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The True Writer Java is the smallest in the True writer line, smaller than both the True Writer Standard and Select. It is a Acrylic pen with a gorgeous swirling design. I opted for the Fine nib and it was quite dry so I opened up the tines. It is now my favorite writer just above my Pelikan. This is a pretty short review so here are some pics!

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The pics here show up fuzzy but in reality they are quite crisp... Is this something FPN does when uploading pictures?

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When you say True Writer Standard, which model are you referring to? Are the 'standard' models available on levenger.com?

 

It was my understanding that the Java was of the same size as any other true writer except the true writer select.

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Nice looking pen. I have a nice collection of older True Writers, but am disappointed with the fit and finish of some of the new editions. I noticed that the Java has the thicker threads just above the section when compared to older editions. I just returned the current royal purple True Writer because the end button on the barrel was set too deep and the metal ring had a sharp edge. I also didn't like the feel of the thicker threads and there was no cap liner which really surprised me. I hope that the poor quality control was a rare exception and not an indication of things to come.

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When you say True Writer Standard, which model are you referring to? Are the 'standard' models available on levenger.com?

 

It was my understanding that the Java was of the same size as any other true writer except the true writer select.

yeah this is smaller than the normal true writer by a bit

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Nice looking pen. I have a nice collection of older True Writers, but am disappointed with the fit and finish of some of the new editions. I noticed that the Java has the thicker threads just above the section when compared to older editions. I just returned the current royal purple True Writer because the end button on the barrel was set too deep and the metal ring had a sharp edge. I also didn't like the feel of the thicker threads and there was no cap liner which really surprised me. I hope that the poor quality control was a rare exception and not an indication of things to come.

Hmm, I noticed the thick threads but i prefer them as they are very smooth

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Thanks for sharing information about your new True Writer.

 

I believe that the True Writer pens were recently re-designed. I have a small collection of True Writers and the early ones have slightly wider barrels than the new version. Also, the end jewels of the early pens are black. The later versions have end jewels that are the same material and color as the pen. The recent end jewels on the redesigned barrels are flatter than previous end jewels and the newer True Writer caps seem to post better on the newer, more-tapered barrels.

 

The "Java" True Writer, "Royal Purple," and the "Stone" (gray) True Writer have the newer barrel and end-jewel design. I also noticed that the "Taiwan" imprint is no longer inside the clip of the newer version of the True Writer.

 

When posted, the new version is shorter than the older, posted pen, but the actual barrel length appears to be the same. My older obsidian pen is approximately 162 mm when posted and the newer "Stone" version is approximately 149 mm when posted. I actually prefer the newer, shorter posted version. The balance seems better.

 

One note about the True Writer nibs: other than the "Levenger" imprint, they appear to be the same as those found on the TWSBI piston-filled pens, and they are interchangeable.

 

Regards, Robert

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Yeah they're Jowo nibs I belive

 

Thanks for sharing information about your new True Writer.

 

I believe that the True Writer pens were recently re-designed. I have a small collection of True Writers and the early ones have slightly wider barrels than the new version. Also, the end jewels of the early pens are black. The later versions have end jewels that are the same material and color as the pen. The recent end jewels on the redesigned barrels are flatter than previous end jewels and the newer True Writer caps seem to post better on the newer, more-tapered barrels.

 

The "Java" True Writer, "Royal Purple," and the "Stone" (gray) True Writer have the newer barrel and end-jewel design. I also noticed that the "Taiwan" imprint is no longer inside the clip of the newer version of the True Writer.

 

When posted, the new version is shorter than the older, posted pen, but the actual barrel length appears to be the same. My older obsidian pen is approximately 162 mm when posted and the newer "Stone" version is approximately 149 mm when posted. I actually prefer the newer, shorter posted version. The balance seems better.

 

One note about the True Writer nibs: other than the "Levenger" imprint, they appear to be the same as those found on the TWSBI piston-filled pens, and they are interchangeable.

 

Regards, Robert

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Thanks for sharing information about your new True Writer.

 

I believe that the True Writer pens were recently re-designed. I have a small collection of True Writers and the early ones have slightly wider barrels than the new version. Also, the end jewels of the early pens are black. The later versions have end jewels that are the same material and color as the pen. The recent end jewels on the redesigned barrels are flatter than previous end jewels and the newer True Writer caps seem to post better on the newer, more-tapered barrels.

 

The "Java" True Writer, "Royal Purple," and the "Stone" (gray) True Writer have the newer barrel and end-jewel design. I also noticed that the "Taiwan" imprint is no longer inside the clip of the newer version of the True Writer.

 

When posted, the new version is shorter than the older, posted pen, but the actual barrel length appears to be the same. My older obsidian pen is approximately 162 mm when posted and the newer "Stone" version is approximately 149 mm when posted. I actually prefer the newer, shorter posted version. The balance seems better.

 

One note about the True Writer nibs: other than the "Levenger" imprint, they appear to be the same as those found on the TWSBI piston-filled pens, and they are interchangeable.

 

Regards, Robert

 

Thanks for this information. I don't post my pens so I didn't notice the length change when posted. The folks at Levenger probably thought I was nuts when I pointed out some of my "perceived" problems/QC issues with the Royal Purple I sent back. I prefer the older version, but knowing of these intentional design changes is helpful for potential future acquisitions.

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I believe they are Bock nibs.

Levenger nibs are amazing! Who ever makes those nibs, does a great job.

 

Plus, if you have any issues, Levenger's customer service is excellent (based on my experience)!

 

I just received a refurbished nib unit from their ebay store for less than half the retail price and it writes amazingly well. I am definitely buying more pens from Levenger!

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Levenger nibs are amazing! Who ever makes those nibs, does a great job.

 

Plus, if you have any issues, Levenger's customer service is excellent (based on my experience)!

 

I just received a refurbished nib unit from their ebay store for less than half the retail price and it writes amazingly well. I am definitely buying more pens from Levenger!

They have outstanding customer service! I have used their pen for years and I like them.

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