Extremely happy to have just received my new Franklin Christoph Model 20 "Marietta", with a Fine #6 18k factory nib, set to a wet ink flow by Jim at F-C. In my view it's closer to a Medium, but none the worse for that. It has that slight spring to the tines, typical of gold nibs, and is nicely smooth, but with a hint of feedback. Just perfect for me.
It is a surprisingly light pen, weight-wise, with a delicate feel to the material. If you hold the pen up to the light it has a slight translucency to it; this can be seen in some of the photos below. Yet it feels sturdy enough in the hand, and has a very comfortable trumpet-shaped section, made for writing. That's an obvious statement I know, but it's surprising how many pens look great yet are impossible to actually write with, given their design/material. The shape of the Model 20 is very traditional and evocative of 1930s vintage pens. The colour is the new Vintage Green. It's gorgeous. Definitely in the olive-green range. Discrete and very tasteful.
It is supplied in a very nice maroon leather zip-up case, so much more practical than a fancy box. Great idea from F-C.
Well that's enough waffle from me: here are some photos...... (with thanks to Murfie for taking the pics)
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