Ferris Wheel Press Carousel Fountain Pen Unboxing and Review GIVEAWAY

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  • @InkquiringMinds
    @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +8

    Congratulations to LaLulu2020 for winning the FWP Carousel fountain pen! Please contact me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com within 48hrs with your name and mailing address to receive your prize. Thanks to everyone for participating!

    • @LaLulu2020
      @LaLulu2020 2 роки тому +1

      Oh my goodness! Thanks so much, Doug! This is the first time I've ever won a prize draw. This Carousel pen will be such a wonderful addition to my sketching fountains. I currently have a couple of fude fountains and had been looking into Kaweco until I discovered your fantastic channel, randomly.

  • @InkquiringMinds
    @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +23

    I failed to mention that FWP "Stroke of Midnight" is a shimmering ink. It doesn't show up well with a thin line but the ink definitely has a silver shimmer to it.

  • @crouserm
    @crouserm 2 роки тому +4

    Nice pen! It reminded me on first glance of just the sort of thing a stationery store would sell with their themed ink and paper/journal; but it would hold up at work. Thanks for the review.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +2

      FWP do, in fact, pair the Carousel with ink and a journal that are theme matched on their site.

  • @miguelgirona5337
    @miguelgirona5337 2 роки тому +2

    Fun review, any thing with bugs bunny is a joy. As for the pen; looks like a Lamy Safari and a Kaweco sport had a baby. I enjoy my Lamy so I am curious about the carousel.

  • @chriscafferky4497
    @chriscafferky4497 2 роки тому +1

    First of all,ove your channel and especially love your hat. The design of the pen and the box is obviously done by an expert. Proof that great design doesn't need to break the bank. The Carousel would be a wonderful daily write pen. And the ink buddy...I'll definately pick one of those up. Thanks.

  • @aravinda3626
    @aravinda3626 2 роки тому +6

    A very nice pen indeed. The way that the pen pays attention in the small details like molding seam and the end molding gates, parts which are outright ignored by other inexpensive pens, just shows the dedication and ingenuity of the company.
    The stamping on the nib is unique and I like it. Hopefully will buy one someday when I can handle the shipping cost to get it to India. Otherwise it might be a good candidate for a beginner pen.

  • @AdamGoodson
    @AdamGoodson 2 роки тому +1

    Right on! I have had so many questions and curiosity about those pens. Great review and thank you!
    Also, that “Junk-in-yo-trunk” video caught me off guard. Great laughter ensued!

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +3

      Hehe! I'm glad. When I previewed this video for Winn, at the "Junk in yo Trunk" cut, she whacked my arm and said "Ohh Douglas!!!"

    • @AdamGoodson
      @AdamGoodson 2 роки тому +1

      @@InkquiringMinds it was funny and it was on point. Maybe too on the nose, but it was on point .

  • @just-inedc2381
    @just-inedc2381 2 роки тому +1

    Pen looks interesting, I really like the color! Thank you for great review and the opportunity! Good luck everyone 🍀!

  • @kuyagords
    @kuyagords 2 роки тому +7

    I’m loving their inks especially the bigger bottles. The pen is cute but I feel like my Kawecos are better for me for EDC purposes.

  • @jacobus57
    @jacobus57 2 роки тому +5

    This is such an improvement over their first pen! It is indeed a very thoughtful, well executed design, and it looks like a lot of fun. I also love the transparency about place of manufacture. Good luck to everyone (including me ;) ).
    Finally, thank you for designing the InkBuddy. I'm not a huge Ferris Wheel Press ink fan but I know lots of people love the ink and loath the bottle, the design of which is cute but impractical to the point of being silly.

  • @rievic81
    @rievic81 2 роки тому +1

    That Stroke of Midnight is calling me…two pen pals used it in their letters and now you! Lol, I should put it in my cart tonight.
    Great review as always!

  • @NicholasGreco
    @NicholasGreco 2 роки тому +2

    A wonderful review for a pen that I’ve been looking at. I do love the one Ferris Wheel Press ink that I have, and the company is compelling, especially for a Canadian like me. Thanks for the information!

  • @qvisionstudios
    @qvisionstudios 2 роки тому +4

    Great to see a Canadian Company making a mark in the Fountain Pen industry. Look forward to future offerings.

  • @serealbowl
    @serealbowl 2 роки тому +3

    That nib design looks neat! It's amazing when the designers pay attention to the small details. I personally think that 'ink buddy' was the hidden gem of the video.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the compliment about the Ink Buddy!

  • @duhstroia9661
    @duhstroia9661 2 роки тому +1

    First time seeing you. Just getting in to fountain pens, so I'm voraciously consuming reviews. You introduced me to a new company/pen/ink, gave a great breakdown of the pen, with attention to minor details and even made me chuckle. Excellent review, I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more.

  • @charlesbrough6185
    @charlesbrough6185 2 роки тому +1

    Nice looking pen Doug... But the detail and design of the packaging are what screams "Quality" to me. I found myself gazing at the box as you were describing the instrument. Yes, I was paying attention to the pen as well.
    Great review as always!

  • @SoliDeoGloria556
    @SoliDeoGloria556 2 роки тому +1

    I love the look of their large round bottles. Thanks for the video. I've been wanting to know more about there pens for a little while now.

  • @usablues
    @usablues 2 роки тому +1

    What a lovely shade of blue. Have been hearing a lot about their inks. Will have to give them a try soon.

  • @delkott
    @delkott Рік тому +2

    Sorry for viewing this video so late! That is a very nice review of a beautiful ink and pen duo; they are certainly made for each other 😉
    It is nice to see a Canadian company making such increasingly successful presence in the fountain pen/ink market. The design [thanks for the thorough review of the design of this pen!] and procurement of components from Taiwan, assembly, marketing, and shipping are not simple processes, so it is fantastic that Ms. Lu and her husband are so successful in their operation.
    Thanks, and keep up the excellent work!

  • @heathermattern
    @heathermattern 2 роки тому +2

    Stroke Of Midnight looks stunning!! I don’t own any Ferris Wheel Press Inks or Pens but am definitely adding both to my wish list. Thank you for sharing! And good luck to all who enter the giveaway! 🤞🏼✨

  • @gregcooper8466
    @gregcooper8466 2 роки тому +1

    Yeah, Canada! It's nice to see another good thing coming out of the true north! Nice pen, and they have nice inks too. I look forward to see what other inks they come out with.

  • @lorena6770
    @lorena6770 2 роки тому +1

    This color looks awesome! I dare say it would look just lovely in my collection. Hihi. Thanks again for a super detailed review Doug.

  • @richardgardiner9597
    @richardgardiner9597 2 роки тому +1

    Wow! That thing writes much better than I expected! I suspect that the properties of the ink helped. Good video.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +1

      True. The combo of ink and pen is excellent.

  • @rochprof9821
    @rochprof9821 2 роки тому +2

    I first got to know Ferris Wheel Press through a Kickstarter campaign for several of their inks. I chose the Bluegrass Velvet, which I've come to like a lot. I was blown away by the product presentation and quality, which was quite impressive. The beautiful round bottle of ink came in a velvet pouch, which of course matched the color of the ink! Since then, I've tried several of their colors. My favorite so far are Tanzanite Sky and Algonquin Maple. Stroke of Midnight looks very attractive, and as you said, that ink and the Carousel pen are a perfect match.

  • @LaLulu2020
    @LaLulu2020 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks for another witty and balanced review. I bet this would be wonderful for sketching with that Koh I Noor 5640-type grip section and EF nib which is ideal for details! The PenBBS 350-type round shaft means the artist could move their fingers further up the barrel if they wanted to do larger cross-hatches. Lightweight is a big plus because it would feel so freeing for the wrist.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +1

      Congratulations, LaLulu2020! You've WON the Carousel! Please contact me at inkquiringminds@gmail.com within 48hrs with your name and mailing address to receive your prize!

  • @willtato8778
    @willtato8778 2 роки тому +1

    I'm seriously considering buying this pen. After you wrote those few initial lines, it just looked like it was right up my alley, thin but wet line.

  • @emekabassey3486
    @emekabassey3486 2 роки тому +2

    Hi Doug, thanks as always for your review. I really love Ferris Wheel design aesthetics. It always looks beautiful.

  • @missheether
    @missheether 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this review! I’d not made up my mind about giving their pens a try, though I thoroughly enjoy the inks, and this video has been my “add to cart” decision maker.

  • @williamcatalano1762
    @williamcatalano1762 2 роки тому +1

    I really want to try their ink. The new sunlit jade and moonlit jade look amazing!!!

  • @williamkessman5092
    @williamkessman5092 2 роки тому +1

    Very impressed with your review and with the Ferris Wheel Press Carousel fountain pen.

  • @wanderpetal
    @wanderpetal 2 роки тому +1

    Heh. You finally got me at ‘it’s FAST!’ Pen speed really does make a difference in writing when the ideas are flying, and I’m not sure I have a single truly fast pen right now. Nice review. Really thorough and helpful! Thank you!

  • @0tuia
    @0tuia 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for a detailed review. I would be a bit worried about how long lasting is the soft plastic exterior, but the nib, which is to me the most important part sounds lovely!

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you, 0tuia! The plastic is a bit soft and will scuff and scratch easily.

  • @yangyu67
    @yangyu67 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review, Douglas! The pen design reminds me of Kaweco Perkeo somehow.

  • @dioneto6855
    @dioneto6855 2 роки тому +1

    that looks to be a lovely pen and light enough to just carry around for a quick note

  • @wendyholiday2021
    @wendyholiday2021 2 роки тому +2

    As usual..a great review. Like a snap cap, engraved nib, included converter and Canadian co. Oh yes, that it writes well. I too lov a carousel 🎠 lots of fond memories with Gramps and the Cony Island carousel.

  • @JuceePeachz67
    @JuceePeachz67 2 роки тому +1

    Another honest and great review, Doug. I’m impressed by the details of this pen. Really nice.

  • @tdowling149
    @tdowling149 2 роки тому +4

    It's great to see an indie pen maker focusing on an inexpensive, utilitarian pen like this. Thanks for the review.

  • @sidneylambertijunior6598
    @sidneylambertijunior6598 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Doug, fast, smooth,.wet and light writing... So, I can just write like it’s a sport car... and I do like thin lines... I adore this fountain pen, it should be an awesome fountain pen... Top quality.

  • @chinoatrx
    @chinoatrx 2 дні тому +1

    Nice review! Thank you ❤

  • @wweisband
    @wweisband 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the review. Fun and reliable looking pen.

  • @MagikMan69181
    @MagikMan69181 2 роки тому +1

    Another great review Doug, thanks!
    This looks like a well thought out and designed pen, intriguing!

  • @bigbuddhayo
    @bigbuddhayo 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like a nice pocket pen as well. Not quite sport size, but pocketable all the same.

  • @StefanEdek
    @StefanEdek 2 роки тому +1

    Good to hear that it writes so well.

  • @tictac9074
    @tictac9074 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like an interesting pen to check out, thanks for the great review. Missed your usual guitar intro!

  • @Shananigans6978
    @Shananigans6978 Рік тому +1

    Woohoo! You’re on a roll with giveaways! Love it! ❤❤

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  Рік тому +2

      That was months ago! :)

    • @Shananigans6978
      @Shananigans6978 Рік тому +1

      @@InkquiringMinds Haha! Oops. Lol. UA-cam recommended this one too which makes sense. What is time anyway? 😆

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  Рік тому +2

      @@Shananigans6978 That’s a relative question!

  • @kevinanderson6938
    @kevinanderson6938 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your reviews, and in particular this one. They are thoughtful, creative, and informative.

  • @marcihummel9715
    @marcihummel9715 2 роки тому +1

    “Carousel” is one of my favorite musicals, so how could I resist a pen with that name? Delight “is bustin’ out all over”!

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +2

      When you walk through a storm at the stroke of midnight, hold your pen up high...

  • @M63Tod
    @M63Tod 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent review. Thank you!

  • @ericaycock8728
    @ericaycock8728 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome review as always. I have seen a lot about this brand but have not seen any of their products in person yet. Hopefully at the Baltimore show, someone will have some.

  • @bullseye11b
    @bullseye11b 2 роки тому +1

    I was surprised how thin and wet the line was. The ink is a nice color as well.

  • @grpnkv
    @grpnkv 2 роки тому +1

    Oh, one more pen on the market :). Nice review!

  • @carloswilson977
    @carloswilson977 2 роки тому

    Another great video! Wow, a paisano from St. Catharines. I’m and old Collegiate guy graduated in ‘86… just before going globetrotting down to Mexico for a few (30) years. I’m back… Thanks for the video!!!

  • @nanatsuyo3864
    @nanatsuyo3864 2 роки тому +1

    Nice pen, the cut out in the box showing the pen's color is a nice touch.

  • @Lirleni
    @Lirleni 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice shade of blue. (Hopefully, they will make a darker green in the future.) Thank you for the review!

  • @MarkRich
    @MarkRich 2 роки тому +1

    Love all your reviews. Thanks!

  • @stephanfeinen3923
    @stephanfeinen3923 2 роки тому +2

    Oh, I didn't know they also produced fountain pens. My first idea was "Ah, a grown up Kaweco Sport". It seems to be a nice pen and could be a good EDC pen.

  • @irvintepper5
    @irvintepper5 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the review, I always enjoy your videos. The pen reminds me of my favorite really cheap pen, the jinhao 166 with lamy style nibs that can be exchanged easily.

  • @fridaalmaraz6381
    @fridaalmaraz6381 2 роки тому +1

    I really enjoyed your review. I like how you looked at the pen with fresh eyes even if it's not your usual preference. Excellent video!

  • @DebSilhan_FocusedontheMagic
    @DebSilhan_FocusedontheMagic 2 роки тому +1

    Another great review! I am now intrigued by this pen and their ink. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

  • @MikeSolinas
    @MikeSolinas 2 роки тому

    Thanks for introducing us to this company. Nice little pen!

  • @plaipie
    @plaipie 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for such a wonderful review, I love how smooth the pen writes during your video and good to know a little bit of history about the company as well.

  • @darthchaos09
    @darthchaos09 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the review and background. It's always so much more interesting when something has a story. Best wishes, and great review.

  • @michaelhancock5487
    @michaelhancock5487 2 роки тому +1

    An intriguing pen. As you said, lots of interesting design features.

  • @Starguard5
    @Starguard5 2 роки тому +1

    I DO like light plastic pens that write well! I have small hands but I tend to let my thumb drift up so a long section is awesome!

  • @ebonydove2010
    @ebonydove2010 2 роки тому +2

    I love this company, the design and artist look of the products and the inks i like the fact that they different pen as i was not a fan of the other paintbrush pen. Also its Canadian i try to support Canadian businesses when i can

  • @garykarlin1777
    @garykarlin1777 2 роки тому +1

    Looks like an interesting pen. I appreciated your St Catherines story, having once lived down the road in Hamilton.

  • @bencole3741
    @bencole3741 2 роки тому +1

    Another excellent review! Keep up the great work.

  • @bhoola123
    @bhoola123 2 роки тому +2

    I tried one of their brass and lacquered pens at the Fountain Pen Hospital. They had a sample pen, but at that time they were only planning to carry the ink. I was surprised at how well the pen wrote.

  • @Tammo32
    @Tammo32 2 роки тому +1

    What a fantastic looking pen in a gorgeous blue. Have had Ferris Wheel Press on my heavy interest list for a while now. Wish they were more in my budget in Australia!

  • @sandyyu22
    @sandyyu22 2 роки тому +1

    Excited to see a review of this more affordable pen and appreciate your thoughts on it! Looks like a keeper. :)

  • @henryforster8101
    @henryforster8101 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a cool pen. Definitely has a great style to it and the quality

  • @KevinDoCouto
    @KevinDoCouto 2 роки тому +1

    Another great review. This seems like it would be a great addition to an EDC. I like having a snap cap pen in my daily drivers for quick notes. Good luck to everyone!

  • @stepheninks
    @stepheninks 2 роки тому +1

    Interesting review, and now I’m interested even more in this brand. I didn’t know they were Canadian. My first thought (as you mentioned): serious Kaweco vibes from that cap. But not in a bad way.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +2

      Four more facets than a Kaweco Sport. Perhaps Kaweco will trademark the name "Carousel"?

    • @mrN3w7
      @mrN3w7 2 роки тому

      @@InkquiringMinds Don't give them ideas 🤣

  • @komo5402
    @komo5402 2 роки тому +1

    Lately Kaweco Sport & Pilot Kakuno have been talking to me, now Ferris Wheel Press Carousel. Thanks Doug :)

  • @jenilipsett375
    @jenilipsett375 2 роки тому +1

    i enjoyed your review. i am new to the fountain pen world and i am unfamiliar with this pen company. your review was helpful and informative and you sold me on this pen! thank you for sharing. ;) i have been drawn to the kaweco pen in style but i am unsure if i would like the size of it and i also like the idea of supporting a canadian company.

  • @jaycorscadden2486
    @jaycorscadden2486 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the give away from Ferris Wheel Press and Doug. That pen would work well with FWP Jelly Bean. A nice blue ink.

  • @Javi_C
    @Javi_C 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice of Ferris Wheel Press to give a lucky pen addict this writing instrument 😊

  • @archivist17
    @archivist17 2 роки тому +1

    Pleasantly surprised by the quality of this pen. That nice ink line is superb. Cool ink, too.

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +2

      It really is! I was surprised too. I just got back from Reid's and they have all the colours of the Carousel on display.

    • @archivist17
      @archivist17 2 роки тому +1

      @@InkquiringMinds I hope they do well with them! FWP seems like a good company, and we know Reids is a great b&m pen store, and there are far too few of those!

  • @stefanwood2182
    @stefanwood2182 2 роки тому +1

    Received the turquoise version today.Narrower and longer than the Kaweco Sport, but fits my large hand perfectly and a really good steel nib. Spot on with all the details they manage to achieve with this pen.A real keeper!

  • @Detman101
    @Detman101 2 роки тому

    Oh how nice! They have an alternative to that paintbrush pen they offered before!!!

  • @lilit3307
    @lilit3307 2 роки тому +1

    I'm quite surprised how fine the medium is. The attention to detail for the design of this pen is impressive though! I do want to try one for myself.

  • @gitanabank1004
    @gitanabank1004 2 роки тому

    Very nice review as always! And funny as always too :) Thank you! I was just looking at this pen few days ago and couldn’t find any reviews… Now I ‘now it all!

  • @coachperry6123
    @coachperry6123 2 роки тому +1

    Professor Doug, I am pleased to see some local flavour to the pen business. I believe that I may need to take a little side journey in my travels to visit Ferris Wheel Press. Perhaps they have other secret delights to uncover. I will report back with any information.

  • @pierre-r.tremblay3800
    @pierre-r.tremblay3800 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Doug for this interesting review. The comment I retain for the Carousel pen is that it allows you to write fast. Sometime this is important when your thoughts are just rushing out of your mind by way of a sudden inspiration. AH !!!

  • @jojo486-
    @jojo486- 2 роки тому +2

    This would make a great desk pen. Great value for the price. Thanks for the review.

  • @bahaven1896
    @bahaven1896 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the great review. I have the Brush pen of FWP but it's way too thin for my liking. This one looks pretty cool. Of course I'm with you on the nib as I like gushers - but sometimes a finer nib is o.k. for some things that you might write. Cool little pen!

  • @kristenquartz_4058
    @kristenquartz_4058 2 роки тому +1

    Love their inks! Been keeping an eye on their pens. Thank you for yet another great review video.

  • @ingvillandersen2719
    @ingvillandersen2719 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for another great review! 😊

  • @austinroy7053
    @austinroy7053 2 роки тому +1

    A very interesting pen and ink! Definitely checking them out at ferris wheel!

  • @paulstone104
    @paulstone104 2 роки тому +1

    I've lost my home internet connection for the time being, so I was doubly pleased to find this review while spending the weekend with friends. Since I prefer a fine line, your only real drawback for this pen is an advantage from my point of view. The blue looks like the best color of the lot, with the vanilla coming in second. Thanks as always for your thoughtful reviews.
    Paul

    • @InkquiringMinds
      @InkquiringMinds  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help! I like the French Vanilla too. I think it will be popular.

  • @adrienneyoung898
    @adrienneyoung898 2 роки тому +2

    This is so encouraging! I love their inks, but pens are a different thing. Your stamp of approval means a lot! 🥰

  • @mikeofmany
    @mikeofmany 2 роки тому

    I think I'm going to pick up the fountain and the cartridge ball point from them. As a set these two would be perfect.

  • @fearlessknits
    @fearlessknits 2 роки тому +1

    Their darker inks seem really good. I have yet to make one my Ink of the Month, but maybe later this year Tanzanite Sky will make the cut. This pen would be good to put that in!

  • @lawrencebuckborough1004
    @lawrencebuckborough1004 2 роки тому +1

    I have enjoyed their ink and I like that they are a Canadian company.

  • @pauloalmeida3243
    @pauloalmeida3243 2 роки тому +1

    Compliments on your review and on achievement of Ferris Wheel with this pen and in. With a Carousel, I'll never write alone.

  • @ferrypen4952
    @ferrypen4952 2 роки тому +1

    This looks like a very well thought out pen, I really like how all the different design facets fit together. Looks an sounds to me like this would be an ideal pen for use with a bullet journal, Hmmm now there's a thought....

  • @dandyonwheels
    @dandyonwheels 2 роки тому +2

    This is an intriguing pen, both because of the quality features you highlighted in your review, and because it is very similar indeed to a Kaweco pen. I’m thinking about the Perkeo model, that has slight differences here and there but overall keeps the same faceted design and snap-cap mechanism. Even some of the available colour choices bear some resemblance, but on the Carousel there’s definitely a lot more care put on the packaging, as the Perkeo usually comes wrapped inside a simple plastic envelope, but in my opinion there’s definitely room for a close comparison video in the future: just some food for thought. Both pens look like good choices for an EDC, but so far I haven’t had the chance to try any Ferris Wheel Press FP, as they are quite difficult to find in Italy, where I live.

  • @scarletcloack4853
    @scarletcloack4853 2 роки тому +1

    Such a pretty pen, I love the horse stamped nib, one of my favorite pend I own is my Tools To Live By Black Chat which has a cat face stamped nib and I'm lucky I got it because I've checked the page and they're sold out.
    FWP makes it very hard not to go overboard when shopping, though their prices thankfully slow me down when I do buy something lol

  • @sanjilee6148
    @sanjilee6148 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m in Lethbridge! Hey! I have stroke of midnight and just love it! I have never been just a black or blue ink girl lol. I always have to snazz things up! I also have a Carousel pen and I like it! I have the Tiffany blue one which is called the same name as their ink Tumultuous Tides.😁 I love to support Canadian companies. I buy there ink and I have Stroke of Midnight, Tumultuous Tides and April Showers. Love them!

  • @hagrid767
    @hagrid767 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much Mr. Doug, another informative pen review. The Carousel packaging is definitely impressive and I like the themed approach to this design. Definitely seeing a Canadian Pen in my future perhaps paired with a Stroke of Midnight - you're influence always adds intrigue to my weekend online shopping adventures. Cheers.