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subramaniyam
January 13th, 2014, 12:23 AM
Hi all,

This is my first handwritten review. I am absolutely chuffed with the pen. Hope you will enjoy!

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Pics of the packaging:

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Pics of the pen:

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Nib:
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More pics in the next post. Comparison with the Sheaffer No-Nonsense. Sorry for the visual overload.. I just can't get enough of this pen!

Regards,
Sub

subramaniyam
January 13th, 2014, 12:24 AM
Comparison with the Sheaffer No-Nonsense. Enjoy!

Comparison with the Sheaffer No-Nonsense:
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Regards,
Sub

Jeph
January 13th, 2014, 01:07 AM
Wow, I think MASSIVE is the correct word for this pen. Thanks for the review. It is a nice looking pen.

KrazyIvan
January 13th, 2014, 09:41 AM
Thank you for the review and the mention. :)

I do not like the way the nib looks disproportionate to the rest of the pen. When Hari had some modified with a bigger nib and the cap was modified to accommodate the bigger nib, I jumped on the chance at owning one. Purely aesthetics but I think it makes a big difference. Pardon the pun. Mine also looks more of a flat top style.

Maybe it is due to the shape but mine can hold just under 1 ml.

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Kim &amp; Co. Jumbo Ebonite Eyedropper vs. Sheaffer Javelin (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/6391583251/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

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2012-02-17 21.47.18.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/6894850733/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr

ethernautrix
January 13th, 2014, 09:46 AM
Wow, that is a big pen! I like the clip.

Ivan, I like yours, too -- the flatter ends. Still too big for my hand, but very nice.

Mesu
January 13th, 2014, 11:13 PM
Nice review and pics Subramaniyam.

Glad you liked the pen :)

SteveE
January 15th, 2014, 12:26 PM
Ivan - Is that a pen, or was it's mommy scared by a baseball bat?

I like large pens, but that one seems almost over-the-top. Where can I get one fitted with a filler of some sort? (My work environment is not ED friendly.)

hari317
January 16th, 2014, 07:54 AM
Hi Subramaniyam,

I just returned from Madras to see your review, good job, enjoy! the pen deserves a bigger nib.

Ivan , hold on to your O/S Black Jumbo with the special nib, the material your pen is made of is unfortunately no longer available, the newer rod stock has too many defects and getting a supply of good dark black ebonite is proving to be difficult.

Best
Hari

KrazyIvan
January 16th, 2014, 08:24 AM
Ivan - Is that a pen, or was it's mommy scared by a baseball bat?

I like large pens, but that one seems almost over-the-top. Where can I get one fitted with a filler of some sort? (My work environment is not ED friendly.)

Hari317 might know.

Hari, I have no intention of getting rid of this pen. For me, it was a keeper from day one. :)

subramaniyam
January 16th, 2014, 09:59 PM
Ivan - Is that a pen, or was it's mommy scared by a baseball bat?

I like large pens, but that one seems almost over-the-top. Where can I get one fitted with a filler of some sort? (My work environment is not ED friendly.)

Hari317 might know.

Hari, I have no intention of getting rid of this pen. For me, it was a keeper from day one. :)

same here.

Regards,
Sub