Thanks for your review. I have a Tamitio in Stone Grey, and I agree it's a nice pen, but I have several other Grafs with gold nibs, and there simply is no comparison. The Graf gold nibs are superb! As you know however, those cost substantially more than the Tamitio. Graf von Faber-Castell pens have a unique look and are quality writing instruments, but I agree the Tamitio is priced high. I would recommend newcomers to this brand not bothering with the Tamitio, but stepping up one level to the Graf Guilloche line that comes with a gold nib and nicer cap finial and top, which you can find in the $320 to $365 USD range. No doubt about it, Graf von Faber-Castell is a luxury brand with an excellent history of quality. The Guilloche is the brand's entry level gold nib line. Your Classic is a whole other level above the Guilloche. But you get what you pay for, and you do get quality - and real quality control, no doubt about it.
I have one of these. It’s build is exceptional and it is a superb writer and extremely reliable. I was given it, and while it would not have been my choice it’s sheer quality and comfort of use have quickly grown on me. Expensive but while deceptively modest in appearance this has great subtlety for something that has the robustness of a tank.
This design looked so familiar to me. In the middle of the night it came to me. It is styled like a watchmakers screwdriver. The vertically ribbed sides and when posted the swivel rest for the palm. IMO - Far to expensive. For the same money I could get a Sailor Pro. Realo, or a Pilot Custom 823. Thanks for the review. It was enjoyable to watch.
It's a beautiful looking piece, Michael - minimalist, sleek, but I have to agree, the cap - barrel proportions are (for myself) disconcerting; the polished steel/chrome section housing, whilst clever in reflecting the end of the barrel finial would (also) be annoying - & you know I too have large hands. The trumpet-like flaring of the cap is unusual - but it seems to have become a mainstay of Graf Von Faber-Castell, so in that regard, it's not particularly eye catching, if you do indeed own something like the 'Classic' model, featured (& actually, I prefer that, purely for it's length & design proportion; the 'Ondoro' too, whilst shorter, has a certain something that the Tamitio lacks. As to the price...well, it's exhorbitant - for all the reasons you state. In regard to Faber-Castell's nibs, they are superlative - be they steel, or gold; the several models I own are solid writers, & have never failed. I think perhaps (& some may disagree) the Count himself needs to re-appraise the differential between Faber-Castell & Graf Von Faber-Castell, & adjust his pricing structure accordingly; as far as I can see, that differential is not so great as to make costing of each unit almost prohibitive. Personally, I'd pass this particular model by. Thank you my friend - keep yourself & that family safe, Best, Andrew :)
I received a beautiful green Tamitio for Christmas last year, my first real fountain pen. Within a month, I dropped it on its nib on my closed-in sun porch with stone flooring, where my writing desk sits. It will cost almost as much to replace the nib as the pen…I now have a rug under my writing desk.
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Thanks for your review. I have a Tamitio in Stone Grey, and I agree it's a nice pen, but I have several other Grafs with gold nibs, and there simply is no comparison. The Graf gold nibs are superb! As you know however, those cost substantially more than the Tamitio. Graf von Faber-Castell pens have a unique look and are quality writing instruments, but I agree the Tamitio is priced high. I would recommend newcomers to this brand not bothering with the Tamitio, but stepping up one level to the Graf Guilloche line that comes with a gold nib and nicer cap finial and top, which you can find in the $320 to $365 USD range. No doubt about it, Graf von Faber-Castell is a luxury brand with an excellent history of quality. The Guilloche is the brand's entry level gold nib line. Your Classic is a whole other level above the Guilloche. But you get what you pay for, and you do get quality - and real quality control, no doubt about it.
Thanks, Jay! I agree with your recommendation of the Guilloche.
I have one of these. It’s build is exceptional and it is a superb writer and extremely reliable. I was given it, and while it would not have been my choice it’s sheer quality and comfort of use have quickly grown on me. Expensive but while deceptively modest in appearance this has great subtlety for something that has the robustness of a tank.
I also think that it is incredibly comfortable to use!
This design looked so familiar to me. In the middle of the night it came to me. It is styled like a watchmakers screwdriver. The vertically ribbed sides and when posted the swivel rest for the palm.
IMO - Far to expensive. For the same money I could get a Sailor Pro. Realo, or a Pilot Custom 823. Thanks for the review. It was enjoyable to watch.
Thanks for your comment, Kevin! Also, interesting analogy :)
Actually the Tamitio nib is “rhodium-plated stainless steel nib”. So, it’s different from the normal Faber-Castell nibs.
Thanks for filling in this detail. I did not know or notice that.
It's a beautiful looking piece, Michael - minimalist, sleek, but I have to agree, the cap - barrel proportions are (for myself) disconcerting; the polished steel/chrome section housing, whilst clever in reflecting the end of the barrel finial would (also) be annoying - & you know I too have large hands. The trumpet-like flaring of the cap is unusual - but it seems to have become a mainstay of Graf Von Faber-Castell, so in that regard, it's not particularly eye catching, if you do indeed own something like the 'Classic' model, featured (& actually, I prefer that, purely for it's length & design proportion; the 'Ondoro' too, whilst shorter, has a certain something that the Tamitio lacks. As to the price...well, it's exhorbitant - for all the reasons you state. In regard to Faber-Castell's nibs, they are superlative - be they steel, or gold; the several models I own are solid writers, & have never failed. I think perhaps (& some may disagree) the Count himself needs to re-appraise the differential between Faber-Castell & Graf Von Faber-Castell, & adjust his pricing structure accordingly; as far as I can see, that differential is not so great as to make costing of each unit almost prohibitive. Personally, I'd pass this particular model by. Thank you my friend - keep yourself & that family safe,
Best,
Andrew :)
Wonderful reflection, as always, my friend. There is nothing to be taken away, and nothing to add :) .
Thank you, Michael :)
I received a beautiful green Tamitio for Christmas last year, my first real fountain pen. Within a month, I dropped it on its nib on my closed-in sun porch with stone flooring, where my writing desk sits. It will cost almost as much to replace the nib as the pen…I now have a rug under my writing desk.
ahh, hope the pen is fixed by now. And that you wont get ink spills on the rug ;)
Very informative and useful review, a bit pricey for steel nib, great review
Thanks very much for the feedback!
Graf Von products are always of high quality. I was thinking this barrel is made out of wood. BTW, the matte colour here is beautiful indeed. 😊
It is the "Classic" model where the fluted barrel is made from wood.