback than I get from the steel Explorer nibs, but I’ve never used a gold nib before— maybe that’s to be expected?

My favorite thing about this pen is the way it shows off the shading properties of inks. I’ve enjoyed trying out all my favorite inks and finding new depths in them. I know some people scoff at the ink capacity of the included converter, but that’s not really an issue for me since I like to switch inks frequently anyway.

Great Pen. Not too wet, not too dry. Give handwriting a unique charecter.
Was expecting more flex from the nib but thats a misunderstanding on my part.

I purchased with a fine point. I have used on a variety of papers to include Midori, Tomoe and Rhodia. Nice and precise with no scratchy feel. Enjoy writing with it.

I'm overall very happy with my purchase of this pen. I initially ordered the extra fine pen but found it was a bit too fine for what I needed. I just needed a little bit of line variation. The one thing I think could be improved is the converter. I struggle to fill it to capacity.

A little scratchy but I love the pen once you get use to it. I like to use this pen for thoughts and notes.

The Falcon by Pilot is an attractive, understated pen of quality. I like the looks, but. I am left handed and we write over or under the line of contact in an attempt to not smear the just written. This position pushes the nib into the paper unlike drawing it across the paper for a right handed writer. The unique shape of the Falcon nib steepens the angle of contact and heightens the feedback drag on all but the smoothest of paper. The choice of ultra fine nib adds to the effect.On the positive, The nib wets well and uniformly to the paper, capillary action keeps the ink flowing at all writing speeds. And, flow is uniform even after a period of uncapped idleness. A suggestion to left handed writers, no matter the temptation to own a fine or finer nib pen, for smoothness, choose a medium or bold. Fountain pen users are an odd lot, and left handed pen users even odder. In all, it is a keeper.

I have the 14k gold soft medium. It just has a better flex.

I have used the Pilot Falcon for a few weeks now as my everyday writing pen (day planning, work notes, etc.), and I have been very pleased with it so far. Extraordinarily soft and comfortable writing nib (I have the Fine), which was what I wanted. There is some pressure-dependent line variation but nothing extreme, and, to be honest, I don't really need that for daily writing. It's great for making bold, broad horizontal section division lines in my notebook, though! The Falcon is excellent at showcasing the shading and sheen of Iroshizuku Kon-peki ink on Tomoe River paper, even in normal writing. I appreciate the classic elegance of the black with rhodium accents and see myself using this pen for a long time to come. This pen was a significant jump up in price from the Pilot Prera I had been using, but I think it was worth every penny. Highly recommended!!!

I received this beautiful pen today and had to get it inked up. What a true pleasure to write with. I wrote on rhodia paper and the nib was so smooth. No effort whatsoever. Minimal feedback, just enough for you to stay in control of your strokes. The design is timeless and so elegant. The clip has a very simple yet distinctive Japanese design element to it. I can't wait to do long writing sessions with it. Thanks to Goulet Pens for getting them to me two days before the expected delivery date. Write on !

I love the subtle line variation I get when I use this pen, it is not a flex by any means but it gives you that look of a subtle flex. I just wish I would have saved a little more money and bought the Metal Falcon, I wish this pen had a little more mass to it.

The pen wrote so smooth and effortlessly, right out of the box which was such a shocking and pleasant surprise. I have not had any issues regarding feedback, skipping, rail roading, or needing to find its sweet spot. It glides on the paper - even terrible copier paper. The pen's weight is ideal too. Posted is best for large hands. Mine are small but I have had no issues with and without posting it.

I would just like to add my voice to the positive reviews for this pen. I am relatively new to the FP world, not counting the ones I had as a kid. It's amazing all the different feels and looks of different pen/nib and ink combos! This, however, pretty much blew my socks off. I took it out of the box, filled it with Noodler's Bad Black Moccasin and then just went for a ride! So smooth, so effortless, such a pleasure! I normally love color. Colored pens, colored inks - give me chartreuse and purple any day. But this pen drew me because of its classic good looks. It's light, posts nicely, and lays down ink beautifully. This will definitely be an EDC for me for all the practical things we need pens for as well as.for the simple joy of writing.

an excellent fountain pen with a very sliding but not very elastic nib

She said that she loves it veru much. Donne un trac� tr�s fin et du caract�re � son �criture gr�ce � la flexibilit� de la plume. So far, her favorite writing fountain pen! She thought that she would use it as a drawing pen but discovered that il's a fantastic writing pen! Ma femme utilise ses plumes fontaine pour le dessin et pour l'�criture.

I'm a big fan of this nib, the Pilot Falcon Soft Extra-fine; I also own the Fine version. Both have a pleasing amount of flex, allowing for more line-weight variation than in most modern fountain pens, which suits my writing style. The SEF in particular can yield almost hair-line thickness on upward strokes. The Falcon does, however, require some skill to control; it's not an easy nib, but with practice and a light touch it's a joy to write with.

I bought the Falcon a bit on impulse, once I got the notification that the price was going up. I'd decided a while back that the Falcon would be my first gold nib pen, and the Affirm financing made it easier to pay (so thank you!) I was a bit nervous, though, about getting it -- until then, my most expensive pen was a TWSBI Classic - about a third of the price! But this pen is fantastic. The fit and finish - everything is meticulous. It may be a bit of a boring design to some people, but I love it. I love how classy and pretty it is. I have small hands, and the light weight is just perfect. And the writing experience, my God! I got a soft fine, and it's like suddenly getting shock absorbers or wearing shoes with cushioned soles. It is so much fun to write with. You can get some line variation, if you're slow and carefully. But mostly the slight bounciness helps with shading and sheening because the amount of ink going down varies. This pen does not stutter, does not hard start. It feels smooth, but you hear this pencil like feedback. I love it. I am so happy that the nib design is unique; I don't like the typical scrollwork on most pens, and this makes me feel like I'm writing with something that is more custom designed. I never want to put this pen down. Aside from my pocket pen, I have been neglecting my other fountain pens. Seriously, I wrote for a few pages and then went through and cleared out my pen collection. Suddenly, I knew that I'd never want to write with half of them again because they could never be as awesome as this pen. It really is that good. I really understand the appeal of more expensive pens now.So why 4 stars instead of 5? The cap takes 2 full rotations to open, which is a bit long. Sometimes the barrel starts to unscrew while I'm writing with the pen. I don't know how, but it's really annoying. But mostly it's the converter. You have this immaculate pen, and then you move it, and you hear those bloody agitators in the converter rattling around in there, and suddenly the pen sounds cheap. And I cannot get a decent fill from the con-40. Thankfully I have some con-50s around from my Metros, but even then, you hear the clunk of the earlier agitator. I know that this pen is too small to take the con-70, but why can't it have a better converter? I also marked down the value from high - which is was when I bought it - because I don't understand why the price is going up. Now it won't be priced as a great entry gold nib, which I think is a shame.

A hard nib with a softer side, larger section and excellent flow makes the Falcon a great drawing tool.

My new favorite sketching pen

This is one hundred percent my favorite pen. I have other, more expensive pens but I keep reaching for this one. When writing normally it produces the perfect fine line, not too emaciated but also still what you'd think of when thinking of extra fine ... it's what I've been wanting from fountain pens since I switched from rollerballs. Then added to that, it has a beautiful flex when you want a bit of line variation. It's very light in the hand which means it's great for long writing sessions and, in my opinion, the rhodium trimmings look much more smart than the gold. The one and only thing I don't like about it is the con-40. As many other reviewers have stated ... it would be so much nicer if it could fit the 70. The small balls in the con-40, while at times are fun to shake around, make it sound cheap. I like the sound in my Kakuno ... not really in my Falcon.

Always a pleasure dealing with Goulet Pens!

I wondered about using a pen as light as the Pilot Falcon as the rest of my nicer pens (mostly Pelikan) are a bit more robust. But it turned out to be a real pleasure to use. When I write with it i do so with the pen cap posted. The nib is very cool and I expect it will be even better in time. Fine pen for the money.

Great pen and offers a smooth writing experience out of the box. The soft fine nib offers good line variation.

An amazing pen with an amazing nib. I do think that the pen is one of the best out there... lacking a bit of heft...just a bit. Comes in a very cheap looking/feeling box.

What a treat, it writes like buttah! Did not disappoint and the Goulet service was outstanding, quick and perfectly delivered.