Stipula - New Versions

[wimg]

Nice. I'd like to see it in Amber and Alter Ego.

 

I think the black celluloid may be more immune to visual signs of ink stains and hence ink window and direct contact with the ink might suit well to this newer, black model. The Amber and Alter Ego models may still need inner sleeve (plastic or metal) to avoid stains from direct contact with saturated inks. Here I am assuming (may be wrongly) that the newer model doesn't have any inner tube (plastic or non-plastic).

The 2006 and newer model black Etrurias are resin actually, rather than celluloid. Also, the older model black ones are really quite old: the black celluloids were of the original Etruria shape. Those had a plastic sleeve for the PF mechanism, which was glued to the nid assembly (hence no nib assembly unscrewing for those early PF filler Etrurias).

 

The black ones that came out in 2006, essentially with the Amber Vintage and Alter Ego models, both C/C and PF, were in resin from there onwards, and the difference in weight between the celluloid and non-celluloid models is substantial, due to the metal inserts in the celluloid models (the black resin ones don't have this). My guess is that the Voyeur wil also be in resin.

 

Warm regards, Wim

[eric47]

I think the black celluloid may be more immune to visual signs of ink stains and hence ink window and direct contact with the ink might suit well to this newer, black model. The Amber and Alter Ego models may still need inner sleeve (plastic or metal) to avoid stains from direct contact with saturated inks. Here I am assuming (may be wrongly) that the newer model doesn't have any inner tube (plastic or non-plastic).

 

The new black pen is resin, not celluloid, like the last and recently discontinued black resin that the Voyeur replaces.

[jigesh]

Thank you, Wim and Eric; that makes sense. Resin should be fine, like in Montblanc.

[Susanna]

The last celluloid Etruria were the 10th Anniversary, and the Fiesole, I think.

[LMO]

The last celluloid Etruria were the 10th Anniversary, and the Fiesole, I think.

 

 

I thought, both actual Ambra and Alter Ego regular editions are made from celluloid. Am I wrong?

[eric47]

The last celluloid Etruria were the 10th Anniversary, and the Fiesole, I think.

 

I thought, both actual Ambra and Alter Ego regular editions are made from celluloid. Am I wrong?

 

I suspect Susanna's indicating the last pens made from cellulose nitrate. I believe the current Ambra and Alter Ego are made of cellulose acetate.

 

"Celluloid" can refer to either, but the nitrate variety (used on vintage and some modern pens) is usually prized more.

Edited February 27, 2011 by eric47

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As an ardent (amateur) photographer, I like both, but actually prefer cellulose acetate because it is so much stronger and doesn't shrink as much as the nitrate variety does. Both have a distinct smell, and feel extremely nice to th etouch, much more so than any other material for pens, IMO.

 

I am wondering whether the Blue Ocean celluloid isn't nitrate, I am not too sure.

 

Besides the Fiesole, there also was the Santa Fe X LE, which was the same celluloid, just in a C/C version.

 

Warm regards, Wim

[RMN]

Oh dear. And I was going to take it easy buying pens this year....

 

Theres my Sailor Realo coming up, and the Pelikan M1005, and Fountainbel is coming with a demonstrator...

 

And now this one... And that is only in the forst 4 or 5 months of this year.

 

.......Ehhh Honey..... can you call the travel agency to cancel our holiday.... Sigh

 

 

 

D.ick

[Susanna]

Another Etruria is coming soon:

 

http://www.giardino.it/pens/stipula/IMMAGINI/aperta2.jpg

 

Fiesole Light

the same stunning celluloid of the Fiesole, but cartridge/converter filled, and 14 Kt gold nib.

[eric47]

Fiesole Light...but cartridge/converter filled

 

Boooooo!

[Susanna]

Fiesole Light...but cartridge/converter filled

 

Boooooo!

yes, but it will be cheaper!

[wimg]

Another Etruria is coming soon:

 

http://www.giardino.it/pens/stipula/IMMAGINI/aperta2.jpg

 

Fiesole Light

the same stunning celluloid of the Fiesole, but cartridge/converter filled, and 14 Kt gold nib.

IOW, the Santa Fe X LE as a Stipula edition. The celluloid is absolutely stunning, plus it is vintage celluloid. Really incredible.

 

Ouch, my wallet is going to hurt again, a lot. Not only the Voyeur, but also this one. Plus, I am aware of another one likely to be produced this year....

 

Warm regards, Wim

[LMO]

I already have it! :embarrassed_smile:

[wimg]

I already have it! :embarrassed_smile:

Which one?

 

Fiesole, Fiesole Light, or Santa Fe X LE ?

 

Warm regards, Wim

[Deirdre]

Another Etruria is coming soon:

 

http://www.giardino.it/pens/stipula/IMMAGINI/aperta2.jpg

 

Fiesole Light

the same stunning celluloid of the Fiesole, but cartridge/converter filled, and 14 Kt gold nib.

IOW, the Santa Fe X LE as a Stipula edition. The celluloid is absolutely stunning, plus it is vintage celluloid. Really incredible.

As someone with both the Santa Fe X and the Fiesole, I don't know if I'd buy a third one. I like the celluloid, but would like it more if it were blue with brown veins.

[LMO]

I already have it! :embarrassed_smile:

Which one?

 

Fiesole, Fiesole Light, or Santa Fe X LE ?

 

Warm regards, Wim

 

The Light one, of course.

Well, it is the prototype of the Fiesole Light, but still the same. Stipula Fiesole no 1/1.

I'll post some pictures later, in the evening.

 

kind regards,

Liviu

[wimg]

Ah, you did get it after all .

 

Congrats!

 

And looking forward to the pictures....

 

Warm regards, Wim

[LMO]

Ah, you did get it after all .

 

Nobody want it, so ...

[Susanna]

Plus, I am aware of another one likely to be produced this year....

 

Of course, I should know you already knew... :roflmho:

 

Do you intend the Fiesole Deluxe?

Edited March 10, 2011 by Susanna

[LMO]

Here are some pictures of the Etruria Fiesole Light C/C version:

 

and how it appear against other Etrurias:

 

kind regards,

Liviu