Gravitas - Monster Grade 5 Titanium & Ultem | Stone Washed

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 !

Machined from solid Grade 5 Titanium and paired with an Ultem barrel, the Monster delivers a writing experience that is both substantial and effortless. Its weight have been optimised and increased from the Aluminium version, offering a solid feeling and comfort without compromise. The Stone Washed finish is obtained by blasting the raw titanium resulting in a satin - ceramic like texture to the touch. The cap is featuring a inner Delrin sleeve which allows for a smooth posting and a smooth feel in capping and uncapping - aiding in the sealing of the nib inside the cap.

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.

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: Silver & Yellow
- body material: Grade 5 Titanium / Ultem
- 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): 57 grams
- body weight: 34 grams
- cap weight: 23 grams

Great fountain pen

I bought a Gravitas Monster Titanium and Ultem with a M nib. It’s really a great pen, a great writer. The pen feels solid, well made. It's easy to fill, it holds a lot of ink and, most important point, it writes perfectly. The nib is smooth, with just enough feedback; the pen is a wet writer but not too wet either; the nib is stiff but not too stiff, you can get some line variation. And the M nib writes close to a stub nib for me. One - subjective - point: the grip section is a girthy one, maybe just a little bit too wide for my personal taste. I’m adjusting, this does not prevent me from using that pen on a regular basis. The service form Pen Venture, Emy and his team, was excellent as usual.

Gravitas Monster Titanium

The pen and packaging are great. Nice size and materials.
The EF nib was scratchy and did not write well at all (despite a request to have it tuned/smoothed prior to shipping). I took it to a Nibmeister who spent some time fixing bib and now writes much better. The steel nib feels a bit more scratchy than any gold nib I’ve used previously, but expected that from steel.

New Monster Ultem Titanium is amazing.

Where do you start with such a great pen? It’s one of those rare products, which seems to have been thoroughly thought-through. The size and shape are perfect, The nib is as good as it gets. Franky, the stainless nib on my Monster eclipses most of my gold-nibbled pens. The feed is wet, juicy and never starves. And the aesthetic design is fantastic: obsolete fountain pen technology brought into the 21st century. The Monster gets top marks from me!

Ordered it the minute it was available.

Like so many other times, I’m watching YouTube and suddenly was alerted that a new video from Pen Venture has just been posted. Immediately jumped over and saw the announcement of this pen…I have the other monster and the Kakari, but I never seen this yellow and brushed silver combo. Emy was still talking on YouTube as I immediately placed my order. It definitely didn’t disappoint, that’s for sure! Fast shipping as always!

A Fitting Name

My second Monster. I was waiting in anticipation when this pen was first revealed. I wasn’t disappointed when I got my first one. So I didn’t hesitate when a second release with different materials was announced. The pen is well balanced and comfortable to use. The star of the show has to be the filling mechanism with its huge ink capacity. The mechanism is easy to operate. I have yet to test it in air travel, but would expect it to perform well.

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Gravitas - Pocket Raw Stainless Steel

Good nib cleaner

It does what is suppose to do, Very expensive for the amount you get but when you need it to clean heavy the shimmer from your nib it does the job.

My favourite brown ink

Taccia Tsuchi is my favourite brown ink. Behaves great, it’s wet, dries quickly and the colour is neither too light nor too dark. Warm colour like chocolate and has good shading. No shimmer. Delivery was insanely quick and the handwritten personal note was a very nice and appreciated touch. Thank you!

Excellent pen!

The Ultimate Workhorse for the Pocket

Since this isn’t my first time using a Quark, I knew exactly what to expect, but I wanted something even tougher for work—a pen I wouldn't have to baby. In a moment of inspiration, I decided to treat myself to the Quark Titanium, and I haven't regretted it for a second.
Form & Function

The portability is where this pen truly shines. It is incredibly compact to carry, yet the moment you post the cap, the length becomes perfect. It feels balanced and sits naturally in the hand, making it a joy to use despite its small footprint.
Quality & Craftsmanship

I’ll be honest: my handwriting still isn’t the most beautiful, but this pen makes me want to write more regardless. The build quality is exceptional and clearly well-thought-out. Simply put, it’s a brilliant piece of engineering.
Verdict

I can highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable, "buy-it-for-life" pocket pen. Keep up the amazing work, Ben, and a huge thanks to Emy for the help!

Warm regards from Germany – a Szekler abroad.

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Gravitas - Monster Grade 5 Titanium & Ultem | Stone Washed

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