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ashishwakhlu

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Hi Friends,

 

I am reviewing a recent Brahmam Acquisition, the Orange and Black Celluloid Leader from Deccan pens.

 

Appearance and Finish - the pen is the classical Cigar Shape with black Striations running longitudinally along the orange celluloid, the two ends of the pen are black. The finish of the pen is very nice, all parts fit accurately together into a very pleasing whole

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13084.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13085.jpg

Size and Weight - this is a medium sized pen about a couple of mm shorter than the MB 149 and slimmer in girth, therefore substantial. but it is considerably lighter than the 149 as there are no brass parts. The pen measures 5 3/4 inches capped and 6.26 inches posted. It weighs 30 gm when full.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13094.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13089.jpg

Cap - the cap end is black and has a white inlaid dot (simulating the famous white star), the clip is ball ended and bears the legend “Brahmam”. There are three cap bands, two thin ones bordering a wider band which are situated a little way above the cap lip. the cap has a small breather hole and also an inner cap.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13088.jpg

Barrel - the section of the pen is black and has a flare above teh nib, it screws into the barrel end with 8 threads. Both the section and inner and outer barrel threads are of the usual Brahmam high quality. The material of the barrel is the same longitudinally striated orange celluloid. The end of the barrel has a black “cap” with another thin band, all the bands and clip are 12 kt gold there fore show no brassing despite the age of the pen. The quality of the material of the pen can be appreciated in the pictures. The Barrel bears the inscription “Brahmam pen” in silver coloured letters.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13097.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13093.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13103.jpg

Filling Mechanism - the pen is an aerometric filler and holds 3 ml ink.

Nib and Feed - the feed is black ebonite and the 14 ct nib is handmade with engraving and and inscription saying “Brahmam” it is a fine point and not flexible but provides line variation on the downstroke (see writing sample). The line is very wet (8/10) which is surprising for a fine nib, there is a hint of feedback, all in all a very pleasurable writing experience.

I usually write with the pen posted and the cap posts firmly, despite its slim appearance the pen sits very comfortably in the hand.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13101.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13100.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii313/Ashish_031/Brahman%20Supreme/Picture13099.jpg

Overall - well among the older pen companies in India Brahmam were at the pinnacle of the craft and this reflects in their pens, consequently the pens were expensive and sought after by connoisseurs. Deccan seem to have some of these which they let out occasionally. This is a piece of India’s pen making history and a lovely writing tool.

Enjoy

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Congratulations Ashish. It is a nice pen, I have handled it. Jai recently wrote about the flat topped variant of this pen with a steel nib. Jai's post.

 

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dear ashish,

 

quite a nice pen and tks. for the precise review. hope that mb will not sue brahmam for the white dot on the cap. would you pls. add a word on how you got this pen?

 

rgds.

 

krishna.

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dear ashish,

 

quite a nice pen and tks. for the precise review. hope that mb will not sue brahmam for the white dot on the cap. would you pls. add a word on how you got this pen?

 

rgds.

 

krishna.

 

Hi Krishna,

 

I bought it from Deccan

 

regards

 

Ashish

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Nice pen, and it might be one of the largest ink capacities for an aerometric pen.

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

 

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Nice pen, and it might be one of the largest ink capacities for an aerometric pen.

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Yes, it is a surprising ink capacity due to the rather "fat" aerometric filler.

 

regards

 

Ashish

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Very nice an impressive pen. You mentioned its a fine line nib, I'm curious to know the size nib. Could a size 40 or 45(?) be fitted on this? Its a great one.

 

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Wow, this is one breathtakingly beautiful pen. Congratulations on a great buy.

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Very nice an impressive pen. You mentioned its a fine line nib, I'm curious to know the size nib. Could a size 40 or 45(?) be fitted on this? Its a great one.

 

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Hi Floyd,

 

the nib on this pen corresponds to a size 6, its section is not big enough for a 45 nib, by the way I have also acquired its twin, an eyedropper filler, I know, I know just plain old fashioned greed... :embarrassed_smile:

 

regards

 

Ashish

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Very nice an impressive pen. You mentioned its a fine line nib, I'm curious to know the size nib. Could a size 40 or 45(?) be fitted on this? Its a great one.

 

F

 

Hi Floyd,

 

the nib on this pen corresponds to a size 6, its section is not big enough for a 45 nib, by the way I have also acquired its twin, an eyedropper filler, I know, I know just plain old fashioned greed... :embarrassed_smile:

 

regards

 

Ashish

 

There's an eyedropper version? :headsmack: You shouldnt have told me. Now I'm really jealous. :puddle: One to add to my list...

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