Franklin Christoph New Model 03?

[parnesh]

I was just browsing the Franklin Christoph website and on their nibs page there is a mention that the number 6 nibs will fit the new model 03. Any idea what the new model 03 is? There was a mention last year that FC would do a piston filled pen soon, I wonder if this will be it?

[OldGreyGuy]

I wish they would do a model 19 with a piston filler.

[lightless]

Well, looks like the Model 03 "Iterum" is coming up in September, main production underway. From their FB page -

 

http://i.imgur.com/OduKDrr.jpg

 

They've posted that: the 03 is 5.5" capped / 6.75" posted (to nib tip) / .6" at thickest diameter, and .4" at thinnest point of the grip section.

 

Apparently they sold out of their small production run of the 03 at the DC Pen Show.

 

Fairly large pen, looks like it has the threads up near the nib, like the Stabilis. No mention of whether or not this is the piston filler.

Edited August 18, 2013 by lightless

[Uncle Red]

I saw these Sun PM at the DC show. I remember that the threads are at the end of the section near the nib. They had a cutaway showing the way the nib and section fit into the cap. It's smaller than the 1901, about the size of the standard 40. Sorry, I was a bit brain dead at this point and don't remember the filling system.

Note, do not skip lunch at the DC Pen Show!

[reicel]

Nope, it's not a piston filler - it's a c/c. I was lucky enough to get one in DC and I just love it. It's the same resin as the Stabilis line, very nice in the hand and the stub nib is lovely to write with.

[MisterBoll]

Nope, it's not a piston filler - it's a c/c. I was lucky enough to get one in DC and I just love it. It's the same resin as the Stabilis line, very nice in the hand and the stub nib is lovely to write with.

 

Thanks for the info. Which stub did you get?

[risingsun]

Nice looking pen, as are most F-C's, but they lost me with the threaded end of the section...

[seapin]

I believe they do make a piston filler now. Very reminiscent of an M200. I believe they call it the "Piper"

[TheGreatRoe]

The Piper line of pens is sort of a sub-brand of F-C. And yes the Piper Prism is both a Piston filler and a C/C. But it's not an F-C.

[reicel]

 

Thanks for the info. Which stub did you get?

I got the "broad stub" which is not to say that it's really broad... I would actually describe it as a medium stub - just wide enough for a little line variation and displays my new Organics Studio Mark Twain ink nicely. And, the more I write with this pen, the more I like it.

[MisterBoll]

I got the "broad stub" which is not to say that it's really broad... I would actually describe it as a medium stub - just wide enough for a little line variation and displays my new Organics Studio Mark Twain ink nicely. And, the more I write with this pen, the more I like it.

 

I have a FC 19 with a medium stub which is a bit 'small'. The broad does sound better - which in fact is 1,1 mm so that would suit my writing more. Thanks!

[parnesh]

Nice looking pen, as are most F-C's, but they lost me with the threaded end of the section...

 

 

I believe they do make a piston filler now. Very reminiscent of an M200. I believe they call it the "Piper"

 

 

I believe the Prism is a CC only pen with an ink window

[parnesh]

Nope, it's not a piston filler - it's a c/c. I was lucky enough to get one in DC and I just love it. It's the same resin as the Stabilis line, very nice in the hand and the stub nib is lovely to write with.

 

Shame. I want would really like to get my first FC pen but I would like it to be a non-CC self filling pen.

[Sadieprater]

I just picked up a smoke 03 at the Dallas Pen show. It is a beautiful pen and a dream to put on paper. If you are on the fence about this one I can tell you that it is fantastic in person.

Edited September 27, 2014 by Sadieprater

[DessertMaker55]

I'd have to agree! I bought one at the DC show as well and absolutely love it! Can't go wrong with FC pens. 😊

[tinta]

My second clipless Iterum "03" has just arrived.

 

This one has a marbled smoke acrylic barrel, section & cap. An engraved maroon inlay accents the top of the cap.

I purchased this model without a nib so that I can install my own unbranded JoWo 18K, 1.1 mm. custom stub. The box threaded cap has some tendency to loosen, but a leather Franklin-Christoph single pen sleeve or one of my Pelikan single pen cases should put a stop to that.

 

My apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but I didn't quite know where to put these pictures.

Edited February 21, 2015 by tinta

[kbrede]

Nice! I've been thinking about the 03. I've got the 19 and the 66 is on the way.

 

How did you get it without a clip? Was that extra? Do they charge less, without a nib?

 

Thanks,

Kent

[tinta]

 

 

How did you get it without a clip? Was that extra? Do they charge less, without a nib?

 

Kent, I e-mailed Jim at Franklin-Christoph & asked if they would sell me a mod. "03" without a nib.

The answer: "Yes, it will cost you one nib-set less than the listed price."

I believe the basic stainless JoWo nib-set is 25.00 USD. So the pen was that much "less expensive".

 

As for the clip,...if it's structurally possible in the cap design, a clip can be left off a model at no charge.

It is not Nakaya envy, but practicality & simplicity that prompted me into going clipless for my Edison Pearl & my two F-C Iterums.

I do not carry pens in pockets, in fact my pens do not leave my house.

To protect the pens I have been using a Pelikan single-pen case for each. The cases protect the pens & prevent them rolling off surfaces.

[Tasmith]

Thank you for bringing this thread back. I'm considering getting either a FC Model 65 or 66. The more I read about FC the more I like the brand.

[kbrede]

Thank you for bringing this thread back. I'm considering getting either a FC Model 65 or 66. The more I read about FC the more I like the brand.

I went with the 66 because I already had a 19 and they use the same #6 size nib. The 65 takes a #5. My next pen from them was going to be the 03 but now I think I'll go with the new 20, out next month.

 

http://fpgeeks.com/2015/02/whats-shiny-black-and-slippy-hands-on-with-the-new-franklin-christoph-20/

 

Kent

Edited February 21, 2015 by kbrede