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Home Gravitas - Monster Aluminium | Cherry Velvet |
GravitasSKU: GP-FP-MO-AL-22/MI-SN8

Gravitas - Monster Aluminium | Cherry Velvet |

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Nib: Steel #8
Nib Size: Extra Fine
Gravitas - Monster Aluminium | Cherry Velvet |
€285,00 /
Nib: Steel #8
Nib Size: Extra Fine

 
 
Description

Precision Engineering. Radical Innovation. Timeless Design. The Monster

Don't be misled by the name, The Monster is not an oversized fountain pen. It’s a thoughtfully crafted writing instrument, inspired by the classic Gravitas Vac silhouette and refined with modern engineering. Every curve, every proportion has been carefully considered to create a fountain pen that feels bold yet perfectly balanced in the hand.

Disclaimer ! - the combination of the sleek finish and the lack of the clip makes this pen to easy roll off the table/desk or slip off the pocket while in carry, the result of such unfortunate events can be a pen barrel cracked and/or split where the clear acrylic meets the aluminium section threads. Such unfortunate accidents are not covered by warranty !

Crafted from materials like - Aluminium (anodised), Optical Grade Acrylic and 304 Stainless Steel, the Monster delivers a writing experience that is both substantial and effortless. Its weight and balance have been optimized through meticulous design and strategic material choices, offering comfort without compromise. Ergonomic due to its bead blasting texture of the Aluminium section - The Monster is a comfortable choice even for an extended writing session. The Monster is featuring a inner Delrin cap sleeve which allows for a smooth posting and a smooth feel in capping and uncapping.

At the core of The Monster lies the Kraken Filling System, a revolutionary filling mechanism born from a surprising source: medical device research. While developing retractable pens,  Ben Walsh the lead designer of Gravitas explored shut-off valves and sealing solutions used in mechanical devices - heart valves. The result? A precision-engineered system that offers reliable and efficient operation, vacuum integrity and a unique tactile experience that sets it apart from traditional vacumatic filling systems.

When installed in The Monster - Kraken Filling System brings a huge ink volume of 7ml of ink at full load (full Namiki Emperor ink load - 6ml ink) and an outstanding vacuum integrity due to the use of specialised quad ring* (*a two contact point square ring which maintains a lubricant in between contact points ensuring constant lubricant delivery each time when used) translating in a efficient suction of ink with even one plunge.

The writing point of The Monster is a steel size 8 nib paired with an ebonite feeder - available in 4 sizes : Extra Fine, Fine, Medium and Broad. The Monster Cherry Velvet comes with a black color nib.

Monster is more than a writing instrument. It’s innovation you can feel, in every detail, every line, every word you write.

Specifications:

- brand: Gravitas
- type: Fountain Pen
- color: Deep Cherry Red
- body material: Aluminium (anodised) / Acrylic
- cap type: Screw-cap
- filling mechanism: Kraken Filler (Vac type system)
- nib material: Steel
- nib size: Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- postable: Yes
- trim: Silver 
- length overall (closed): 147 mm
- length overall (posted): 182 mm
- body length: 143 mm
- cap length: 70 mm
- body diameter: 16 mm
- cap diameter (without clip): 17 mm
- weight (overall): 43 grams
- body weight: 28 grams
- cap weight: 15 grams

Specifications

Brand: Gravitas
Model: Monster
Edition: Limited Production
Color: Burgundy
Body Material: Metal and Acrylic
Finish:

Cap Type:
Screw
Filling Mechanism:
Hybrid
Postable:
Yes
Trim Color: Silver
Length Overall (Closed): 147 mm
Length Overall (Posted): 182 mm
Body Length (Uncapped):
143 mm
Body Diameter: 16 mm
Cap Diameter (Without Clip): 17 mm
Weight Overall: 43 g
Body Weight: 28 g

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Marion Poliquin
An instant favorite - watch out for loose section

This is a pen that fulfilled all its promises as soon as the nib it the page. I love the dark wine colour immensely. The girth was surprising, but welcome. I won't speak for other models, but this aluminium one is very comfortable and balanced in my average size male hand. My only criticism, not worth knocking off a star considering the rest, is that sometimes removing the cap loosens the section even though it is fitted with an o-ring. This has never caused a leak.
This is quality well worth the price.

S
Stella
So impressed!

Not much to say. Just buy it and find out yourself. It has al you ever wanted in a fountain pen.

C
Christine

This is a beatifully designed pen. The Cherry Velvet color in matte metal is both lovely in the hand and pretty to look at.

The nib is nice to use for long writing sessions.

This pen is a Monster only in its inkwell. It is also wonderful to see the ink slosh around.

Kudos to the inventors of a new pen.

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Destiny Smith
If the Monster and the Vac 1.0 had a Love Child...

...this would be it! To be completely honest, the Monster's DNA is clearly the dominant factor in this creation! As a matter of fact, it might be more accurate to call this pen the Baby Monster, instead of "Vac 2.0". There are only a few characteristics of the Vac 1.0 that were passed on, such as having an Ultem ink window on the secondary ink reservoir. Speaking of which, shouldn't the "Primary" ink reservoir be the one that connects directly to the nib unit? The back up, or reserve reservoir should be the "Secondary" reservoir, since it feeds the primary reservoir, not the nib unit, but...whatever. Other characteristics inherited from the Vac 1.0 are the conical finials on the cap and barrel, as well as a #6 size nib. Ink capacity of the Vac 2.0 is more than the Vac 1.0, but less than the Monster; at 4.5 ml, it's more than enough to get you through an all night session of writing, maybe even all week!
The nib...unlike other Gravitas nibs, doesn't have a breather hole, and the slit is longer. The metal also may be thinner than other Gravitas #6 nibs, which in combination with the longer slit, may give this nib a bit more flexibility. My nib is very smooth! Ink flow is a little bit less than the Monster's, but more than the Vac 1.0's, and is consistent and predictable with Pelikan 4001 Royal Blue ink.
Fun fact: the ink uptake hole (where ink goes into the pen when you fill it) is located on the underside of the feed, pretty close to where the feed disappears into the grip section. It's like that with almost every fountain pen that's designed to suck ink out of an ink well/bottle. The only one I know of that has the hole way forward toward the tip of the nib is the Lamy 2000. How does that affect you? The farther the nib sticks out from the grip section, the higher up that hole sits from the nib's tip, and the more ink needs to be in the bottom of the ink well to make sure that the pen sucks up ink, not air. The #6 nib sticks out about 7/8" (22mm), the #8 nib (of the Monster) sticks out about 17/16" (27mm). So, unless you plan on transferring your favorite ink into tall, thin ink bottles (like Robert Oster ink bottles), use an ink miser or ink sample bottle, or get creative with an ink syringe, the smaller sized nib of the Vac 2.0 allows you to get more ink out of your bottle before the rest becomes unreachable. With a little patience, practice, and an ample supply of paper towels, you can fill almost any piston filler or vac filler with an ink syringe as if the pen was an eyedropper filler, as long as you can remove the grip section and squirt the ink directly into the barrel. Some pens won't let you remove the grip section, but you can unscrew the nib unit, which will also give you direct access to the ink chamber(s). Vac fillers are more difficult to fill like that, because the piston has to be pushed all the way forward, and then retracted just far enough to allow ink to flow around and behind the piston to fill the ink chamber. If you were to fill it with the piston all the way in the back, you'd just expel all of the ink as soon as you push the piston forward again.
I love that Vac 2.0 has a second ink window, which lets me know when I need to open up the big ink chamber to allow ink to fill the little in chamber. I love the smaller nib, which allows me to better access to ink in bottles that are less than half full. I love how smooth the nib writes, and that the line width is actually pretty close to the nominal "Fine" standard (0.3mm, +/- 0.1mm). I love that the cap and pen body are now mated with titanium threaded parts, with ACME threads, so there isn't the constant feeling of cross threading the Ultem plastic, like every time I put the cap back on my Vac 1.0. I'm still careful whenever I screw the cap on any of my pens, regardless of material or brand, but I'm extra careful with threads on my non metal pens.
So, if like the Vac 1.0, you're going to love Vac 2.0, because I believe all of the Vac 1.0's shortcomings were addressed. If you thought you might like the Monster, but thought it's too big or pricey for you, the Vac 2.0 is the perfect fit. Still more ink capacity than most fountain pens, including many dedicated eyedropper pens, yet almost the same size as a regular full size pen. Robust construction, high quality materials, flawless fit and finish.

Picture shows (from left to right):
Gravitas Sentry in Ultem
Ultemate Vac (Vac 1.0)
Vac 2.0
The Monster

Gravitas - Vac 2.0 Grade 5 Titanium | Machine Finish