WTB: ST Dupont LE Shaman Olympio FP 481008

[offbase]

I'm still wondering how the Shaman wound up in the poster's closet. He or she never really explained how they could have gotten it and thought it was an $80 pen. Weird. Just freaking weird. All I ever find in my closet is dust bunnies. Anyone wanna buy 'em?

[Shalori]

Neil,

 

If you happen to also have any information on the Medium-sized Olympio model fountain pens (as compared to the L and XL sizes), please don't hesitate to add this to your upcoming review.

 

I have been trying to decide between a M and L-size Olympio Nocturne pen so if you have any specific information regarding the differences as between the two, your posting of same would be appreciated.

 

Moravia.

 

The size descriptions in the Olympio/Orpheo line tends to be a bit confusing. As I see it and to simplify it a bit, in the US, the Olympio Large and Extra Large is referred to as the Orpheo Medium and Large and the Olympio Medium is referred to as the Fidelio line.

 

The reason I mention this, is that I believe that the Nocturne actually comes in the Olympio sizes Large (L) and Extra Large (EL).

 

Both size pens have excellent balance but my personal favorite is the Extra Large. That is probably because I favor heavy pens and the extra large is very heavy.

 

As a size comparison:

 

Diameter: 14mm (EL), 12mm (L)

Closed Length: 147mm (EL), 143 (L)

Unposted Length: 132mm (EL), 127mm (L)

The posted length can vary quite a bit depending on how much force you use to push the cap down and of course this also changes the balance assuming you write with your pens posted.

 

Although the EL is my favorite, the L tends to fit better in most things since it is about the size of a normal Fountain Pen. One striking example is my shirt pocket. The EL is too big to fit in some of my shirt pockets while the L fits perfectly. Although the picture is not very good, I have attached an image that hopefully helps to show the size difference.

 

I hope this helps.

 

Regards,

 

Neil

 

 

Edited November 2, 2008 by Shalori

[Moravia]

Neil,

 

Thank you for providing the sizing information and photo comparisons. I did not know that there existed such a discrepancy in the sizing of the Orpheo and Olympio.

 

I will keep that in mind regarding the Nocturne and will look to confirm whether the Nocturne Orpheo actually comes in the Olympio sizing as you mention.

 

Thanks again.

 

 

[Shalori]

Neil,

 

Thank you for providing the sizing information and photo comparisons. I did not know that there existed such a discrepancy in the sizing of the Orpheo and Olympio.

 

I will keep that in mind regarding the Nocturne and will look to confirm whether the Nocturne Orpheo actually comes in the Olympio sizing as you mention.

 

Thanks again.

 

Moravia.

 

You are welcome. Unfortunately it gets even more complicated than my simple description as people and even the online stores use the Orpheo and Olympio names interchangeably as well as the size description. When in doubt, visit the Official ST Dupont Website. They don't have all the models but it helps.

 

If I can be of further assistance please feel free to drop me a line.

 

Regards,

 

Neil

Edited November 6, 2008 by Shalori