New Kickstarter Project: Infinity Apyros

[Aramchek]

I noticed there is a new fountain pen project on kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2026090977/infinity-apyros-fountain-pen

 

Interesting design but not really my flavour. I'm also a bit worried about the ergonomics of the section for someone like me that has fairly large hands.

 

No affiliation etc etc bla bla bla...

 

[MrThoth]

Dang, Aramcheck beat me to it! +2 Experience Points for rapid posting.

 

I agree with him that I'm not sure I'll back this one. The pen is reasonably priced, but the aesthetics of it simply aren't my cup of tea. Given that the creator is apparently an award-winning designer with years of experience, I'd rather pay more for something more elaborate. (You can click through a link on the page to see a catalog of some of his stuff, including a couple of stunningly gorgeous pens for S.T. Dupont that I've never seen before -- I'd guess because I think they're ultra-ultra-expensive limited models for select clientele or something.)

 

But diff'rent nib strokes for diff'rent folx an' all that.

Edited November 7, 2015 by MrThoth

[inkstainedruth]

I like the fact that the nib unit unscrews from the section. And I like that it's a screw-on cap. But I don't see how this will post easily. And I don't like the fact that it's clip-less.

It's attractive looking -- but I agree that it doesn't look all that ergonomic.

Ruth Morrisson aka inkstainedruth

[Tas]

Sorry. Eeew . . .

And 11 turns to remove the cap. I'd have forgotten what I wanted to write by then

[Mickey17]

I think it looks nice, but I just can't tell how well it will write. I don't see any mention of the nib manufacturer. I learned my lesson about buying beautiful pens that don't write well on a blue Kaweco All-Rounder.

[Aramchek]

I think it looks nice, but I just can't tell how well it will write. I don't see any mention of the nib manufacturer. I learned my lesson about buying beautiful pens that don't write well on a blue Kaweco All-Rounder.

Actually, if you look at the rewards, he does say they come with Schmidt nibs.

[Mickey17]

Actually, if you look at the rewards, he does say they come with Schmidt nibs.

 

Thanks, I missed that. I don't know much about Schmidt nibs but it looks like they raised the target amount.