Thanks for continuing to test the reverse writing on your reviews. It's especially useful to those in the maths and sciences that need to write in super- and subscripts.
I don't know how these pen companies can justify jacking the price up on a pen labeled flex, but the actual performance is no better than a Noodler's Ahab which only cost 23 bucks and is totally customizeable.Go figure.....
Bexley Prometheus, almost identical in looks, beautiful patterns available, 18K nib of your choice, gold or rhodium fittings, writes really well, and hundreds of dollars cheaper. Not advertising, but pointing out an option that is more viable to most folks. I love Italian pens, own a lot of them (including the aforementioned ASc Wildside, and an Arco Bronze Bologna), but with the exception so far of what Emmanuel is putting out, and the older issues, Italian pens are getting very hit or miss in their quality, and plain "what you get for your money". Celluloid not withstanding, this is probably a good $500 to $600 dollar pen. But at that price range you are getting into ASc and other territory that are better looking and writing pens.
I've held them both, they are very close. The Bexley has a little more girth. They are both Duofold/Duragraph inspired pens. Again, the difference is over a thousand dollars in money, but not that much in looks or performance. In fact I thought the Bexley wrote better (medium nib). My own Prometheus broad writes much better. It is a good vintage pattern, but again......the money.
Thanks for another great informative vid! I had the pleasure to test this pen at Novelli's in Rome last year (together with the new Reminiscence) and I am quite sure the nib was a tad more soft and flexible and the price just a bit more affordable. I remember well that the nib was smooth and that the feed kept surprisingly well, but I might have tried the F one (?). I had the Extra 1930 in the same gorgeous material. You are right about the smell... nevertheless, IMHO the size might have been just a bit more generous while both pens are overpriced.
Thanks, Stephen. I like the looks of the pen, but it's beyond my pocket book. Of course, the price also includes the box! Regarding seeing your face during the reviews: Absolutely yes. I think it adds significantly to the message and, more specifically, it enhances your points of emphasis. It also adds a lot to your humor and entertainment. I'd say it's a handsome face (it is), but, I'm a guy and I'm highly prejudiced toward Azizah's face, so saying that might be a bit odd. Still... yes, we (I) like it.
The lighting looks a lot brighter have you been fettling it??? Mind you this is the first time I've used my phone to watch you but it could be a recent fettling !!! Anyway this pen reminded me of my Kaigelu pens which remind me of Duofolds. This is a nice pen, it's a line bouncy variation at best it looks like. Nice marbling and colour. Would I have one. No. My budget on pens is 200 quid and presently I'm saving up for an Edison, this marbling is very attractive and maybe I'll ask Brian if he has anything like it. Too expensive id be scared to take it out the house. Way out of my pocket money allowance. Thanks for another great review Dr Stephen.your ACE Best wishes to all pen people. LeZc @@
I love the pen and your review of it.I have a few vintage Italian pens Aurora 88's,98 among others.This is just far outside of my budget.What do you think of the Montegrappa Montegrappa?
I have vintage 14k flex pens from various mfgs. restored as new for 100.00$ and less that put poor quality Italian pens to shame. Over priced? yes. A good reputation is built on quality products and I have yet to see any from Italy Monteverde, Visconti etc.
I have some contacts within the Writing Equipment Society of England where the selection is more diverse for pro. restored pens. I have several 80 yr. old pens that are as new that could not be reproduced and be sold at a reasonable price
I automatically associate the opening music with the foodwishes Channel. He's been using that piece for the last 9 years. Really threw me off...but the pen looks delicious now for some reason.
I’m a huge Montegrappa fan but this doesn’t do it for me. While the proportions may be faithful to a vintage pen I think there’s too much black and not enough celluloid, the proportions to me just don’t work. I’m not super convinced about the flex nib. And the price is just way too high. It’s a no from me.. thanks for the review!
Derek Mitchell I don't like to sound like a Noodler's fan boy but my Ghostly Lapis Neponset is probaly the closest thing to it for me.It does require some tuning though.
This pen is overpriced. I think piston filler now is not special anymore since you can get way cheaper Chinese piston filler pens. Better get Edison with the same 14k flex and filling system of your choice.
Thank you, Stephen, for the SBRE Brown Experience.
I really like the new format, especially ending the video with likes and dislikes. Much better flow after the writing sample. Keep up the good work!
This is the review I was waiting for and how does the "flex" actually works Thanks a lot for the review
Thanks for continuing to test the reverse writing on your reviews. It's especially useful to those in the maths and sciences that need to write in super- and subscripts.
I don't know how these pen companies can justify jacking the price up on a pen labeled flex, but the actual performance is no better than a Noodler's Ahab which only cost 23 bucks and is totally customizeable.Go figure.....
Thank you for the review Stephen . Interesting pen but quite expensive , but that is the fountain pen world and the law of diminishing returns.
I wonder how many flex cycles that nib will tolerate before it starts cracking at the slit because there's no stress relief cut out.
TheMilitantMachinist What do you mean by stress relief cut out ?
Bexley Prometheus, almost identical in looks, beautiful patterns available, 18K nib of your choice, gold or rhodium fittings, writes really well, and hundreds of dollars cheaper. Not advertising, but pointing out an option that is more viable to most folks. I love Italian pens, own a lot of them (including the aforementioned ASc Wildside, and an Arco Bronze Bologna), but with the exception so far of what Emmanuel is putting out, and the older issues, Italian pens are getting very hit or miss in their quality, and plain "what you get for your money". Celluloid not withstanding, this is probably a good $500 to $600 dollar pen. But at that price range you are getting into ASc and other territory that are better looking and writing pens.
Great mention of the Bexley Prometheus, a truly outstanding pen for the money and definitely under reviewed!
I've held them both, they are very close. The Bexley has a little more girth. They are both Duofold/Duragraph inspired pens. Again, the difference is over a thousand dollars in money, but not that much in looks or performance. In fact I thought the Bexley wrote better (medium nib). My own Prometheus broad writes much better. It is a good vintage pattern, but again......the money.
Thanks for another great informative vid! I had the pleasure to test this pen at Novelli's in Rome last year (together with the new Reminiscence) and I am quite sure the nib was a tad more soft and flexible and the price just a bit more affordable. I remember well that the nib was smooth and that the feed kept surprisingly well, but I might have tried the F one (?). I had the Extra 1930 in the same gorgeous material. You are right about the smell... nevertheless, IMHO the size might have been just a bit more generous while both pens are overpriced.
Thanks, Stephen. I like the looks of the pen, but it's beyond my pocket book. Of course, the price also includes the box!
Regarding seeing your face during the reviews: Absolutely yes. I think it adds significantly to the message and, more specifically, it enhances your points of emphasis. It also adds a lot to your humor and entertainment. I'd say it's a handsome face (it is), but, I'm a guy and I'm highly prejudiced toward Azizah's face, so saying that might be a bit odd. Still... yes, we (I) like it.
A bit flashier than my latest acquisition - Lamy 2000 Steel(B). It's worth it if that's your choice as a Grail pen.
The lighting looks a lot brighter have you been fettling it??? Mind you this is the first time I've used my phone to watch you but it could be a recent fettling !!! Anyway this pen reminded me of my Kaigelu pens which remind me of Duofolds. This is a nice pen, it's a line bouncy variation at best it looks like. Nice marbling and colour. Would I have one. No. My budget on pens is 200 quid and presently I'm saving up for an Edison, this marbling is very attractive and maybe I'll ask Brian if he has anything like it.
Too expensive id be scared to take it out the house. Way out of my pocket money allowance.
Thanks for another great review Dr Stephen.your ACE
Best wishes to all pen people.
LeZc
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I love the pen and your review of it.I have a few vintage Italian pens Aurora 88's,98 among others.This is just far outside of my budget.What do you think of the Montegrappa Montegrappa?
Pretty “meh”, for that price I expected more. Thanks for the review!
“The sbrebrown experience...” Excuse me, while I kiss the sky😎
I have vintage 14k flex pens from various mfgs. restored as new for 100.00$ and less that put poor quality Italian pens to shame. Over priced? yes. A good reputation is built on quality products and I have yet to see any from Italy Monteverde, Visconti etc.
Agree - I can't find cause and effect for pen pricing. Where did you buy your vintage pen?
I have some contacts within the Writing Equipment Society of England where the selection is more diverse for pro. restored pens. I have several 80 yr. old pens that are as new that could not be reproduced and be sold at a reasonable price
Aurora is getting there
Where are good places to look for vintage pens? I doubt I could afford the box for this pen.
would you get the pen now that it is $395 at Chatterley?
I would, because I did!
I automatically associate the opening music with the foodwishes Channel. He's been using that piece for the last 9 years. Really threw me off...but the pen looks delicious now for some reason.
I noticed you have changed the way you write the letter f! Any reason for this?
How does it compare to the Pelikan M101N (if you still have the brown tortoise in your collection)?
It is thinner, longer, heavier, and has a completely different nib
montgrappa only uses ebonite feeds.... just am FYI.
Thanks for the review. It's not a true flex I think I can pass this one.
Writing sample 8:28
I’m a huge Montegrappa fan but this doesn’t do it for me. While the proportions may be faithful to a vintage pen I think there’s too much black and not enough celluloid, the proportions to me just don’t work. I’m not super convinced about the flex nib. And the price is just way too high. It’s a no from me.. thanks for the review!
They make the nib flex but never seem to increase the flow. Disapointing.
This pen is overpriced. Better get Edison with the same 14k flex and filling system of your choice.
I think if they want to have a 'flex' nib, run it with an ebonite feed. If they want to run a vintage inspired pen, run an ebonite feed.
Is there any hope for a genuine modern flex pen. And I do mean wet-noodle.
Derek Mitchell I don't like to sound like a Noodler's fan boy but my Ghostly Lapis Neponset is probaly the closest thing to it for me.It does require some tuning though.
This pen is overpriced. I think piston filler now is not special anymore since you can get way cheaper Chinese piston filler pens. Better get Edison with the same 14k flex and filling system of your choice.
Sorry I would like to see your face.