Cheap Faber-Castell Basics On Amazon Uk

[Tom Traubert]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faber-Castell-Basic-Metal-Fountain-Shiny/dp/B00439VD1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403110766&sr=8-1&keywords=faber+castell+basic+fountain+pen

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faber-Castell-Basic-Metal-Fountain-Matt/dp/B00439QEYA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1403110766&sr=8-2&keywords=faber+castell+basic+fountain+pen

 

The latter was available for £11.35 + 99p shipping via a third party seller but they only had one left, until I bought it.

 

Been after one of these for a while and at less than half RRP, it seems a pretty good deal. I normally avoid Amazon like the plague, but it'll chuck up a good deal from time to time.

[fpSuperstar]

I have seen this deal and been close to buying. However I have found there have been an alarming number of reports of the barrels cracking so I have avoided it.

[Tom Traubert]

I've found that the number of reviews saying how good it is for the price outnumber these reports. Also, according to Cult Pens, they've recently introduced a new barrel design, presumably to address this problem.

[hilsedwards]

Thanks for the info Tom, just ordered one.

[The Blue Knight]

The loom seems to have a far nicer design to it so I think I am better off saving up then jumping on a basic after reading an alarming number of reports of cracking issues.

[Tom Traubert]

Boooo. K Direct had oversold the matte metal black capped one so refunded me. I've gone for the shiny chrome one direct from Amazon instead.

[The Blue Knight]

Ordered from k direct before 4 times they seem to be good however they only post by second class which is annoying.

[Tom Traubert]

Ordered from k direct before 4 times they seem to be good however they only post by second class which is annoying.

 

Yeah, I have too. Just an oversight - they contacted me to apologise and immediately refunded.

[hilsedwards]

My chrome model arrived this morning and I have to say that it is a fabulous pen. Well built, excellent balance, smooth nib, a pleasure to use.

Buy another? Probably!

[wetnoodlepens]

I've got one on the way! It should be a blast!