Modern Maki-E Cranes Over Mt. Fuji By Platinum

[aswinsainarain]

this pen looks very cute.. i have been looking at the less expensive Makie pens for sometime - but I just do not like the look of these nibs - like the more classical curved types.. will keep looking for something suitable or save up for a big splash..

[de_pen_dent]

 

Hi de_pen_dent,

 

Can you tell me what nib size Mottishaw started out with on your Bush Warbler (F, M, or , and the final width (in mm) of the stub you ended up with?

 

Is there any chance you could post a writing sample done on grid or dot grid? (so I could get an idea of line width and line variation)

 

Thanks in advance!

 

-- Constance

 

Hi Constance -

 

My apologies, I just saw this question. I am traveling and will be back home on the 21st - can I request that you send me a PM and I'll check and let you know, and also send a writing sample (I dont have any dot or grid paper, but will put something in there for scale).

[i4sgeorgiev]

Nice review, thanks!

[conib]

 

I am traveling and will be back home on the 21st - can I request that you send me a PM ...

 

Thanks de_pen_dent, will do!

[phipwood]

Lovely pen, I like the illustation.

Thanks

[mhphoto]

How's the nib's line variation? I've got three 14k versions of this nib, two EFs and one music nib. I also have the stainless steel version (an older model, not the newer Cool version that's advertised as offering variation). All four offer a fantastic amount if flex. I consider the EF models to be the best modern flex nibs that don't need modifying to be awesome.

 

I can imagine that the 18k version would be a lot softer and, being more careful to not spring the nib, would offer easier variation.

[mdbrown]

I have the bush warbler and the cranes in front of Mt. Fuji versions of this pen. One with a fine the other with a medium. First thing is the medium is, compared to the typical western/German pen, a fine. The fine would be at least an X-F in comparison. The fine has a bit of tooth but I wouldn't define it as scratchy but yes, you do get feedback. The medium I've had longer and it is extremely smooth, I have have zero complaints with either pen really considering how fine they lines are. As for the designs, yes the basic design is silk screened but the details and color are done by hand. The Mt. Fuji pen is the one I've had the longest, several years now and it still looks great - no flaking or chipping of the design. Superior pens in my estimation, worth more than they sell for by comparison. I love my Montblanc 146 (70's model with 14k fine) but it is not smoother than the medium of my maki-e - and writes about the same width.