Omg omg i love Scrivener!! They were my first fountain pen and ive had it for 3 years. I have dropped it a thousand times, the lacquer is chipping, and it still writes flawlessly! I will always come to bat for Scriveiner
The only ink I've ever had discolor to that extent is Caran d'Ache Saffron. The writing sample I made when I got the bottle is still a vivid orange that shades from tangerine to cayenne. The writing sample I made recently, years later, is a sort of popcorn yellow, like artificial butter. I don't want to speculate too far, but it's interesting that those inks (Saffron, Mandarin Orange) come from two different brands but were originally very similar colors. I'm also kind of fascinated that the color in the bottle can change while the color on the page remains.
I'm a fan of Levenger ink, but I've never seen their Pomegranate and I haven't found it on their website. One nice feature of the bottles is that each comes with a built-in "ink miser" type funnel.
Ha! I just got this pen a few days ago in Black/chrome. (Retail shopping while sick.) I wasn't home and didn't have my massive ink supply, so I popped in the supplied black cartridge to use the pen. My first thought was that it was a bit wider than I expected when I put it in my notebook (cap on for 'pocket pen' - kinda like Kaweco pocket pens are short and wide, but not as wide), but the writing was *very smooth* .
I was worried Scriveiner would be another Ellington Pens type of business but after watching this video i have to say i am impressed with these pens. Interested to see where this brand goes over the coming years.
I had the same fears when I first heard of Scriveiner. But since there were some really positive reviews recently and I assume that a company which receives the "King's Award" can not be that bad, I have hopes and wish them a successful future.
Yes i wish them the best as well. And as a British pen collector and trainee pen maker, i always love seeing new pen makers emerge here in Britain which used to have a massive and very respected pen and nib making industry decades ago.
@@Tom_Samad Oh yes, British arts & crafts once were very respected and top quality. Luckily there are still some manufacturers left who keep up these high standards, like Yard.O.Led (I am a proud owner of a "Viceroy Grand Victorian" fountain pen - it is a piece of true craftsmanship and beauty and makes me happy every day).
@@karmesindryadeThat's cool! Yard O Led is actually based in my home city of Birmingham! 🙂 They make very high quality sterling silver pens and pencils.
Is it ScriVINEr or ScriVAYNEr? I’ve heard it both ways. And is there a difference between an ink changing colour and it going bad? It seems as if it worked just fine and is now a new, pleasing shade, if not what was expected. Should we judge an ink because it has decided to forge its own identity? ; ) I agree with you about Schmidt nibs. I’ve never had a bad experience with one. Mine flow well, have just enough feedback so I know they’re making contact with the page, and have just a bit of bounce. I wish more pen makers would use them. I like the rosy copper version of this pen. The others have a classic vibe to them, but the warmth of the copper appeals to me.
I have their classic fountain pen which I absolutely love. I find the fine nib to be actually extremely smooth, and writes thicker than my Lamy Safari fine nib. Has anyone else found this too?
I was initially impressed with the look of the pens and the Schmidt nibs, but when you mentioned the price; oh no; I'd much rather order an Asvine P20 for around $23 or a Hongdian for $28. But of course, you're paying for the nib. That has to be factored in, just like the Moonman pens with Schmidt nibs are in the $50 range
Do you always mix your ink before inking up? Many of the red dyes are notorious for precipitating out of solution and settling on the bottom when some of the water evaporates from the bottle over time; that's why you often see those crystals on your nib and/or feed with orange and red inks, especially if you're using a pen with a cap that doesn't quite seal perfectly. Either homogenising properly by inverting the bottle repeatedly instead of shaking the bottle or adding a few drops of distilled water to the bottle may do the trick if that is the case. You may be able to see the dye on the bottom of the bottle, but it's not always that easy to see when it's an orange ink. Either that or the dye has oxidised, which is always a possibility depending on what dyes they used.
I’ve a few pens similar to these from Delike, Lanbitou etc.. for around $10.. I think the only difference is that they don’t have Schmidt nibs, but they’re decent writers though..
Noooo the ink! Dude that will make me royally upset I have to suffer with tons of taxes and paperwork for imports... Including inks. If my bottles went bad like that (Or moldy) I would be in a sour mood for at least a week! It went from a lovely orange to mustard
Omg omg i love Scrivener!! They were my first fountain pen and ive had it for 3 years. I have dropped it a thousand times, the lacquer is chipping, and it still writes flawlessly! I will always come to bat for Scriveiner
I have the black one, and I was surprised how cheap it actually feels and looks in person.
The only ink I've ever had discolor to that extent is Caran d'Ache Saffron. The writing sample I made when I got the bottle is still a vivid orange that shades from tangerine to cayenne. The writing sample I made recently, years later, is a sort of popcorn yellow, like artificial butter. I don't want to speculate too far, but it's interesting that those inks (Saffron, Mandarin Orange) come from two different brands but were originally very similar colors.
I'm also kind of fascinated that the color in the bottle can change while the color on the page remains.
They are available in some San Diego locations
I'm a fan of Levenger ink, but I've never seen their Pomegranate and I haven't found it on their website. One nice feature of the bottles is that each comes with a built-in "ink miser" type funnel.
Ha! I just got this pen a few days ago in Black/chrome. (Retail shopping while sick.)
I wasn't home and didn't have my massive ink supply, so I popped in the supplied black cartridge to use the pen. My first thought was that it was a bit wider than I expected when I put it in my notebook (cap on for 'pocket pen' - kinda like Kaweco pocket pens are short and wide, but not as wide), but the writing was *very smooth* .
I was worried Scriveiner would be another Ellington Pens type of business but after watching this video i have to say i am impressed with these pens. Interested to see where this brand goes over the coming years.
I had the same fears when I first heard of Scriveiner. But since there were some really positive reviews recently and I assume that a company which receives the "King's Award" can not be that bad, I have hopes and wish them a successful future.
Yes i wish them the best as well. And as a British pen collector and trainee pen maker, i always love seeing new pen makers emerge here in Britain which used to have a massive and very respected pen and nib making industry decades ago.
@@Tom_Samad Oh yes, British arts & crafts once were very respected and top quality. Luckily there are still some manufacturers left who keep up these high standards, like Yard.O.Led (I am a proud owner of a "Viceroy Grand Victorian" fountain pen - it is a piece of true craftsmanship and beauty and makes me happy every day).
@@karmesindryadeThat's cool! Yard O Led is actually based in my home city of Birmingham! 🙂 They make very high quality sterling silver pens and pencils.
Is it ScriVINEr or ScriVAYNEr? I’ve heard it both ways.
And is there a difference between an ink changing colour and it going bad? It seems as if it worked just fine and is now a new, pleasing shade, if not what was expected. Should we judge an ink because it has decided to forge its own identity? ; )
I agree with you about Schmidt nibs. I’ve never had a bad experience with one. Mine flow well, have just enough feedback so I know they’re making contact with the page, and have just a bit of bounce. I wish more pen makers would use them.
I like the rosy copper version of this pen. The others have a classic vibe to them, but the warmth of the copper appeals to me.
Thank you for the fantastic review! 😊 We appreciate your feedback and we're happy to hear your insights on the EDC pens.
I have their classic fountain pen which I absolutely love. I find the fine nib to be actually extremely smooth, and writes thicker than my Lamy Safari fine nib. Has anyone else found this too?
OH, Monteverde.... I've had several bottles go bad....
I was initially impressed with the look of the pens and the Schmidt nibs, but when you mentioned the price; oh no; I'd much rather order an Asvine P20 for around $23 or a Hongdian for $28. But of course, you're paying for the nib. That has to be factored in, just like the Moonman pens with Schmidt nibs are in the $50 range
Thanks for the great review, sold❤
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Do you always mix your ink before inking up? Many of the red dyes are notorious for precipitating out of solution and settling on the bottom when some of the water evaporates from the bottle over time; that's why you often see those crystals on your nib and/or feed with orange and red inks, especially if you're using a pen with a cap that doesn't quite seal perfectly. Either homogenising properly by inverting the bottle repeatedly instead of shaking the bottle or adding a few drops of distilled water to the bottle may do the trick if that is the case. You may be able to see the dye on the bottom of the bottle, but it's not always that easy to see when it's an orange ink. Either that or the dye has oxidised, which is always a possibility depending on what dyes they used.
I've always wondered: Does Levenger make their own ink, or is it another company branded as levenger?
Id love this one
Very nice >>>>>> Thank you .
You should post Amazon affiliate links or direct links to the pens at least.
I’ve a few pens similar to these from Delike, Lanbitou etc.. for around $10..
I think the only difference is that they don’t have Schmidt nibs, but they’re decent writers though..
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I was thinking Studebaker, but you're right.
Do you any fountain for sale ?. Plz let me know.
Not at this time, but please stay tuned in January.
It's definitely a pen that is say there is a lot of better options for the same price and a lot of equal quality options for a much lower price.
Hello! I'm in the quest to find a nice $75 red fountain pen. Could you please name some of the better options for the same price?
The ink going bad is pretty alarming. Do you know how old that bottle is?
Love my black Scriviner, which was a gift, but an sad about MV Mandarin Orange, because I got hooked with a sample. I shan't be purchasing a bottle.
Made in China?
Noooo the ink! Dude that will make me royally upset
I have to suffer with tons of taxes and paperwork for imports... Including inks. If my bottles went bad like that (Or moldy) I would be in a sour mood for at least a week!
It went from a lovely orange to mustard