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I was pleasantly surprised.
By: Sarah Syrrs from Dubai, United Arab Emirates., sarahsyers@hotmail.co.uk
Submitted: 10/17/2016
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I purchased this remotely, therefore I had no chance to test it. I took the chance because of its stunning looks, hoping it would be a pleasant writer. Boy, oh boy was I pleased once I'd inked it up and put pen to paper. Filled with Diamine autumn oak, on Rhodia paper, this is a soul enhancing and joyful pen to write with. The nib is deliciously soft, smooth, but with just enough feedback. I rate it in my top five writers, out of a collection of over a hundred fountain pens, many very high end. So high praise indeed for Conklin, you have surpassed yourself with this one. Looks wise it is superlative. The pen stands out among any you can put it with. The celluloid is breathtaking and the gold trim harmonises with the honey toned body perfectly. I am reaching for this over and above the 8 other pens I keep inked up in my pen case. It's large size is not too large, substantial enough to make a statement, but light enough not to tire after a long writing session. In conclusion, I love it.