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Fifty4T - Pocket GT Aluminium

€130,00

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5.0 (3 reviews)

Nib: Steel

Steel

Nib Size: Extra Fine

Extra Fine Fine Medium

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Fifty4T - Pocket GT Aluminium

€130,00

Nib: Steel

Steel

Nib Size: Extra Fine

Extra Fine Fine Medium

Description

The Pocket GT is a refined take on the classic pocket pen, crafted for those who appreciate meticulous design and functionality. At its core is the standout s136h steel clip, engineered with precision using wire EDM from stainless steel, heat-treated for durability, and crafted to fit seamlessly at a precise 21-degree angle into the cap. The polished black, brushed finish highlights its unique dovetail integration, creating a sleek profile and robust functionality. The cap, body and the section are machined from 6061-T6 Aluminium and Type 2 hard anodised to a deep black and satin texture.

The cap is sculpted with three facets: one to stabilize the pen on flat surfaces and two that elegantly frame the clip, accentuating its minimalist style. The body is fitted with Quad start threads, offering the flexibility to position the clip just as you like. The posting is done securely with threads and the clip is always aligned with the nib when the posting procedure starts from the aligned point. Each Fifty4T Pocket GT pen is equipped with a screw in size 6 steel nib unit - black color for the Aluminium version, available in the following sizes : Extra Fine, Fine and Medium - powered by a ABS plastic feeder. Fifty4T Pocket GT is threaded to fit* standard JOWO size 6 steel nib units. (*please check for fitment before committing to close the cap - not all JOWO size 6 steel nib units are standard - we are not liable for any damages that may occur in the nib swapping proces - proceed at your own risk).

The Pocket GT model is designed to operate with Standard International Cartridges (small) and it can fit some of the smaller generic converters on the market. The pen doesn't come with a provided converter from the manufacturer.

Fifty4T is a new brand originating from Ireland that is focused on offering fresh look, deeply rooted in Bauhaus and minimalistic style - choosing to use in its line up high end materials and a keen eye for machining.

Specifications:

- brand: Fifty4T
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Black
- body material: Aluminium
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Standard International Cartridge / Converter (not provided)
- nib material: Steel
- nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium
- postable: Yes (screw to post)
- trim: Black color
- length overall (closed): 115 mm.
- length overall (posted): 140 mm.
- body length: 95 mm.
- cap length: 80 mm.
- body diameter: 10 mm.
- cap diameter (without clip): 15 mm.
- weight (overall): 25 grams.
- body weight: 10 grams.
- cap weight: 15 grams.

Specifications

Brand: Fifty4T
Model: Pocket GT
Edition:
Color: Black
Body Material: Metal
Finish: Satin
Cap Type: Screw
Filling Mechanism: Cartridge Only
Postable: Yes
Trim Color: Black
Length Overall (Closed): 115 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 140 mm
Body Length (Uncapped): 95 mm
Body Diameter: 10 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 15 mm
Weight Overall: 25 g
Body Weight: 10 g

Pocket GT Aluminum

Solid pen, very well-engineered and balanced. Smooth and stable writer. Love this pen!

High quality and great writer

It's a pretty and functional pocket pen that feels really solid and well made, with an eye-catching, slightly "industrial" style. Like the other review mentioned, similar in size to Kaweco Sport, though quite a bit heavier and more substantial, and with a much bigger (and much better) nib. The nib is smooth, wet, and well defined, and a real pleasure to write with. Posting is nice and secure, and the pen also seems to seal well (even though I didn't run a prolonged test). When posted, it is a very comfortable length - and perhaps a little back-heavy for my liking, but that's of course subjective.

The only downside is that it does not fit a regular converter. It takes standard small cartridges perfectly fine, and you can probably fit it with the new, folding Kaweco converter, but the standard Kaweco converter and similar standard international short converters I have are too long. It is made of hard anodized aluminium and Doodlebud said you can eyedropper it, but I didn't dare to try, so I can't recommend it (normally aluminium is not safe for that). It does have an internal o-ring though.

Great Pocket Pen

This is a really nice, very well made, pocket fountain pen.

I love the all blacked out look with the black nib. Speaking of the nib, it is excellent. I don't know if that is because Emy tuned it before he sent it out or if its because Fifty4T does a really good job on their nibs, but either way its a great nib. Mine is an Extra Fine and it is a nice, smooth writer. I'd say its one of the best Extra Fine nibs I've used since it hits that sweet spot of maintaining a very fine line, yet still having good flow.

The machining on this pen is very well done, as is the finish. The size it right in line with other classic pocket pens like the Kaweco Sport and its various clones. Also very similar in size to the Namisu N2, which is one of my favorite pocket pens. I like this one a little better though because I prefer a screw cap rather than push/pull with O-rings. The screw cap makes it a little slower to deploy and use, but not enough to make a difference in my day-to-day use. Note that my use is sitting at a desk all day rather than carrying this pen in my pocket. If I did carry this pen in my pocket, I would give it its own designated pocket so it didn't get all scratched up, because its too pretty (and expensive) to take damage from keys and such.

The size and shape of the section are nice, allowing you to get a good comfortable purchase on the pen without being large and bulbus (or too short, as is the case with the Kaweco Sport). Without posting the cap, the pen is still large enough to jot down a few quick notes, though you will probably want to post it for extended writing sessions. The 3 machined flats on the cap are subtle, but look nice and do a good job as a roll stop.

This pen is fairly light weight since it is aluminum. I also got the titanium version, and while I haven't had the chance to use it much yet, I have handled it a little bit and I think I'm going to like that version even more. Time will tell.

Highly recommended, and will keep a lookout for other pens from Fifty4T.

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Excellent Pocket Pen

The Gravitas Pocket Pen is another answer to a question that I didn't know anybody asked. Before you aim your flamethrower my way, let me explain why I said that. The object "Pocket Pen" is such an oddity to begin with. Most people would not put an object into their pants pocket that has the potential to leak strongly colored fluid into things that should not have their color changed. Pants pockets are at a location on the body that is usually in motion in a variety of ways. The potential for damage of non-flexible items is probably highest in pants pockets out of all possible pocket locations. And yet...here we are. Gravitas Pocket Pens, for the most part, are made out of metals which are more damage resistant than plastics. The materials used have to be thick enough to resist bending and breaking while the owner's body bends and moves in ways that make structural engineers weep. And the pen has to be short enough to not interfere with freedom of movement while being carried in said pants pocket. Ben Walsh's engineering have solved those problems by making Pocket Pens out of a variety of materials that are able to survive the rigors of Pants Pocket Carry without mechanical or material failure. Keep in mind that most pants pockets also contain a variety of other objects besides a pen, and their interaction inside the pocket will lead to scratches, nicks, and marks that probably won't buff out...which is the main reason why I don't want to put a pen with a coating (paint, PVD, Anodize, DLC, etc.) in my pocket. Eventually, the coating is coming off. Some come off in a couple of weeks, some take several years, but sooner or later... So, why buy a zirconium pen that weighs 11 grams less than the stainless steel pen, and 26 grams more than an alumin(i)um pen? Because it's more scratch resistant than titanium, but still workable with industrial tools...barely. The pen is virtually flawless: the nib is smooth, ink flow is wonderful, fit and finish are awesome, the grip diameter is not too skinny, not too wide, and the micro grooves prevent finger slippage. In my opinion, grip size/shape has more influence over how well the pen feels in your hands, and how long you can write with it in one session than the weight. The only thing that couldn't be overcome is the inability to accommodate a full size converter. But there's an Entry, Sentry and Flagship pen that provide the same awesome engineering, same nib sizes, and room for a standard cartridge converter!

A beautiful burgundy ballpoint.

After picking up the Purple Ocean version of this Caran d'Ache pen, I ended up ordering this Burgundy version as a gift for someone else. They really like it. The parts that stood out to them the most were how pretty it is, the good hand feel and weight, and that it writes reliably.

Delightful little pocket pen

I bought this as I have the Namisu Pocket Nova in ultem and wanted something thinner but with a #6nib. This pen fit perfectly, now may need to get more nibs for it, and possibly a second one.

Gravitas Dinkey Skittle

The steel of this particular Dinkey gives it a more distinct weight compared to similar titanium models. While it contrasts in that regard, it mirrors their quality, fit and finish. Capping, uncapping and posting all feel smooth and reliable. And the Skittle's finish it everything I had hoped for. It's vibrant, colorful and shiny, without being a finger-print magnet.

This makes my fifth Dinkey so far now. It along with the rest all arrived securely and in a timely manner thanks to everyone on the Pen Venture team.

Lovely design, sloppy on the details

I absolutely love this design, but item I received left a lot to be desired in terms of quality and attention to detail. First, the nib suffered from hard starts. Furthermore, in the pen I received, the microengraving on the finial band is so far off centre that the taller letters are clipped at the top (please see attached photo). For me, neither of these is acceptable at this price point. After exchanging a number of e-mails with Gravitas customer support, they agreed to send me replacement parts for the filling mechanism (including the finial band) and the nib unit.

When the parts finally arrived, I was shocked and disappointed to see that the new filling mechanism did not work at all (the two parts at the tip of the plunger are stuck together, even a generous application silicone grease did not get them to move freely). Furthermore, the colour and texture of the anodising on the end finial of the new filling mechanism did not match the original pen, and the finial band has a serial number that was never present in the original pen (see attached photo). I can’t help thinking that someone out there has a “unique limited edition” pen with the exact same serial number on their pen as I do on my spare filing mechanism, which feels wrong. I contacted Gravitas customer support again, and they informed me that the anodising colour cannot be matched perfectly between batches (strange, considering that the anodising on all the parts of the original item I received was well matched), and that the serial number is not a warranty issue, so they will take no further action to try to remedy the situation. After inquiring about the faulty filling mechanism that didn't work even after generous application of silicone grease, I have not received any reply at all from Gravitas, which is disappointing to say the least.

After nearly 2 months, I am now left with a selection of mismatched and dysfunctional parts and disappointment. I find this to be a huge shame since the design itself is so lovely. Some of the issues I raised above are certainly nit-picky, but in my opinion reasonable expectations to have at this price point. Anyway, I hope that my review will at least allow others to have more realistic expectations of the quality of this product.

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