On a sidenote, that small disassembly tool is priced at around 30€. I mean come on I know that italian pens and goods generally have a price up but that small piece of steel should probably cost somewhere around 10€ tops or just come with the pen itself like TWSBI does with their pens. It's not like you need to get it but it's just funny that there are decent quality piston filler PENS around that cost less than that tool. I do think italians make some really gourgeous pens but sometimes the pricing on things can get a bit ridiculous.
I made my own Montblanc disassembly tool by bending a thick paper clip into shape and bending down the two prongs with pliers. I bet you could do the same for these pens.
I am not normally a black pen kind of person, but that one is particularly good looking Also I had just convinced myself to stick to a steel nib on the Leonardo i've been saving up for and I see that flex nib in action and am back questioning my need for the the gold
Was this one where you could remove the nib unit as well, or just disassemble the piston? Thanks for the video; I preordered the Stilo e Stile Tropical model and am looking forward to it. :)
@@stephanie.jung. I‘m tired of piston fillers with no ink window. It is just inconvenient. Some like on a Lamy 2000 Makrolon or a Pelikan Souverän (e.g. Stresemann) is already good enough. :)
That nice ebonite feed is substantially thicker at the end, than the plastic Leonardo feed. Were it my pen, I would gently reduce the thickness at the end, just enough to let the tines of the nib spread, without the feed touching the paper. (Of course after checking with the Leonardo team if the design might be made on purpose, so as to protect the tines from being splayed)
Two lovely pens, David. I confess that I’m partial to the Pietra Salata, but my next acquisition will be a Santini, I think-currently closed for vacation, but I’ll be lining up outside their door
On the Pietra Salata it looks fine, but on the matte black I find the ink window appearing when the pen is closed detracts from the overall clean appearance. Obviously, a matter of personal taste.
I really like the overall look and features of the model, but that small step they put on the lip of the cap really bugs me.. I don't understand its purpose from either an aesthetic or functionality standpoint. It may even be more prone to cracking with the thinner material. I guess it's a good thing none of the current finishes really speak to me, the honey version's okay, I guess, but hopefully they release a later version in a finish I like that doesn't have the step. They've made some minor changes to this year's Momento Zero, so that gives me hope.
@@FigbootonPens It occurred before the ink swatches were present. Look at the end of the figure 8 squiggles and several of the downstrokes where you were demonstrating the flex. Not a big deal, just curious what would cause that.
On a sidenote, that small disassembly tool is priced at around 30€. I mean come on I know that italian pens and goods generally have a price up but that small piece of steel should probably cost somewhere around 10€ tops or just come with the pen itself like TWSBI does with their pens.
It's not like you need to get it but it's just funny that there are decent quality piston filler PENS around that cost less than that tool.
I do think italians make some really gourgeous pens but sometimes the pricing on things can get a bit ridiculous.
They should just charge $30 more and include it in the pen. It just makes them look greedy when they do that.
I made my own Montblanc disassembly tool by bending a thick paper clip into shape and bending down the two prongs with pliers. I bet you could do the same for these pens.
Haha... David, that made my day... a magic trick and a pen review at the same time, this is the Rolls Royce of pen reviews.
That cube trick made me smile. Well done!
Now I’ll watch the rest of the video with that smile on my face.
Dagnabit, how am I supposed to enjoy the review when I can't stop thinking about the magic trick? Curse you man!
I kept rewatching it before going to the review 🤣
Yay! Been waiting for this. Fun trick, BTW. Would love to see more.
Italian pen, Piston filler. Option of gold flex nib. It's going give Santini Pens a run for the money.
A bit of feathering with that ink.
That was a very impressive majic trick
Great pen. Even better review - thank you for the magic!
I am not normally a black pen kind of person, but that one is particularly good looking
Also I had just convinced myself to stick to a steel nib on the Leonardo i've been saving up for and I see that flex nib in action and am back questioning my need for the the gold
The magic trick was a treat!! Always a nice review. Thanks!
The 30€ priced disassembly tool is a real stingy move.
love leonardos
Woowwwwww! The intro was really good. Bravo! Magenifico!
Was this one where you could remove the nib unit as well, or just disassemble the piston? Thanks for the video; I preordered the Stilo e Stile Tropical model and am looking forward to it. :)
The nib can be removed as well.
@@FigbootonPens thanks! This pen has everything I've been waiting for.
@@stephanie.jung. Indeed. I have been waiting for a „regular“ shaped grip and an ink window on the piston fillers.
@@herrkeks8509 Lack of ink window was a big reason I was never tempted by the Primary Manipulation Grandes (that, and the price, lol).
@@stephanie.jung. I‘m tired of piston fillers with no ink window. It is just inconvenient. Some like on a Lamy 2000 Makrolon or a Pelikan Souverän (e.g. Stresemann) is already good enough. :)
Love the magic trick! Awesome. I'm a huge fan of magic tricks.. and fountain pens lol
Just curious, would you say all the feathering in the writing sample is due more to the ink or paper? Thank you in advance.
That nice ebonite feed is substantially thicker at the end, than the plastic Leonardo feed. Were it my pen, I would gently reduce the thickness at the end, just enough to let the tines of the nib spread, without the feed touching the paper. (Of course after checking with the Leonardo team if the design might be made on purpose, so as to protect the tines from being splayed)
The Magico is just what Leonardo afficiamados have been longing for, at least this one.
I told myself that I am not allowed to get any more pens in 2021, but the miele magico has been making that very difficult!
Two lovely pens, David. I confess that I’m partial to the Pietra Salata, but my next acquisition will be a Santini, I think-currently closed for vacation, but I’ll be lining up outside their door
In case no one told you already, Pietra Salata is a rock in the Bay of Naples, and also a villa/mansion nearby.
Appreciate the review, although I got distracted by that Mango MZ! Thanks.
Nice pens, i ordered the mate black RT in M.... please do more tricks in your videos, it is nice 👍
Houdini has called, he says bravo for the trick :-)
On the Pietra Salata it looks fine, but on the matte black I find the ink window appearing when the pen is closed detracts from the overall clean appearance. Obviously, a matter of personal taste.
When it is full, you won't hardly notice it.
I really like the overall look and features of the model, but that small step they put on the lip of the cap really bugs me.. I don't understand its purpose from either an aesthetic or functionality standpoint. It may even be more prone to cracking with the thinner material. I guess it's a good thing none of the current finishes really speak to me, the honey version's okay, I guess, but hopefully they release a later version in a finish I like that doesn't have the step. They've made some minor changes to this year's Momento Zero, so that gives me hope.
Hi David, With pressure on the flex nib there is something dragging on the paper below the lines you drew. Is it the nib?
More like the ink swatches smearing the ink.
@@FigbootonPens It occurred before the ink swatches were present. Look at the end of the figure 8 squiggles and several of the downstrokes where you were demonstrating the flex. Not a big deal, just curious what would cause that.
@@bobburrier6560 That's the feed touching the paper.
Neat trick figboot, I enjoyed it.
Where did you buy this? I don’t see a flex nib option anywhere
Dear God...it's gorgeous
translation is fine, David
Hahahaha made me smile 😃
Great trick!
I just noticed he writes his 'L's like Japanese 'ん' s especially on the start of the second line
… can the surface of the matte black version be scratched easily??
I haven't experienced any issues with the treatment so far.
Great review of what looks like an outstanding product.
However the amount of adds on the video, reduced from its enjoyment.
Skip them or get an ad blocker
@@i.c.3157 is it you captain? :)
Nice trick!
In the next one I am sure you will put a pen inside a rubik's cube! :)
Good trick - 👍
Made me spit my delicious dark roast with oat milk all over my 149
"wouldn't it be cool...." hahaha. It would be cool indeed.
Hey, from peters channel.
Can you draw ? While you certainly own a lot of pens I can't seem to find any videos of impressive actual artworks.
Artistic ability has never been my forte. :-)
@@FigbootonPens You should make use of those fancy pens then!!
Ahah take care.
@@carbon239 Even though they can be used for drawing, fountain pens are mainly used for writing...
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