Let's say that I adore your videos. Very informative, relaxing and full of beautiful photos of the fountain pens. I also happen to love those Leonardo's fountain pens. Thanks David!
I am madly, deeply in love with the purple and rose gold. I'd be interested to hear more about your views on the steel vs gold, especially with the large difference in price points.
Thank you for an excellent video. I am a Leonardo fanboy; I own a Baker's Dozen. Leonardo has really "hit its stride", and are introducing a number of interesting designs. My budget is having trouble keeping up. My current favorite is my Speranza, #09/100 of the cherry ebonite material. Leonardo ebonite has a special feel, it is "warmer" than the Pilot Custom Urushi and *45 models, for instance.
Great review, David, of what is likely become on of my favorite brands (up there with Pelican, Nakaya and Pilot). Just received a Leonardo Officina Zero Grande Positano pen and can't wait to ink it up! Thanks.
Great pen, looks amazing!! Each color has its own character. P.S. The Rubik's cubes make up the Italian flag as per the Italian origin/resemblance of the pen.
i got a leonardo nib for one of my pens and it didn’t really flow well at all, so i sent it back hopefully for a replacement, but i’ve heard couple of people with similar experiences who refuse to get another so i’ll have to wait until i get a replacement to see how true that is, but your review seems promising
Not to harp, but my Leonardo Momento Zero was lousy. Sent the first one back because it was muddy-looking, nothing like the lovely blue shown on the review (elsewhere) or on this Grande. The one I have now is pretty. But the first nib just didn't write! Awful. The replacement nib is better but far from OK. It skips and hardly writes on some paper like Clairefontaine Triomphe. I am far from the only customer who has had this experience. Perhaps the newer nibs they are using are better. That doesn't help those of us who got burned by the lavish reviews.
I really like the look of these pens, I've heard great things about them. The only thing that makes me hesitate is the engraved text down the side of the pen barrel-I feel like it detracts from the attractiveness of the material used. Is the engraving particularly deep does anyone know?
Do you have any thoughts on a comparison between the Leonardo elastic nib and the Pineider quill nib? I have a La Grande Bellezza and I'm quite interested in a Leonardo (I can't find a Delta or an Omas that I love, and Scribo is not really fit for me)
I have the two nibs you mention, albeit on different bodies. My Pineider is the Arco Blue Bee and my Leonardo is an MZ Grande. Both nibs are impressive. I've owned the Pineider for 6 months, the Leonardo for one. The Pineider is exhibiting more flex but I suspect the Leonardo is not yet fully broken-in. I get even more flex from my Pilot 912 with FA nib, but that pen is 2 years old and I am more "'exuberant" with it than the others.
Are these pens actually available anywhere yet? I tried to search for it, tried a number of sellers both in US and Europe, and the only one I could find that mentioned it has it on pre-order status.
@@FigbootonPens Alas the upgrade from steel to gold nib is in the two hundred dollar range, and that is bit of a bummer, as that is a lot more than just the cost difference.
Nice review, thanks. I also find laser engraving unattractive. I have to assume it is so much cheaper, easier, and more precise that it will soon take over completely.
It is considerably less expensive. The stamping die can cost around $15k. For many manufacturers, it is tough to justify the expense. So...I understand the reasoning behind laser engraving...but that doesn't mean I have to love it. There are some laser engraving techniques that looks nicer than others, though.
@@FigbootonPens Also can be done immediately, whereas new die takes some time to make. Sure makes sense until you sell large number of pens. Although like most I prefer the classic look of stamped nibs.
I have 6 and 5 of them skip. I've tried flushing them out with warm soapy water but that didn't help. These new Leonardos are calling my name! Maybe if I get a stub?
@@yuricallegaro2104 I have a Momento Zero Grande with a broad and I experience skipping on the downstroke. I tried ignoring it but I had to come to terms with the unpleasant writing experience I was experiencing
Let's say that I adore your videos. Very informative, relaxing and full of beautiful photos of the fountain pens. I also happen to love those Leonardo's fountain pens. Thanks David!
Thanks for watching!
@@FigbootonPens Oh... It's my pleasure 😊. Great work keep on going.. Please!
Haha love the little glimpse into the frustrations of video recording/editing at the end. It's never as easy as it looks! 😂 Another great review too!
I am madly, deeply in love with the purple and rose gold.
I'd be interested to hear more about your views on the steel vs gold, especially with the large difference in price points.
Thank you for an excellent video. I am a Leonardo fanboy; I own a Baker's Dozen. Leonardo has really "hit its stride", and are introducing a number of interesting designs. My budget is having trouble keeping up. My current favorite is my Speranza, #09/100 of the cherry ebonite material. Leonardo ebonite has a special feel, it is "warmer" than the Pilot Custom Urushi and *45 models, for instance.
I’ve the 73 😊😊
Great review, David, of what is likely become on of my favorite brands (up there with Pelican, Nakaya and Pilot). Just received a Leonardo Officina Zero Grande Positano pen and can't wait to ink it up! Thanks.
It's worth mentioning that the elastic nibs are also available on the 2020 14k Momento Zero Grandes
Great pen, looks amazing!! Each color has its own character.
P.S. The Rubik's cubes make up the Italian flag as per the Italian origin/resemblance of the pen.
i got a leonardo nib for one of my pens and it didn’t really flow well at all, so i sent it back hopefully for a replacement, but i’ve heard couple of people with similar experiences who refuse to get another so i’ll have to wait until i get a replacement to see how true that is, but your review seems promising
Not to harp, but my Leonardo Momento Zero was lousy. Sent the first one back because it was muddy-looking, nothing like the lovely blue shown on the review (elsewhere) or on this Grande. The one I have now is pretty. But the first nib just didn't write! Awful. The replacement nib is better but far from OK. It skips and hardly writes on some paper like Clairefontaine Triomphe. I am far from the only customer who has had this experience. Perhaps the newer nibs they are using are better. That doesn't help those of us who got burned by the lavish reviews.
A very nice pen. My only criticism is that the clip looks too short. Thanks for sharing.
from the first january all their pen will have the Jowo nibs, and all the furore grande have already the jowo nibs. Great reviews as always👍
That is definitely an improvement from the inconsistent experience they have been having with Bock.
Love the Italian flag out of rubicks cubes xD
The attention to detail is why I keep coming back even to watch reviews of pens that I know I can't afford
Uauh! Es la mejor pluma en calidad de escritura. Ese alimentador de ebonita marca la diferencia realmente.
I really like the look of these pens, I've heard great things about them. The only thing that makes me hesitate is the engraved text down the side of the pen barrel-I feel like it detracts from the attractiveness of the material used. Is the engraving particularly deep does anyone know?
There is a hidden message at the end of the video... ;-)
Okay...that was just an editing mistake...and my frustration over messing up a bunch of takes. Oh well...
@@FigbootonPens You are doing an excellent job - keep it up.
@@FigbootonPens At least now we know you're human too. :)
Do you have any thoughts on a comparison between the Leonardo elastic nib and the Pineider quill nib? I have a La Grande Bellezza and I'm quite interested in a Leonardo (I can't find a Delta or an Omas that I love, and Scribo is not really fit for me)
I have the two nibs you mention, albeit on different bodies. My Pineider is the Arco Blue Bee and my Leonardo is an MZ Grande. Both nibs are impressive. I've owned the Pineider for 6 months, the Leonardo for one. The Pineider is exhibiting more flex but I suspect the Leonardo is not yet fully broken-in. I get even more flex from my Pilot 912 with FA nib, but that pen is 2 years old and I am more "'exuberant" with it than the others.
@@JoelTurrell How well do the feeds keep up with enthusiastic prolonged flexing?
Where I can get it I am living in India in West Bengal no Diya district
Any new Sailor products? That’s my favorite brand .... This pen is nice, but crazy expensive.
I reviewed the new Sailor Compass 1911 a couple of weeks ago.
Looks like a really awesome pen
Are these pens actually available anywhere yet? I tried to search for it, tried a number of sellers both in US and Europe, and the only one I could find that mentioned it has it on pre-order status.
They should be available shortly...within the next week or two.
hi david ! thanks for this great video ! i have a question ! their gold nibs on Furore grande also made by Jowo ??
Stunning
Is it foolish for me to be turned off because it doesn’t have a gold nib, but still costs $275.?
There are pens in the $400 range with Steel nibs. Would it be nice if it had a gold one? Sure. But I feel it is a fair value as-is for the price.
@@FigbootonPens Alas the upgrade from steel to gold nib is in the two hundred dollar range, and that is bit of a bummer, as that is a lot more than just the cost difference.
are you ok ?
I live in Italy and the shop next to my house is selling Leonardo pens 😭 I believe I have left a permanent drool stain on their window
I believe it was SBRE Brown who said the new Grande models will have #8 nib; are you sure this one has #6?
These are still #6...a new model coming out in Nov will begin having the #8.
@@FigbootonPens Thank you! I will wait for that one. My Furore standard size is great, bigger one with a bigger nib can be even better.
@@FigbootonPens That sounds like a differentiator from all other pens with number six nibbed pens. Also in keeping with the Grande label.
I received my Furore Grande today! It's also the Blue Positano color. I ordered a broad. Inked it with Robert Oster Taiwan Blue
Nice review, thanks. I also find laser engraving unattractive. I have to assume it is so much cheaper, easier, and more precise that it will soon take over completely.
It is considerably less expensive. The stamping die can cost around $15k. For many manufacturers, it is tough to justify the expense. So...I understand the reasoning behind laser engraving...but that doesn't mean I have to love it. There are some laser engraving techniques that looks nicer than others, though.
@@FigbootonPens Also can be done immediately, whereas new die takes some time to make. Sure makes sense until you sell large number of pens. Although like most I prefer the classic look of stamped nibs.
I agree, it makes it look like a jinhao
Gotta love that thumbnail!
So many of my Leonardo nibs are finicky. I vowed to never buy another
That is not something I have personally experienced. I have six in my possession, and each has performed great right out of the box.
I have 6 and 5 of them skip. I've tried flushing them out with warm soapy water but that didn't help. These new Leonardos are calling my name! Maybe if I get a stub?
@@belle_bookworm2533 try the grande model, furore or momento zero grande, you will change your opinion :)
@@yuricallegaro2104 I have a Momento Zero Grande with a broad and I experience skipping on the downstroke. I tried ignoring it but I had to come to terms with the unpleasant writing experience I was experiencing
@@belle_bookworm2533 In my experience the nibs on the grande models are stunning, but it is only my experience