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This is my first fountain pen review. I’ve been told that Romet is pronounced “ro-may.” This sounds good to me – that’s how we would say it here in Cajunland.
First Impressions:
I was originally attracted to the color and design of this pen. It comes in four colors: Pomegranate [red], Tangerine [orange], Panda [black & white], and Brown Quartz [brown - mostly]. This is an acrylic resin pen with a beautiful, swirly pattern - or patterns. I suspect that no two are exactly alike.
It came in a presentation box of black leather with white stitching and a clear panel in the hinged lid. The box has a luggage type locking clasp, complete with a key. Along with the pen was a converter, cartridge, and warranty card. The pen is guaranteed “throughout the life of the original owner who purchased the product.” The Romet Service Center address in Florida is given as well as a contact e-mail address.
Appearance & Finish:
This pen has a high gloss finish. Although the color I chose is called Pomegranate, it reminds me of luscious, ripe strawberries. The color ranges from almost pink in places to deep red with black swirls. It’s fun to look at. I’m always seeing new patterns in the design. The section is made of the same resin and design as the barrel. This pen has a chrome clip and a wide decorative chrome band around the base of the cap. The cut out pattern on this chrome band is an Asian design. The pen is well constructed. The resin is evenly glossy - no dull spots. The chrome parts are evenly finished and secure.
Design, Size, & Weight:
This is a large pen. It is cigar shaped - wide in the center and tapering to the rounded ends. The grip is large and comfortable.
Dimensions:
Capped: 6 inches
Uncapped: 5 1/4 inches
Posted: 6 ˝ inches
Diameter: 9/16 inch [at widest part of barrel]
Weight [approximate weights on digital kitchen scale]:
Cap: 5/8 oz. or 18 grams
Pen: 3/8+oz. or 14 grams
Capped Pen: 1 1/8 oz. or 34 grams
Since the cap weighs more than the pen, I find it uncomfortable to write with this pen posted. Unposted, it is a light-weight pen, and I find it well balanced. The cap screws on with about 1 ˝ turns.
Nib Design & Performance:
The only nib width available in this pen is medium. However, I would describe it as almost fine. It is a large nib, measuring 15/16 inch from the tip of the nib to the section. The size of the nib is in proportion to the rest of the pen. The nib is two tone gold/steel with an iridium tip. It has a slight flex. It is certainly not a rigid nib, but it isn’t highly flexible either. When I first wrote with it, I thought it was slightly toothy. After using it a while, I find it smoother and less toothy; however, I would not describe it as “buttery.” The flow is medium to wet. I’ve done a lot of writing with it, and it has never skipped.
Filling System:
This pen uses standard international cartridges. The converter is the standard size piston converter.
Cost/Value:
I have seen the Romet Asia on several websites for as much as $90.00. I purchased it for $61.99 from isellpens.com. When ordering pens it is always a good idea to find out the seller’s return policy and make certain that they stand behind the pens that they sell. My pen arrived in perfect condition about five days after I placed my order. After using it, I would not be disappointed if I had paid $90.00 for it, but I’m happy that I got it for less.
Conclusion:
I have had this pen about a month and have used it to write 25 full pages in my journal, so it has had a good workout. The nib is just right for me. It does not catch on paper fibers. It’s smooth enough to be enjoyable, but not so buttery smooth that it is hard to control. I am very pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone who likes a large pen. I find the large size to be very comfortable with my slightly arthritic writing hand.
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