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After years of lusting and rolling my eyes at their prices, I finally snagged myself an affordable (and quite amazing) Peter Pan FP. So here's my "review" of it, though it's mainly just pictures and me saying "LOOK AT THIS!".

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr18110034PM.jpg

 

It's 2.5" long capped, 2.0" uncapped, and 3.0" posted. The nib is TINY.

 

LOOK AT THIS!

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr1894324PM.jpg

 

That's the pen's tiny nib compared to a #6 TWSBI Micarta Nib. And yep, it is a reverse oblique (though I'm not sure if it was intentional or just the nib grinder saying "good enough" that day). But it is certainly the original nib configuration.

 

And here's the pen compared to a #5 Waterman nib:

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr18111258PM.jpg

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr18111337PM.jpg

 

LOOK AT THAT!

 

Here's the pen compared to some other small FP's.

 

From top to bottom: Waterman 52½V, Waterman 452½V, Mabie Todd Swan, Peter Pan.

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr18113405PM.jpg

 

And here's the pen next to the biggest fountain pen I own, a Waterman 56.

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr19120105AM.jpg

 

And the written portion. :)

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/PhotoApr18115649PM.jpg

 

LOOK AT THAT LINE VARIATION!!

 

This nib must be size –1, and yet it still has plenty of variation and, honestly, at fairly little effort.

 

I love this pen! If you find one in good condition at a fair price, I think it's a must have for any collection. :notworthy1: :thumbup:

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THat's hilarious. I've seen these come up on eBay but I just didn't realize how small they were. This would make a great review actually if you expanded on it a little

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Here are some more shots to give you a better idea about the size.

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/C5DC04A2-9941-46FD-9502-B691C547AC6A-436-0000001A5322B6D6.jpg

 

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http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/B19610CB-F51F-4A20-BD91-51728AF003B3-436-0000001A4B8E81E9.jpg

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THat's hilarious. I've seen these come up on eBay but I just didn't realize how small they were. This would make a great review actually if you expanded on it a little

 

I've been playing with it for a few days now and I've come to the expanded conclusion that this pen is still FREAKING AWESOME! :)

 

You do have to adopt an odd grip to really get the most out of it, but really it's just a variation of my normal grip. I terms of flexibility I would rate it as being flexible*. The nib, as I mentioned, is a very subtle-but-deliberate reverse oblique stub, though the tip is so small that it effectively is a fine tip when writing non-flexed script.

 

Ink capacity is hilariously small (far less than 1.0 mL. I'll measure it proper next it needs refilling).

 

http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q712/FiveCatKnittery/9F858C1A-579D-47D7-B13E-55ACF5B5126F-4859-000000C12FB0E651.jpg

 

*I've adopted the seemingly preferred ratings system for flex that takes into consideration the amount of pressure needed for maximum line variation (as opposed to line latitude), and have created a (previously derided by me) multi-level scale. The "flexible" designation is just north of the middle of the scale.

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*I've adopted the seemingly preferred ratings system for flex that takes into consideration the amount of pressure needed for maximum line variation (as opposed to line latitude), and have created a (previously derided by me) multi-level scale. The "flexible" designation is just north of the middle of the scale.

 

Wow! How did that go? Did you build a contraption or were you able to do it by hand?

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Wow, cute little pen and even smaller than my Wahl Bantam. Your nib is softer than mine.

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I actually have one of these that I've never had the guts to try. Hmm...maybe I should...

"Expect a most agreeable letter, for not being overburdened with subject (having nothing at all to say), I shall have no check to my genius from beginning to end." --Jane Austen

 

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*I've adopted the seemingly preferred ratings system for flex that takes into consideration the amount of pressure needed for maximum line variation (as opposed to line latitude), and have created a (previously derided by me) multi-level scale. The "flexible" designation is just north of the middle of the scale.
Wow! How did that go? Did you build a contraption or were you able to do it by hand?

 

Just by hand, but I wish I had the engineering fortitude to design and build some outrageous steam punk machine to measure flexing pressure pressure. :D

 

Your nib is softer than mine.

 

TAKE IT BACK! :ltcapd:

 

Your comment on ink capacity made me wonder > How many words were you able to write? (dare I ask pages?)

 

I plan on taking advantage of the thunderstorms we're going to get tonight and find out exactly how long it can write on a fill, both while flexed and not flexed. :thumbup:

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Just by hand, but I wish I had the engineering fortitude to design and build some outrageous steam punk machine to measure flexing pressure pressure. :D

 

lol! yeah something with lots of gears and leather and brass... and even a microscope built in... sigh....

 

I plan on taking advantage of the thunderstorms we're going to get tonight and find out exactly how long it can write on a fill, both while flexed and not flexed. :thumbup:

 

Looking forward to finding out

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