First Eversharp...

[gopernoper]

Hello everyone,

Following the group's advice, I went searching and came up with a Symphony, for the princely sum of $12 and then some for shipping. Needless to say, I was eagerly awaiting its arrival. One unassuming envelope later and I was happily disassembling the unit and installing a new sac (after thorough cleaning of course, there was some black ink from its earlier days). I was planning on leaving the sac to dry overnight, so I could only admire the simple, yet beautiful design of the pen from an aesthetic standpoint only. The next morning, a quick fill of some blue-black and I was off on to class (This was Friday). Now, understanding that I don't have a ton of rhodia quality paper (I've actually never used it) I was used to some feedback because I use cheapo notebooks. However, I was not at all impressed by the nib on this pen. it had much more scratchiness than I'd been expecting. By contrast, my Arnold pen writes smoother than this one. I only carry one pen at a time, so I used it for the remainder of the day. I never had a problem with flow, it would start upon touching the paper every time, and would put down a nice line. If not for the scratchiness, which persists in all directions, I would absolutely love using this pen.

Now, from what I've heard across this forum is that eversharp pens have wonderful nibs. I am inclined to believe this. I will, at this time, assume that I simply got a dud. I must try a Skyline next, but those are out of my financial grasp... Maybe someday. For now, I must content myself with the understanding that this is not likely a good example of eversharp's writing instruments.

[gopernoper]

NO! again with the double posting *sigh*

If the moderator sees this, please delete this thread.

Visitors please refer to the OTHER one. Thanks.

[FrozenPen]

It's a 50 year old pen. Nibs aren't indestructible. They wear, get bent, damaged, and broken. Have the nib serviced.