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The Fountain Pen Fan
United Kingdom
Registrace 2. 07. 2020
Welcome to The Fountain Pen Fan where as a life-long user, buyer, repairer and seller of fountain pens I share my world of pens, ink and stationery (if you like, please subscribe!).
My name is Peter Jesper and having retired in August 2019, I’ve dug deeper into the fountain pen world and am in awe at the size of the global community appreciating these traditional writing tools and the occasional inky fingers too!
My views are come with 40+ years experience, are non-technical, non-commercial and I make no apology for references to my favourite stationery shop or pen brands - I may even stray off-piste occasionally and feature the odd ballpoint or pencil too (sorry!).
My life's work was with Jespers of Harrogate; a wonderful retail stationer excelling in fine stationery and writing instruments and if you like what you see here, please look them up and subscribe to them too!
Cheers Peter J.
My name is Peter Jesper and having retired in August 2019, I’ve dug deeper into the fountain pen world and am in awe at the size of the global community appreciating these traditional writing tools and the occasional inky fingers too!
My views are come with 40+ years experience, are non-technical, non-commercial and I make no apology for references to my favourite stationery shop or pen brands - I may even stray off-piste occasionally and feature the odd ballpoint or pencil too (sorry!).
My life's work was with Jespers of Harrogate; a wonderful retail stationer excelling in fine stationery and writing instruments and if you like what you see here, please look them up and subscribe to them too!
Cheers Peter J.
Check out Montegrappa's Steel Nib Range for 2020/21
Following on from my last video that guided you through how to change a Montegrappa Steel Nib, I’ve now had great joy trying out all 6 of the 2020/21 Montegrappa Steel Nib Grades in one sitting!
Specially manufactured in Germany by JoWo for Montegrappa, the range starts with Extra Fine and goes right through to 1.5mm Stub. Which one will you go for? Whether you wish to replicate an existing nib you use or if you fancy being creative with a new grade completely - Check this short video out to see my non-techy ‘walk/write through’ Montegrappa’s current steel nib selection.
My views are personal, non-commercial and born out of 40+ years of buying, selling and servicing pens for a living (now retired).
I hope you enjoy this video and as always, I'd welcome your feedback and views too.
Cheers
Peter Jesper (December 2020)
Specially manufactured in Germany by JoWo for Montegrappa, the range starts with Extra Fine and goes right through to 1.5mm Stub. Which one will you go for? Whether you wish to replicate an existing nib you use or if you fancy being creative with a new grade completely - Check this short video out to see my non-techy ‘walk/write through’ Montegrappa’s current steel nib selection.
My views are personal, non-commercial and born out of 40+ years of buying, selling and servicing pens for a living (now retired).
I hope you enjoy this video and as always, I'd welcome your feedback and views too.
Cheers
Peter Jesper (December 2020)
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Fancy a different nib in your Montegrappa? - If so, this is how . . .
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Montegrappa now have 6 splendid grades of nibs available for their steel nibbed fountain pens and you don’t have to be a ‘Nibmeister’ or Fountain Pen tecky to swap them. If you’ve go 2 minutes to spare, check out this short film and I’ll endeavour to show you how easy it is to swap Montegrappa nibs over - Go on, have a go and wear your inky fingers with pride! My views are personal, non-commerc...
Esterbrook Fountain Pens are back in the UK for 2020
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Esterbrook - An iconic American fine writing brand: Born in 1858, lost to us in the early 70's and reborn in 2018 in Long Island, New York. 2020 is the year that saw 'America's Original Reborn' pen range back in the UK and this short video takes you through the brand, current models as well as where me 'The Fountain Pen Fan' feels the brand fits within the current ranges of fine writing instrum...
Why Spend More on Fountain Pens?
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So, you've got your first inexpensive fountain pen that serves you well. Why pay more? In this clip, The Fountain Pen Fan walks us through 8 pens priced between £45:00 and £85:00 in the UK to see if the added 'Pounds to the Price Tags' justifies stepping away from the sub £20:00 entry level selection. As 'The Fountain Pen Fan' and with 40 years of experience in the fine writing retail industry,...
'The Fountain Pen Fan' considers 6 entry level Fountain Pen's for the uninitiated.
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Aimed at those who are curious about fountain pens and are thinking of buying their first one, I've scribbled my way through 6 popular branded pens that all typically sell from between just £8:00 and £20:00. So, if you are considering your first steps into the fountain pen world then, I hope my words and pictures give you the confidence to take the plunge - As you can see, you don't have to bre...
'The Fountain Pen Fan' reviews his Montegrappa 'Monte Grappa' gold nib fountain pen.
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Fountain Pens are in my blood (or is my blood actually ink?) and having retired from my family stationery and fine writing business last year, I was presented with this pen by my Children as a retirement gift. So, what's it like after 9 months of ownership? Is it smooth, does it give me inky fingers? Is the gold nib version a good buy? I hope this video answers some of these questions for you -...
Why Use A Fountain Pen by Jespers of Harrogate
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The Fountain Pen world is wide and varied and my favorite brands include Lamy, Parker, Waterman, Montegrappa, Kaweco, Yard-o-Led, Mont Blanc to name just a few . . . Originally filmed in August 2017 for my old company Jespers of Harrogate, I explore some of my reasons for using a fountain pen. Established in 1901, Jespers of Harrogate was in my family for 4 generations until we passed it on to ...
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May I ask where can we buy these nibs, do you have a link/url? Thanks in advance for your reaction.
Hi and thanks for your question . . . Most bricks'n'mortar Montegrappa stockists in the UK will be able to get hold of replacement/extra nibs for their range and I think you can also buy from Montegrappa UK Direct at: www.montegrappa.co.uk/collections/montegrappa-elmo-01-collection/products/montegrappa-additional-nibs-for-elmo-ducale-harry-potter-fortuna-fountain-pens . . . Hope this helps . . . Shout if you get stuck! Cheers Peter J.
@@thefountainpenfan9155 Hi Peter, thank you so much for your help! I had a look on the site and it says the following: MONTEGRAPPA ADDITIONAL NIBS FOR ELMO, DUCALE, FORTUNA AND HARRY POTTER FOUNTAIN PENS. Do you know if it is also suitable for a Montegrappa Zero ? Like your videos and recently found out that you are retired, well deservered of course 😀 So, wish you all the best and keep on enjoying your retirement! cheers Tito
@@elcapitan428 I've now been in touch with Montegrappa UK directly for you and they've confirmed that "All nibs fit the Zero collection" so you should be fine . . . They're generally good at aftersales stuff so they will look after you with any post sale issues I'm sure. Thanks for your comments about my videos etc. - Much appreciated although I've been a bit quiet in recent months (lock-down, grand-kids, rugby club etc. lol), but I do a little on Facebook (Search for The Fountain Pen Fan) and Instagram (@thefountainpenfan) if its of interest. Cheers Peter J.
@@thefountainpenfan9155 Hi Peter! Thanks again very much for your time and help! Now I can order one being assured that it will fit 👍🏻😄. Will check out the other social media stuff too, though CZcams is more my cup of tea 😄. Anyways...have a great weekend Peter! Cheers 🍻 Tito
@@elcapitan428 No worries Tito and good luck with your new nib purchase - which one are you fancying? Cheers Peter J.
Belated thanks for an excellent review. I thought I'd got Italian pens out of my system but the new Zero from Goldspot has caught my eye. So I thought I'd research their nibs, which I believe are Jowo, tuned in house?, as previous Italian nibs have been variable to say the least. These seem to be on the finer side, which suits me, as some medium and broads are like magic markers. Venice is special to me so I noticed the Murano. If they ever bring out a Torcello, the loveliest lagoon island IMHO, I probably won't be able to help myself, though resin has to be pretty special, by which I mean subtle and not gaudy, to please me.
Thanks for your note Ronald. I was really pleased with how all these steel nibs performed and I've had my eye on the Zero for a while (but not saved enough pocket money yet lol!). If I did go Zero, I'd be tempted to go with the 14k nib options as I have a medium 14k in my treasured Monte Grappa and its lovely! You're right. Personalised/branded Jowo nibs are their stock offering although they tune and test in the factory. I think Montegrappa do have aspirations to produce their own nibs eventually too. Venice is a special place for us too and Bassano del Grappa (Montegrappa's home) is not many miles away! Cheers Peter J.
Thanks for the video, very useful! I hope are coming more videos, I like your format of review! Greetings
My pleasure and thanks for your acknowledgement. I'll be looking to create something new soon . . . Cheers Peter J.
Thank You for the informative video, i was looking for a direct comparison between the nib lines, i am going for the copper mule with Broad Nib AFTER getting it tested and maybe adjusted to be on the wetter side. Cheers.
My pleasure and thanks for the note! Love the Mule (either polished or tarnished lol) and I'm sure you'll enjoy your new Monty! Cheers Peter J.
Hi Peter, is it a Fine nib you have on your Monte Grappa? Thanks
Hi Gordon and thank you for your note . . . My Monte Grappa has the medium nib fitted (gold option) and it has been an excellent starter but is not a gusher! I can see why you ask the question as on the video it seems quite fine for a medium nib and I think this is a fair description really. If you are firm on the paper (like me generally) it flows generously enough to please most; whilst giving good feedback too and if you are light, it will certainly err on the finer side (especially if you hold the pen more upright). That saying it never feels too dry either! I tend to use either medium nibs or stub 1.1's and I have a Waterman Charleston with their medium gold nib fitted that is beautiful, but quite a bit broader than my Monty. Any other questions . . . please ask away! Best wishes Peter J.
@@thefountainpenfan9155 thanks for that Peter, appreciate you taking the time to respond. I’ve been looking at a couple of pre-owned pens recently, one of them being a Monte Grappa with the 14k M nib, so that’s a very useful comparison. I do tend to be a bit heavy on the page. Thanks & regards. G
@@gordonurquhart106 My pleasure. If the nib on the pre-owned is as it should be, then 'I think' you'll enjoy it! Good luck! PJ
An excellent, helpful and informative review some good pens for a modest sum of money
Thank you Peter - Much appreciated! I'm looking to tackle a selection of mid-range models soon. Kind regards Peter J.
A very informative and helpful insight into the fountain pen
Thank you Kevin - I appreciate your interest!! Best wishes Peter J.
Very practical overview, proving that one does not have to spend a small fortune in well writing, reliable and good looking fountain pens. Looking forward to your next video.
Thank you Carlos! Yes there are fountain pens for all budgets and if clips like this persuade new pen users at entry level, they'll hopefully then graduate to own many more pens and to appreciate some of the mid/higher end ranges too! Best wishes Peter J.
Very nicely done video. It's really valuable to all fountain pen lovers when a person of your experience reviews pens. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much Anish - Very much appreciated! Bit of a hobby at the moment and I'm hoping to have another video ready soon - Will try to vary the subject and your feedback is always welcome. Kind regards Peter J.
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Very solid reasons for using fountain pens. I couldn’t agree more !. Nice video. Looking forward to learning more.
Carlos - Thank you and very much appreciated! . . . 40+ years buying, selling and servicing them, now recently retired and I can't leave fountain pens alone. Just trying to pass on my own personal views and experiences. Are there any FP topics that you feel are not well covered for possible future YouTubing? Best Wishes Peter J.
Peter, thanks for your reply to my comment. I appreciate it. I’ve just watched your last video about entry-level pens. Good one !. In truth there are other good and very affordable fountain pens (think of the PILOT’s, for example), but one cannot show all that is out there, obviously. Your message is clearly delivered: fountain pens are to be enjoyed by anyone. It is quite hard to make intelligent suggestions about novel subjects related to fountain pens. Honestly, there are very good reviewers in CZcams (both independent or linked to a business) that have already covered plenty of themes: nib styles, inks, paper and so on. Even so you may go over those subjects in your own style. It won’t harm anyone and most likely someone out there will learn something new. Also, something I particularly enjoy is when a reviewer tells about the history of a particular pen model or the brand. For example, Mr. David Parker at the channel “Figboot on Pens” does a great job in this regard. You may consider this too. All the best, and I encourage you to keep loving fountain pens and keep sharing your knowledge through CZcams videos.
@@carlosfarre8254 Thanks for such comprehensive feedback - Much appreciated! I've seen and enjoyed some of Figboot on Pens stuff as well as others. What I do like about the FP world is that we all have differing views on the same issues. It's always subjective and personal, so if I do cover old ground with future CZcams posts it will still be watchable (hopefully) as my opinion and experience will be different to that of other contributors. Best wishes Peter J. (PS. If you're using Facebook & Instagram, please check out 'The Fountain Pen Fan' on both - It's all a fledgeling hobby that's keeping me out of mischief post retirement lol).