Eric Aycock No, that's an excellent question. All I can say is: I have written both my Emperor and Danitrio completely dry without any burping (i.e. no burping even with low to very low ink levels). So I would assume that the valve definitely helps.
I wasn't expecting another pen from your personal collection, so this feels very much like a bonus! Beautiful pen. I like the rounded "shoulders" that are a brighter red. Somehow, that helps make this pen even more attractive. Thanks, Stephen.
Lovely review Stephen! I think this has to be one of your most beautiful pens. Just simple elegance! I have the pleasure of owning several Urushi / Maki-e fountain pens and they are in a class of their own. The time it takes to create one as well as the artistry sets them apart as true works of art. And in my never to be humble opinion they are well worth the price. Sometime I would like to see you wax eloquent on the urushi process and what it takes to actually make a pen like the one reviewed here. With you command of the English language I think you could do a better job than any of the other TH-cam folks that have taken a stab at it. And it would dissuade your viewers from thinking: "Nice red pen". :0)
It is a beauty. But I couldn't care less about the manufacturing process. In fact, if they could, by making them with robot airbrushes, drop the price down out of the stratosphere, I might buy one.
Hi Dr. Brown, I'm just wondering in the video the nib seemed to skip s little bit, is it slightly over polished? I say this because I have a masuyama stub that is very picky about ink and paper and is ever so slightly over polished.
Wonderful pen and wonderful nib, those stubs are really something to behold, and in my experience (Pelikan 140 which seems to have been ground to OM nib from being originally M nib) make one's handwriting somehow more disciplined and most definitely prettier. Urushi lacquers are stunners, now, combined with piston filling system it seems to be the ultimate combo. One thing I am curious about, though, is whether the occasional adjustment with the filler knob is necessary, or the pen can work on it's own without that ?
sbrebrown that's then due to the filling system (EDIT: just checked the previous review, so it is a eyedropper "with the twist" - filled by the bulb, when section is unscrewed, and then the ink flow is regulated by the shut-off valve ). Nevertheless, I wouldn't be deterred (not the slightest) from this pen due to that detail.
sbrebrown Well, "you live, you learn" as they say; I thought it was a variation on the good old piston filler, due to the presence of the turning knob (familiar from the Pelikans). That pen (urushi lacquer made with some sort of substantial filling mechanism) would be a favourite of mine as well. Still, found during these days pics of one Conway Stewart that I fell in love with, due to the appearance at the photos, and it seems to be unobtainable. Belliver, or Wellington - Shingle version, just gorgeous.
Hey there Stephen.. wow, beautiful line on your pen! I have two Nakaya's that are lovely to look at, but sadly they too are very dry.. I should follow your lead and send them off to Mike. Enjoy the pen! Best writing.. happy writing.. something like this! Frank from Boulder, Colorado
If it's a not too personal question to ask... When you add up what you've spent on your personal collect that you are going to keep forever, including any work you have had done as per this fantastic pen... How much in money has your collection cost you. I don't think you can put a price on what it means in feelings, like you got this off Eric (Regards to him please) .. I'm just curious that's all if you don't mind me asking. Quite understandable if you don't want to say. As always you are ACE. Thanks Dr Stephen. Best wishes to all pen people. LeZc @@
I have not tried any of the newer Danitrio pens, i.e., manufactured since they changed their business to upper end urushi style pens. I do love their "vintage" pens and own five of them. I would love to eventually add a newer Dani to my collection. Some day.
Wow. Like the Nakayas, I covet this laquered beauty. And the wetness knob! I NEED it. Thanks for the mouth-watering review.
This maybe a dumb question, but does the shut-off valve help with burping in eye-dropper pens?
Eric Aycock No, that's an excellent question. All I can say is: I have written both my Emperor and Danitrio completely dry without any burping (i.e. no burping even with low to very low ink levels). So I would assume that the valve definitely helps.
Great to know, thank you for the prompt response. Have a great weekend.
I wasn't expecting another pen from your personal collection, so this feels very much like a bonus! Beautiful pen. I like the rounded "shoulders" that are a brighter red. Somehow, that helps make this pen even more attractive. Thanks, Stephen.
What are those diamine inks on the top right shelf? Looks like it's a red, green, and a blue.
Lovely review Stephen! I think this has to be one of your most beautiful pens. Just simple elegance! I have the pleasure of owning several Urushi / Maki-e fountain pens and they are in a class of their own. The time it takes to create one as well as the artistry sets them apart as true works of art. And in my never to be humble opinion they are well worth the price.
Sometime I would like to see you wax eloquent on the urushi process and what it takes to actually make a pen like the one reviewed here. With you command of the English language I think you could do a better job than any of the other TH-cam folks that have taken a stab at it. And it would dissuade your viewers from thinking: "Nice red pen". :0)
It is a beauty. But I couldn't care less about the manufacturing process. In fact, if they could, by making them with robot airbrushes, drop the price down out of the stratosphere, I might buy one.
Hi Dr. Brown, I'm just wondering in the video the nib seemed to skip s little bit, is it slightly over polished? I say this because I have a masuyama stub that is very picky about ink and paper and is ever so slightly over polished.
Wonderful pen and wonderful nib, those stubs are really something to behold, and in my experience (Pelikan 140 which seems to have been ground to OM nib from being originally M nib) make one's handwriting somehow more disciplined and most definitely prettier.
Urushi lacquers are stunners, now, combined with piston filling system it seems to be the ultimate combo.
One thing I am curious about, though, is whether the occasional adjustment with the filler knob is necessary, or the pen can work on it's own without that ?
yay nay Without opening the valve, the pen will eventually run dry
sbrebrown that's then due to the filling system (EDIT: just checked the previous review, so it is a eyedropper "with the twist" - filled by the bulb, when section is unscrewed, and then the ink flow is regulated by the shut-off valve ). Nevertheless, I wouldn't be deterred (not the slightest) from this pen due to that detail.
yay nay Yes. It's not a piston filler but a one-way shutoff valve
sbrebrown Well, "you live, you learn" as they say; I thought it was a variation on the good old piston filler, due to the presence of the turning knob (familiar from the Pelikans). That pen (urushi lacquer made with some sort of substantial filling mechanism) would be a favourite of mine as well. Still, found during these days pics of one Conway Stewart that I fell in love with, due to the appearance at the photos, and it seems to be unobtainable. Belliver, or Wellington - Shingle version, just gorgeous.
Thank you, Stephen.
Hi, Will u consider this as a everyday use pen? Is those Urushi pen easy to get scratch?
Hey there Stephen.. wow, beautiful line on your pen! I have two Nakaya's that are lovely to look at, but sadly they too are very dry.. I should follow your lead and send them off to Mike. Enjoy the pen!
Best writing.. happy writing.. something like this!
Frank from Boulder, Colorado
Hey Stephen , don't you have a nakaya in you collection ?
karanveer singh dulku No, I don't
Beautiful pen, thanks for sharing
If it's a not too personal question to ask... When you add up what you've spent on your personal collect that you are going to keep forever, including any work you have had done as per this fantastic pen... How much in money has your collection cost you. I don't think you can put a price on what it means in feelings, like you got this off Eric (Regards to him please) .. I'm just curious that's all if you don't mind me asking. Quite understandable if you don't want to say.
As always you are ACE.
Thanks Dr Stephen.
Best wishes to all pen people.
LeZc
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I have not tried any of the newer Danitrio pens, i.e., manufactured since they changed their business to upper end urushi style pens. I do love their "vintage" pens and own five of them. I would love to eventually add a newer Dani to my collection. Some day.
Best yet, I prefer the single colour pens.
That is a gorgeous pen. ❤❤❤❤❤🐼
Danny Trejo? He made a pen?