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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Fabulous work, Andrew!
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    Hello everybody! About 2 years ago I already reviewed this early version, and today I want to show the current, actual version.

    Caran d’Ache Varius Ivanhoe (Swiss made) model: 4490.014

    The shape of this pen is cylindrical body with hexagonal cap made of brass and silver or rhodium plated. What parts are by rhodium or silver the manufacturer does not specify . The ends of the pen on both sides have a narrowed and smoothly rounded flat cylindrical shape. The filling system is a cartridge converter of the international format. Cap on thread, closing/opening in 1 and 3/4 turns.







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    Hello everyone! Another tool come to my service from described on the site model, so I am adding info to the old post. The problem is that the tip has partially worn off and the line width has grown a lot from the factory one.

    Sailor Professional Gear Black ST 21K Gold Rhodium Plated (made in Japan) 11-2037-220

    Actually the Professional Gear series (in a simplified usage ProGear) is a “parallel line” of the 1911 lineup, the difference is only in the tops. While the 1911 series is a cigar shape, ProGear is a flat-top design. The rest of the body is also made of black resin. The filling system is cartridge-converter, of its own propietary format Sailor. Cap on thread, 2-lead body thread, cap closure in 1 3/4 turns.





    Corrected size tip(at right) after partialy worn off tip(at left).



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    Hello everybody! Today I have another slim designed tool and heir to the Aurora Hastil design.

    Lamy CP1 Black (made in Germany) L056-F

    The shape of this pen is a thin, regular-shaped cylinder with flat tops, made of stainless steel and coated by matt lacquer. True, when I first took at this pen I seemed (or wanted to think) that the body was made of anodized brass, but it is evident that it is inexpediently expensive. The filling system is cartridge(T10)-converter(Z27), its proprietary Lamy format. Cap on snap.







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    Lately, I try not to duplicate reviews of pens that already have posts, I just add info to the same post. But the color of this tool just drives me crazy, so I decided to do a personal post for it.

    Montblanc Meisterstuck 146R|Bordeaux LeGrand (made in Germany) 1996

    The shape of this tool is exactly the same as more wellknown Montblanc 146 | LeGrand is a cigar-shaped, made of Bordeaux dark red resin, although some call it Burgundy. But in general, in truth, if “Bordeaux” is a clear red color, only dark, then “Burgundy” is a dark red color with small amount of blue tone, i.e. colder in shade. Probably, this resin is also precious because it also glows by red in backlight, which is not surprising . The filling system is piston-filler. Cap on thread, 3-start thread, opening/closing in 1 with 1/4 turn.







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    Hello everybody! Today I want to show you a not quite ordinary pen from a well-known and less-unknown brand at the same time. This one has difficult fate, but I hope it will be happy fate 🙂

    Tibaldi Bentley Brookland Continental LE (made in Italy)

    The body is made of handcrafted aluminum and lacquered by the color of the Bentley signature finishes, in this case Beluga Black (also has in Silver Lake or Magenta). The body is cylindrical, but the end has a square section. The general shape reminds me a torpedo from the World War II. The filling system is a cartridge-converter in the international format. Cap on thread, single-start thread, opening in 1 and 3/4 turns.





    Repair nib after fall



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    I have already reviewed several models of this reborn brand, but now I want to introduce, as I understand it, to the second after prime model in modern range.

    Conklin All American Southwest Turquoise Omniflex (made in USA) CK71696

    The shape of this tool is large, cigar-shaped, with completely rounded ends. The pen is made of translucent acrylic of mixed several colors (turquoise, brown, sand) named “Southwest Turquoise” and, most likely, the leitmotif was sunny California with its coasts, beaches and ocean. Filling system is cartridge-converter by international format. Cap on thread, 2 turns to open/close.







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    Default Re: Reviews of some modern fountain pens (will update)

    Very nice work and fabulous photography,
    Beautiful collection of vivid modern pen portfolio too.
    Thank you Andrew for sharing your talents here!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cyril View Post
    Thank you Andrew for sharing
    Thanks you too and welcome!!!

    Greetings friends! Not so long ago I showed a limited edition pen of this brand dedicated to James Bond, and today I want to show the actual basic for LE model in XL (oversized) format.

    S.T. Dupont Olympio XL Palladium Doue Cap (made in France) 481350

    Another pen is shaped like a torpedo or submarine, which is cylindrical and slightly tapering towards the ends. From the body, the end is flat, and from the cap it is smoothed. The body material is traditionally brass, where the cap is palladium plated, and the main body is covered by branded Chinese lacquer. Filling system – cartridge-converter, international format. Cap on friction with branded click completing the closure.







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    Once again, fantastic review.
    I'd love to know what are some of your favorites, Andrew.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Once again, fantastic review.
    I'd love to know what are some of your favorites, Andrew.
    Thank you! A you ask about modern pens or from all history period?
    If we talk about modern pens, then over the past six months I realized that I had unconsciously become an adherent of the Pilot brand. http://lenskiy.org/2021/09/my-pilots-pens-family/
    But in addition to Pilot, I also like a few other designs, like my Aurora Optima Riflessi or MB 146 Bordeaux, in general I like simple things. If we talk for the whole history, then I will give preference to almost any instrument made in the period 1890-1930 because of the fantastic nibs that they knew how to make in those days. I love soft and flexible nibs
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    Hey! Not so long ago I reviewed one of the most beautiful modern pen Delta Dolcevita Medium, and today I want to show a special edition dedicated to models of the early 20th century but in modern oversized format.

    Delta Clear Button Filler Demonstrator Limited Edition (made in Italy) Oversize

    A tool have classic cylindrical shape with flat tops. The center piece is made of clear acrylic, both caps and section are made of black acrylic. This pen has a filling system that is unusual by modern standards, namely the button-filler, thus the company paid tribute to the heyday and rise of the culture of fountain pen writing. Cap on thread, 3-start thread, open/closing in 1 turn.







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    Thanks for your response regarding your preferences, Andrew.
    How do you add feedback?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    How do you add feedback?
    Coarser abrasive, but very carefull. Much depends on the material of the tip, some brand have harder, some others it is softer. But if 12000 grit and less are needed for smoothness, then 8000, and sometimes even 6000 and even 4000 are suitable for greater feedback.
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    Thanks! FYI-I prefer insanely smooth so I won't be trying to add feedback.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lloyd View Post
    Thanks! FYI-I prefer insanely smooth so I won't be trying to add feedback.
    Well, there are different users, some like Sailor, some like Aurora, and some like Parker 51. For some, smooth is a plus, while others cease to understand when they write, and when nib don't touches the paper, it's so smooth All people are different and it is good))))
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    I will allow myself to add another Falcon to the theme, because it is in an interesting color 🙂

    Pilot Namiki Falcon Purple (Elabo) SF (made in Japan) 15661

    The tool is a cylindrical shape with slightly tapered and flat ends. The material of the body is purple resin. The filling system is cartridge/converter, of the proprietary Pilot format. The feed is made of a bluish translucent plastic, typical for Pilot (since the 70s), and is mounted with nib in section on friction. The shape of feed is made in such a way that the complex beak-like shape of the nib fits snugly against the feed in only one position. Cap on thread, 2-start thread, closure in 1 and 3/4 turns.





    Regrind nib from SF to SUEF



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    Hello to all! I have several brands on my site with their references to the historical past, such as Montegrappa, Conklin, Kaweco etc, and now it’s time to get acquainted with a similar reverence for its history from the famous Montblanc company.

    Montblanc Heritage Collection 1912 (made in Germany) 109049

    The design of this pen is reminiscent of the pens from the early 20th century model known as “Safety pen”. The main distinguishing feature of these pens was the retractive nib hidden in the body and this model is no exception. Now this type of pen called “Retractable” because the nib is retractable, but the refillin system is not “Eyedropper”. The body is made of black lacquered brass, while the cap is made of branded precious resin. The ends are slightly rounded, but the body is classic cylindrical and almost straight. The manufacturer claims the filling system as piston, but in fact it is built-in converter (captive converter). Cap on thread, single-start thread, opening/closing in 1 and 3/4 turns.







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    Another Lamy 2000 ended up in my hands but with a thinner EF nib, so I will allow myself to add this post with minor updates and new test.

    Lamy 2000 Black w|14K EF nib (made in Germany) L01EF







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    Hey! This autumn has turned out under the banner of Lamy and today it will be the third review of this brand. This time I want to show you one of the flagships of the modern Lamy pens.

    Lamy Imporium Matte Black w|14K EF (made in Germany) 092-BlkBlk

    This pen has a slightly futuristic design and when closed it looks a bit like a torpedo from the Second World War, and with cap removed, it looks like some kind of intergalactic stellar ship. On the side of the body, this pen has a flat end, and on the side of the cap it has a rounded end. Body materialstainless steel with matted black PVD coating, but clip,body top and ring before nib in black glossy lacquer. The filling system is cartridge (T10)/converter (Z27) by its proprietary Lamy format. Cap on thread, closing/opening in 1 and 3/4 turns.







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