Inexpensive but writes like butter

[Roe D Hym]

I saw this pen at Etsy, the seller being Gretel Creates, and was drawn by the design. The price was so inexpensive I thought I would give it a try. The total cost to send it from the UK to the USA was $4.66 for the pen and $7.32 for the shipping. It took 11 days to cross the pond which ain't bad these days. Here are the specs: Nib = Medium and stainless steel. Length capped = 145mm. Length posted = 162mm. Width = 13mm. Section width (middle) = 10.6mm. Weight = I have to get a scale but it is on the light side. Converter/cartridge is standard. The converter is interesting as it does not twist but has a sliding mechanism. Closure = snap.

Now for the review. Given the price, it is doubtful the pen is made in the UK and likely is made in China. Wherever it was made, it was made well. A couple things stand out. When posted the cap fits just a little past the barrel ring but stops just before the floral design. One can cap and not mar the floral design. Someone did their homework. Secondly, the nib came "out of the box" (actually cellophane wrapper) very smooth. I did a couple of passes on micromesh 12,000 and the nib is buttery smooth. The ink flows without any pressure, does not hesitate and is medium wet. For $12 I do not have any complaints and really enjoy the performance. The floral print adds a nice touch from the usual designs.

The pen is plastic but the clip is metal unless my magnet on my refrigerator is attracted to metal and plastic. The barrel will take a long cartridge. For those who like inexpensive pens which function well beyond the price, this pen is a winner.


By the way, the person behind Gretel Creates is helpful and communicative which made the shopping experience that much better. She has some interesting things for sale at her site.

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