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Customer Reviews
The pen is really large, as well as the nib. Filling mechanism works very well.
Surprisingly I'm still consuming my first fill ;-)
Great customer service as always!
Straight to the point, the nib is a large, smooth, wet sensation.
The section has a little less flare than the Piston Carbon Black (PCB) but the surface finish is a perfect blend of smooth but not too slippery. The body of the pen is a little girthier and longer. This is a large pen. The huge ink window makes it easy to see what’s inside. The quality of the machining is the best you will find on any fountain pen. The filling mechanism is just beautiful. While large the pen is very comfortable and would suite a writer who has a lot to get down on paper. The ink capacity is HUGE. The attention to quality and the practicality of the design have created an almost faultless result. I do like the PCB’s little bit of extra section flare.
Since I haven't inked the pen, I won't make any comments about the writing. The construction of the pen is solid. I always prefer to have a pen I can maintain. The weight is nicely balanced. The nib is in great shape; I don't need to adjust the tines. The machining is tight. This pen will provide years of fantastic service without major maintenance. This pen is worth the cost.
First the pen is amazing. Ben Walsh is a fantastic innovator. Emy at Pen Venture is stellar. I'm so glad that Ben and Emy partnered together to get these pens out into the world. This is my third Gravitas pen and definitely won't be my last.
Ben if you are reading this, thank you for the continuous innovations. It is exciting to see what you are up to next.
Three days to go from Romania to San Francisco California. Wow!
The pen holds an insane amount of ink. Definitely going to need to order more ink. The filling should be done in ink bottles with a larger opening and an almost full bottle. The number 8 size nibs needs to be covered for the pen to fill.
The nib is nice and wet (Medium). There is no skipping or any other issues with it writing. The pen feels great in the hand with perfect balance. The nib is incredibly smooth and rivals most of my gold nib fountain pens that cost several times what this pen costs. Being a clipless pen make sure you have a nice pen rest for your pen.
I will stop gushing now. Buy one, you won't regret it!
The teal Monster looks better in real life than in photos, and I have paired it with the Iroshizuku ku-jaku (‘Peacock’) blue green ink.
I was surprised - and reassured - to get a handwritten message from Emy written in my dipped pen, both to test the nib and to convey Pen Venture's good wishes. The EF was slightly scratchy at first, but quickly settled down and is now very smooth. The ribbed section gives a secure grip.
Overall I’m very pleased - a lot cheaper than my CONID (piston) or Visconti Crystal Dream (vacuum), and with even more ink capacity. (The Visconti had to be sent to a nib meister before it would work properly, which hasn't been required with the Monster.) The steel nib doesn’t seem any less smooth than the gold nibs of these two. A more modern styling, and seemingly technologically advanced compared with the others. I’m undecided about the lack of a clip - it’s sleeker, but it rolls on (off, if I’m not careful) the desk.
All in all an excellent pen and great value, with great service from Pen Venture.
Before ordering know that...
"With each product sold at Pen Venture, our commitment to excellence shines through. We take pride in providing a professional and personalized touch at every stage of your purchase. Every fountain pen undergoes a preestablished process – meticulously inspected, its nib delicately dipped in ink, and rigorously tested. If any minor adjustments are required to ensure an exceptional writing experience, rest assured, these are expertly carried out by Emy himself prior to shipping.
If you have specific preferences for your writing experience with your ordered pen, simply leave your requests in the order notes. Your input will serve as the foundation for our nib adjustments.
In the rare event that any item falls short of its intended purpose or function even after our thorough checks, we take the responsibility of sending it back to the manufacturer for replacement. As the final caretakers of the product before it reaches you, we view this as both a privilege and a responsibility, with your satisfaction as our foremost priority, and the manufacturer's standards coming second."
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