The Pen Addict Podcast: Episode 35 - Scratched Off The List

My secret package finally arrived in Myke's hands - I think he liked it! In Episode 35 of The Pen Addict Podcast, Myke discusses the contents of this package, plus his experiment with the Parker 5th Ingenuity refill. I also talk about the upcoming US version of the Pilot Acroball - which is finally coming across the Pacific - and end up on one of my rants about the US pen market.

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Also, if you are a fan of the 70Decibels podcst network please check out the latest episode of CMD+SPACE where Myke presents the Golden Headphone Awards. I make an appearance alongside many of my podcasting bretheren, and even take home an award or two thanks to the listeners. It was a fun episode so please check it out.

I Get Mail: Does the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slims refill fit in the Zebra Sharbo X?

I am always happy to answer reader mail and over the years I have answered a lot. I'm not exactly the fastest responder, but I do my best to answer them all. On occasion, I get repeats of the same question so I thought it would be good to answer some of those publicly to help out other readers who may be wondering the same thing.

So, here is the first one, from Mike: Does the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slims refill fit in the Zebra Sharbo X?

Both of these pens use what is called a D1 size refill, so yes, the Slims refill fits fine in the Sharbo X. Most D1 refills are interchangeable between brands, although the small tolerances might make the fit tighter or looser depending on the pen. For example, the Slims refill fits in the Sharbo X like a glove, but I had to force the Sharbo X refill into the Slims barrel. In the end it fit and worked fine, but some force was required to seat it properly.

Mike also wondered if the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Slim Knock or the Pilot Hi-Tec-C Coleto refills would work, and the answer in no. Those refills are much to long to fit in the Sharbo X.

I hope this helps you out Mike, and hopefully this helps other readers who had the same question.

Christmas Wrapping

96 channels - Lynx Express controllers; Vixen for sequencing and running show. 10,000 lights, 20 snowfall tubes, RGY dual port laser & fog machine

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas! I'll be back later in the week with a review and Myke and I will be recording The Pen Addict Podcast on Thursday. I hope you get everything on your wish list!