Diplomat

[writepen]

When we think of German-made pens, it is usually Pelikan, Montblanc, and Lamy which come to mind. Germany's Diplomat has been in business 97 years. My recent treasure: Diplomat Aero Blue fountain pen, medium point--a very enjoyable writer. This instrument has a finely chiseled and polished stainless steel nib, as well as aluminum casing, matte chrome fittings, anodized surfaces, groove-like depressions on the barrel and cap, and finally, an exclusive closing system>soft sliding click. (When this style/model was originally released, the "play" in cap-to-barrel was excessive. Diplomat fixed that issue perfectly). There are a number of reputable USA Dealers for Diplomat pens, including the admired, penchalet.com

 

[sakib]

Great looking pen . But isn't it too heavy for daily writing

[Driften]

I have the same blue model I got from Goulet pens and while I like the pen I find the section too slippery. It's strange since the texture on the section should solve that, but some people like me still have an issue.

[senzen]

Strangely amazon in the US usually has one model of the Excellence A2 at reasonable prices, i.e. $60 - $70 + shipping, but the colour and nib might not be what you're looking for. Not the Aero but sounds like a good pen, thought I'd pass it along.

[Darth_Roo]

My diplomats are great. Always perform.

[Jamerelbe]

I have the same blue model I got from Goulet pens and while I like the pen I find the section too slippery. It's strange since the texture on the section should solve that, but some people like me still have an issue.

 

I have an early run brown Aero - the version which (reputedly) had issues with cap security, though mine is still OK. I *love* the look and feel of the pen, but feel that I can only use it seasonally: in winter the section feels a little slippery to me too. I *think* it may be more perception than reality - but it's such a lovely pen in every other way that I can't bear to part with it.

[writepen]

Great looking pen . But isn't it too heavy for daily writing

 

Hi....I have not found it to be too heavy, but I have not used it enough to say for sure. It does look like it is made of heavy material, and it's certainly heavier than other materials used in pen making/manufacturing, but still, not too heavy/uncomfortable.

[writepen]

I have the same blue model I got from Goulet pens and while I like the pen I find the section too slippery. It's strange since the texture on the section should solve that, but some people like me still have an issue.

Understood. Speaking of slippery grip sections, I have some metal section pens that I will not use, and others not slippery whatsoever....

[TheDutchGuy]

I find the section too slippery. It's strange since the texture on the section should solve that, but some people like me still have an issue.

 

 

+1. Lovely pen, original design, top-notch quality from top to bottom. Slips though my fingers as if covered in hot wax.

[writepen]

 

 

+1. Lovely pen, original design, top-notch quality from top to bottom. Slips though my fingers as if covered in hot wax.

 

I have not had that experience. Assuming the pens are identical in terms of the grip section surface, then....?

[langere]

Right now using my new Aero (in Orange). A great little pen - it's growing on me. I like the solid "click" when I close the cap and it's a real trooper - always writes right away. No problems with the grip.

 

I initially purchased an Excellence 'A' a number of years ago - really liked that pen too and have been slowing warming to other models.

 

Erick

[sopher]

Loving my black Aero. Thanks for the review!

Edit: Just noticed that Pen Chalet is selling these for a significant discount right now. Limited colours and nibs though.

Hope that kind of post is ok on this site; I have no connection to Pen Chalet.

Edited January 18, 2019 by sopher