Expert Fountain Pen, Gloss Black with 23k Gold Trim, Medium Nib, Luxury Pen in Gift Box, Fountain Pen for Writing

This Waterman Expert Fountain Pen is the single finest pen I have ever had the privilege of owning. It flows smoothly and evenly, and never has any false starts. The pen is just the right thickness for my large hands, making for a very comfortable and easy writing experience. The black lacquer and 23k gold trim & nib are vibrant and gorgeous to look at, and its craftsmanship is top of the line. When writing, the ink drys rather quickly on paper (I use Waterman ink exclusively). Furthermore, even if I have not written with this pen in a few weeks or a month, I can open it up and begin writing with zero issues starting or flowing. It has become my only writing tool, as nothing else can suffice. The strokes are clean and crisp, and - even as a left-handed writing - glide across the paper. In short, this pen is phenomenal and will make for a wonderful lifelong writing companion.

Nice looking pen. Very smooth. The nib is smooth writing. Wet writer.

Of my entire fountain pen collection (Pilot VP, Metro, Kaweco Sport, Monteverde Vesuvio, Lamy Safari, TWSBI Eco, Platinum 3776), this hands down is my favorite pen, except for possibly the 3776. Beginning with the look of the pen, it is a great balance of classy and restrained. In particular, the use of gold accents and the shape of the clip just look good. The 24ct gold plate is a noticeable shade different from my other 14ct gold pens, it looks better. The cap snaps off, which is just more convenient than threads, and it posts with an interesting attention to detail and design. The gold accent ring near the top of the pen serves to hold the cap on, and the tolerances are such that the pen cap does not friction fit against the body of the pen, yet is held firmly in place when posted. When posted, the cap free to rotate slightly around the ring- It is hard to describe, but this attention to detail give a nice feel that the pen is of quality. Furthermore, unlike some snap pens (looking at you Metropolitan), the step down from the body to the grip section is quite small and this greatly helps with comfort. The grip section of the pen is plastic, however is not readily apparent against the lacquered brass body and cap (note that because the pen is brass, it can not be made into an eyedropper). The real magic of this pen; however, is the nib. For a steel nib, and even compared with many solid gold nibs, it is nothing short of fantastic. When I first opened the pen, I inserted the included cartridge and wrote with it as soon as I could reassemble. The pen did not miss a beat and has not since in months of use. Not one hard start, or skip (except the most minor of hard starts if the cap is left off for a few minutes). The nib writes with a very unique tactile feel, not at all a roughness, but a sort of pencil like feedback that helps my brain recognize what my hand just did. It makes writing much more effortless than with a glassy smooth nib like the vanishing point, in my experience, and it is unique even to the 3776 which is often described similarily. The nib is rather stiff, so variation is minimal, but this is perfect for a EDC pen imo. The nib writes on the wetter side, but not overly so. Finely unlike most fountain pens, there is no breather hole apparent on the top of the nib (looks like it may be relocated underneath and at the base), and as such there is less nib creep. Therefore, this pen works well with thinner more penetrating inks such as Noodlers' Warden and Bernanke series while still being great with iroshizuku and diamine inks. My only complaint with the pen is that while it allows for a converter, it is not included and the Waterman converter does not fit tightly into the grip. This is nothing more than a personal annoyance and hardly worth mentioning.

This is the most expensive pen I've ever bought. So I'm not able to compare it to other higher priced devices. But I've loved fountain pens for years and made extensive use of lesser ones. Until a few years ago I had a nice Waterman fountain pen that I bought at an art supply store for $35 (in 1998). The Expert is slightly slimmer, but heavier than that one. Took me a minute to get used to the weight but now it seems natural. I've had the pen a month now and am impressed with how smoothly it writes. I bought a converter also (not included) and some ink, and even with frequent usage I'm still using the same ink from the first time filling it. It does not dry out quickly like my previous pens apparently did. The worst was when I went a whole week without using it, but after dipping the tip in a capful of clean water it wrote perfectly. Usually it starts writing right away with no problems. Previously I've had medium point nibs while this is a fine, so it's hard to compare the writing. The Expert seems a little more scratchy than my cheaper one was, but far less temperamental in terms of writing angles and workable stroke directions. Also it wrote without skipping right from the start and didn't need any kind of wearing in period. (Unlike previous pens I've had). It does occasionally skip still if I get it turned at the wrong angle, but it's far more forgiving of that than I ever would have expected. Overall I have no serious regrets. Wish it cost less but that's so for almost everything. It doesn't come in the marbled blue and black color that my previous pen had, else I would have got that instead. I got the black with gold trim, which looks elegant and professional. I would prefer something more unique, but it does look very good. No complaints. Highly recommended.

This is my first Waterman fountain pen and really enjoy writing with it, I have written with it almost everyday since purchasing it, about a month now. It has a very nice fine nib with a consistent feed. I will say that it does give you a fair amount of feedback and it certainly does not like to flex much, depending upon your preferences these characters can be good or bad. I think that if you are fairly newly to fountain pens this stiff nib would be excellent and forgiving while you get used to using less pressure while writing vs a rollerball. The finish of the enamel on my pen was excellent with a nice sheen to it. I discovered that my standard length converters were too long to fit this pen so I purchased the Waterman version and it works very well, something to be aware if you like converters. I took away the one star for the converter and because I own several other higher end pens that just write better, they obviously are not in this price category though. I do enjoy this pen and plan to continue to use a significant amount because it just fits my hand very well, I have medium/large male hands and small pens hurt my fingers so this would be a medium size pen body for me. At the price point of this pen I do not think you would regret purchasing it, for a reference my other choice at this price point would be a Karas Kustom Ink which is another very good pen.

I've had it only a few weeks, and already this beautiful pen has joined the Waterman Carene on my desk as a beloved favorite that I reach for often. It's my fifth Waterman fountain pen, and it has everything I love about the others, namely the super smooth and lusciously wet nib. It may be a fine nib, but it definitely doesn't write like most fine nibs. The ink flow is generous without being a gusher, and always ready to go even if I don't write with it a few days. Never any hard starts or skips. No nib creep, either. Like their inks, the mid- and higher-end Waterman pens like this one are always well-behaved in their writing. The pen is on the hefty side, but never uncomfortable or heavy to the touch, although people used to lighter pens like, say, a TWSBI Eco may find it tiring at first. After a while, though, you don't notice the weight. Posted or not, it's always perfectly balanced in the hand, which helps more than anything with reducing hand fatigue. Because it has such classic, classy looks, this is the kind of pen you can proudly give someone for a promotion or graduation, and it can last a lifetime despite everyday usage, as long as you maintain it properly. This is the brand I recommend most often for people who don't know fountain pens well. I have never had a bad Waterman experience. I'm sure it's possible to have one, no company doesn't put out some boo-boos, but I have yet to get one from Waterman. As long as that continues, I will continue to assure everyone that the chances of a great writing experience with a Waterman is higher than with most companies, and you don't have to break the bank for it, either. Sure, this pen can be on the pricey side compared to some pens, but compared to other luxury brands? Watermans are downright bargains in comparison to several brands that don't necessarily write any better.

I've owned Waterman pens for years and found them to be reliable, elegant and offer a great writing experience. This purchase was a gift and as such I want to address some negative comments: The blue presentation box is protected in a white cardboard sleeve that has the bar codes and manufacturing information. It is in fact held in place by a piece of tape stuck to the presentation box to prevent it from sliding out. I only wanted to give the pen in its blue box so with a sharp knife I cut the tape to release it. Once outside the cardboard sleeve, with slow careful teasing up of the remaining tape, along the cut edge, I was able to completely remove the tape. Not only NOT tearing the blue box surface, but nor did the tape leave a "shadow" of glue. Grabbing the tape and just pulling up without care will probably risk damaging the surface of the presentation box. Regarding the lack of an ink cartridge, please notice a small fabric loop on the padded base the pen is sitting on. Pull up on that and the base will lift up, exposing the ink cartridge and info sheet. Perhaps sometimes one goes out without a cartridge but I suspect some folks didn't take the time to look for it. I hope this helps people who are considering giving one of these beautiful pens as a gift.

It does not work most of the time. I was advised by a repairman to use bottled ink or a different type of cartridge that would allow for more ink flow. This was a gift from my husband, but I've barely been able to use it for writing, which was its intended purpose. When I first got the pen, it had difficulty writing out of the box. I had trouble at that time getting the ink to produce. I placed it in a glass head down, so the ink could flow nicely and smoothly to the head for several hours. I repeated the step several times, including cleaning the nib. I now have to look for another pen. I have never experienced anything like this, even with a much cheaper pen. I'm very comfortable with how to use a fountain pen, so this is not from user error. It has always had skipping errors, and it still has to this day. It has trouble with ink flow to the nib. I have also returned the first pen and received a replacement, and it was the same as the second pen. It makes a nice paperweight. If you are going to buy this, which you probably are-test it out thoroughly. Return it within the return window if it's defective.

Esta pluma fuente es para una escritura fina, solo que antes hay que acostumbrar a la mano con la inclinación correcta, para que la tinta pinte de manera homogenea, ya antes tuve una igual y es el mismo efecto, al principio cuesta un poco de trabajo "domarla", pero una vez que lo haces, la escritura es suave, firme y homogenea, excelente producto!!!

Bu kalemle beraber hayatımda ilk kez dolma kalem kullanmayı deneyimleme şansım oldu. O yüzden yorumumu okusanız bile tek başına benim yorumuma bakarak karar vermeyin. Önceden araştırmıştım ve tükenmez kalemler gibi çok basınç uygulamamak gerektiğini biliyordum. Gerçekten de kalemin yazması için kağıda değmesi yetiyormuş. Ürünün kendisine gelirsek, bir hediye kutusunun içinde geliyor ve kutunun içinden bir adet kartuş çıkıyor. Ancak converter yok, onu kendiniz almak zorundasınız ve bu bir dezavantaj. Halbuki mesela Parker Sonnet, converter ile geliyor. Kalemin dış görünüşü oldukça güzel, kaliteli ürün izlenimi uyandırıyor. Buradaki resimlerde göründüğü kadar kalın değil. Kalemin kapağının yazarken kapatılması sırasında klik sesi çıkarması güzel, tam oturuyor ve yerinden çıkmıyor. Bu önemli bir avantaj. Diğer bazı dolma kalemlerde kapağın yerinden çıkabildiğini duymuştum. Onun haricinde yazımı güzel. İçinden çıkan kartuştaki mürekkebin rengi çok güzel, Serenity Blue renginde sanırım. Onun dışında çok skipping yapması bir dezavantaj, ancak bunun temizlik ile alakalı olma ihtimali var. O yüzden ilk temizlik yaptığımda düzelip düzelmediğine bakarak bu yorumu güncelleyeceğim. Güncelleme: Temizledikten sonra skipping problemi büyük oranda çözüldü. Size tavsiyem, kalemi ilk kullanımınızdan önce temizlemeniz. Nasıl yapacağınızı gösteren bir sürü YouTube kanalı ve videosu var. Sakın tükenmez kalemlerde olduğu gibi bastırmayın, bunu yaparsanız dolma kalemin ucuna zarar verebilirsiniz. Ayrıca dolma kalemler yere düşme gibi risklere karşı hassas, o yüzden iyi koruyun. Yere düşerse ve ucuna zarar gelirse kaleminizin işi biter. Kalemi 45 derece açıyla tutmaya çalışın ve bastırmayın. Ayrıca düşük kaliteli, g/m2 (gsm) değeri düşük olan kağıtlarda yazdığınız zaman bleeding ve feathering gibi sorunlarla karşılaşabilirsiniz. 80 gsm ve daha yüksek gsm değeri olan kağıtlar kullanın. Size tavsiyem Rhodia’nın defterlerinden birini alın. Onun dışında, dolma kalemlere ilk kez başlayacak arkadaşlar için bu kalem biraz pahalı gelebilir. Önce daha ucuz, entry-level denebilecek kalemlerle başlayın: Lamy Safari, Kaweco Sport, Pilot Metropolitan, Parker Jotter gibi. Çünkü eğer dolma kalemler konusunda tecrübeniz yoksa ve ilk kullandığınız dolma kalem zarar görürse kayda değer bir parayı boşa vermiş olursunuz. Eğer bu az önce önerdiğim modelleri deneyip dolma kalemleri beğenirseniz bu model (Waterman Expert), Waterman Hemisphere, Parker Sonnet gibi daha ileri kademe modelleri düşünebilirsiniz.

I am a great fan of Waterman and this did not disappoint. They say it glides across the paper, but nothing prepares you for just how good that feels. Such a joy to use.

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Très belle facture. Vraiment léger et très agréable à l'utilisation. Le prix était attractif (-40%) lorsque j'ai passé commande, ce qui le rendait abordable.