Pineider - La Grande Bellezza

[abstract49]

Thanks a lot! I was determined not to buy any more pens until the Dallas show (if then) this year, but now you show me this lovely item.

 

I am going to hide my wallet from myself now.

[amberleadavis]

Im debating between one of the current models and holding out for the honeycomb. The honeycomb is so unique but that could easily backfire on me.

 

 

If I could afford it, I'd own the honeycomb.

[ArchiMark]

 

You're going to kick yourself if you don't. Some places are already sold out of some nib sizes.

 

 

OK, GP, I got the message.......

 

Have a Rodolite red pen with stub on the way.....should have it early next week.....

 

 

 

It's all your fault.....

 

 

 

 

Mark

[kaisede]

I got my pen with XF nib. As the OP said the nib is super smooth. It's very different from all my other pens, I like it a lot and now thinking about getting the honey cone.

[Portia_of_Belmont]

I agonized between the F and stub and ended up getting the F Rodolite Red (I have 3 Visconti Pd stubs, so...).

 

My goodness, this pen is gorgeous! It was just delivered this morning and I haven't had a chance to ink it yet, but if it lives up to your review, Ghost Plane, I'll probably be ordering a stub very soon.

 

I wish the Key of Heaven LE came with the quill nib...

[Portia_of_Belmont]

Okay...I inked up this beauty. And the nib is AH-MAZING!!! It rivals my Omas extra-flessibile and Ancora/Santini Italia nibs. I am now eyeing the stub.

 

BUT...and it's a big but...the grip is very uncomfortable. I don't normally have a problem with metal sections. I've never had a problem with my fingers slipping on them. Until this pen. The concave shape of the grip causes my fingers to slide down to the narrowest part of the grip, which is too narrow for me to hold comfortably. It ends up feeling like the Lamy triangle grip in hand, which is very uncomfortable and causes cramping for me. I've tried holding the pen higher up on the section, but the sloping shape still causes my fingers to slip.

 

So...I find myself wondering if these nib units unscrew like Visconti and if I can swap them into another pen. I find myself wondering if I can just buy the stub nib and easily screw it into something else.

 

Despite these short-comings, I adore the nib. It's phenomenal and I'm very excited to see what Dante and Pineider release next. As long as they keep producing pens with quill nibs, I will be a fan.

[ArchiMark]

Okay...I inked up this beauty. And the nib is AH-MAZING!!! It rivals my Omas extra-flessibile and Ancora/Santini Italia nibs. I am now eyeing the stub.

 

BUT...and it's a big but...the grip is very uncomfortable. I don't normally have a problem with metal sections. I've never had a problem with my fingers slipping on them. Until this pen. The concave shape of the grip causes my fingers to slide down to the narrowest part of the grip, which is too narrow for me to hold comfortably. It ends up feeling like the Lamy triangle grip in hand, which is very uncomfortable and causes cramping for me. I've tried holding the pen higher up on the section, but the sloping shape still causes my fingers to slip.

 

So...I find myself wondering if these nib units unscrew like Visconti and if I can swap them into another pen. I find myself wondering if I can just buy the stub nib and easily screw it into something else.

 

Despite these short-comings, I adore the nib. It's phenomenal and I'm very excited to see what Dante and Pineider release next. As long as they keep producing pens with quill nibs, I will be a fan.

 

Sorry to hear about the section grip issue....

 

Maybe try wrapping the part of the section where you'd like to maintain your grip with a piece of tape (vinyl tape?....clear if possible....), that has less slippery surface to it.

 

Just a thought.

 

My Pineiders should arrive on Tuesday....so, we'll see if I have same issue....

 

Mark

Edited June 17, 2018 by ArchiMark
added some info

[ArchiMark]

Pineider's have landed.....

 

Rodolite Red with stub and Lapis Blue with EF....

 

Nice!..

 

I'm OK with section and grip...but I put tip of index finger on the narrow part of section before it flares out at end. So, can't slip.

 

[Bill P]

Hello Mark:

 

I really like the Rodolite Red...I really look forward to your much respected comments on the Bellezza...

 

Bill P.

[ArchiMark]

Hello Mark:

 

I really like the Rodolite Red...I really look forward to your much respected comments on the Bellezza...

 

Bill P.

 

Hello Bill,

 

Thanks...

 

Yes, Rodolite Red is very handsome and the Lapis Blue is too.

 

Unfortunately, only had time today to do a quick 'test drive' of each pen...ie, an ink dip writing sample....

 

But from what I can tell so far, GP and Portia are right, these are really great nibs....

 

Pens feel well made....

 

Section as noted by others, might be an issue for some, but is fine for me the way I grip pen with tip of index finger placed just behind where it flares out.

 

Magnetic cap is a bit different, but already getting used to it.

 

In summary, my take is that if you liked the old Visconti Van Gogh Maxi pens, you'll probably really like these ones too.

 

Any other questions, let me know.

 

Mark

[ArchiMark]

Hi again...

 

As follow-up to my comments above, here's a quick writing sample with each pen...

 

Enjoy!

 

Mark

 

 

[amberleadavis]

VERY NICE

 

I am finding that the stub may be too broad for me.

[ArchiMark]

VERY NICE

 

I am finding that the stub may be too broad for me.

 

Thanks....

 

Maybe you can find someone here that would be willing to swap pens or just the nib?

[sciumbasci]

Mobile version really doesn't do justice to those great photos of yours, ArchiMark

[clear1]

The nib looks quite like Marlen's Aleph. Section also looks like some Marlen's pens.

Any connection? I wonder...

[Uncial]

I like the writing samples, but the design of the pen........I just can't bring myself to like it.

[ArchiMark]

Mobile version really doesn't do justice to those great photos of yours, ArchiMark

 

Thanks, sciumbasci.....although photos were taken with my mobile phone....

 

[gerigo]

The nib looks quite like Marlen's Aleph. Section also looks like some Marlen's pens.

Any connection? I wonder...

Nope. It's completely different. If you're saying there are similarities in the way the nib looks with the cutouts, then yes but the similarities end there.

 

I would say the Marlen and the current fave the Conklin Duraflex are probably cousins if not the same nib from the same factory. Almost no flex with a really dead feel that does not encourage confidence.

 

I would say the new Pineider quill nib writes like a dream, and flexes much more decently than I thought it would be able to do. It's really a very nice nib and I'd recommend it to all who are interested.

[clear1]

Nope. It's completely different. If you're saying there are similarities in the way the nib looks with the cutouts, then yes but the similarities end there.

 

I would say the Marlen and the current fave the Conklin Duraflex are probably cousins if not the same nib from the same factory. Almost no flex with a really dead feel that does not encourage confidence.

 

I would say the new Pineider quill nib writes like a dream, and flexes much more decently than I thought it would be able to do. It's really a very nice nib and I'd recommend it to all who are interested.

 

That is a great news! Thank you!

[DPWilliams]

My Tiger-Eye (fine) just arrived. Its a gorgeous pen, and the nib feels similar to the springy nibs on the MB Heritage pens. Took forever to start the feed from a cartridge though (all I have at work), and I was starting to think I had a dud, but all is well. Might have to get an extra-fine in red...and maybe a medium in blue...and probably a stub in green...