Just tested this Extra Fine nib and it's a very good writer. There is a big "but" to be considered if anyone is thinking about purchasing this nib: this is softer than the usual steel nib but it might not be as flexible in order to achieve line variation while writing, specifically for those who have a slanted style. I don't regret my purchase since it gave my Momento Magico another style and some improvement over my Fine Nib, some spring is welcome for very fine lines. By the way, the Leonardo Extra Fine nibs have a line as thick as a Lamy Safari Fine, just for reference. I would recommend this nib as a primary option for a fine/extra fine on the Leonardo line of pens instead of the regular one but not as a option for line variation. It doesn't feel natural to flex this nib, as simple as that. Thanks for this review and I am with you on the opinion about the Extra Fine, it is where the value lies on.
Hey there Andre, yes you pointed out everything that is important, this nib is not the answer to all problems or the ultimate flex machine, it is a relative similar pricing on a flex option for a Leonardo fountain pen. Good job on the feedback - it is spot on !
This is a fantastic overview of these nibs that convinced me to get the Elastic EF nib. Thanks for putting this together with such detailed comparison!
So exciting to see these new nib options. Thanks, Emy for taking time to make a new video with all the junk going on in the world. Blessings on you and yours.
Thank you Robbin, i will try to get in a more positive mindset and to post videos more consistent so like this time will not be an enemy for me :D - it is just a matter of time
@@pen.ventureYou are doing an amazing job. I am praying for a resolution to hostilities so people aren't living in fear. I felt silly ordering a pen when there is so much turmoil to be dealt with. I received notice that it has already shipped. Unbelievable that you can be so focused. Stay safe.
much lobe and gratitude Robbin, i hope it will all end soon and we will have the first glimpse of the aftermath. No need to feel silly - time can work against us when we keep overthinking, i enjoyed coming to the office knowing im sending out pens to my friends and it means a lot to me
Emy, that was one of the most enlightening displays of a nib that I have seen! I have a Leonardo and will take a look at the order of a replacement nib. :) GREAT WORK!
I cant agree more... im that guy that falls for each Leonardo, Thanks for your support Scot, cant wait to showcase something important from Leonardo :D the following days
Love this… this is asking all other pen manufacturers to step up their game… I just placed my order for the extra fine…. Love this… these are gorgeous… better get yours before there are gone. Much love and wishing you continued safety… Emy…
Thank you so much :D it is uplifting to see everyone so supportive in times like these. The pen is simply wow - love it - love the nibs and yes - the others in the industry need to pay attention to Leonardo, they are crushing it lately
I find this to be an interesting option for those of us who just cannot afford to buy a lot more pens. I like amber and green-tone pens, and the two Leonardo pens I own are wonderful. The one you are showing is also fantastic. I am checking these out! I like the engraving on the back of the cap more than the barrel…great choice! I am particularly interested in the Jowo elastic nib. If tuned by Leonardo, I have found the steel nib on my Momento Zero Grande to be a great writer. I do not think there is a way to made steel more flexible without going to a very thin architecture, but (at the price different) if one does not use pressure, there should be no problem. If you do use a little too much pressure, then you always have an option to purchase a replacement nib. I like the way these guys think! They make a great pen that most of us can stretch to purchase. And, WOW! Your writing demo of an elastic Fine clearly indicates how it lays down a great line; nevertheless, your demonstration of the EF probably won me over! Have some available for our tax refunds! :)
Yes - this is exactly an option for someone that wants a little softness with their steel nib at the same cost of a normal steel nib. I tend to be quite flamboyant in writing and softer nibs are something that i can really quickly make them shine
I think I have made a review of their nibs - the same nib size in steel/14k gold size6/ 14k gold size8 - but we need to give an update with the new ones :D
Lovely detailed review Emy. Looks like you have lost more weight buddy. The pen is beautiful. I am sure Leonardo will come up with a Grande version in this design also. Nothing can beat a gold nib in flexibility but still I laud Leonardo for the steel elastic nib. Once again thanks for the review.
Hi Emy. Fantastic review, thank you! Is there a way to find out if my MZ Magico has a Jowo nib? I bought the pen in September 2021. I am eager to try my hand with flexi and the EF nib and want to have an easy way to change the nib! Thank you, John.
thank you John :D please send me a picture of the nib then turn the pen and the feeder as well - and i will tell you if its a jowo or a bock nib (use my email penventure@yahoo.com)
Hello bravo for your work it is very instructive 👍 I am an artist I am currently looking for a fountain pen to draw with a fluid line, a good flow of ink, a good reserve of ink, and resistant. What would also be the right inks to accompany this product? thank you for your comeback
Thank you for your feedback :D I would recommend you to go through our ink selection and we have two very nice choices - the sailor permanent inks and also Diamine - registrar ink :D the diamine also comes in a 100ml plastic bottle refill that can be amazing value for its volume
Hello Emy ! thanks for nice review ! i have a question about flex nibs about your experiences . i have tried to purchase a Scribo fountain pen from Pen Venture but i haven't . still i wish i get a nice flex and enjoyable nib ... so could you tell me your top 3 flex nib fountain pen ?? i'm really hesitating now between Leonardo or Scribo . Help me Emy and thanks again !
Thank you Junho - my top 3 flex nibs would be these : 1 - leonardo 14k gold Elastic EF / 2 - Scribo 14k gold flex EF nib / 3 Stipula - 14k Stiflex EF nib / 4 Leonardo Steel Elastic EF nib . Thank would be my top 4 favourite nibs , it is taste only, i like a nib that is soft but not too soft when it comes to flex
I appreciate your reviews but today I'm going to choose the flex nib for my Momento Magico I already paid and I can't understand from this review the real size of EF and F lines as you tested them just by dipping into ink. the real lines depends a lot from the amount of ink feed provides nib with. From what I see in this review I would never buy any of these pens as they release excessive ink on the paper but this often happens when you dip your nib. So consider that these reviews could be appreciated more if you could do real test of pens you are showing. My 2 cents - and write a lot more than just a few seconds
When we get to do these reviews sometimes we receive the initial inventory pieces that we dont have spares to test and ink up and then its not ok for us to retail them as being new pens... often times we ask future owners if they are ok with us testing the pen in a video review and then having the same pen, we have yet to find a person saying no to this, but even so - we dont want to put ink in the converter and to have it "used" ... then there is the risk of dropping one of these and then not having it ready when the parcel should eb traveling towards the client... this is why we prioritise the client and not having a test driving pen that we just do watcher we want with it in our videos. Btw ... I could show you 10 nibs / same pen / same nib size / I can bet you that rarely you could find 3 that write the same... 70% have some different lines that they put down, only after we get to check the gap, align tines, get the toppings smoothen .... only then we can get consistency to what you would understand. So for the moment - this is the best we can, in the future we are planning to open a "used for demo purposes section" where what we use in our videos gets sold there on that section at a lower cost for some that dont mind a pen that got to be inked and showcased in a video :D
Just tested this Extra Fine nib and it's a very good writer. There is a big "but" to be considered if anyone is thinking about purchasing this nib: this is softer than the usual steel nib but it might not be as flexible in order to achieve line variation while writing, specifically for those who have a slanted style. I don't regret my purchase since it gave my Momento Magico another style and some improvement over my Fine Nib, some spring is welcome for very fine lines. By the way, the Leonardo Extra Fine nibs have a line as thick as a Lamy Safari Fine, just for reference.
I would recommend this nib as a primary option for a fine/extra fine on the Leonardo line of pens instead of the regular one but not as a option for line variation. It doesn't feel natural to flex this nib, as simple as that.
Thanks for this review and I am with you on the opinion about the Extra Fine, it is where the value lies on.
Hey there Andre, yes you pointed out everything that is important, this nib is not the answer to all problems or the ultimate flex machine, it is a relative similar pricing on a flex option for a Leonardo fountain pen. Good job on the feedback - it is spot on !
This is a fantastic overview of these nibs that convinced me to get the Elastic EF nib. Thanks for putting this together with such detailed comparison!
Glad it was helpful! As always - my pleasure Aaron :D
Great video! This pen is beautiful, and i appreciate very much you showing all nib options, especially in flex nibs :)
Glad you like it! Thank you Aleaxndra :D
So exciting to see these new nib options. Thanks, Emy for taking time to make a new video with all the junk going on in the world. Blessings on you and yours.
Thank you Robbin, i will try to get in a more positive mindset and to post videos more consistent so like this time will not be an enemy for me :D - it is just a matter of time
@@pen.ventureYou are doing an amazing job. I am praying for a resolution to hostilities so people aren't living in fear. I felt silly ordering a pen when there is so much turmoil to be dealt with. I received notice that it has already shipped. Unbelievable that you can be so focused. Stay safe.
much lobe and gratitude Robbin, i hope it will all end soon and we will have the first glimpse of the aftermath. No need to feel silly - time can work against us when we keep overthinking, i enjoyed coming to the office knowing im sending out pens to my friends and it means a lot to me
@@pen.venture Good to hear as I just ordered another pen. Hope you are keeping your health and spirits up..
Emy, that was one of the most enlightening displays of a nib that I have seen! I have a Leonardo and will take a look at the order of a replacement nib. :) GREAT WORK!
Thank you so much Keith :D - i really tried to push it to the limit and showcase how it is and what to expect from it :D
Love the flow of the Fine Flex nib and the black Leonardo ink. 😇🩷🙏🙌
:D yup its a great writer :D
So easy to get tempted by every new Leonardo! Thanks for the review and nib comparisons. :)
I cant agree more... im that guy that falls for each Leonardo, Thanks for your support Scot, cant wait to showcase something important from Leonardo :D the following days
Love this… this is asking all other pen manufacturers to step up their game… I just placed my order for the extra fine…. Love this… these are gorgeous… better get yours before there are gone. Much love and wishing you continued safety… Emy…
Thank you so much :D it is uplifting to see everyone so supportive in times like these. The pen is simply wow - love it - love the nibs and yes - the others in the industry need to pay attention to Leonardo, they are crushing it lately
I find this to be an interesting option for those of us who just cannot afford to buy a lot more pens. I like amber and green-tone pens, and the two Leonardo pens I own are wonderful. The one you are showing is also fantastic. I am checking these out! I like the engraving on the back of the cap more than the barrel…great choice! I am particularly interested in the Jowo elastic nib. If tuned by Leonardo, I have found the steel nib on my Momento Zero Grande to be a great writer. I do not think there is a way to made steel more flexible without going to a very thin architecture, but (at the price different) if one does not use pressure, there should be no problem. If you do use a little too much pressure, then you always have an option to purchase a replacement nib. I like the way these guys think! They make a great pen that most of us can stretch to purchase. And, WOW! Your writing demo of an elastic Fine clearly indicates how it lays down a great line; nevertheless, your demonstration of the EF probably won me over! Have some available for our tax refunds! :)
Yes - this is exactly an option for someone that wants a little softness with their steel nib at the same cost of a normal steel nib. I tend to be quite flamboyant in writing and softer nibs are something that i can really quickly make them shine
Very interesting nib indeed.... Cool video as always my friend!!!
Thank you my dear friend 🙏🏻 they are really nice and have great performances - I think I’ll snatch one of the extra fine ones for me
@@pen.venture they retrofit into old mz's?
I love your videos, Emy !
Yay! Thank you so so much !
It’s coming to me soon…that nib! Stay safe Emy
Hey Carol - cant wait to have your feedback my dear. Stay safe and lets pray it will be better soon
I also asked Salvatore for one of these extra-fine nibs, it should arrive soon. congratulations as always 👍🏻
Thank you for your support :D happy to do content that is useful
Please do a review on all of the nibs. I just ordered a stub Leonardo.
I think I have made a review of their nibs - the same nib size in steel/14k gold size6/ 14k gold size8 - but we need to give an update with the new ones :D
Hi, following your video, I have just bought a Momento Magico here in Italy with EF Elastic nib. Maurizio
Very nice! Great choice my friend :D
Lovely detailed review Emy. Looks like you have lost more weight buddy.
The pen is beautiful. I am sure Leonardo will come up with a Grande version in this design also. Nothing can beat a gold nib in flexibility but still I laud Leonardo for the steel elastic nib. Once again thanks for the review.
Thanks 👍 More to come - we have sone new things that showed up and we are getting ready to record some more content
I have the Leonardo Officina Italiana No. 23 out of 250. Wonderful pen in Black and Orange. Steel B Nib. Can I get a flex steel nib that will fit it?
Hey there Peter, you need to give me more info - if you send me a pic I can see what fits and we can work out something
@@pen.venture Thank you. I have decided to get an additional Leonardo pen instead. Christmas is coming !
Hi Emy. Fantastic review, thank you! Is there a way to find out if my MZ Magico has a Jowo nib? I bought the pen in September 2021. I am eager to try my hand with flexi and the EF nib and want to have an easy way to change the nib! Thank you, John.
thank you John :D please send me a picture of the nib then turn the pen and the feeder as well - and i will tell you if its a jowo or a bock nib (use my email penventure@yahoo.com)
Hello bravo for your work it is very instructive 👍 I am an artist I am currently looking for a fountain pen to draw with a fluid line, a good flow of ink, a good reserve of ink, and resistant. What would also be the right inks to accompany this product? thank you for your comeback
Thank you for your feedback :D I would recommend you to go through our ink selection and we have two very nice choices - the sailor permanent inks and also Diamine - registrar ink :D the diamine also comes in a 100ml plastic bottle refill that can be amazing value for its volume
Hello Emy ! thanks for nice review !
i have a question about flex nibs about your experiences . i have tried to purchase a Scribo fountain pen from Pen Venture but i haven't . still i wish i get a nice flex and enjoyable nib ... so could you tell me your top 3 flex nib fountain pen ??
i'm really hesitating now between Leonardo or Scribo . Help me Emy and thanks again !
Thank you Junho - my top 3 flex nibs would be these : 1 - leonardo 14k gold Elastic EF / 2 - Scribo 14k gold flex EF nib / 3 Stipula - 14k Stiflex EF nib / 4 Leonardo Steel Elastic EF nib . Thank would be my top 4 favourite nibs , it is taste only, i like a nib that is soft but not too soft when it comes to flex
I appreciate your reviews but today I'm going to choose the flex nib for my Momento Magico I already paid and I can't understand from this review the real size of EF and F lines as you tested them just by dipping into ink. the real lines depends a lot from the amount of ink feed provides nib with. From what I see in this review I would never buy any of these pens as they release excessive ink on the paper but this often happens when you dip your nib.
So consider that these reviews could be appreciated more if you could do real test of pens you are showing. My 2 cents - and write a lot more than just a few seconds
When we get to do these reviews sometimes we receive the initial inventory pieces that we dont have spares to test and ink up and then its not ok for us to retail them as being new pens... often times we ask future owners if they are ok with us testing the pen in a video review and then having the same pen, we have yet to find a person saying no to this, but even so - we dont want to put ink in the converter and to have it "used" ... then there is the risk of dropping one of these and then not having it ready when the parcel should eb traveling towards the client... this is why we prioritise the client and not having a test driving pen that we just do watcher we want with it in our videos. Btw ... I could show you 10 nibs / same pen / same nib size / I can bet you that rarely you could find 3 that write the same... 70% have some different lines that they put down, only after we get to check the gap, align tines, get the toppings smoothen .... only then we can get consistency to what you would understand. So for the moment - this is the best we can, in the future we are planning to open a "used for demo purposes section" where what we use in our videos gets sold there on that section at a lower cost for some that dont mind a pen that got to be inked and showcased in a video :D