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KrazyIvan
July 29th, 2012, 10:45 PM
Of course it is hand written. :)

This pen review is sponsored by Jetpens.com (http://www.jetpens.com)

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The pen can be found here at Jetpens.com (http://www.jetpens.com/A.G.-Spalding-Bros-BRFT208-Mini-Fountain-Pen-Fine-Nib-Silver-Body/pd/2386)

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GourmetPens
July 29th, 2012, 11:20 PM
I love hand written reviews. Great pics too!

KrazyIvan
July 29th, 2012, 11:25 PM
Thank you very much. :)

Bogon07
July 30th, 2012, 12:10 AM
As usual wonderful photos and detailed review. That blue ink is rather purple in tone.

The A.G. Spalding & Bros. Mini Fountain Pen is a very pleasing design with a quality look about it.
The metal finish reminds me of my Staedtler 925 mech pencils.

writingrav
July 30th, 2012, 07:50 AM
Great review KI, though the pen is not for me with so many non-cartridge mini's out there. Hey, your cursive looked great in the Date, next time go all the way!:)

KrazyIvan
July 30th, 2012, 09:11 AM
As usual wonderful photos and detailed review. That blue ink is rather purple in tone.

The A.G. Spalding & Bros. Mini Fountain Pen is a very pleasing design with a quality look about it.
The metal finish reminds me of my Staedtler 925 mech pencils.

Thanks Ken. The ink is rather purple. Very close to Lamy Blue but a tad brighter and less chalky looking. Yes, the fit and finish of the pen does have a good quality look and feel to it.



Great review KI, though the pen is not for me with so many non-cartridge mini's out there. Hey, your cursive looked great in the Date, next time go all the way!:)

Thank you writingrav. :)

I do not know of too many mini pens. Let's see: Vintage Parker Duofold Jr., Kaweco Sport, Kaweco Liliput, Bexley Jitterbug, Stipula Passaporto and this A.G. Spalding. There is a Jinhao mini bullet pen too. I am not counting any Fisher space pens since I am looking at fountain pens only. There are vintage Kaweco piston fillers too but I am not familiar with specific model names. Then the various ring top vintage pens. Please enlighten me, what am I missing and what should I be looking at?

writingrav
July 30th, 2012, 11:27 AM
Hey KI
I think you've hit all that I know, except for the Stipula Bon Voyage. I have the Bon Voyage, the Passporto, the Jitterbug, the Jinhao Stealth, the Ohto Rocket, and 2 Kaweco sports. Doesn't that count as many? :)

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KrazyIvan
July 30th, 2012, 11:41 AM
Ah, forgot about the Bon Voyage and Ohto Rocket. How is that Bon Voyage working for you?

writingrav
July 30th, 2012, 01:38 PM
Ah, forgot about the Bon Voyage and Ohto Rocket. How is that Bon Voyage working for you?

Absolutely love it. The Ohto Rocket, on the other hand, was a big disappointment. Pretty much fell apart in my hands.