Wancher

[writepen]

Wancher Writing Instruments was founded in Japan, a country with a long and respected history of handwriting and fountain pens.

The attached photos are of my newly-arrived Crystal II Emerald fountain pen produced with a Bock nib. So as we would expect, it performs well--a great writing experience at a great price. Noteworthy as well are the filling systems--included cartridge, included piston converter, and also, you can fill the entire barrel with an eye dropper! That's Waterman Inspired Blue Ink, medium nib/point.

The Pen Dealer/Retailer is Pen Chalet.

I'm sharing a copy/paste from a friend's email received last week....

"Thank you Howard for referring me to Pen Chalet. They have exceeded my expectations."

I am amazed at how many times I have received messages with very similar wording describing the experience of a friend in purchasing from Pen Chalet. And that's why I enthusiastically recommend this exceptional merchant--unmatched service, competitive pricing, desirable/enjoyable fountain pens, inks, and other products. As pen enthusiasts we can buy our fountain pens from a number of reputable Dealers. But it is the personal involvement and dedication of the owner that makes the difference. Owner Ron delivers with excellence...and then some! I'm a happy customer, not an employee 😊

 

[bass1193]

Taizo made a smart choice with the packaging! Stunning way to present a pen!

Edited December 11, 2018 by bass1193

[rudyhou]

such a nice packaging for a fountain pen. simple yet sophisticatedly modern.

[Honeybadgers]

Their matcha green tea ink is absolute garbage. completely unusable, feathering on rhodia is an order of magnitude worse than even baystate blue. Dries nearly instantly though and is 100% waterproof, so maybe useful for lefties.

 

I just never see a wancher product that I like enough to justify the cost. They're weird for the sale of being weird. And their dream pen and such just have boring nibs. Now if wancher wanted to release an ebonite pen with a sailor or pilot #15 nib and a C/C for $200, I'd pick one up. Or $300 for a celluoid torpedo with a piston filler and a pilot or sailor gold nib, again in a heartbeat. But they really just don't seem to know where their market lies.