Penwash wrote:

"The ebonite Santini pens also have caught my attention.
Do tell us what you think of the pen when you got it."

Will do, Will. I get the Santini newsletter, and today the company announced a new Nonagon model, the Abissi - - very interesting color:

http://www.santini-italia.com/nonagon-abissi.php

I also note that the Santini website appears to have been upgraded somewhat. The "Gold Nibs" link includes some useful information on tipping sizes, which appear to run a tad broader that I would have suspected - good to know if you're contemplating ordering.