The VIRAL Tom's Studio LUMOS Pen Review and Demo
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Today we are checking out the wildly popular Tom's Studio LUMOS pen. A beautiful & infinitely refillable fineliner, writing & brush pen.
Tom Gyr is a product designer and craftsman who loves using a variety of pens to create illustrations and designs. Having designed calligraphy and fountain pens for creative folks across the world full-time for over 6 years, he decided it was time to apply his knowledge to the pen he used most of all and one of the biggest culprits when it came to its disposable nature: the fineliner. And the LUMOS was born.
In the package you get The Lumos pen, a full set of 11 Japanese-made tips, a reusable cotton core reservoir, and a sample bottle of Tom's Studio - Deep Black Ink (not waterproof).
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Can't recommend syringes enough. I use them for fountain pen refills AND cleaning. You can fill them with clean water, dip the syringe deep into the reservoir and inject water at the bottom, slowly. It pushes up and out the excess ink gently and in an orderly manner, without gushes and splashes all over the place.
OK, this is an AMAZING tip! Thank you so much. I will have to try it out.
alot of people don't know that you can do this with almost every single fine liner out there. I've been refilling my Micron and uni pins with different inks and colors for years.
Oh that is very interesting. i never knew that.
Thank you for the review! I had my eye on them for a while but you're right it does look intimidating, but now that I know how to care for it and seen it, I can get it for myself as a birthday gift!
Yay! Its a good gift 🎁
What a cool idea. Beautiful pen colour too!
It’s really neat. And they have more colors too
great review Mark, what an awesome pen
Thanks for checking it out
I don’t think this is for me, a dip or fountain pen seems more convenient for most of my purposes but it’s got to be a godsend for someone
Thanks for watching. I think It’s cool as a different way to also use fountain pen ink. I’m with you on using a quick dip pen for some inks.
Wow! A really unusual and innovative pen design!
It’s really cool. 😎
I absolutely LOVE mine! It’s great to see the new packaging too. Easier to read instructions and more convenient and secure nib storage. I would love to see an even better and more permanent holder, but otherwise I’m a happy camper. Thanks for the review!
Someone mentioned a clip for the pens which I think would be great. Something to stop the rolling that doesn’t need a separate holder. Even though it is really nice looking.
Ahhh I wish I got the new nib holder! Mine is just that first one he had with the slits in the paper and I managed to somehow loose two tips 😅 I like the sleek look without a clip but maybe they can do a kaweco style clip for people who might want one? I had a pen loop on a leather journal cover that would just dig into my journal so I carefully removed it and put it on my lumos as a roll stop 😊
I got the Mini Lumos because I couldn't escape the ads, but it's actually been one of my favorite pen purchases this year! It's so cute and little and just fits in my hand, so it's what I carry in my bag whenever I leave the house. And it's really well made, too!
It’s great. And smart for them to sell just 1 side of the duo. Options :-)
I've been so tempted to get the Duo, so this review is really useful! I thought it would be a good replacement for the single use fineliners I use for my journal layouts, and now I'm convinced. 😁
As someone that mostly uses black Fineliners - def a good use. It makes it a little hard to switch quickly - but if you know your favorite sizes you are good to go with a duo set up
I absolutely LOVE my lumos Mini, it’s so great for traveling and being able to do my bullet journal with just 1 pen that fits easy in my purse too! 😍
Done and done. The mini is just half of a duo, right? Too little for my hand on its own - but I love that there is an option.
Thanks for this very comprehensive video, very appealing and thorough in all aspects about the pen as well as adressing the fears about cleaning it out etc. I have just ordered mine, going straight for the duo, I could not find the extra reservoirs on the website, sadly, Wanted to have some so I can try out shimmer inks as well (not with the fine tip though), but without some backup revervoirs that is too risky. Don't want to ruin a new pen straight from the get-go. I'm looking forward to your next videos :)
Thanks for watching. I had to go to the accessories part of the site to find the extra refills. Hopfully you enjoy the pen!
Ive been wanting one! But wasnt sure if the ads were another one of those fake things. Definitely going to get the duo and super happy to see the discount!! Thank you!
The duo is sooo good. Hope you love it too
This is so fun and cool! I can see the point of other commenters that it’s too messy, takes too much time, still uses resources, but what an insanely cool idea! Hopefully other companies will see the utility (and saving of packaging/throwing away plastic) to come up with their own original ideas (and Tom’s Studio likely improving and refining it over time…anyone remember the first iPad? It was so heavy compared to the one made the next year. I’m always willing to wait a little while and watch to see people take a great idea, show how well it works (iPad 1 was still freaking amazing compared to No iPad!) and modify with feedback from users and improvements in technology. I also like a product that makes me feel like I’m doing something positive. I’ve started buying my purses, backpacks, sling bags, etc from a company that is a small business in the US and makes all of their products with fabric created from recycled water bottles that a foundation skims off of the surface of the ocean. Not only are they fantastic products, but I feel good about supporting a small business in my country, a foundation that does something really helpful, and I like knowing that my purse took 75 water bottles to make. I feel good, the product is great quality, and it has a little more meaning. (I don’t want to advertise on your site, but if you want to know the name of the bag/luggage maker, just ask.)
i’ll be lurking for your shimmer report. i’m addicted to my shimmers and that’s why i haven’t bit the bullet yet.
I have a feeling they aren’t going to be great for them. But we will see
I was hoping you would do a review of the duo. I would love to have that pen. I hope they also come out with a pen clip since I clip my pens to the outside of my planner cover. Thanx!
Oooo a clip would be real nice. I got the duo right after I recorded the pro video - so it kind of worked out perfectly
Got an email with a new one in development...looks like a Kaweco sport. I'll be getting that one for sure. Especially after this review. Been drooling over this pen for awhile. ❤
Oh interesting. Always something cool happening.
Could you show how the larger size nibs look?
I plan on a follow up video in the future
Have been wondering about this for a while, love the idea of the duo! Did you ever test it with any shimmer ink as I have several by Ferris Wheel and if they worked? If so this would probably seal the deal into getting one!
I just ordered the duo and came across your video looking for reviews so perfect timing for me! I love fountain pen ink because I use a Hobonichi, but I'm too nervous about leaks to carry my fountain pens with me on a daily basis so I thought this would be the perfect solution. I figure one of the writing nibs will be my everyday writer with black, and then I'll use a fun color on a weekly or monthly basis on the other side! It looks fantastic and my biggest concern was the same as yours, cleaning them out, but it's great to know that they're easy to clean (and I bought some extra reservoirs off the bat because lord knows I'll find a way to mess it up 😂)
I am feeling the same way - finding a good nib for a daily use and then have some fun with the other side. It’s kid of how I am using it now - a fun yellow and the blue on the other side. It’s feeling good.
Love the idea of this pen especially when traveling. My pen case can get thick! I do wonder if it flies well. I would imagine it would.
Yeah def would be fine
Send the link straight to my boyfriend. This would be a great birthday gift. Or I will buy it as a birthday gift for myself😅 thanks for the review. Never heard of this pen but it looks amazing. ❤
It's a really cool pen. Totally worth it!
I have this pen and I absolutely LOVE it
Do the tips of the fineliner nibs wear down? That’s my only concern
@ghostlyplans they probably will, but you can order replacements
Such a good one.
The rose gold is calling my name. Hmmmm… I’ve been saving for a Pilot VP, but this might be just what I need right now. Especially the rose gold. ❤
The VP is such a good one though. 😂 but depending on needs - you know what you need right now.
That looks cool with all the nibs.
Yeah it’s really cool. So many options
I really like my Lumos Duo. I've had it for over a year, and like that in my EDC I basically have to fineliners in one pen.
It’s so flexible - loving the duel tip and options.
It's cool, but how inconvenient and tedious for those of us who want to switch colors and tips often. Also, is the overuse of water to clean, that eco-friendly? As a pen lover, I like all my pens. I think pen lovers will all want one, but it for sure won't be the last pen we buy.
This is def in between a refillable fountain pen and a regular fineliner. The pro is that it can be any color you wish, con is that you can’t use them all at the same time.
Any suggestions for keeping it with the A&O journals since this doesn't have a hook on the pen to hold it in the loop?
Ooooooooooo, new shiny! 🫶
Right. Haha. I love fun new stationery.
Like a technical pen. Nice
Yes. Very much
Could you clarify when you said to wash the tips right away? Can't I just leave the tips in the pen until I am done with the ink? DO they have to be washed after every use?
I've been looking at this pen for a while, I'm not typically a fan of felt tip (my go to is a 0.28 gel pen) but ugh, it's SO COOL! something that wasn't clear from the video, will the metal cap fit over the brush pen on the duo, or does the silicone cover have to be used?
I have the do. All the different tips fit in the metal cap. The silicon cover an be used for grabbing the metal cap and nibs.
So I was really hesitant to use the cap over the brush pen. To me it doesn’t look like it’s going to fit, so I went with the safe option. It would def fit inside the other side of the pen though if you set it up on that side.
All the nibs fit under the metal cap though I could see using the silicon cap on the Duo if you needed to use both ends frequently, like for a teacher that grades papers in red but wants to write notes to the student in blue ink.
How durable are these tips? Compared to say copic, microns etc? And how securely does that silicon cap fit? Or is the tip going to dry out with it on if not used for a week?
I’ve only had it about a week - so I’ll have to do a follow up
I have Lumos duo black. Overall I like it. Brush nib isn't very flexible, but I guess it's a personal preference. What I absolutely hate is how tiny threads are. I am constantly nervous to mess up the thread when cupping the pen. Also a tip: do not overtight cotton reservoir holder (part of the nib holder construction) as it will be almost impossible to unscrew it from the pen. I had to use an elastic band to unscrew it as the silicon cup that comes with the pen doesn't have enough grip.
I have had the same issue! I thought it was just me. I have a little pair of rubber pliers I keep at my desk for different things. Honestly they have been a life saver for this!
I have 4 old fountain pens i thrifted im hoping to fix and use. If they dont work, once ive used up the stash of regular pens i have this is a good option.
My issue is always - can you buy replacement pieces if you loose or break something in 10 years?
Yes, you can buy replacement refills, tips and accessories. Even caps too.
That silicone tip grip is probably to help gripping on to the tip to screw it in, and it serving as a cover is an additional goodie ;)
It’s definitely there to help with that, but can also double as the cap - multi use
I really like the pen. I actually thought it was a bit inconsistent when i first inked it, but it felt better a couple days later as long as i used a good pressure. Not excessive, but more than I'd use for a fountain pen generally.... i just wish they made the outer bits in something a bit more sturdy....
I have been a big fan of these pens. It takes a minute to get used to
Kakimori make ones like these, not interchangeable tips tho but can buy different types. love them.
I have 2 that I was too scared to use. But using this pen has made me feel better about them
@@markyourpages you should find they are easier as no tips to clean or change…and the ink filling is just as satisfying! I just brought the Lumos from watching your video :)
@@ts471 so glad you found the video helpful. I’m going to give the pens a try this week.
I recently got the Duo and it's one of my favorite pens now! I'm so jealous of that tip packaging! The older version is pretty awful. >
The redesign was a good one for sure. How are you storing your tips?
How easily comes the ink out? Can you write or draw really fast with it? Were you writing really slowly in the video because otherwise it wouldn't work and you would have gaps in writing?
I was writing pretty normal. It might have been sped up just a bit for the videos sake. But I’ve had no issues with skipping - it’s been fantastic
I'm always concerned with the fine tips running bald 😔 is there a way to replace the very thin tip?
They do sell replacement nibs if that happens.
I have one of these and I love it! Totally worth it especially with the waterproof ink they sell. I think the silicone tip is only for changing nibs - I'm not sure you're supposed to put it on under the pen cap. Amazing review though! Great to see it really get put to use.
I’m using the silicon instead of the pen cap in some cases. I found that especially with the brushing nib, it didn’t look like it would fit under the cap.
I bought an extra screw on aluminum cap for my duo
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How are left handed artists doing with this? I know I angle my nib a little and can see the barrel dragging against my work sometimes, personally as a lefty. But this looks like a product I'd use. My form is stippling, so I could go top down and modify the way I hold the barrel a bit. Looks like a great product.
As a lefty I don’t have any issues - yet. I’ll be using it more and seeing how it works. But since we already change out hand positions to work with our tools now, it doesn’t feel very different.
@@markyourpages Good news to hear. Glad you're a lefty so I could get first hand advice. I'll leave the pun in there for other Readers to raise the eyebrow to.
Good vid, by the way.
This pen looks really cool. I just wish I could fill it with Pilot FriXion ink.🖊️
Oh yes, would be brilliant to be able to use a refillable pen with a reusable note book 🎉
@@melusine826 I love my rocketbooks. They’re great for shopping lists and notes at work. But I also like my bullet journals and I’m a little dyslexic with numbers. So being able to erase the ink is also helpful.
That would be neat
Let’s hope that plot starts selling it by the bottle soon.
How do you like the writing nibs? 😊
I like them all. It's been fun.. and a little messy at time
oh this like kuretake karappo that also got hype few years ago, sadly it unrefillable kinda counterintuitive. But this one take a new whole level to it.
I refill mine, just always with the same ink.
I have one but haven’t tried it yet. I thought you could refill those. Haven’t tried yet.
@@melodiemclellan5245 there are refillable version? I'm just aware of the one that like sakura gelly roll model.
@@fxddyms It is just a wick style reservoir. All you have to do is make certain you never let it get completely dry, take the tail cap off, and use a syringe to gently resaturate the wick. Also, keep using the same ink.
The pens are for very different purposes, though. They don't compare directly.
With the dual tip pen, you can basically have a highlighter and a writer side.
Yes! Once my yellow runs out I have a Pelikan highlighter ink I think I’m using new. Why not 🤷
... You are a very dangerous man for my wallet. I've seen the ads, and skipped it... it would be a good way to use more ink, especially the colorverse ones that comes in pairs.... hmmm... back on list it goes. And to see what the difference/extra with the pro.... But really, thank you for getting it and making a video about it. :P
Hahah, i am a dangerous person for my wallet too.
I have the Lumos mini and am disappointed you can’t make a duo by buying another mini. I feel like there’s a way to create a connecting thread adapter to make this possible. I also think it would be great if they sold a longer lid separately so that the mini can post a bit longer.
Oh i didnt know that. I thought that if you connected the 2 you could make a full pen at well.
Which inks are recommended
Pretty much any water based ink. Think… keep it simple. But I’m going to give a few others a try and see what happens. For the sake of the community.
@@markyourpages waterproof inks are kosher as well?
Any water based ink will work as long as it doesn’t have any shimmer as the shimmer particles wont pass through the tip.
My thought too. But if you dont change inks too often then it wouldnt be too bad
Yeah if you always use black Fineliners - it’s an easy choice
This is not at all the way fountain pens work. They have no absorbent sponge style ink "reservoir". Also fountain pens are the OG refillable pen with interchangeable nibs, and I much prefer writing and sketching with fountain pens. And yes as others mention, if you prefer fine-liner style pens like micron, well microns are in fact refillable. Also, there have been refillable brush pens for ages as well, I have a number of them from Kuretake, Pentel, etc. Don't misunderstand, this looks like a functional and well made pen, but it's quite expensive and not by any means a groundbreaking idea. BTW fountain pen users know that a touch of ammonia in a water soak helps clean out the ink.
I don't think I misused the definition here. Capillary action is when liquids can flow in a narrow space, even against gravity, so it's what allows ink to flow from the reservoir to the nib in a fountain pen. It's the same action that is happening here - ink flowing up, against gravity, to feed the nibs. The material is different - but the action is the same.
That is a great tip on the ammonia in the water - that isn't something I have heard before. I'll have to give it a look and try. Thanks for your feedback and ideas on other options for pen users.
So, a modern fountain pen basically.
More like a reusable fineliner that you can use fountain pen ink in.
Any fountain pen, rollerball, etc.
Refillable.
Totally. This is just another refillable Fineliner option
The advantage of the Lumos over a fountain pen is that you can change inks without wasting any ink like you do with a fountain pen if you need/want to change inks before you finish a full load. I just pop out the reservoir place it in a small jar with a tight lid and put a new reservoir in the pen and ink it up.
geez... at $75, it would take a looooooooooooot of boxes of pilot razor points before it would have made sense to get this.
I’m really interested to see how long the ink in this one lasts. Pens tend to have a long shelf life for me since I use them really only for setting up a weekly.
These are artist pens ... felt tips and brush. Interesting but too costly for me.
Fair enough!
So,just an old fashion fountain pen .ie, a refillable pen .
Yeah, but as a fineliner / fiber tip pen option. They do sell their own fountain pens too - so a slightly different product with the reusability factor added in.
Wow it’s expensive but I would spend that money on a good looking fountain pen, I don’t know why I would rather like to spend 100€ on looks than practicality
It's a hard choice to make - I feel you. But it's a good usable pen, no doubt. But something flashy is super nice too.
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Thanks for watching
Cool concept, but they need to work on a way to clean without using all that water.. it's s huge water waste currently if you don't just buy tips for each colour sadly
I think that I could have probably run a lot less water to get the same effect. It was my first time with no expectations for what needed to happen.
There is a big problem with these pens. They are like rabbits. I bought one a while ago and it multiplies so I now have three and am looking to buy another this year. Obviously, I give them my seal of approval. I use mine more frequently than I use my fountain pens. I don’t care for shimmer inks so that’s not a problem for me. I will say that if you like sheening inks these are not the best pen as one of the requirements for a good sheen is a wet ink. The fiber tips while great for writing don’t lay down a real wet line. You will still get some sheening but not the amount you get from a fountain pen. I also purchased a handful of reservoirs so that when I want to change the ink I don’t have to wash the reservoir to change ink. I do clean and reuse them just not immediately. Tom’s didn’t have the vials to store the reservoir in when I bought my extras. I’ll have to order a few when I purchase my next pen. I would recommend buying a handful of your favorite nibs as they do wear out if you write/draw on rough paper. If you’re not heavy handed even the smallest nibs will write for a long time on smooth paper. But this isn’t a problem unique to the Lumos. I’ve ruined the nib on more than one fine liner drawing on rough watercolor paper. If you have any questions you can contact me on instagram at garylscott.
😂 glad to hear you are enjoying them so much!
isnt like, much better quality and better writting experience if u just use a fountain pen with converter? No plastic waste and virtually can be ujsed for decades...in fact i have a bucherer that belonged to my grandpa and its like at least 60 years old...
This would be to replace Fineliners and brush pen - I would say to use along either fountain pens. It’s a different writing style with this one.
@@markyourpages then this is pretty cool !
I only thought about the writing cause i mostly just journal and dnt use much markers and stuff. Thanks for clarifying, love ur instagram btw o/
Happy to help. Thanks for checking out he IG too.
But WHY?
But why not.
Dude. You're completely a bad influence. Just sayin'! :😆
Hahaha. I know 😅
For as much as they brag about the eco friendliness, sustainability, etc, it sure takes A LOT of water to clean.
I am sure I could have run that water lower and gotten the same effect. Usually, if you are keeping that same color, you would just refill without cleaning it. Or use a different color. I would portable say that we are more likely to waste on many other things then the amount that we would need to clean this every now and again. I don’t disagree with you, but i don’t think that it’s a deal breaker for me personally knowing that I will only really clean this nib every now and again.
Too much trouble for these old eyes and shaky hands.
It can get tedious with all the little tips. I can understand.
What worries me is how much water you need to clean it. To me it is water wasting. 😢
I can see that. But this was just an example - so there was a lot of ink to wash out. I’m interested to see what it’s like when I’ve used most of the ink and it needs to be refilled. I’d assume less water
I suppose in Countries that don't recycle or have distillation it could be a concern ...
@@markyourpages maybe :)
Too many particles to loose and to deal with. And really not less plastic than a regular refillable pen. And too costie for me as well. A gimmick
The tips are quite small. Hopfully none will go missing.
Of course it is less plastic because you don’t need to buy a new one when it runs dry. Over time it would save many pens worth of plastic.
@@princessleah9092 there are pens that you can refill them directly with any ink you have and want. Even fountain pens like that. Some of them aren't made of plastic at all.
@@shanividal8885 of course there are but these don’t use the same amount of plastic “as any other pen”. There’s plenty of options but these do save plastic - fact.
The pen is made from anodized aluminum so the only plastic is the reservoir encapsulation. So there is significantly less plastic in the Lumos than even a moderately expensive pen. As for cost if you use nice fountain pens the Lumos and Duo are at the lower end of the price range. I like using mine when I’m away from home as I’d rather lose a $100 pen than potentially a $1,000 pen.
Stop wasting so much water in just one rins, you said this design was created with an ecological view in mind and clean it is not hard if you let it sit in a little water container.
I’ll have to give that method a try.
For a company that proclaims to be reducing waste, I am deeply offended by the amount of pure garbage that will be thrown directly into the can. Biodegradable be damned, it is still going to a land fill. The pen has a perfectly suitable box. It does not need all that extra stuffing. Shame on Tom!
I mean, i put it all in the recycling bin - so fingers crossed it makes it to be used again somewhere.
Please, for the love of god, stop chewing your nails when you plan filming your hands.
I wish it was that easy my friend. It’s been a bad habit I’ve been trying to brake for a really long time. I try to be mindful but also not let it hold me back from still making video. I know it's not appealing, but i'm working on it.