A pen that seems elegance for me is the Faber Castell Ondoro in the Smoked Oak version. The barrel is from a beautiful wood with veins of changing browns. I think the contrast between features of this design is what makes this elegant: the raw-like wood against the sleek polished metal, the sharp hexagonal shape against the very-round ends and grip section. This pen is beautiful, the steel nib is perfect and as you mat infer- I like the brand a lot :P
Thank you David for the review and Faber Castell for the chance to win the pen. For me, elegance is the combination of shape and material and Tibaldi Impero is one of the elegance FP out there.
For me, elegance is beauty paired with simplicity and economy of design. Nothing too over-the-top and demanding of attention, but still striking to behold.
I love the feel and craftmanship of Faber Castell pens. They do invest a lot of time and effort in the design and manufactuaring of their products which can be reflected in their quality. Great review and keep up the good work!
The pen is quite nice, extremely classy, and well designed. The attention to detail is spot on. I hope Graf von Faber Castel make a rose gold plated with black resin version of this pen. It would really pop alongside other pens with similar designs.
An elegant pen means it has a striking appearance upon first glance, a shimmering profile and writes as smooth as butter. I personally don’t own any but Visconti does well at providing pens with this description. Love the ink color. Reminds me of days on the beach.
Thank you for another great review. It made me want to ink up my Graf von Faber Castell pen and put it into my current rotation. At the moment, my favourite elegant fountain pen is the Pelikan M815 (metal).
To me, Elegance is proper attention to the proper details. It's never excessive. Quite vague but I guess the subjectivity of the thought is what allows different people to appreciate the subjective beauty in pens and even in people. Love how the Guilloche has distinct elegant features and designs to accompany the experience of fine writing.
Awesome review! I am glad you were able to get something set up. I think the Lamy 2000 is pretty elegant. The design is simple but grabs your attention.
It is really a lovely pen! I think the most elegant pen I own is my Lamy 2000. The simple beautiful lines of it makes it seem timeless and elegant. Thanks for the wonderful review!
I've often wondered about the Graf von Faber Castell pens. Thank you for your insight! I love the elegant form of the Sheaffer Legacy pens, particularly the black-bodied, gold-capped model. The slight upturn at the tip of the inlaid nib is delightfully graceful.
I first went to a pen store in my hometown here in Kansas City and I was eyeing this pen. It’s gorgeous. I love the contrast between the blue and silver. Excellent review. Good job.
I also really like the look of the nib on this pen. To me elegance is all about clean lines and has to have an almost timeless look. I think that this pen lives up to that definition and I hope I can try one soon.
Wow a very beautiful pen. I like specially its nib and the clip. My kids have some Faber Castell color pencil boxes we bought for their art classes and the quality is great. They come in very elegant wood boxes. Thank you David your videos and greetings from Yucatan!
Very nice review. Made me revisit my original distaste for the prominent clip and flared cap. The color on this one is very pretty. I really find the Omas Ogiva Cocktail in Bloody Mary and Blue Angel very elegant. Its elongated dimensions and fluting take the classic cigar shape and makes it much more refined.
The most elegant pen I own is the Pilot Custom 823 clear Demonstrator. It’s awesome. I love that Gulf of Blue ink. Thanks David for another great video.
Hi David , great review as usual . When I think of elegance in a fountain pen , the Waterman L' Etalon from the 1990's comes to mind . The L' Etalon has many interesting design features which all come together in a very stylish pen ; interestingly it is also great to use .
Awesome review David!! There's nothing I would have you change about them. Elegance... Well, I've been eying the 18111 pens and his pens are a thing to behold! Can't wait to see a review on one of his pens!!!!!! P.S. My birthday is next week!! Lol. 😂. Had to try.
Your reviews are always lovely. Succinct, yet thorough. What constitutes an elegant pen will vary from person to person and I don't think there's a right answer. But for me, it's a body that is a dark color, not too terribly wide or narrow, a simple filling mechanism, and a nib with some decorative flourish-ey embossing but not a smiley face (and I DO love my Kakunos but they aren't what I'd call elegant).
Pelikan's souverän line looks and feels gorgeous, especially the way the piston knob turns. So smooooth Always grateful for the reviews and what a wonderful give away!
I always appreciate your take on pens. It gives me a good amount of perspective. Elegance is a tough thing to nail down. For me the writing experience is what matters most. So, I would say the most "elegant " pen I own so far is my Lamy Studio. Not fancy per se but my best writing pen so far.
There's something about the Lamy CP1 that really stands out to me, with its minuscule step, outstanding overall thinness and matte, barstock look when capped. Despite how compact it is, it really feels like Lamy sacrificed nothing and wound up with an extremely handsome little pen.
David, I was happy to see that you did a review on the GVFCG . The color is very eye catching and I was fascinated by your explanation of how they produce the barrel of the pen. You see, this is what defines elegance in a FP for me...the deliberate techniques in the artistry of the design. I mostly lean towards Japanese pens, but I am a fan of the GvFBG and feel a thrill when it comes in the rotation.
I have seen displays of the ‘Graf’ pen before and was impressed by the tubular modern design. But when you mentioned the word ‘Guilloche,’ I was intrigued. I researched it. What I saw made a lasting impression. The Guilloche pattern on the ‘Graf’ pen revealed an exqusite understated repeating motif that had its roots in France during the 17th century, even earlier. The ‘Graf von Faber Castell Guilloche’ is an exquisite pen with elements of minimalism especially the cap, and the barrel displays a traditional design motif that blends well with the overall modern look. Incorporating a traditional motif but giving it a modern overall look is an achievement accomplished with great skill, I think. Kudos to Graf von Faber. Your writing sample depicts a writer that is crisp with a smooth flow of ink.
Such a gorgeous pen, I like everything about it! Quite an unique design, not sure what to equate it with in terms of elegance, maybe the Pelikan Souveran range.
In my opinion, an elegant pen is one that attracts your attention without necessarily trying too hard. To that end, there are two very different pens that I find to be remarkably elegant - The Pelikan M1000 in Green stripes, and the Conid Bulkfiller kingsize streamline. As always thank you for an excellent review and outstanding video quality!
Very nice review of a gorgeous pen! I am a bit weary of clunky cigar/torpedo shaped pens. My favorites are usually the more slender looking pens, Waterman's come to mind. This particular pen reminds me of the columns in classic architecture. The Visconti Van Gogh has also struck me as elegant. Thanks for the review. Robbin
Wonderful looking pen. I’m not sure that I own a pen that I would call elegant (yet!). I do own several I find beautiful and/or refine. Great review for what looks to be a fabulous pen.
Loved the video, David. It is a beautiful pen. When I look for an elegant pen from my collection, I have to pick the Pelikan M605 Tranparent. The shape, design, and overall feel are timeless.
Thanks for the review! Not sure what pen I'd pick as an elegant one, but sparkly acrylic acetate in a subdued colour, and two-tone nibs can make pens elegant imo
Thanks for the great review. There are not that much videos on GvFC pens out there. Regarding your comment topic: If you ask about elegance I'm instantly thinking about the Souveräb line by Pelikan. The classic green stripes with the gold trim just looks ... elegant.
The GvFC Intuition, the resin presentation in Terracota color is the most elegant pen I've seen, closely followed by the same pen in black resin, they're simply gorgeous with a bold statement that a pen can be different, and the master craftsmanship you can see in this Guilloche model... I agree with you about metal grip sections, specially shiny metal grips... but this grip (used also by the GvFC Classic model) is pretty comfortable and allows for a great writing experience.
Good review David! I think the Platinum 3776 is quite elegant. Clip design, center band, heart breather hole, and Platinum’s choice of colors make it sharp.
I'm such a fan of Faber Castell nibs, and this G-v-FC Guilloche is lovely! I have quite a few pens that would be described as classic/elegant designs, but the first one that came to mind is my Pilot E95s.
The most elegant pen I have is my Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Galaxy. I really like the feel of the pen in my hand and the pop of colors against the black is stunning. But the gulf blue is a really lovely color and would be a nice addition to the stash.
Nick. Congratulations on winning the random drawing for the Graf von Faber Castell Guilloche. Please email your contact info to figbootonpens@gmail.com by Friday , Sept 14th, and I'll get the pen out to you.
The Faber Company and pencil are mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes story “The Adventure of the Three Students” found in “The Return of Sherlock Holmes”. Even at the time of that writing the company had a long history.
Fairly new to the world of fountain pens, but have always wanted one.. being an artist, I’ve always admired architectural motifs used in ancient times, the guilloche is a helix like pattern that I’ve had the pleasure to work with in cornices. That being said, I’d love to have that pen, I’m sure I’d enjoy drawing plans with it lots. Cheers!
Wow, that's an impressive giveaway David. I like the overall color matching you did for this video, from the ink up to the shirt. For me the Pelikan M800 or the M600 you showed in the size comparison are examples of very elegant pens.
Great review. The first thing I saw was that the pen matched your shirt. Nice touch. Like you I really don’t like smooth metal grips. My fingers just slip on them too much.
David, thanks for another great and comprehensive review really appreciate it. One pen that is also from Graf von Faber Castell line i the Intuition, as the section is integrated into the barrel (in fact it is just one long barrel) I find it super comfortable to hold and it is less of a "finger magnet". Thanks again for doing these reviews, they are super helpful and insightful.
Always thought the most elegant pens were yard o led and the Graf but always wondered about the writing experience. I’m all about the nib and how it writes. Thanks for the review
I have one in Sahara Yellow that’s not on the lineup you showed. I bought it used. Either it’s very old or very new. Maybe exclusive to a store? The newest color I know of at this point in time is a pink, called Cherry Blossom, exclusive to Atlas Pens. Huge fan of this design as well as the smooth writing experience.
I always enjoy you videos. This one, no exception. And a true beauty of a pen. Very “Royal” in its appearance, with the wide cap. Talking of elegance I do however love the streamlined Waterman Carène, where pen and nib flows seamlessly into one another.
Such a beautiful pen! I had spotted it but was waiting for a review. Thanks David. I think it will match my beloved Sailor 1911L Fresca Blue which I consider elegant with simple clean lines.
Wow! She’s a beaut! That’s a really lovely pen. I was kinda sad when you said how much it was but it’s nice to know that something so lovely is out there. Elegance and luxury often go hand in hand but I really love when those two things don’t go together. Fingers crossed as I would treat this lovely pen so well and only write kind things with it.
The pens are quite elegant! I have a GVFV Ambition in ivory and love it. The 18k nib is amazing and might just be the smoothest and well tuned in my collection.
Elegance for me comes with grace as one ages. In line with this, aside from the elgance that the graf von faber castell exudes, I find that the pilot myu elagant as well. Thanks!
thanks for the review and giveaway! i find the lamy profil very elegant. it is a discontinued model similar to the lamy 2000, but slimmer. the sleek pen is elegant in the sense, that it accomplishes a lot with relatively simple means and without making much visual ado about it.
HELL yes. It's like the classier direct upgrade to the Faber-Castell Ambition!! I do love the Ambition quite a bit, and I know the company excels with their nibs. Suffice it to say that I've never been more excited about one of your giveaways :) In terms of my collection, I haven't really branched out into higher-priced pens yet and so I would likely select my Italix Parson's Essential as my most elegant pen. It has a classic cigar shape but mixes it up with the Celtic design around the cap band -- and I love the depth of the lacquer. Thank you so much for putting this on!
Any of the Pelikan Souveran line just seems so class and elegant. I can't quite place it, it may be the classic look of them, or the stripes, or even the nib design, but they just look so nice.
Just used your code for Diplomat to pick up an Aero in the Sunset Orange color, which I've been interested in since you reviewed it a year ago. I just received it and already love it. Thanks for the discount and the recommendation! It may not be as elegant as other pens, but it's certainly unique. It's quickly becoming a favorite.
Thank you for the review. I agree that this is a very elegant pen. To me elegance is a timeless quality, a look that will look good in all situations. My most elegant pens are probably my vintage Wahl-Elegance. When it comes to a modern elegant pen, I am a bit town between my Pelikan m605 Transparent White and the two pens I have from the Herbert Pen Company, especially the latest which I call “France” (a hexagonal Monument made with a material he poured with blue and red ribbons).
The sound of Graf von Faber-Castell gold nib is so beautiful. Thank you for the nice review. ♡
I'm drooling over this pen. The looks of the pen's barrel and the nib are superb...
Thank you for your review. I purchased a hot pink in Medium nib following your review. It is exceptionally smooth with little to no feedback.
I don't know why but i'm just in love with the cap design on this pen. Thanks for this review, David!
I love the Cap and clip design of this pen. It has an elegant and classic feel to it. Always appreciative of your reviews David!
A pen that seems elegance for me is the Faber Castell Ondoro in the Smoked Oak version. The barrel is from a beautiful wood with veins of changing browns. I think the contrast between features of this design is what makes this elegant: the raw-like wood against the sleek polished metal, the sharp hexagonal shape against the very-round ends and grip section. This pen is beautiful, the steel nib is perfect and as you mat infer- I like the brand a lot :P
Thank you David for the review and Faber Castell for the chance to win the pen. For me, elegance is the combination of shape and material and Tibaldi Impero is one of the elegance FP out there.
I'm a great fan of the Graf von Faber Castell pens. They are the perfect match of elegance and classical looks.
My Vanishing Point Decimo has elegance. The sleek shape and the hidden nib make it look flawless!
I like the elegance of the highly polished metal parts and detailed guilloche pattern.
For me, elegance is beauty paired with simplicity and economy of design. Nothing too over-the-top and demanding of attention, but still striking to behold.
I love the feel and craftmanship of Faber Castell pens. They do invest a lot of time and effort in the design and manufactuaring of their products which can be reflected in their quality. Great review and keep up the good work!
For me elegance are the rare occasions when form meets writing functionality to form a truly magnificent writing instrument.
The pen is quite nice, extremely classy, and well designed. The attention to detail is spot on. I hope Graf von Faber Castel make a rose gold plated with black resin version of this pen. It would really pop alongside other pens with similar designs.
An elegant pen means it has a striking appearance upon first glance, a shimmering profile and writes as smooth as butter. I personally don’t own any but Visconti does well at providing pens with this description. Love the ink color. Reminds me of days on the beach.
Pilot pens stand for elegance to me. The dedication to craftmanship and workmanship comes through, even in their budget-priced pens.
I like the new theme of the videos, color matching pen, and shirt.........
Thank you for another great review. It made me want to ink up my Graf von Faber Castell pen and put it into my current rotation. At the moment, my favourite elegant fountain pen is the Pelikan M815 (metal).
To me, Elegance is proper attention to the proper details. It's never excessive. Quite vague but I guess the subjectivity of the thought is what allows different people to appreciate the subjective beauty in pens and even in people.
Love how the Guilloche has distinct elegant features and designs to accompany the experience of fine writing.
Awesome review! I am glad you were able to get something set up. I think the Lamy 2000 is pretty elegant. The design is simple but grabs your attention.
David thank you for the solid reviews, it is always a joy to view your videos.
What a lovely pen! That gulf blue is a beautiful color! Thank you for another great review.
It is really a lovely pen! I think the most elegant pen I own is my Lamy 2000. The simple beautiful lines of it makes it seem timeless and elegant. Thanks for the wonderful review!
I've often wondered about the Graf von Faber Castell pens. Thank you for your insight!
I love the elegant form of the Sheaffer Legacy pens, particularly the black-bodied, gold-capped model. The slight upturn at the tip of the inlaid nib is delightfully graceful.
Excellent review in that you show closeups of the product as well as details to each component and your impression.
David thanks for your great video reviews. Graf von Faber Castell is one of my grail pens because of its is simplicity and elegance.
I first went to a pen store in my hometown here in Kansas City and I was eyeing this pen. It’s gorgeous. I love the contrast between the blue and silver.
Excellent review. Good job.
Elegance is the eye of the beholder! Thank you for the videos.
I also really like the look of the nib on this pen. To me elegance is all about clean lines and has to have an almost timeless look. I think that this pen lives up to that definition and I hope I can try one soon.
Wow a very beautiful pen. I like specially its nib and the clip. My kids have some Faber Castell color pencil boxes we bought for their art classes and the quality is great. They come in very elegant wood boxes. Thank you David your videos and greetings from Yucatan!
I recently got a black Pilot E95s which has an understated elegance I did not anticipate. The inlaid nib looks amazing while not being overly flashy
I think your reviews are very elegant -efficient, articulate, informative, and entertaining.
I’ve been curious about these for a while. I enjoy your reviews very much. Thank you!
Love Faber Castell pencils. I agree it is a very elegant design.. the combination of the blue and silver is great! Thanks
Very nice review. Made me revisit my original distaste for the prominent clip and flared cap. The color on this one is very pretty. I really find the Omas Ogiva Cocktail in Bloody Mary and Blue Angel very elegant. Its elongated dimensions and fluting take the classic cigar shape and makes it much more refined.
The most elegant pen I own is the Pilot Custom 823 clear Demonstrator. It’s awesome. I love that Gulf of Blue ink. Thanks David for another great video.
What a gorgeous pen! Thanks for the review. I love all my fountain pens and my elegant pen is the one I presently use - they are all elegant!
The most elegant pen that I have is the Lamy 2000. I love the minimalist design of it as well as how it feels to use and operate it.
What an elegant pen, I love the idea of being able to stand it up on a desk. The color is really nice!
Hi David , great review as usual . When I think of elegance in a fountain pen , the Waterman L' Etalon from the 1990's comes to mind . The L' Etalon has many interesting design features which all come together in a very stylish pen ; interestingly it is also great to use .
Nice review. I like the color options this pen comes in. They can really stand out and make people look twice.
I really liked the colour of the pen as well as the matching ink. That nib design is very elegant and probably one of the best I have seen!
Awesome review David!! There's nothing I would have you change about them. Elegance... Well, I've been eying the 18111 pens and his pens are a thing to behold! Can't wait to see a review on one of his pens!!!!!! P.S. My birthday is next week!! Lol. 😂. Had to try.
Your reviews are always lovely. Succinct, yet thorough. What constitutes an elegant pen will vary from person to person and I don't think there's a right answer. But for me, it's a body that is a dark color, not too terribly wide or narrow, a simple filling mechanism, and a nib with some decorative flourish-ey embossing but not a smiley face (and I DO love my Kakunos but they aren't what I'd call elegant).
Pelikan's souverän line looks and feels gorgeous, especially the way the piston knob turns. So smooooth
Always grateful for the reviews and what a wonderful give away!
I always appreciate your take on pens. It gives me a good amount of perspective. Elegance is a tough thing to nail down. For me the writing experience is what matters most. So, I would say the most "elegant " pen I own so far is my Lamy Studio. Not fancy per se but my best writing pen so far.
There's something about the Lamy CP1 that really stands out to me, with its minuscule step, outstanding overall thinness and matte, barstock look when capped. Despite how compact it is, it really feels like Lamy sacrificed nothing and wound up with an extremely handsome little pen.
David, I was happy to see that you did a review on the GVFCG . The color is very eye catching and I was fascinated by your explanation of how they produce the barrel of the pen. You see, this is what defines elegance in a FP for me...the deliberate techniques in the artistry of the design. I mostly lean towards Japanese pens, but I am a fan of the GvFBG and feel a thrill when it comes in the rotation.
I have seen displays of the ‘Graf’ pen before and was impressed by the tubular modern design. But when you mentioned the word ‘Guilloche,’ I was intrigued. I researched it. What I saw made a lasting impression. The Guilloche pattern on the ‘Graf’ pen revealed an exqusite understated repeating motif that had its roots in France during the 17th century, even earlier. The ‘Graf von Faber Castell Guilloche’ is an exquisite pen with elements of minimalism especially the cap, and the barrel displays a traditional design motif that blends well with the overall modern look. Incorporating a traditional motif but giving it a modern overall look is an achievement accomplished with great skill, I think. Kudos to Graf von Faber. Your writing sample depicts a writer that is crisp with a smooth flow of ink.
That is a nice pen! I love the cap shape and the clip. I think Pelikan pens look elegant and really like their caps and clips as well.
Thanks for the review. I have a Monteverde Napa that my father gave me as a gift years ago. I have always thought of it as a very elegant pen.
Such a gorgeous pen, I like everything about it! Quite an unique design, not sure what to equate it with in terms of elegance, maybe the Pelikan Souveran range.
In my opinion, an elegant pen is one that attracts your attention without necessarily trying too hard. To that end, there are two very different pens that I find to be remarkably elegant - The Pelikan M1000 in Green stripes, and the Conid Bulkfiller kingsize streamline.
As always thank you for an excellent review and outstanding video quality!
Very nice review of a gorgeous pen! I am a bit weary of clunky cigar/torpedo shaped pens. My favorites are usually the more slender looking pens, Waterman's come to mind. This particular pen reminds me of the columns in classic architecture. The Visconti Van Gogh has also struck me as elegant. Thanks for the review. Robbin
Wonderful looking pen. I’m not sure that I own a pen that I would call elegant (yet!). I do own several I find beautiful and/or refine. Great review for what looks to be a fabulous pen.
Loved the video, David. It is a beautiful pen. When I look for an elegant pen from my collection, I have to pick the Pelikan M605 Tranparent. The shape, design, and overall feel are timeless.
Thanks for the review! Not sure what pen I'd pick as an elegant one, but sparkly acrylic acetate in a subdued colour, and two-tone nibs can make pens elegant imo
Thanks for the great review. There are not that much videos on GvFC pens out there.
Regarding your comment topic: If you ask about elegance I'm instantly thinking about the Souveräb line by Pelikan. The classic green stripes with the gold trim just looks ... elegant.
The GvFC Intuition, the resin presentation in Terracota color is the most elegant pen I've seen, closely followed by the same pen in black resin, they're simply gorgeous with a bold statement that a pen can be different, and the master craftsmanship you can see in this Guilloche model...
I agree with you about metal grip sections, specially shiny metal grips... but this grip (used also by the GvFC Classic model) is pretty comfortable and allows for a great writing experience.
Love the pen. The color, the nib, the design. I will try to see one in person. Thanks!
Good review David! I think the Platinum 3776 is quite elegant. Clip design, center band, heart breather hole, and Platinum’s choice of colors make it sharp.
Thanks for the review and giveaway! My current favourite is the MB 1912, which I find to be understated and elegant.
I'm such a fan of Faber Castell nibs, and this G-v-FC Guilloche is lovely! I have quite a few pens that would be described as classic/elegant designs, but the first one that came to mind is my Pilot E95s.
Great review Dave. The barrel design is beautiful and classy. Whoever gets it should really feel lucky.
I think the Otto Hutt Design 04 is quite elegant. It's very simillar to this pen - I wonder how they compare.
The most elegant pen I have is my Pilot Vanishing Point Raden Galaxy. I really like the feel of the pen in my hand and the pop of colors against the black is stunning. But the gulf blue is a really lovely color and would be a nice addition to the stash.
Elegance is anything with a classic and simple clean look. This does fit that. And it is nice that they have an ink to match the pen.
Nick. Congratulations on winning the random drawing for the Graf von Faber Castell Guilloche. Please email your contact info to figbootonpens@gmail.com by Friday , Sept 14th, and I'll get the pen out to you.
What a treasure. I would be proud to use this one. Lovely color and the writing looks smooth. Sure could use this one.
The Faber Company and pencil are mentioned in the Sherlock Holmes story “The Adventure of the Three Students” found in “The Return of Sherlock Holmes”. Even at the time of that writing the company had a long history.
We Sherlock Holmes lovers also like fountain pens a lot. 🎉🎉 I've set my eyes on acquiring this pen and will be saving up for it soon...
That is one classy looking pen -- I love the shade of blue too! I really like how they do their guilloche pens.
I really look forward to your reviews, David, they are thorough and really informative, thank you!
Fairly new to the world of fountain pens, but have always wanted one.. being an artist, I’ve always admired architectural motifs used in ancient times, the guilloche is a helix like pattern that I’ve had the pleasure to work with in cornices. That being said, I’d love to have that pen, I’m sure I’d enjoy drawing plans with it lots. Cheers!
Great looking pen. Elegance in pens - for me that is a Cross Verve, the shap of this pen is magnificent.
Thank you for review. With this blue color and silver finish-cap it seems really classy.
Wow, that's an impressive giveaway David. I like the overall color matching you did for this video, from the ink up to the shirt. For me the Pelikan M800 or the M600 you showed in the size comparison are examples of very elegant pens.
Great review. The first thing I saw was that the pen matched your shirt. Nice touch. Like you I really don’t like smooth metal grips. My fingers just slip on them too much.
David, thanks for another great and comprehensive review really appreciate it.
One pen that is also from Graf von Faber Castell line i the Intuition, as the section is integrated into the barrel (in fact it is just one long barrel) I find it super comfortable to hold and it is less of a "finger magnet".
Thanks again for doing these reviews, they are super helpful and insightful.
Always thought the most elegant pens were yard o led and the Graf but always wondered about the writing experience. I’m all about the nib and how it writes. Thanks for the review
I have one in Sahara Yellow that’s not on the lineup you showed. I bought it used. Either it’s very old or very new. Maybe exclusive to a store? The newest color I know of at this point in time is a pink, called Cherry Blossom, exclusive to Atlas Pens. Huge fan of this design as well as the smooth writing experience.
This is an interesting combination of materials/textures. As for elegance, I'm thinking of some of the Waterman pens like the Carène or the Preface.
I always enjoy you videos. This one, no exception.
And a true beauty of a pen. Very “Royal” in its appearance, with the wide cap.
Talking of elegance I do however love the streamlined Waterman Carène, where pen and nib flows seamlessly into one another.
My most elegant pen is the Pilot ES95, burgundy and gold version. Thanks for the review!
Another great review, David. Love the look of this pen, especially in the Gulf Blue finish.
Thank you David for the review and always love to learn something new in this FP world.
Such a beautiful pen! I had spotted it but was waiting for a review. Thanks David. I think it will match my beloved Sailor 1911L Fresca Blue which I consider elegant with simple clean lines.
What a lovely colour, especially together with the ink.
Very nice review of a pen that I've admired for some time. Yard-O-Led pens sure look elegant. A hopeful purchase one day...
Wow! She’s a beaut! That’s a really lovely pen. I was kinda sad when you said how much it was but it’s nice to know that something so lovely is out there. Elegance and luxury often go hand in hand but I really love when those two things don’t go together. Fingers crossed as I would treat this lovely pen so well and only write kind things with it.
The pens are quite elegant! I have a GVFV Ambition in ivory and love it. The 18k nib is amazing and might just be the smoothest and well tuned in my collection.
Elegance for me comes with grace as one ages. In line with this, aside from the elgance that the graf von faber castell exudes, I find that the pilot myu elagant as well. Thanks!
Great review, thanks Dave! I think the most elegant pen ever created in the Omas 360, the old model.
Totally looks like Surf Blue! Interesting design and nib, it looks sophisticated and delicate even if it's a lot of metal.
thanks for the review and giveaway!
i find the lamy profil very elegant. it is a discontinued model similar to the lamy 2000, but slimmer. the sleek pen is elegant in the sense, that it accomplishes a lot with relatively simple means and without making much visual ado about it.
Thank you David for another great review and a giveaway. In my opinion one of the most elegant pen is the Pilot Custom Heritage 912.
Elegance, to me, is finding a balance between details and minimalism
HELL yes. It's like the classier direct upgrade to the Faber-Castell Ambition!! I do love the Ambition quite a bit, and I know the company excels with their nibs. Suffice it to say that I've never been more excited about one of your giveaways :)
In terms of my collection, I haven't really branched out into higher-priced pens yet and so I would likely select my Italix Parson's Essential as my most elegant pen. It has a classic cigar shape but mixes it up with the Celtic design around the cap band -- and I love the depth of the lacquer. Thank you so much for putting this on!
Any of the Pelikan Souveran line just seems so class and elegant. I can't quite place it, it may be the classic look of them, or the stripes, or even the nib design, but they just look so nice.
Just used your code for Diplomat to pick up an Aero in the Sunset Orange color, which I've been interested in since you reviewed it a year ago. I just received it and already love it. Thanks for the discount and the recommendation! It may not be as elegant as other pens, but it's certainly unique. It's quickly becoming a favorite.
I'm glad you're enjoying your new toy!
Thank you for the review. I agree that this is a very elegant pen. To me elegance is a timeless quality, a look that will look good in all situations. My most elegant pens are probably my vintage Wahl-Elegance. When it comes to a modern elegant pen, I am a bit town between my Pelikan m605 Transparent White and the two pens I have from the Herbert Pen Company, especially the latest which I call “France” (a hexagonal Monument made with a material he poured with blue and red ribbons).
Love that blue color. I think the Pelikan pens are elegant, as well as the Platinum Century 3776 pens.