I love this unique pen that has a dial that brings down or up a mechanism that makes the nib a harder writer and can also soften the nib. Great idea and nice daily writer! Rick B.Maine

The Pilot Justus 95 is a fantastic instrument for all forms of paper. The ability to adjust the stiffness of the tines on the nib allow the writer to effectively avoid bleeding on lower quality American paper. The softer setting is perfect for getting that extra variation you would want for a signature or just to doodle while in a business meeting or lecture.

This pen is fantastically smooth while still responsive enough to the texture of your paper the flex of the nib is really nice for subtle line weight and when the pen is set to hard the flex is reduced enough to be used as normal hard nib over all the quality is extremely good and the included con 70 is really nice to have included over all this is a really nice pen to wright with and really captures what i wanted in a pen really happy with my purchase 110% would recommend

When I ordered this pen I was concerned that maybe I should get with the medium nib. But the fine nib works great for me. If I want a slightly wetter experience I adjust the nib to its soft setting. But it is fun to play with this pen using various settings you can get. Do I like this pen Very much! And I find it a good value.

The Goulet Pen Co. did an amazing job with my order. They got everything together and shipped it with care. The pen itself is spectacular. The line variation from the hard to soft settings is subtle, but noticeable. The difference in softness is very evident. Note that this isn't a flex nib, but gives you some unique expression in your writing. Ink flow is absolutely perfect and the fine line is a true Japanese fine. The nib adjuster almost works as an overfeed and keeps the nib saturated with ink, so I have never experienced railroading. When you set the nib to soft, the flow is slightly more generous, but does not affect the line width too much when writing without pressure. Softness and line variation is comparable to the Platinum #3776 Century soft fine nib, albeit slightly more stiff. Also very similar to what you would get with the new Jowo omniflex nibs, though the Justus 95 nib gives an overall more pleasant writing experience compared to the Omniflex and the Platinum (smoother, better flow, etc.). I've found that this pen works well on low quality paper (lab notebooks with recycled paper), making it an absolute joy to use on high quality paper (Leuchtturm 1917 bullet journal and Clairefontaine paper). The pen is surprisingly light, however this makes it perfect for both posted and unposted writing sessions. I don't feel the weight of the pen takes away from the quality factor. The ribbed body finish is quite nice and gives it an understated elegance and catches the light nicely.Overall, the Justus 95 is quite pricey for what you get, however if you are buying this solely for the nib, it is definitely worth it. I would say that it is a workhorse pen that still allows you to add a little bit of flair to your writing!

This pen is nothing short of amazing! The look is incredible, texture of the body due to really fine groves absolutely wonderful, even when sweating during longer writing sessions. The pen is also light and perfectly balanced. The nib and the tension plate are absolutely stunning to look at and the best writing experience I've ever had, even though I own a number of great pens. I can't imagine a better pen on a Leuchtturm or Rhodia notebook, but it is definitely too smooth (at least for my taste) on Tomoe River. The only downside: it's rather stiff price tag.

My true dream pen. The weight is nice in my hand, the grip doesn't slip, and it holds a lot of ink. The adjustable response of the nib provides a one of a kind experience. This pen is amazing. I've been using it a while, and it's become a must in my daily carry list. It was worth saving up for this pen, and the anticipation made my first experiences with it so fulfilling. The classic look goes with everything, from sitting on my desk at work to my shirt pocket for Church. The nib is smooth and lays down a consistent, steady line.

The Pilot Justus 95 pen I received recently is a real pleasure to write with. It delivers a sharp , dramatic line on either setting. The 'flex' on the soft setting is minimal but perceptible, but somehow that is not a disappointment. I love it

I've found this pen to be reluctant to lay down ink if there are any fingerprints or oils from hand or wrist contact with the page. Besides this, the pen is fantastic. Although not a 'flex' nib the variability of this setup is fun to write with and gives me exactly the line and feel I want in a particular moment. I would love to have a second one of these but they are pricey.

The Justus 95 F is extraordinary and useful. The craftsmanship is excellent. The nib is buttery smooth. The variable flex option makes it the writer's multitool. With a turn of the barrel you can adjust the line from a Japanese fine to a delightful semi-flex with virtually no railroading! The Justus 95 is the writer's dream. You will not be disappointed.

Gift I have not had a chance to use it until Christmas morning. However, the platinum Balance pens are superb!! Your company is exceptional in products, service and in politeness . Thanks. A loyal customer

I got this pen as a gift in December of 2016, now that I have had it for a month I feel like it's full chance at a review.Nib: The nib on this (I have a Medium) is the smoothest (compared to a Lamy 2K, Pilot VP, Platinum Maki-e) writer I own. It is not the wettest writer I own, but it is still the smoothest. It performed amazingly out of the box and required no tinkering with at all.Adjustment: The Hard to soft adjustment tool is actually quite helpful. I use the hard setting on less desirable paper so that feathering is not an issue. When on thicker and better paper the soft setting can be a treat to use.Flexing: This is no full fledged vintage flex that can flex out from a fine line to a mile wide. This is a modern semi-flex at most. In normal writing some line variation is noticeable, it's not a ton, but enough to give your writing some character. You can get some (keyword *some*) fun line variation on both the Hard and Soft settings, just don't push it too far or you may ruin your day.Balance/Weight: This pen is weighted nicely. I do not get tired in the hand/wrist when writing with it. It writes under it's own weight as a nice pen should and is balanced nicely when posted and not posted. Though I do prefer to use it posted, I have pretty big hands. Converter: You can't go wrong with a CON-70. A fill will last you forever unless you flex write an entire essay.Cartridge: Use the converter. Looks/Feel: This pen has a conservative look when it comes to pens. It has a classic approach to design while not blending in with the crowd. The feel to this pen with the subtle lines is quite nice, the texture hides fingerprints better than a full glossy pen while keeping the shine. The lines also give a small amount of reassuring grip when holding a pen worth this much.

I've had one of the original Pilot Justus from the original run in the 1980s for a while, so I decided I'd give the new one a try to see how they compare. The main differences I noticed right away: the body and the nib on the new model are bigger. It can also take the CON-70, unlike its predecessor. I find the new model looks much nicer, the resin they used also feels very nice in the hand. It has a nice heft to it and feels very solid. The nib is a bit less flexy/soft than the original model, but gives about the same line variation with pressure. The tension adjuster works identical on both models. Mine is a F, and it goes from very fine to broad with some pressure on the soft mode. It's not a flex pen, but it wasn't meant to be one. If you can get this pen in the $200 range (used, or from Japanese sellers), it's an amazing deal for a great workhorse pen. The tension adjuster doubles as an overfeed and the nib has yet to railroad for me, even when sketching really fast. I far prefer this (and the original Justus) to the Pilot Falcon.

The Justus 95 is the best pen I have owned so far. For the price, Its not worth the money, value wise, unless your like me and doesn't seem to get out of your head like a love sick puppy. The adjustable nib is smooth but firm, so you wont accidentally move it while your writing. Pilot/Namiki nibs are known for their smoothness and this pen glides on good paper and barley, if any, makes a scratchy sound while writing. Like the previous commenter below me, there is a slight variation in line width while writing normally between the S and H setting and you do get some nice wide lines when you put some pressure on the nib, but too much and it will railroad. I wouldn't consider that a downside as it never was made to be a genuine full-flex like some vintage. However, I do not regret spending $300 on this pen, it is my favorite pen as well as my daily writer and it does flex enough to give noticeable line variation. The size makes you stand out but, I wouldn't trade it for anything else.

This pen deserves a review. The short version is: it's a great, flexy pen with an understated look and some versatility. The pen itself has that expensive sound. It is made out of a high quality material that also gives it a comfortable weight. I don't usually like converters, but I don't mind the Con-70. It seems to hold more ink than the regular twist converters.But, people buy this pen for the unique nib. First, it is flexy. It is not as flexy as a Noodler's pen, but I easily get good line variation from it without too much pressure. I don't know how this compares to the Falcon (though I've heard they are comparable). The adjustment allows the pen to become hard, but it still flexes. The difference is that a lot more pressure is required at this setting in order to flex it. I tend to prefer this setting for writing math or for printing. The pen is not worth the cost, but I have to say that I very much enjoy mine and don't regret paying all that money for it.

This is a really great pen! The difference in the adjustment from soft to more firm is subtle but definitely there. I would not recommend buying this pen if you believe it will be a flex pen. It gives some line variation but railroads with too much flexing. Still it's a nice large pen and the Con 70 converter is nice. It is a great pen for writing and sketching. It has a nice large nib that really does adjust from nice soft and springy to more firm. If you want flex you are better off going vintage Waterman, Pelikan, or with dip nibs.