Delta Vintage

[Ian the Jock]

Ian I was looking at this pen myself and came across this thread, how did your pen work out?

 

Brilliant excuse for some gratuitous photies.

 

I couldn't help it...The pen is just gorgeous.

 

Ian

[Ted F]

This is the mini converter I use with my Delta Vintage pens. I got them from Amazon:

Monteverde Mini Ink Converter, White (31072)

Edited June 26, 2015 by Ted F

[Ian the Jock]

Thanks Ted, I'll need to get myself one, although, I've got quite into the habit of filling cartridges with a syringe, as I'm not too keen to dook my good Delta into the bottle.lol

I know it seems daft, but having a different "inking" ritual, somehow makes the pen that wee bit more "special".

 

Ian

[DrDebG]

Hi Ian!

 

I thought I would drop in and take a look at your review of the Delta Vintage.

 

Thanks for sharing your quest for the beautiful red pen.

 

This is going to be a Delta Vintage Christmas for me. When my husband and I were looking at a new fountain pen for me, we saw the Delta Vintages. I already have several other Delta pens which I love - all with fusion nibs - two bolds and one stub. I love them, but really wanted a fine point this time.

 

Well, as we were looking, I fell in love with the Red. But then I saw the White. And then the Acid Green. Well, my husband bought all three and a dark green for himself. All of them with fusion nibs. Yeah, I know I am really spoiled. Oh, and we got all four of them for less than the price of one with a steel nib.

 

So, I guess I need to start doing some pen reviews soon.

 

Oh and thanks for all of the great reviews on the Chinese pens. So far, because of you, I have 2 Jinhaos, a Baoer, a Hero and a Picasso. They are my "field" pens - pens that I take with me when I travel for work. All are reliable and write fairly well.

[Helen350]

Just received my Delta Vintage series pen. The broad nib is almost as smooth as butter. Lovely deep ocean blue color. I knew I was not going to use an ink cartridge, not with the many bottles of beautiful inks I my collection. After giving thought to it, and realizing that the barrel has no metal, I have inked it as an eyedropper. Thank goodness I had silicone grease in my FP accessories. This is my 2nd day using it as an eyedropper. Have not had ink burps. This morning, when the ink was also gone, I did not experience any burps. I love the feel of the material the pen is made with; even the threads just above the section, are smooth. Granted, it is not a full size pen, but when capped, it is lovely to write with. Sorry, my computer does not take better photos.

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/uploads/imgs/fpn_1455819277__snapshot_20160218_1.jpg

Edited February 18, 2016 by Helen350

[Sribe]

Can it be converted into an eye dropper so it will hold more ink? I did it to my Fusion 82 and really like it.

[Bogon07]

I have an Acid Green Vintage and use a Monteverde mini converter with it.

 

The end of the barrel has a small piece of brass (?) rod or tube inside it - I think to provide some weight or balance.

[rafapa]

I have an Acid Green Vintage and use a Monteverde mini converter with it.

 

The end of the barrel has a small piece of brass (?) rod or tube inside it - I think to provide some weight or balance.

The metal piece can be easily removed. Just tap the barrel on top of a wooden table or cloth with the open part down and it cames out. Much better for me without it. Originally it was too much back heavy.