2024 the best fountain pens review
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WordsWorth and Black
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We have been embarking on a journey to redefine the essence of elegance in writing instruments. Our fountain pens, planners, and journals are meticulously crafted with British design, creating an ink-clusive experience that marries luxury and affordability. Elevating the art of writing, we strive to make the allure of fine craftsmanship accessible to all, ensuring that our creations become timeless companions in every journey of self-expression.
Refillable Design: The fountain pen is refillable for convenience and cost savings.
Premium Metal Construction: Crafted from 18K gilded gold and stainless steel for durability and elegance.
Comfortable Grip: The contoured shape and smooth finish provide a comfortable grip for extended writing sessions.
Precision Pointing: The fine nib allows for smooth, precise lines and calligraphy.
Includes Ink Converter and 24 Pack: Comes with a converter and ink cartridges for convenience and variety of color options.
Reviewer: G.W.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: UPDATE = REPLACEMENT PEN WORKS BEAUTIFULLY
Review: Update - 11-1-20: Two items to update:1. Replacement pen arrived yesterday evening. Used it with the converter this morning and my Waterman Serenity Blue Ink and it writes beautifully. As well as the last pen wrote before continuously running out of ink. All other positive comments from my original post apply - wonderful pen in the hand, and on paper.2. Customer Service at Waterman& Black - excellent customer service. THe problem with the 2-day initial reply process is that Waterman & Black Customer Service is in China. TIme difference applies. They read my issue and immediately told me that they were sorry this happened, had a couple of hints on cleaning the pen to clear any blockage (which shouldn't be an issue with a brand new pen), AND informed me they were sending a replacement pen with their apologies. I informed them that I had already returned the faulty pen and had another one coming to me via Amazon. Amazon - one day replacement - THANK YOU. As far as Waterman & Black, I provided my input as to what I believed the problem MIGHT have been - a blocked ink flow tube from material associated with the plastic cartridge that I used first with the first pen. As I said here, I used the replacement pen first off with the converter and my ink bottle and it performs flawlessly. The cartridges they use are thick at the end that goes into the pen barrel toward the head. I don't know the design/style of their piercing/cutting mechanism, but I believe there is a chance a piece of the cartridge blocked the ink channel that prevented flow of ink by gravity, as I could get it to flow only by screwing down the converter barrel plunger every half a page.In any event - we'll see what Waterman & Black say about that. But in the end, I have a functioning pen with the converter. IF Waterman & Black send me another pen as they said they will, I will use a cartridge after verifying proper operation with the converter, to see if the pen experiences an ink flow failure again. I'll stay in touch about the level of customer service to follow up with investigating possible issues with their pens/cartridges.I've used fountain pens a lot throughout my life. I find using them to be artistic and enjoy the feel of good ink flowing on to paper with a quality pen. I purchased this particular pen based on reviews and the color/nib color based on personal preference.My nitial impression of the quality, heft, feel, and balance of this pen in my hand was 'outstanding.' I ordered the additional package of cartridges, and a bottle of Waterman 'Serenity Blue' ink to round out my purchase and happily loaded a blue ink cartridge to see how well it performed.WIth ANY new fountain pen, you have to prime it to begin writing because there's no ink in the nib to pull ink from the chamber/cartridge downward. I shook the pen down to force ink toward the nib to begin writing - nothing. I shook harder, now over paper towels because of the expected large drops to fly out - nothing. I shook it downward vigorously - nothing. I removed the barrel and SQUEEZED the cartridge to force ink into the nib. The cartridge is much more sturdy that the old cartridges I've used in the past - nothing.I removed the cartridge and checked to ensure it had been pierced - it had and I could squeeze ink out of it. I discarded the cartridge and inserted the converter into the pen head to use the bottled ink from Waterman. I used the converter and pulled a full cartridge worth of ink into the pen from the nib in the ink bottle.I began to write. AHA!!! I was rewarded with a beautiful line of ink and I the pen felt like it was gliding over my paper - laying down a beautiful line of ink, and my handwriting felt like it was being rewarded for my efforts to make nice loops, gentle curls, and exact punctuation. I was happy now ..... for about one-half of one page. The ink began to flow slower, until finally it stopped altogether. I had to unscrew the barrel from the head and using the converter screw-plunger apply pressure to the ink inside the converter to push ink into the nib once again.I began writing again and was rewarded once again with a beautiful writing experience ... for one-half of one page. Same story - same result - same corrective measure ......... I wrote to the company in the hopes of some 'insider' information about possible causes of this problem. No answer for two days - in the middle of the week.It's a fountain pen, not a new tech piece of complex industrial electronic or mechanical equipment designed to make my life better. It's a fountain pen, and it simply doesn't work. I purposefully avoided fountain pens that were relatively inexpensive because I thought "If I pay a little more, I'll get a little more." Apparently that idea is incorrect in today's world. I cannot afford a Mont Blanc. I used to use the old standard fountain pens that had the cartridges you used in the caligraphy sets made by the same company ... never had a problem with those pens, but thought they were 'baseline' pens and perhaps I could get a better writiing experience with a pen from a manufacturer that seemed to be a 'cut above.' It seems this company has a fancy website and great product photography and marketing - but nothing more.The pen doesn't work, and they won't respond to an outreach for assistance. I'm returning the pen, and will seek another that simply works for now. Once again, in today's age, I must lower my expectations of the products that are available. WHY can't I find a quality product? I don't mind paying extra for QUALITY, but that term seems to mean little anymore.
Reviewer: Laurie Obregon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: stylish, reliable, and affordable
Review: This pen stands out from other "fancy" pens, it has such an elegant design it's a pleasure to see resting on your desk. The writing is butter smooth, and with the generous supply of ink cartridges, this pen will last me maybe YEARS. This one purchase is the equivalent of an entire 24 pack of pens, and new cartridges are so inexpensive! The craftsmanship is impeccable, the pen is decadently heavy and has a nice cold feel in the hand. It also comes with a beautiful leather case, perfect for giftgiving or safekeeping. This is a wonderful gift both for yourself and others, i'm very happy with this purchase.
Reviewer: Jimbo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautifully Retro
Review: Fountain pens went away a long time ago. Shortly thereafter, personal letter writing followed suit. But for those that still enjoy the art of handwritten notes and letters, this is the pen for you. Nicely fluid, boldly stroked and smoothly expressive, this pen has been great. Even mundane things like shopping and to do lists are delightfully more graceful to create. It comes with pre-filled ink cartridges (which I am currently using) and a refillable reservoir that can be used over and over again. I got mine with a medium nib and it works great. The plastic disposable "gel" pens are nice to use, but don't hold a candle to the smooth feel and subtle heft of this fountain pen.
Reviewer: CatherineJ
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Lovely, eye-catching, feminine pen!
Review: I purchased the Wordsworth and Black Hot Pink fountain pen with medium nib as a birthday gift for myself. I chose it because of the color and look of the pen, and after reading several reviews. For the price point and color, Amazon didn't have much other to offer and this was definitely the prettiest one in this color range.It arrived on time in a sleek cardboard box which held the leather or leather -like pen box and pen. It was beautifully packaged and perfect for a gift presentation.I inked it with Dryden Luxury Ink in blue black. It is a wet ink and easily flows from the medium nib. It wrote without issue right after inking it. The pink finish has a little bit of a salmon tint to it and is a beautiful, bright color with chrome trim and chrome grip. The top of the cap has a black circle and is a nice finishing touch. When posted it feels pretty secure and balanced and I prefer using it while posted. When capping the pen there is a reassuring "snap" when the cap is secure. It is not too heavy or too light and would be comfortable for long periods of writing, which I love because I am a writer and often write by hand.The chrome grip is the only issue here. It is very smooth and my hand slides down the grip towards the nib when writing. It is very distracting and hard to control my writing when this happens. When writing something where my penmanship matters (doesn't it most times?) and my hand keeps sliding down the grip, I tend to just cap it and grab one of my others.It does need to be stored with the nib upright or it will leak. I had it stored horizontally in a pen case and when I removed the cap it was full of ink. When stored upright there has not been any other leaks. It would not be a great "toss in the purse" pen.The medium nib is quite small in diameter compared to the Jinhao pen also pictured and the Fountain Pen Revolution pen (teal colored in the photo). The FPR has an acrylic grip while the Jinhao pen has black plastic and neither of those slip when I am writing. It is a very beautiful pen and I hope I can get used to / find a workaround for the slippery grip so I can enjoy it's smooth nib for many letters, stories and notes to come.
Reviewer: Working Lady Brampton
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This was a gift from me to myself!!! I love Fountain Pens and have not had one for quite some time.This is a most beautiful gift whether it is for yourself or as a gift. I ordered the Pink Pen with Gold Trim.It is a heavy pen and looks like it is extremely expensive. It comes with 12 black and 12 blue Ink Cartridges and also you can use bottled ink as well. The nib is Medium and it writes beautifully and feels good to use.This Pen also comes in a beautiful Gift Box - ready for giving. Thank you Amazon you have wonderful buyers who find these excellent products.
Reviewer: Amazon Buyer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Writes smoothly without skipping, gorgeous color and style, plenty of cartridges and a converter as well! What more can a fountain pen enthusiast want? Go for it!
Reviewer: Sara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Love it !!
Reviewer: ritamaria47
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Sto facendo un lavoro che mi porta ad usare moltissimo le penne stilografiche. Questa mi è arrivata questa mattina, e ho scritto (pause brevi comprese) per ben otto ore. Non avevo mai trovato una penna così confortevole, dal tratto uniforme, scorrevole sul foglio, senza ombra di sbavature o salti. E con un rodaggio così, credo non ci siano dubbi sulla qualità di questa penna. Ed è anche molto bella esteticamente.Sono talmente contenta che ne comprerò un'altra quanto prima. Adesso copiare a mano sarà sempre un piacere. Devo aggiungere che è un mese che scrivo moltissimo con questa stilografica, ed è sempre un gran piacere scrivere senza stancare la mano. Ho comprato la gemella con pennino extra fine, ed è fantastica come la sorella, arrivata questa mattina, 11 ottobre, stesso rodaggio "sadico" e non perde un colpo. Davvero magnifica, un prodotto ottimo ad un prezzo contenuto, vista la qualità della penna.
Reviewer: dupcri
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ce stylo plume est très très joli, l'emballage est costaud et très beau aussi, pour faire un cadeau, c'est génial. Le stylo est ensuite emballé dans un très joli coffret noir. L'écriture est top !!! Moi j'ai pris une plume moyenne car j'écris mieux qu'avec une plume fine et regardez le résultat sur la photo !La couleur rouge est magnifique, vraiment ce stylo plume est de qualité. De plus j'ai eu une belle réduction dessus, donc je suis ravie !Il est livré avec 24 cartouches (12 noires, 12 bleues) et à l'intérieur du stylo il y a un système de réservoir pour un encrier (que je n'ai pas encore testé).....Merci ! Et merci aussi de me dire si mon avis vous a été utile, car moi je regarde les avis des autres !!!
Customers say
Customers like the appearance, speed, and value of the pen. They mention it's sleek, writes extremely well, and is a good buy for the price point. Some appreciate the quality, saying it's well-made, reliable, and exquisitely made from brass. They also mention that the pen has a nice weight.
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