The 2016 W.e. William Shakespeare Has Arrived!

[Professor Plume]

Well, I'll be the outlier here... I just got mine about 2 weeks ago, and I find it stunning. I have two previous WE's... the Marcel Proust and the Edgar Allan Poe, and this is a beautiful addition. It is hefty in hand, the way I prefer, well balanced, and a work of art I will have no problem putting through its writing paces.

 

 

 

 

 

I agree with you, Heartsleeve. I also got the Shakespeare WE in the medium nib and it's a gorgeous looking pen and a magnificent writer. The Velvet Red ink is the perfect combination for the pen-- and this lovely ink seems to be sold out currently in the U.S. I believe the ink symbolizes the seats in the Globe.

 

This pen looks nothing like a Jinhao : how silly. The 18 K nib is a work of art with "2016 " etched at the nib point. The marvelous texture of the barrel and the smooth-as-silk piston knob are of the highest quality. The elegant octagonal cap is the essence of Shakespeare and the Globe. The fine detail and workmanship on this fountain pen are of the highest quality.

 

Please stay tuned for photos and a writing sample.

 

Sometimes, one simply cannot compare the Dollar Store with Alviero Martini Prima Classe and that is certainly the case here. This pen is stunning ! I've never seen a stunning Jinhao.

[Tom Kellie]

~ Professor Plume:

 

Thanks for your strong endorsement.

The details you've cited are significant to one considering the William Shakespeare.

Thank you for posting this.

Tom K.

[Professor Plume]

http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/zz134/margomccord/image.jpg1_40.jpg

 

So says Portia in "The Merchant of Venice".

 

A quickly dashed off and highly caffeinated writing sample. I cannot overstate the lovely tactile quality of this fountain pen-- which is clearly intended to be used unposted.

[Tom Kellie]

~ Professor Plume:

 

“...My (eyes) were never fed

With such delightful, pleasing harmony.”

says Simonides in Pericles.

Thank you for the above photograph and comment.

Tom K.

[horationelson]

Apologies for bumping an old thread, but I'm considering whether to acquire the Shakespeare fountain pen. Do any present owners have any further thoughts?

 

I had been considering getting a new 146 with platinum trim (maybe even 149), but as the price of that is already £500+, it's not *much* more to the Shakespeare fountain pen.

 

I have seen the pen in a boutique (but not written with it). I think there are certainly better designed pens out there, but I don't want to miss it while it's available (I have long-lasting regret not having purchased the Elizabeth I at the back in 2010/11, so don't want a repeat of that).

 

I've read the various threads on here and have seen first impressions of those who saw/bought the pen, but I'd be interested to know peoples' experiences over a number of months, and - in particular - whether the pen has grown on them if they were uncertain about it at first.

 

Thanks!

[thygreyt]

Maybe this applies to you?

 

I was one looking forward to getting the Shakespeare. I loved the idea and such an iconic figure, the homage may be worth some one day and the pen should be nice... The real thing is meh. I don't like the cap and color scheme.

 

I got me a 146 platinum brand new in Amazon (grey market) for around 450. I'm in love with the pen. Next pen is likely a platinum 149

[Tom Kellie]

I got me a 146 platinum brand new in Amazon (grey market) for around 450. I'm in love with the pen. Next pen is likely a platinum 149

 

 

[Tom Kellie]

~ This is the one recent fountain pen which I regret not having acquired at the time it was on offer here in China.

I'd originally thought of it with a BB or an OBB nib, but lately have considered a B or OB.

It's not too late. It remains in my thoughts.

Tom K.