2023 Gravitas Quark UP Fountain Pen Review and Anodization

Ben Walsh of Gravitas Pens sent me this unique pocket pen. The Gravitas Quark UP Fountain Pen is made of titanium, so I couldn't help but anodize it! I show how anodization works. I unbox it, talk about the parts and features of the pen, provide some size comparisons and measurements, and then do a writing sample. After the writing sample, I talk about what I like and what I don't like about the pen. Please feel free to use the chapters provided below to skip to various parts of the review.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:19 - Introduction
00:54 - Unboxing
03:08 - About Anodization
03:53 - Anodizing the Quark
10:43 - Parts and Features
14:54 - Size Comparisons
15:44 - Measurements
15:59 - Writing Sample
18:41 - Likes and Dislikes
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[@phi1688]

I like the fact that you can carry it around on a lanyard

[@paulmchugh1430]

I love titanium pens. This was a very interesting anodizing process and the results are stunning.
As for the pen, it is one of the few pocket pens that i would like to get, other than the E95S
Great review and demonstration, Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Cool, thanks

[@raviykrishna]

Thanks for review.. I add this pen to my Wishlist :)

[@InkquiringMinds]

My pleasure 😊

[@tomshult3044]

Wonderful guitar lead in!

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks Tom!

[@elenaannlouis]

Beautiful pen and great video 😃. Thank you. Will make for a really good Christmas present.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Happy holidays!

[@ichirofakename]

Such a beautiful pen. I wish I could think of a reason to buy one. Thanks for the show.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thanks for watching!

[@archivist17]

I see a Quark in my near future!

[@InkquiringMinds]

They are very cool. Not cheap though.

[@eadler5929]

and they may still be on sale....

[@archivist17]

@@eadler5929 I've ordered one! *excited

[@oscarmedina1597]

I love Gravitas pens. Ben does amazingly good work. Nice job on the review, Doug.

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you kindly!

[@russellbickford7890]

Doug you let the mad bearded scientist in you peek out lol. Great video. I like learning new things. Guess that's the Genealogist and historian in me. We see which brands of batteries you prefer lol. Now you will have me checking out my metal pens to see if I have any titanium ones I can experiment with. Once again great job.

[@InkquiringMinds]

😁

[@jannishondrokoukis2592]

Hi!
Is there a clip that fits the gravitas model quark pocket pen up ultem?

[@InkquiringMinds]

Not that I know of.

[@grounded7362]

The ink cartridges used in the Up series pens are they the standard international long or short?
Sorry for such a dumb question but I am new to fountain pens.

[@InkquiringMinds]

They are standard short.

[@wyk3982]

Are Penbbs calligraphy nibs compatible with the nib unit?

[@InkquiringMinds]

Yes!

[@MrAndrew1953]

A very unique,colourful piece. Lovely work. Train your children how to make these and upscale production - cottage industry.😅

[@InkquiringMinds]

Thank you so much 😀

[@JamesEck9095]

jealous.... that is all

[@MissMarilynDarling]

I can already see me loosing the pen cause that tube doesn't have any threads on it

[@InkquiringMinds]

Good point!

[@hectorrosario8447]

I realy like the pen, not the colorS

[@archivist17]

Psycho-anodised 😂

[@InkquiringMinds]

LOL

[@kamakazee2bird]

Why did you not add more water? It hurts my OCD to see you twisting and turning the parts of the pen because your solution is so shallow. 😂😂