From what I understand, all of the Scribo pens are limited edition resins. I have the Piuma in Ratio, a solid burgundy that I think highlights the two facets wonderfully, they’re my favorite feature of the pen. I have that in a 14k M, and enjoy it. No issues with the facets lining up. I also have a Scribo Feel with the flex nib, and that nib has never been right, even after professional tuning. I’ve heard that quality issues are common, so I can’t recommend them even though I enjoy my Piuma.
Considering the pen has a wonderful gold nib, the price seems reasonable. If it came as a piston filler, it would be excellent. That is my only quibble with the pen. The resin is gorgeous and like how the lighter parts of the resin interact with the other color. Great review, David.
Nice review again, David. Scribo has developed a well-deserved reputation for the color finishes of their pens. I don't own a Piuma, but I do have a Scribo Feel. I do prefer The Feel, which is subtly bulbous and faceted, and looks like no other pen, giving the Feel a unique identity. The Feel is also a piston filler. All Scribo finishes are limited, which is another nice touch, but all this quality means the Piuma and Feel are expensive. The Scribo Feel is substantially more expensive than the Piuma, and we're talking $250 to $350 more, depending on finish. As I own a Scribo Feel, I "feel" the Piuma is a major step down in several categories, and at $500-plus, over-priced. I realize "over-priced" is a relative term, but I'd rather have another Scribo Feel than the Piuma. There is more competition from other quality pen makers at the Piuma price level, and it wouldn't be my first choice. I'd love to own more Scribo Feel pens, but that won't happen anytime soon with my budget. Sigh!
Hi David I've held a Piuma in a store once and the facets didn't line up. In the closeup picture of yours it seems it doesn't either. I like the pen, but this would be an issue for me. Do the facets really like up? And how would this hold up in the future. Maybe the threads might wear out? I wish Scribo would make a pen which is not bulbous and doesn't have facets...
Agree about it beeing too expensive and probably too big for my hands, anyway. Have to make myself feel better somehow. Does look like a wonderful writer. Your Omas is beautiful.
I enjoyed your review, David. I have one Piuma and one Scribo Feel, both with 14K flex nibs (F and M) and they are my very favorite nibs. I'll be interested to get your take on that nib on the La Dotta you showed briefly. Those nibs make me want to try more and more of the Scribo nibs. Not to be too fanboyish about it, but I think Scribo inks are also fantastic.
Thanks for the video, David. Does the Piuma you have still have the issue where it has to be almost over tighten when you close it in order for the flat areas to line up?
To each their own, I guess. That tacky nib stamping is the one reason I haven't put money down for a Scribo. It looks like there's an advertisement for a children's toy plastered across the nib. At least it's not been filled in with a bright green enamel and a jaggy red speech balloon around it...
I don't understand how companies can charge over $200 for resin pens with no gold anywhere in the hardware. Unless I missed it, the nib is steel. Even if this is some form of gold, to charge $500+ for a plastic pen blows my mind.
As was stated it is a gold nib, but I also don't think it's easy to make the facets on this pen. Plus there is a custom fit ebonite feed. That helps explain part of the cost. It's also a limited edition created by a small company.
ehm for the few who might be interested in languages "scribo" IS LATIN not Italian - in Italian translates in "scriVo" - . BO is the initial you used to find on cars plate from Bologna before we got into the European soviet socialist regime. The infinitive in Latin is "scriBere" while in Italian is "scriVere". it remained quite similar to Latin compared to other verbs. "bolognese" - from Bologna - with , stress before "gne" that's pronounced like Spanish "ÑE". we don't prolong the sound of vowels like English does.
This qualifies as a "lookin' pen" more than a "buyin' pen" based on my current budget, but man, that's a beautiful resin.
Leonardo furore/furore grande in violet has a similar resin if you have the chance to see it
Thank you tor this great review again David!
I spoke with you at the DC Pen show I was shocked at how tall you were haha. You are alway seated in your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for saying hi...hope you had a great show.
Really liked seeing the variety of nibs and a flex nib. The inscription on the nib was great too. Nice vid Dave, as always!!
Absolutely beautiful pen, and the nib was quite impressive
From what I understand, all of the Scribo pens are limited edition resins. I have the Piuma in Ratio, a solid burgundy that I think highlights the two facets wonderfully, they’re my favorite feature of the pen. I have that in a 14k M, and enjoy it. No issues with the facets lining up.
I also have a Scribo Feel with the flex nib, and that nib has never been right, even after professional tuning. I’ve heard that quality issues are common, so I can’t recommend them even though I enjoy my Piuma.
Considering the pen has a wonderful gold nib, the price seems reasonable. If it came as a piston filler, it would be excellent. That is my only quibble with the pen. The resin is gorgeous and like how the lighter parts of the resin interact with the other color.
Great review, David.
Nice review again, David. Scribo has developed a well-deserved reputation for the color finishes of their pens. I don't own a Piuma, but I do have a Scribo Feel. I do prefer The Feel, which is subtly bulbous and faceted, and looks like no other pen, giving the Feel a unique identity. The Feel is also a piston filler. All Scribo finishes are limited, which is another nice touch, but all this quality means the Piuma and Feel are expensive. The Scribo Feel is substantially more expensive than the Piuma, and we're talking $250 to $350 more, depending on finish. As I own a Scribo Feel, I "feel" the Piuma is a major step down in several categories, and at $500-plus, over-priced. I realize "over-priced" is a relative term, but I'd rather have another Scribo Feel than the Piuma. There is more competition from other quality pen makers at the Piuma price level, and it wouldn't be my first choice. I'd love to own more Scribo Feel pens, but that won't happen anytime soon with my budget. Sigh!
Absolutely love that BROAD nib!
Hi David
I've held a Piuma in a store once and the facets didn't line up. In the closeup picture of yours it seems it doesn't either.
I like the pen, but this would be an issue for me. Do the facets really like up? And how would this hold up in the future. Maybe the threads might wear out?
I wish Scribo would make a pen which is not bulbous and doesn't have facets...
That is a nice pen, and I too love the resins on these offerings. A bit pricy for me though. Thanks for the review
Agree about it beeing too expensive and probably too big for my hands, anyway. Have to make myself feel better somehow. Does look like a wonderful writer. Your Omas is beautiful.
The same resin as Leonardo uses in their Furore pens.
I enjoyed your review, David. I have one Piuma and one Scribo Feel, both with 14K flex nibs (F and M) and they are my very favorite nibs. I'll be interested to get your take on that nib on the La Dotta you showed briefly. Those nibs make me want to try more and more of the Scribo nibs. Not to be too fanboyish about it, but I think Scribo inks are also fantastic.
Do the facets on your Piuma line up? I've held one in a store and they didn't...
@@ArjanD78 Yes, but not without a little effort.
Thanks for the video, David. Does the Piuma you have still have the issue where it has to be almost over tighten when you close it in order for the flat areas to line up?
Bought a Piuma within the last 12 months and it still has this "issue". It's perhaps not quite as tight as the earlier versions
oeh these pens are very pretty, but out of my financial reach for the moment 😏
To each their own, I guess. That tacky nib stamping is the one reason I haven't put money down for a Scribo. It looks like there's an advertisement for a children's toy plastered across the nib. At least it's not been filled in with a bright green enamel and a jaggy red speech balloon around it...
A very expensive pen with a miserable converter......it should be at least eye-dropper.
I don't understand how companies can charge over $200 for resin pens with no gold anywhere in the hardware. Unless I missed it, the nib is steel. Even if this is some form of gold, to charge $500+ for a plastic pen blows my mind.
It's a gold nib, not steel, but I agree the Piuma is over-priced.
As was stated it is a gold nib, but I also don't think it's easy to make the facets on this pen. Plus there is a custom fit ebonite feed. That helps explain part of the cost. It's also a limited edition created by a small company.
ehm for the few who might be interested in languages "scribo" IS LATIN not Italian - in Italian translates in "scriVo" - . BO is the initial you used to find on cars plate from Bologna before we got into the European soviet socialist regime. The infinitive in Latin is "scriBere" while in Italian is "scriVere". it remained quite similar to Latin compared to other verbs.
"bolognese" - from Bologna - with , stress before "gne" that's pronounced like Spanish "ÑE". we don't prolong the sound of vowels like English does.