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today I'm testing the new Stipula Ambrosia, the last production of the Stipula factory.

 

http://www.novelli.it/images/penne/2147463820.jpg

 

At first it seemed to me exactly as a standard Etruria, but, when I put it in the window, on the pen holder, close to the Fiesole, I realized that this pen is slightly smaller than a standard Etruria. Anyhow, my attention was cough by the translucence, extremely attractive, reminding me the typical falling leaves in Autumn.

 

 

 

 

Features

size: medium - inches 5 4/8, or cm 14 capped

filling system: piston

material: celluloid

colors: marbled brown

nib: it comes with a titanium nib (just F), but it can be ordered with a 18kt gold nib too, under request

trim: silver

edition: not numbered

 

Please CLICK HERE for more pictures, details and prices.

Regards,

Marco

www.novelli.it

visit us at Novelli.it

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today I'm testing the new Stipula Ambrosia, the last production of the Stipula factory.

Do you mean latest, or last?

 

If last, is Stipula going out of business or are they going to start out-sourcing production now?!

 

(Nice pen!)

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today I'm testing the new Stipula Ambrosia, the last production of the Stipula factory.

Do you mean latest, or last?

 

If last, is Stipula going out of business or are they going to start out-sourcing production now?!

 

(Nice pen!)

 

LATEST, sorry, I meant latest!

visit us at Novelli.it

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I have no experience with titanium nibs. In what ways are they different to steel or gold nibs? Are there any advantages that titanium has over the more conventional materials when it comes to nib properties?

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I have no experience with titanium nibs. In what ways are they different to steel or gold nibs? Are there any advantages that titanium has over the more conventional materials when it comes to nib properties?

 

Cheaper than gold. :roflmho:

 

Seriously, Titanium nibs tend to be soft and springy, as is the Stipula T-Flex nib.

Anyone becomes mannered if you think too much about what other people think. (Kim Gordon)

 

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I have no experience with titanium nibs. In what ways are they different to steel or gold nibs? Are there any advantages that titanium has over the more conventional materials when it comes to nib properties?

 

Titanium nibs have a springiness to them which in some ways approximates vintage flex. How close it comes depends on which side of the rant you listen to. There are also differing opinions on whether a titanium nib is properly able to get "wet" and maintain ink flow. Best bet? Try before you buy.

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There are also differing opinions on whether a titanium nib is properly able to get "wet" and maintain ink flow. Best bet? Try before you buy.

 

Dryness was my initial experience with an Emotica, but after a tuneup from Mike It Work, it's become a favorite. I even use it when it's not really the best pen for the task, just because I like the feel and the flow (8/10 wetness.) So, maybe buy with an eye toward tuning?

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Saw a Model T version made by Ambrosia celluloid on an online seller today. This golden transparent material does look great! When will this etruria be available?

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Saw a Model T version made by Ambrosia celluloid on an online seller today. This golden transparent material does look great! When will this etruria be available?

 

Marco already has the Etruria Ambrosia piston in stock....at least he sent me one already. :roflmho:

Anyone becomes mannered if you think too much about what other people think. (Kim Gordon)

 

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Saw a Model T version made by Ambrosia celluloid on an online seller today. This golden transparent material does look great! When will this etruria be available?

 

Marco already has the Etruria Ambrosia piston in stock....at least he sent me one already. :roflmho:

 

Wow, could you post some pictures, or possibly a review?

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Features

size: medium - inches 5 4/8, or cm 14 capped

filling system: piston

material: celluloid

colors: marbled brown

nib: it comes with a titanium nib (just F), but it can be ordered with a 18kt gold nib too, under request

trim: silver

 

 

 

I AM SO MAD!!

I ordered mine last week and am picking it up this afternoon.

The pictures I saw showed gold trim.

I never buy silver trim.

Guess i am sending it back tomorrow.

 

AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH !!

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Features

size: medium - inches 5 4/8, or cm 14 capped

filling system: piston

material: celluloid

colors: marbled brown

nib: it comes with a titanium nib (just F), but it can be ordered with a 18kt gold nib too, under request

trim: silver

 

I AM SO MAD!!

I ordered mine last week and am picking it up this afternoon.

The pictures I saw showed gold trim.

I never buy silver trim.

Guess i am sending it back tomorrow.

 

AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH !!

 

Uhh, always read the description??? :unsure:

 

Silver works with the pen, what's wrong with silver? Too lowball? Alergy perhaps?

Anyone becomes mannered if you think too much about what other people think. (Kim Gordon)

 

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Wow, could you post some pictures, or possibly a review?

 

I'm not really set up to take photos at the moment. Marco's photo above is pretty accurate to what the pen looks like.

 

Review...hmm, I still haven't done one of those. Something in particular you want to know?

Anyone becomes mannered if you think too much about what other people think. (Kim Gordon)

 

Avatar photography by Kate

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Features

size: medium - inches 5 4/8, or cm 14 capped

filling system: piston

material: celluloid

colors: marbled brown

nib: it comes with a titanium nib (just F), but it can be ordered with a 18kt gold nib too, under request

trim: silver

 

I AM SO MAD!!

I ordered mine last week and am picking it up this afternoon.

The pictures I saw showed gold trim.

I never buy silver trim.

Guess i am sending it back tomorrow.

 

AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH !!

 

Uhh, always read the description??? :unsure:

 

Silver works with the pen, what's wrong with silver? Too lowball? Alergy perhaps?

 

Actually i went and got the pen a few minutes ago.

It is gold...not silver

So call me confused

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Features

size: medium - inches 5 4/8, or cm 14 capped

filling system: piston

material: celluloid

colors: marbled brown

nib: it comes with a titanium nib (just F), but it can be ordered with a 18kt gold nib too, under request

trim: silver

 

I AM SO MAD!!

I ordered mine last week and am picking it up this afternoon.

The pictures I saw showed gold trim.

I never buy silver trim.

Guess i am sending it back tomorrow.

 

AAARRRRRGGGGHHHHH !!

 

Uhh, always read the description??? :unsure:

 

Silver works with the pen, what's wrong with silver? Too lowball? Alergy perhaps?

 

Actually i went and got the pen a few minutes ago.

It is gold...not silver

So call me confused

 

Hi! From where did you order the gold trim one?

thanks

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I think you may be talking about two different pens... There is a gold-trimmed Model T in the Ambrosia celluloid on sale at Fahrney's (see here). And then there is the silver-trimmed Etruria that the Novelli site lists.

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amazingly nice pen :thumbup: , I will have to think about it

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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