Wordsworth & Black Fountain Pen Set, Extra Fine Nib, Includes 24 Ink Cartridges and Ink Refill Converter Gift Box, Journaling, [Black Chrome]

Bought the Wordsworth & Black fountain pen with the medium nib in all black. I have used fountain pens for a very long time and this is one of the best that I have used.It comes with 24 ink cartridges, and thankfully they are the standard size of ink cartridge and not a proprietary one like some other brands demand. It also comes with a refill cartridge so you can use ink bottles if you prefer.The pen can hold two of the standard cartridges, like most fountain pens. The one that is currently being used and one in the back of the pen so that unless you know you are going to do a lot of writing you don't need to carry loose cartridges around.Compared to my last fountain pen this is a little heavier but I have gotten used to that extra wright very quickly. It is not overly heavy though. The weight is balanced nicely which allows for an easy writing experience. The ink supplied dries quite quickly and as I have used fountain pens for a while I know how to avoid smudging the ink while it does dry.The pen looks quite simplistic in the all black but I prefer that in a pen. While I say it does look simplistic it also looks professional as a good quality pen shouldn't need to try and impress with looks but by how it actually writes.There are a number of other colours and nib sizes available, but I preferred the look of the black one. I also went with the medium nib as that is the size I usually use.

very nice hand feel and writes superbly, I have ordered another!

I received this pens today & I have to say it's the best fountain pen I've had. The ink flowed perfectly with no skipping; it dries very quickly, which is ideal as I've bought this pen to journal. The weight & balance are perfect for me, as I don't like to post the lid. It's a very handsome pen. I think it's a fabulous pen at a fabulous price.

I don't usually buy fountain pens but thought I'd give this a go as they are so pretty.It is really lovely to write with, which is obviously the most important in a pen. The ink flow is steady even at quite a fast writing speed and the ink dries fast. It's also permanent and stains fingers easily if you're silly and wipe it off (don't worry, you will probably not be as silly as me!). It seems well made and durable with a well fitting cap that snaps on and stays on. The size is great to hold and it fits well in the hand.On the flip side, the material of the barrel does look and feel cheaper than in the photos. I don't think it's an issue long term as the overall structure is sturdy, but a bit disappointing. The biggest disappointment for me was that the nib that shows as a beautifully engraved silver and gold in the photo is actually a solid gold colour with a fairly simple WB engraved. No impact on the usability, but as the look was what made me choose this particular pen over others, this makes it a 4 instead of 5 for me.

I’ve always liked a fountain pen for the weight and the balance but I usually pick up the nearest gel pen or rollerball. Then I dabbled in loose sketching and thought I would treat myself to a second fountain pen. This was a lot cheaper than my other one but it is so much better. The cap sits nicely on the end if you like it there and does not keep falling off but it’s the writing where it comes in to its own. It writes so smoothly, the balance is lovely. It comes in really attractive colors which was a bonus and the yellow is beautiful (I could easily have bought several of the colours and still may at some stage). I am blown away by the performance and look of this pen and it’s an easy 5 star review. I can’t believe I not heard of this brand before.

Been using it for a few days. Mechanically it definitely works without a hiss and doesn't leave stains on my hands. Worked great out of the box. Finally a fountain for day to day work.

My first experience of this make of fountain pen and what a beauty it is! Needed a few passes to get it to write but once it started flowing, it wrote like a dream, nice and juicy. Although I prefer & bought a M nib it is a bit finer than most M nibs but this is not a problem. Looks great, feels good in the hand plus comes with a generous supply of international standard ink cartridges AND a converter. Writes better than some of my f.p.s costing 4x as much. Lovely gift box too. This is a pen every collector should own. Kudos!