Just bought one of the gold plated pens for $108. I'm kinda new to fountain pens, but I just liked the design and the gold plating seemed nice for the price. Can't wait for it to arrive!
The design and proportions of this guy are perfect for a desk pen - if they made one a couple inches longer, I would be sold. Though somehow BOTH the steel and gold nibs seem to clash with the section.
Interesting design, but will look cooler with a desk pen type. I think the extra charge for 14KGP nib is just stupid or say absurd imho. Thanks for the video. 😊
They do call themselves a "design brand" but I would argue that design is an important part of any pen. Of course if you purely want function there are much cheaper options.
@@BlakesBroadcast For me it has the association with these Facebook-add products. Or in watches world where they market these super cheap quartz watches as ultimate luxury, but in reality its just a 20euro worth of product and another 20euro probably is invested in adds while whole product sells at 120euro. Its a gimmick which relies on the marketing and inexperience of the customer. Sure everyone does huge markups I guess, especially luxury pens, but in a japanese case we can see the value and rarity and uniqueness of the material and the nib, so I probably wouldnt mind paying the extra even for Capless LS. But in case of designer brands I feel insulted xD.
Another impeccable review, Blake! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!
Thanks Eduardo!
Blake. Thanks again for your very review of these pens. I appreciate your honesty.
Thank you!
Terrific review. Your candor is very valuable.
Thanks David! Much appreciated.
Just bought one of the gold plated pens for $108. I'm kinda new to fountain pens, but I just liked the design and the gold plating seemed nice for the price. Can't wait for it to arrive!
Hi Luis, I hope you will enjoy it, they are nice writers for sure.
The design and proportions of this guy are perfect for a desk pen - if they made one a couple inches longer, I would be sold. Though somehow BOTH the steel and gold nibs seem to clash with the section.
I would love it if they did a matching desk pen stand. That would be awesome. The brass will patina with use so I don't think it will clash for long.
Interesting design, but will look cooler with a desk pen type. I think the extra charge for 14KGP nib is just stupid or say absurd imho. Thanks for the video. 😊
You are welcome Dash!
Their ink is great! I love the colors and theming they do, but the price for their pens is a little steep
I have not tried their ink yet but their bottles are beautiful. I will have to get some in the future.
At $60, yes; at $160, no!
I wouldn’t pay more than $75 for this pen.
I agree that $60 feels more correct for what you get.
FWP recommend you do NOT post the lid. It will scratch.
That makes sense.
Same as their bottles, seems to be a designer brand. Not impressed 😅
They do call themselves a "design brand" but I would argue that design is an important part of any pen. Of course if you purely want function there are much cheaper options.
@@BlakesBroadcast For me it has the association with these Facebook-add products. Or in watches world where they market these super cheap quartz watches as ultimate luxury, but in reality its just a 20euro worth of product and another 20euro probably is invested in adds while whole product sells at 120euro. Its a gimmick which relies on the marketing and inexperience of the customer.
Sure everyone does huge markups I guess, especially luxury pens, but in a japanese case we can see the value and rarity and uniqueness of the material and the nib, so I probably wouldnt mind paying the extra even for Capless LS. But in case of designer brands I feel insulted xD.