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C.e. Levi Wood Grain Rubber Nox


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Hello FPNers!

 

Today I'll be writing a nice quick review for my recently acquired Woodgrain Rubber Nox. Let me start off by saying that I received a $150 discount for writing this review. Now that I've given that little disclaimer lets jump into it shall we?

 

Appearance & Design (10)

This pen is certainly unique in design melding both modern and vintage elements together. The rubber resembles that of an old Waterman wood grain or ripple. The pen is equipped with a Shaffer Feather Touch 5 nib which I'll talk about a little later.

http://razzi.me/phot...-976/size/large

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/905246/d7df57a.jpg?1356123918

Construction & Quality (10)

Cameron's pens start life as a piece of solid rod stock and go through over eighty operations before completion. This makes for an extremely solid end product. It has a very robust feel in the hand which is very nice. This pen feels like something that's meant to be used and not sit inside the display like some of my others. thumbup.gif

http://razzi.me/phot...x/size/original

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/850911/4b8f528.jpg?1352688452

 

Weight & Dimensions (9)

As mentioned above each pen is unique so weight and dimensions can vary slightly. My pen measures 5.2" capped, roughly the same size a Nakaya Piccolo, and 5.1" uncapped. The Nox generally has a weight somewhere between 28-30g.

 

Nib & Performance (10)

The nib is a medium that was adjusted and smoothed before making its way into my hands. This pen is equipped with a Shaffer Feather Touch 5, one of the standard nibs. If you'd like something different Cameron has plenty of other options available but that will bump the price up slightly.

http://razzi.me/phot...-nox/size/large

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/921799/59b42fa.jpg?1357174767

 

Filling System & Maintenance (8)

This pen employs a button filling system to suck up ink. This is my first button filler so I'm still learning how to properly use it headsmack.gif. I actually did some research before filling it though so don't worry roflmho.gif .

http://razzi.me/phot...x/size/original

 

http://just.razzi.me/photos/850907/4b8f528.jpg?1352688354

 

Cost & Value (10)

When you take into consideration all the labor that went into making this pen the price is easily justified. This pen costs $350.00+ shipping after the $150.00 discount is applied.

 

Conclusion (9.5)

This pen took several months to have made but was well worth it in the end. If you're looking for a bespoke pen tailored to you I'd suggest checking out Cameron's website. Thanks for checking out my review! :happyberet:

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Beautiful. Here in Albuquerque three of our pen club members have a Levi (myself included), with one of them in the RHR.

 

 

Great review and photos-you really captured the simple beauty of Cameron's pens.

You also are lucky enough to have my grail watch. I LOVE the Reverso....

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Beautiful. Here in Albuquerque three of our pen club members have a Levi (myself included), with one of them in the RHR.

 

 

Great review and photos-you really captured the simple beauty of Cameron's pens.

You also are lucky enough to have my grail watch. I LOVE the Reverso....

 

Thanks! I'm absolutely in love with my Grande 976 :cloud9:.

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Nice Review! This sorta looks like my "Lewis" pen, but with a few alterations.....Your a lucky duck and can now lay claim into the "Levi" club! At some point we should all get together and post a pic of our pens together so that everyone can drool over what we have invested in......Nice Choice

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very nice. i never use a push-button fountain pen filling system before. is it easy for maintenance?

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