…And that I can’t identify. Sorry. Edit: it’s a v. Transehe Design pen. Can be found here.
Yes, I should probably be working away on one of my numerous backlogged Trip Reports, but I needed to take a breather and do something different.
I am also using this as an opportunity to try and identify this pen, so if anybody has a clue what it is, please let me know!
This fountain pen was given to me as a gift from a friend I don’t see very often. But it’s such a fantastic pen.
Build:
Extremely solid, from some strong metal, coated in black. Everything is metal, so it’s perfect to put in your pocket without worrying about sitting on it and causing cracks or other problems. The cap screws into the barrel, using the same thread both ways (ie. when posted and when closed).
Nib:
Quite large actually, I was surprised when I got my Montblanc Chopin and the nib was so small (I thought). Writes like a charm, never any skipping or hard starts.
The nib is the only thing I have been able to research whatsoever. The nib is marked Schmidt Iridium Point. It’s an M (and just that). I discovered that the nib is gold-plated, but the most intriguing and interesting thing to me is that the feed and the nib were tested in collaboration with Lufthansa. Awesome! And that brings me to the next point…
Leakage:
Now this is the amazing part. This pen, when with Private Reserve ink cartridge, never leaks. I have it in my back pocket at all times, and it has never leaked.
Once it did leak, because I had put in a Diplomat black ink cartridge, and whenever I’d unscrew the cap, I’d have to clean the barrel. I returned to Private Reserve ink and haven’t had a problem since.
Design:
Love it! Looks inconspicuous, matches with all clothes, from shorts to tuxedos. Looks a little like a cigar (I’ve been asked if it is a cigar!?).
Side by side with the Montblanc Chopin
Convenience:
I’m still in the age that I wear nice clothes but not suits (for everyday purposes, at least). Therefore I wear jeans every day for most of the year (it’s cold in Calgary). And this pen is always in my back pocket. It’s one of those things like a cell phone in a pocket – if I don’t have it there, it bugs me. I love being able to sign restaurant bills, hotel bills, and fill in customs forms with a fountain pen wherever I am.
So that’s it! My first attempt at a fountain pen review…
