This is an awesome pen -- I would almost compare it to even the high-priced, gold nibbed pens for smoothness and flex*, and for feel and beauty. I haven't found a pen I liked this much in a long time. (*I mean real-life, reasonable flex, not the ham-fisted kind where you worry every second that you're going to spring the nib to hell and back. I did not and will not do that to my pen, even though I enjoy watching other people do it with their own pens!) The fact that it's reasonably priced makes it even more fun.
Exactly for the feel and aesthetic of it, and actually the nib too, it's honestly the best value pen that I've had. To the point I kinda don't believe the price and thought something had to be wrong with it. I think one of the main feature that surprises me is the heft to it especially for a resin pen. I don't know maybe other companies make their resin light on purpose because prefer it, but I prefer heavier pens and having a resin pen having a weight to it is so nice, also the resin wall is so thick and I just like that in an object because I feel it's more durable and it allows you to buff it again, if it ever get scratched up and you won't have to worry about taking too much material off, but mostly it feels different, when you hold it and use it, you can feel the difference in hollowness because of the thick wall.
so fun fact--i have both the silver and black omniflex nib (in a purple nights and the rose gold Duraflex) and actually I originally thought it was just a cosmetic difference, but the black nib is more flexible--I put down less pressure for the Duraflex than the purple nights, and can get a slightly wider line. Only trade off is the Duraflex skips more than the stainless steel. Maybe the process of turning it black thins the material? Idk, not an expert--just thought it should be noted.
Thanks for the honest review. So many people have given so many bad reviews to this nib, that I find it a bit off... especially, since I've had Noodler's Essex, and that requires SO MUCH tinkering, and it doesn't even have much of a flex to it at all.
I see some marking on the nib, but on a nib I bought from Monteverde the nib has no markings. The nib perform well I like it and I put it in my giant sequoia. Love my nib.
I have a Conklin All American Lapis Blue and the pen itself is really nice, i love the blue acrylic. But what has disapoited me was the Conklin Nib (medium). Its very scratchy and its not good adjusted. If i find a better Nib for changing i will do.
A really very nice pen, well fit in the hand. I love it. But I have replaced the original nib with a Bock #6 Titanium nib (simply) and now I love this pen much better for his softness.
I assumed that Omniflex is to differentiate the nib when comparing it against other nib options like EF, F, M, or B. Then, the "omni" refers to width. I realize this probably doesn't make much sense and the nibs don't really span that entire range of breadths. But, that's my working hypothesis.
I have this exact same pen and can NOT get it to stop railroading. I've tried several different inks, just very disappointed. The pen is great... the nib not so much. :(
Cajun Sunshine Crafts where did you get it? Call them up and tell them it’s railroading and return. Some fountain pen shops can actually test the pen for you. Ask! If they say no can test, find a different shop.
Just from feedback that we've received from writers that have this pen and the #5 size nib, people seem to find the #5 to write better than the #6 with better flow.
I like the look of many of these Conklin pens, but the gaudy branding keeps me from buying another Conklin. Wish they were more subdued with their branding
I have THIS EXACT pen in fine . It does NOT flex ,and it's a hard starter and a dry writer WHEN it gets going . The blue colour is lovely . So,if you want to pay $76 US for just the plastic go right ahead . I got mine from Goulet pens . I have NEVER been more disappointed with a pen . My $2 Chinese pens slaughter this thing .The $20 Noodlers Ahab I bought beats this hollow.The only good thing about this transaction is the company I bought it from . Gould this Pens is a very honourable and decent company and refunded me.
@@joeymaximus8146 Both are Greek, with slight differences -Omni usually indicates a singular presence that is located 'everywhere', Pan is the everything everywhere. Pan, may actually be a pre-Hellenic word.
@@ajiusasikander1701 The prefix omni- is derived from the third declension Latin adjective omnis. This is how I learned it, but it's entirely possible I'm wrong.
@@joeymaximus8146 So much of Roman life was absorbed from the Greeks. Greek - Omnicron - it is also to be found in Latin but it will be a 'loan word' - no different to a modern English speaker saying 'Philosophy' or 'Pharmacy', for example. Language moves, absorbs, adapts.
Great demonstration, thank you!
This is an awesome pen -- I would almost compare it to even the high-priced, gold nibbed pens for smoothness and flex*, and for feel and beauty. I haven't found a pen I liked this much in a long time. (*I mean real-life, reasonable flex, not the ham-fisted kind where you worry every second that you're going to spring the nib to hell and back. I did not and will not do that to my pen, even though I enjoy watching other people do it with their own pens!) The fact that it's reasonably priced makes it even more fun.
Exactly for the feel and aesthetic of it, and actually the nib too, it's honestly the best value pen that I've had. To the point I kinda don't believe the price and thought something had to be wrong with it. I think one of the main feature that surprises me is the heft to it especially for a resin pen. I don't know maybe other companies make their resin light on purpose because prefer it, but I prefer heavier pens and having a resin pen having a weight to it is so nice, also the resin wall is so thick and I just like that in an object because I feel it's more durable and it allows you to buff it again, if it ever get scratched up and you won't have to worry about taking too much material off, but mostly it feels different, when you hold it and use it, you can feel the difference in hollowness because of the thick wall.
so fun fact--i have both the silver and black omniflex nib (in a purple nights and the rose gold Duraflex) and actually I originally thought it was just a cosmetic difference, but the black nib is more flexible--I put down less pressure for the Duraflex than the purple nights, and can get a slightly wider line. Only trade off is the Duraflex skips more than the stainless steel. Maybe the process of turning it black thins the material? Idk, not an expert--just thought it should be noted.
I know Im quite off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch new movies online?
@Maxton Princeton try flixzone. Just google for it :)
@Mason Anders Definitely, I've been watching on FlixZone for since march myself =)
@Mason Anders thanks, I signed up and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it!!
@Maxton Princeton glad I could help =)
Thanks for the honest review. So many people have given so many bad reviews to this nib, that I find it a bit off... especially, since I've had Noodler's Essex, and that requires SO MUCH tinkering, and it doesn't even have much of a flex to it at all.
I like the ink. I have one of these pens,Omniflex nibs which I use in eyedropper form. Not as broad a line as the Triple tail.
While the omniflex nib is acceptable, the manufacturer states it starts with an EF line. Medium is more accurate.
Good review, Tom.
I see some marking on the nib, but on a nib I bought from Monteverde the nib has no markings. The nib perform well I like it and I put it in my giant sequoia. Love my nib.
I have a Conklin All American Lapis Blue and the pen itself is really nice, i love the blue acrylic. But what has disapoited me was the Conklin Nib (medium). Its very scratchy and its not good adjusted. If i find a better Nib for changing i will do.
A really very nice pen, well fit in the hand. I love it. But I have replaced the original nib with a Bock #6 Titanium nib (simply) and now I love this pen much better for his softness.
What third-party nib upgrades that fit this pen, are available?
Very nice pen, lovely ink and handwriting. I've been after an Omniflex nib for a while. Do you have a coarse nib you can demonstrate?
Lovely handwriting,did you say?
@@Shortcutguitlssns You have a different view on the handwriting?
I assumed that Omniflex is to differentiate the nib when comparing it against other nib options like EF, F, M, or B. Then, the "omni" refers to width. I realize this probably doesn't make much sense and the nibs don't really span that entire range of breadths. But, that's my working hypothesis.
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I have this exact same pen and can NOT get it to stop railroading. I've tried several different inks, just very disappointed. The pen is great... the nib not so much. :(
Cajun Sunshine Crafts where did you get it? Call them up and tell them it’s railroading and return. Some fountain pen shops can actually test the pen for you. Ask! If they say no can test, find a different shop.
Is the Conklin a good pen for 1st time buyers of a fountain pen?
It's a little pricey for a first-time fountain pen. I'd suggest going with a less expensive Pilot Metropolitan, Penbbs, or Lamy Safari.
The hard starts in this video are making me nuts. I've heard lots of reports of this elsewhere. Will they/have they fixed that issue?
Just from feedback that we've received from writers that have this pen and the #5 size nib, people seem to find the #5 to write better than the #6 with better flow.
@@GoldspotPens Thx for the response!
lol. Not Omnidirectional nib. Just an "on all ways" flex(ible). 👍
Is there enclosed information as to where the pen is actually made, or leave it to the consumer to realize the trickery at hand. Not made in Toledo?
I like the look of many of these Conklin pens, but the gaudy branding keeps me from buying another Conklin. Wish they were more subdued with their branding
All American has the All flex...I mean...Omniflex. I see what they did there
I have THIS EXACT pen in fine . It does NOT flex ,and it's a hard starter and a dry writer WHEN it gets going . The blue colour is lovely . So,if you want to pay $76 US for just the plastic go right ahead . I got mine from Goulet pens . I have NEVER been more disappointed with a pen . My $2 Chinese pens slaughter this thing .The $20 Noodlers Ahab I bought beats this hollow.The only good thing about this transaction is the company I bought it from . Gould this Pens is a very honourable and decent company and refunded me.
'Omni' is Greek, not Latin, and means 'in all places, everywhere.'
I'm pretty sure omni is Latin. Pan is the Greek equivalent.
@@joeymaximus8146 Both are Greek, with slight differences -Omni usually indicates a singular presence that is located 'everywhere', Pan is the everything everywhere. Pan, may actually be a pre-Hellenic word.
@@ajiusasikander1701 The prefix omni- is derived from the third declension Latin adjective omnis. This is how I learned it, but it's entirely possible I'm wrong.
@@joeymaximus8146 So much of Roman life was absorbed from the Greeks. Greek - Omnicron - it is also to be found in Latin but it will be a 'loan word' - no different to a modern English speaker saying 'Philosophy' or 'Pharmacy', for example. Language moves, absorbs, adapts.