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KrazyIvan
December 26th, 2012, 10:06 AM
Hello geeks. I have been slacking a bit on posting reviews to the forum. Been active on my blog. Here is the latest review. A Lamy 2K look-a-like that is cartridge converter fill. For a full pictorial of the pen, see me blog post. (http://inktronics.posterous.com/wancher-807-fountain-pen-review-hand-written)

http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/aadef41e496311e28c4722000a9f1966_7.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8491/8306374368_7d31fa34fb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8306374368/)
Wancher 807 1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8306374368/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8496/8306374334_cf388bfb9a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8306374334/)
Wancher 807 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/8306374334/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

Bogon07
December 30th, 2012, 05:28 PM
KI, great review and photos (on your blog) as usual. The Wancher 807 is a very interesting looking pen. It is very tempting to get one just based on your review.

KrazyIvan
December 31st, 2012, 08:56 AM
Thanks Bogon. These are almost Lamy Al-Star territory. So far a good kick around pen that can take some abuse. Right now it is better to get them through the website than eBay.

I did forget the disclaimer. I bought the pen with my own money and no one asked me to review the pen.

Maja
January 1st, 2013, 04:33 PM
Thanks for the review, Ivan! I've been interested in acquiring one of these ever since one of my fellow pen club members brought one to a meeting. At first I thought it was a Lamy 2000 (it really does look like one)! The only sticking point with me is the nib size---I don't want to get one with a really Fine nib. I'll have to ask Sam to bring the Wancher back so I can take another look at it. It is nice that it comes in three different finishes...

fountainpenkid
January 1st, 2013, 05:05 PM
I wonder if I'll see one at the Philly pen show! I don't thinkI'm that interested (a c/c pen is 99% of the time a turn off for me), but I am wondering about the section and overall feel of the pen in real life.

KrazyIvan
January 1st, 2013, 09:37 PM
Thanks for the review, Ivan! I've been interested in acquiring one of these ever since one of my fellow pen club members brought one to a meeting. At first I thought it was a Lamy 2000 (it really does look like one)! The only sticking point with me is the nib size---I don't want to get one with a really Fine nib. I'll have to ask Sam to bring the Wancher back so I can take another look at it. It is nice that it comes in three different finishes...

I know what you mean about the nib. I had the same apprehension. I do wish I could put a 1.1mm on it but I am seriously considering grinding it down to something similar. The nib is growing on me though. For now I will keep it as is.

KrazyIvan
January 1st, 2013, 09:38 PM
I wonder if I'll see one at the Philly pen show! I don't thinkI'm that interested (a c/c pen is 99% of the time a turn off for me), but I am wondering about the section and overall feel of the pen in real life.

it is light compared to my old Studio. The section feels comfortable in my hand.