Pilot Custom 823 - How to Clean and Change Inks 

@@Alianderfarm thanks! Proceed with caution, this model is prone to cracking

@@ExFideBiblesandStationary congrats! Glad you found it useful!

@@technologicalsingularity1788 lol, nope!

@@paulmchugh1430 you can certainly remove the section but many warn against this as it’s prone to cracking

@@davyj5216 You bring up a good point, it’s important to proceed with caution when disassembling any pen. Regarding Pilot’s warranty - it’s a 1 year warranty for manufacturing and mechanical defects. To me this would be things like the trim pitting or seals prematurely breaking. Plastic cracking or bent nibs are never covered regardless of use. From what I can tell the area where most people crack the pen is over-tightening the grip section, hence my recommendation to leave it in place. You could also crack the back barrel if you over tighten with the wrench, but I’ve found if you turn the barrel instead of the wrench this largely prevents that.

@@fortheloveofpens It's good that you recognise the danger and advise caution. I've never disassembled my 823 and find it relatively to clean out. Having said that, I tend to have it filled with Sailor Doyou ink, which has a known propensity for cleaning by itself! Generally speaking though, I don't think the 823 is an ideal pen if one wants to change inks often.

@@davyj5216 I agree, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the disassembly process. Outside of regular use, it is a good idea to apply silicone grease to the seal on the rod for regular maintenance. Otherwise over years you may find the rod becomes difficult to move

@@rexiioper6920 they are very tippy. I’ve had a few close calls 😳