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Great deal on an insane pen. They go for $40 everywhere, shipping from massdrop is about $3, so $33 for a $40 pen isn't a bad deal at all, especially considering the loom would be a great deal at $60-70.

 

If you don't have a loom, you should. I already have one and think the M I have is hands down one of the finest writing nibs I own at any price point. It's got great ergonomics, nice weight, cap posts deeply and weighs nothing (but is also super tough - I think it's glass reinforced, the barrel/grip is metal) and even has a sprung clip, super fancy.

 

All nib sizes are available, EF, F, M, and B. I own an M already and if I had a little money, I'd probably pick up an EF too.

 

The silver is rather boring, but they have a lot of colors (I suggest against the piano finish, it's prone to scratching and is too slippery) I went for blue/silver.

 

Link to the pen is HERE , if you plan on buying, please use my link HERE to register for the site, and I get a goody bag!

 

Thusfar I've had great experience with massdrop. My lamy 2000 shipped within 2 weeks, and I've since ordered a nice little pocket knife and some diamine shimmertastic inks.

 

Selling a boatload of restored, fairly rare, vintage Japanese gold nib pens, click here to see (more added as I finish restoring them)

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La Couronne du Compte has the Loon at about $10 less than MD. I'm not sure about shipping, but they have free shipping over some amount.

 

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It takes too damn long for Massdrop to ship. With tax in California + shipping, you only save $3 compared to Amazon and you can get it for in 1 or 2 days with prime.

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I've not had any issue with shipping (yet, I have heard there are sometimes delays). I'm willing to wait ~2 weeks after a drop ends, but to each his/her own! My second Lamy 2000 will be here this week, and for $102 shipped, I was quite happy to be patient.

 

Wherever you get your loom, you definitely need to own a loom. It'a really a must-have fountain pen in its unique design, exquisite quality and stunning writing performance.

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Selling a boatload of restored, fairly rare, vintage Japanese gold nib pens, click here to see (more added as I finish restoring them)

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