Are Scriveiner Fountain Pens Worth the Hype?
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- You have seen them on Instagram! You've seen them on Facebook! They have an Amazon Shop and are in Office Depot. Slick Marketing Aside, are they any good?
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We wanted to extend our heartfelt gratitude for the fantastic review of Scriveiner fountain pens on your channel! Your detailed insights and honest feedback are incredibly valuable to us. Thank you for sharing your experience, and may your writing adventures continue to flourish ❤
Thanks so much for watching and for the kind message. I have never had a brand comment before and I appreciate it. Wishing you continued success and thanks for making such an excellent pen!
My favorite is matte red, I wish it had Gold trim !
I was given the Classic in chrome for Christmas by a fellow fp nerd, and I was really impressed. I brought it to our latest pen meet up and everyone agreed that it was super smooth and lovely.
@scriveiner I just got a midnight blue and filled it with blue ink. It started writing with no delay. The pen feels solid and writes smoothly and easily. So far I love mine!
Stop letting China make the bloody things and they'll be a lot nicer.
I was giving a @scriveiner pen as a gift, one similar to the black one you tested for us in the video - but all chrome! And I was pleasantly surprised and I love it. Low and behold at my next birthday, I got a second Scriveiner from the same friend, the same model (similar to the black pen in the video,) only this one is GREEN ! I've got it filled with a great green ink, and I'm loving it. I too hadn't been familiar with Scriveiner pens and now I've got 2 that I really like.
Thank you for sharing these with us.
I got the same chrome one for Christmas and I love it!
Love both of mine! Have a rollerball and fountain pen. They were my first “expensive” pens. Now just ordered a MB LeGrand
Congratulations on the new pen! It is elegant and I am sure you will love it.
1. Gimme the GOLD one.
2. Yay for including little drawing in the writing sample!
Thanks! I like to have fun now and then. It also shows how fluid a pen is.
Dear Hemingway! Great review! I was considering getting Scriveiner EDC green matte pen, but you artfully and delicately tipped the scales towards gold version. There is something irresistible about this pen. Grateful to you for bringing it to my attention.
Thanks very much! There is something so delightfully decadent about the Gold. It’s so Tony Montana. I love it.
@@HemingwayJones Say hello to my little friend!
Very intriguing review! I love the detail on the clip and think I’d like the black and gold one. Thanks for sharing these with us!
Thank you for watching!
I like the gold one, especially that you've mentioned Versace. What I'm sure of is that the owners are very nice people.
Thanks for showing that video. I now want to try one. They look really nice, I like the red.
Thanks John! You are the best!
I always wondered about that brand. I appreciate your review.
I was just looking at these recently, so I'm glad to have your thoughts. I love the gold one and the black one, which also comes in a beautiful English racing green. Currently I am enjoying the pens I have, but one of these is probably in my future.
Thank you for your excellent review. I recently obtained one through Amazon. The Black Lacquered (over brass) 24k gold filled trimmings with 18k gilded Schmidt nib Iridium point but Extra Fine - may be too fine! Lovely pen and worth every penny of the £47.99 (Pounds including UK VAT £8.00). Tasteful yet smart and a pleasure to write with. I now possess 30 pens and your reviews make this wonderful hobby even more interesting and informative. Thank you again.
I like this review and hope it means that the company is getting better and better as they go forward. I had one of their "luxury" pens in October of 2021, via Amazon; sadly, although I liked the pen quite a bit, the nib ( M ) was so scratchy that even after trying to smooth it slightly, it was still giving more feedback than an extra fine. I finally gave it away with some other items, to a thrift shop; but I am truly happy to see that your samples have been good!
My daughter has given me a couple Scrivener Fountain Pens and they write better than I thought they would, better than some of my other pens costing 2-3x as much.
They are solid!
I own two, the older is six months old. The racing green (fine, Herbin Bleu Des Profondeurs ink) and chrome (medium, Waterman Serenity Blue ink). I was disappointed that you did not mention that much the beautiful inlays in the ferrule (mine has abalone shell in the green and mother of pearl in the chrome.) I still enjoy looking at them as much as the first day I got the pen. The chrome is a fingerprint magnet but I turn that into an advantage by pausing and wiping it with my eyeglass microfiber cloth as I ponder what I am going to write. The racing green gives me memories of a high school friend's MGB Midget that we used to take to the Chesapeake Bay when we skipped school. Sciveiner's support was responsive with my question about inks. Schmitt nibs are awesome and the build quality is good. I am considering the bronze EDC model as a third but am thinking I will get another brand only because I want some diversity in the collection, its still on the consideration list and I know based on the my others, it would be a good pen. No affiliations.
That's a good point. I didn't get into the ferrule and probably should have. Shiny definitely equals Smudgy! The gold is the same. Wish you all the best.
I was gifted a silver Scrivener and it’s amazing. it’s very well balanced imo. holds ink well and stays wet. Love the look and size of it! These are getting popular I think so they’re gonna start flying off the shelf i bet❤
They are solid pens. Very impressive. Congratulations!
The pattern on the clip looks quite like an inverted Empire State Building, one of the great achievements of the Art Deco era.
I can see that.
Thanks for this review. I am in love with both my gorgeous British Green and Red Scriveiner rollerballs and came looking specifically to learn whether or not that quality was also present in the fountain pens. Decision made!
Glad you like them! They are very nice.
Definitely the gold one had me. I might be a little worried about that grip but I would get over it pretty quickly. Great price point, and this is on my shortlist for new pens to give as gifts.
I have a Scriveiner pen. I bought it on a whim and it looks gorgeous (silver and gold) and writes sooo smoothly. It also has a snap cap not a screw-on. The only thing I would change is that I bought a medium nib and can't work out where to buy a fine one.
I am so glad! I am very impressed with them! By the way, I have filmed a video on "Authors & Their Fountain Pens" and it has a thank you to you at the beginning for the inspiration! Thank you! Look for it in March.
@@HemingwayJones Really? How exciting - you've just made my day!
I now have a Scriveiner, 2 Lamy Safaris, 2 Kawecos, a TWSBI Eco, a Metropolitan Pilot and a Hongdian and I have to say, the Hongdian is my current favourite. It is sooo smooth and the Lamys feel quite scratchy in comparison.
This whole new world of pens is so enjoyable! I'm also currently obsessed with Writer's Blood Diamine ink; I prefer it to the Oxblood.
Another suggestion (if you haven't already done this) if I may? The snippets where I've seen you copying famous people's handwriting absolutely fascinate me. You can get a feel for a person by studying the way they move their pen - just as you can by studying a painter's brushstrokes. A video on the different people's writing styles could be interesting as well as the personal feelings and thoughts that have come to you as you've been emulating their style.
I've also learned that, as my writing is tall and narrow, I need a fine or extra fine nib whereas, a friend with broad wide writing always uses medium nibs. I didn't know this when I first started out.
Thank you again for taking my suggestion onboard. Your channel is one of my favourites and it's such a treat when you release a new video.
I have the Scrivener lacquered pen in red. I wanted a pen that would fit my occasional use of oxblood ink. So based on your previous vids showing these pens I decided to give this less expensive (for me) pen a try. I adore it. I love the fine nib, much to my surprise. It’s a definite win - so thanks,,
Btw, I’m 82, was taught cursive in elementary school on my first pen, that ‘new’ Waterman 5. 😉
Oh, forgot to mention I am also always trying to unscrew it - lol - and I love the click!
I love that Waterman 5! So cool that you had one. I am so glad you are still into pens!
I am so impressed with these pens. They punch way above their weight.
Enjoy it and Oxblood! -one of my favorite inks! Thanks for watching!
It’s a lifelong love, Hemingway. I once had many gorgeous pens. Then I shifted down to one, because choice was making me crazy. Now I keep four, all inked. It’s enough for a simple life. I’m very glad to have ‘found’ you here.
Thank you for two things:
1. I got one of these out of curiosity and as a way to get used to fountain pens before making a serious investment. The review was well appreciated.
2. THANK YOU FOR GETTING THE HAMLET QUOTE RIGHT! It's so often misquoted!
Thanks very much! I try to get the quotes right, but doing it from memory, I sometimes mix them up. Thanks for watching.
The pens make a good impression. It would be interesting to see how the lacquer holds up over time. I have no quarrel with designers sourcing their components abroad. Another UK brand, Italix, does just that. I have an Italix, and find it a well-made pen.
My favorite is actually the red EDC pen. I tend to prefer silver trim to gold. For me, silver trim gives off a sense of refined elegance. Combined with the red matte finish, that pen says I'm refined, but I know how to have a little fun. Maybe it's just that my personality is not enough over the top.😁
I think that is well reasoned and sensible. Thanks!
I have a Scriveiner EDC and I really adore it! ❤😍 A luxury pen for a nice price.
Nice choice! 👍
Tengo uno, British Racing Green con Cromo, comprado en Amazon por 52,99 euros y punta fina. Escribe de maravilla. Gracias por tu vídeo
You have an amazing color. Very well chosen. Thanks very much for watching!
Love the art deco clips! The gold is badass! Just might have to buy all three.
Right!! It’s just kind of cool. Thanks.
Going to pen shops this week to try the Diplomat Magnum, the TWISBI 580 Iris, the Brass Kaweco, and now these Scriveiners. I have about 20 pens. The most expensive was about $40 CDN. I have 3 Sheaffer, 6 Jinhao, 6 Lamy knock-offs, a Stonego, a Cobee, a Hero, and a Wordsworth & Black. Most of these have small converters. My Jinhao X159 and 9019 have larger converters, which I think I prefer. There are pros and cons, but it's nice not to have to stop to refill during a long writing session. I have about 10 bottles of ink but have started ordering ink samples and want to try pens in pen shops/shows before deciding on a purchase. I live in rural Canada several hours away from the city. I was able to get samples of 3 inks you showcased in your Dark Academic video.(Loved that video!) Four on your list I still need to source samples of from CDN pen shops. I ordered a sample of Writer's Blood also to compare it to Oxblood. Hoping to find out if I like one over the other or both so much I'll want a bottle of each. I've never been to a pen show. What's the best way to find out about upcoming pen shows? Should I just Google or is there a magazine I should subscribe to?
There is a list on Google of where and when they all are. It’s super easy to find. Have fun! @@lizpilgrim1
Thanks, HJ!
I have some not--so-positive experience with Schmidt nibs, namely those marketed as EF writing more like F to M. Meanwhile, even Hongdian's #6 EF still writes like EF despite being as smooth as Schmidt's.
You have the same taste in cameras as your finer pens. That red dot is eye-catching! It would be surprising if there's not a Rolleiflex somewhere back there too... :)
Thanks for the review. Scriveners are available in office supply stores, I've been wondering if they're interesting enough for a try. Sounds like they are!
Thanks very much! I appreciate the kind words. Back in the day, you could get Waterman pens at Office Supply stores.
Love your review!
Thank you so much!
Bought the bronze the other day with a M nib, it writes beautifully and I am excited to see it tarnished over time
Excellent choice!
I love the gold one! Lately I’ve been craving a gold Kaweco! It’s must the Mardi Gras madness!💜💛💚
Do you live in New Orleans? That must be awesome! I am hoping to make it down there soon, but when it is at its most quiet. I’m there for the food and architecture. But Gold… yes!
I have been using the classic for about a month now virtually everyday at work, mind you i only use it for filling logs or while airborne so i write a max of 150 words a day and it hasnt disappointed in any meaningful way, while posted it is a little top heavy but its a minor thing, the quality feels good and the finish still has lustre to it
All in all, especially considering the price to quality ratio it is a solid 9 out of 10
Thanks for doing the review. Very helpful as always. To answer your question, I really like the black lacquer one. It’s going on my “Next Pen?” list.
Nice! Thank you! No Gold for you?!
@@HemingwayJones No, not gold for me. I don't think I have enough "personality" to carry it off. (LOL)
I not sure I do!
Thanks much! I really dig that black one. Also the black ink, though I missed the name of it. What was the ink again?
Chou Kuro. Thanks!
I've eyed the British Racing Green version for a while.
I have always liked the look of Scrivener fountain pens, with black lacquer being my favorite. Interesting that there is no breather hole on the nib. Your drawing of the gargoyle was cool; an homage to "Dark Academia."
Thanks My Friend! I had fun with these. I am surprised at how much I like them.
Congratulations on getting your Hamlet quote correct! So many people get it wrong. Btw, as a shameless namedrop, I worked on a production of Hamlet starring Alan Rickman.
I love Shakespeare. Nice to work on Hamlet.
That Pen clip reminds me of the 1920s Hotel style. Like the Front Desk or Elevators.
Recently discovered your channel and am quite enjoying it. As for the Scriveiners, the black enamel would be my favorite as it does resemble a coupe of Watermans I own, and that's a look I certainly go for. I have a question: I've often wondered to what extent I should judge a pen largely by nib and feed, as essentially, if those don't work well, then it really doesn't matter what the rest of the pen is like. In that context, it would be valuable to learn more about a pen's nib and feed, whether those are generic Schmidt as an example (as in Scriveneir) , or in house feeds and nibs from a MontBlanc, Cartier, or Lamy. I'm looking forward to following you.
Hello Perry! Thanks very much! I think you are looking at it the right way. Although I am not completely sure that Cartier nibs and feeds are in house. They are still extraordinary. I think each pen has its own value proposition. If it has a generic nib, then you may not need it unless something else about it inspires you. I did a video about this. “Do You Really Need Another Jowo Nib.” Thanks so much.
It reminded me od Faber Castell when you started writting with it.
Loved the black one most but the all Gold one is funnily satisfying.
I dig it too. There is something about it. It has a quality.
@@HemingwayJones now really hoping some pen store should source Scriveiner in India. I would really love to add them to my collection!
NIce review (as usual) on a potentially interesting pen. I'm going to be a bit contrarian on the price. I don't doubt it's a solid, well functioning pen -- like a lot of Chinese pens: HongDian/Lemon, Asvine, Jin Hao, etc that you can get (depending on the model) for just under $30 US cartridge/converter); a few more bucks get you a piston fill and for less than $10 (!), the 9019. I think the extra 20-30$ for this pen is going towards UK branding, marketing costs and profit- kinda like Mercedes Benz in the US (a good car, yes, but a taxi in places outside the US).
I think this is a valuable perspective and definitely well said for the conversation. Thank you. The fit and finishing are tight on these and they nailed 3 out of 3 nibs, which I appreciate. I like how you approach this though. Value can be argued from many sides. I would like to try some Hongdian (sp?). I have miserable luck with Jinhao. I have my first Majohn to cover next! Thanks for this valuable comment.
Beautiful pens, affordable for everyone
I have the black and gold classic and the blue EDC, didn’t expect too much and was ready to send back if not satisfied, but I have to say they are soooo smooth, particularly the classic with the fine nib. Needless to say keeping both and at the moment are the pens I reach for during the day.
@Scrveiner....I bought a Scriveiner after Hemmingways Review. I bought a blue one. It has a fine nib and feels good to use. I feel that the design is very feminine. Something pretty to keep in a handbag. I will give my pen to my daughter. Scriveiner should be a paid member for the channel
Thanks!
I have the chrome and blue lacquer versions with medium nibs in each. The blue one is currently inked with Diamine Writer's Blood. I enjoy writing with it but do prefer a slightly thicker pen.
They are definitely slim. Thanks for watching.
Great review, but -- on my 2019 MacBook Pro, anyway -- the audio could use a little more ooomph (amplitude?) I agree that the black and gold would be my choice.
Audio is my nemesis! The mix comes out weird sometimes. So sorry.
A good video on some quality writing instruments. I do like all of them with the Black and gold as my pick. The full gold is giving me Palm Beach socialite vibes. For $50.00 I would like to see a better nib than what I can get in the Muji Fountain pen for $17.00. Overall though, nice pens. Love the outro music.
Thank you and thanks for watching!
Another great video,the black gold,the brass pen is nice were can I pick them up,frank in Oswego,ill
Amazon is the easiest. Thanks!
Tuesday Iggy's Auto took us out at Morton steak house, it was great dress up and had my brother montblanca sterling silver pen,the waiter thought I was a banker,frank in Oswego,ill
Looks Good...... Where are they made?
Mmmm, piano black and gold... mmm... Maybe I need to consider AA meetings? Luckily, my favorite shop didn't stock Scrivener, so I'm not lost yet.
Aother good vid HJ. Not a pen for me, I have hit my limit ☹
Thanks for watching!
I have seen this brand online a lot. I knew you had positive things to say from your last livestreams. The finishes seems well done.
They use a schmidt nib unit? Do you happen to know how interchangeable are those nibs between pens?
Hello Arthur! I haven’t tried to swap them out, but I imagine I could. They look identical. Thanks for watching!
@@HemingwayJones That do make sense, that's neat
Not a fan myself but they look ok! Feels slightly overpriced but I will leave judgments to those who own them :)
Thanks for watching my friend.
Hmmmm. I'm not a fan of the gold. Garish is the best descriptor you could have used. I also agree that the black lacquer is a sharp look for a professional setting, and the unconditioned eye would recognise it as a more expensive pen than it is. But for me. I would adore the red because I adore kaweco sports, and that's what it reminds me of. A dressed up and smoothed out kaweco al sport.
Very sound reasoning. I can tell you that the gold is fun in person.
i want it so bad its beutiful and im a big fan of cursive and executiv type pens and this fountain pen makes me want to buy it
I have had my eye on the gold pen for about 6 months….the price is the only reason I didn’t risk it.
I wasn’t sure how functional it is. It will never leave the desk…so maybe it won’t scratch up.
I was going to use it for writing goal charts at the house. To remind me of abundance, p the difference between wealth and greed. Every time I see this pen I think of immortality, greed, wealth, abundance, and ask myself “what’s the difference?”. I don’t like to overthink it, but it reminds me that it’s ok to have things without being a greedy dick. 😄
Certainly a valuable lesson for everyone!
Gave my best friend a scriviner
Very nice!
I'm a big fan of Schmidt nibs. At least on Benu's they are incredibly wet, which I like.
They do seem to be very nice. Thanks for watching,
They have bad customer service. I’ve emailed them because their pen would no longer screw because the plastic inside basically cracked. It’s been two month no email yet.
That is not a good sign at all. So sorry.
My experience with customer service was the opposite of your experience.
Email esponse was quick and they sent out the replacement I needed very quickly.
They remind me of Ellingon, or Wordsworth & Black. This makes me wonder if they're overpriced. 🤔
How do they make a 24 K pen for $65 even if it is gold plated, what ever that means.
Simple. Thank you. That's it :-)
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
Cool video. Not sure about the pens, I would rather get a Chinese brand pen-- I am not in love with metal pens anymore. Might be good for those who might be looking for a first fountain pen in Office Depot... though...
I appreciate you watching. Thanks!
The golden one fits perfect to a fake Rolex … and: The designer definitely had a window seat in art class.
Good morning!
Here's a couple of additional descriptors for the gold Scrivener: ostentatious and pretentious.
No such thing as affordable luxury. Self-defined, luxury is not easily financed, and attainable. I stick to using affordably formal.
Chateau Frontenac offers you 3 nights in a suite for $300 with full perks; that’s affordable luxury. My Cartier Diabolo pen was $200, marked down from $1,000. That’s affordable luxury. There are limitless examples of this. “Formal” means something else entirely.
Well...they spelled "scrivener" incorrectly.
That bothers me.
@@HemingwayJones Something about this reminds me of the Ellington Pens kerfuffle from a year or so ago. If the pens work well, and seem worth the price, though...not sure there's much to criticize. Re: the spelling of "scrivener," maybe it's to avoid trademark issues with the Scrivener writing software?
Maybe. That sounds reasonable. But why not call it something else? There are so many possibilities!
@@HemingwayJones Good point!
They look very generic, which isn't that surprising for a white label brand. You can get practically the same pens cheaper or at this price point you can get a TWSBI Eco or a Nahvalur Original Plus.
You have been crowing about Scriveiner pens on several of your videos. Anybody listening got the message a while back. I've had enough of Scriveiner commercials. It's a $50 Chinese pen.
I don’t crow. This Channel has always been about my opinions and I quite like these pens. I appreciate you watching, but I don’t understand your anger. These are pens. Deep breath. You are probably surrounded by 50 Chinese products right now. You probably typed this comment on a Chinese product. Take it easy. Go journal something, maybe use a Pelikan.
I took your thoughtful and sage advice. Took some deep breaths, journaled a bit with my HERO 565 (my Mac&cheese pen) and some soothing Diamine Garland. It really did help with everything. Thank you. Please forgive me.
@@HemingwayJones
That's a Donald Trump over the top gold pen 😂
Sure you are pronouncing it correctly?
Yes
Your review was going well until you said that dreaded word....CHINA. What good is a pen that is designed in the UK, but produced in China?? I might just have to bin my British Racing Green ballpoint and rollerball now. I hate Chinese crap. The buyer is always naive to where these 'great' pens actually come from.