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With all of the recommendations made in my other thread, I've decided to use Parker Black Quink for this review/test. I'm also writing on a Clairefontaine Triomphe notepad. I found in the first phase that a three pen review is about what fits on one page, so figured I would do this in about 3 to 4 updates. Hopefully this review will help someone out there. I know there are more technical in-depth reviews out there, but these are all good quality pens and what I'm looking at are the small intangibles that make pen writing for me, enjoyable. So, here goes, the first three are a Stipula 22, Visconti Midnight Traveler and an Omas Mezzo Paragon...Hopefully the text will be readable, if not, I'll just type the review...I'm also using a new to me Nikon P&S so the photo's aren't my best by any means...

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I'm a bit biased, but the Omas line looks best to me.

If you want a thinner line, you could try drier writing nks or more heavily sized paper.

I use 100% cotton paper from Crane and Co. mostly, and that will render a thinner line than Clairefontaine.

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I understand about the Stipula 22's metal section. A metal section is generally a deal breaker for me as I just do not like metal sections. Some of the pens I have rejected are deemed excellent pens by others, and I have no doubt they are. But they are not for me.

 

I also like the line that the Omas makes. Even if it is the amount of ink that the nib dispenses that helps make it smooth, the nib is smooth to you. For me that (fact) would be enough and the Omas would be a keeper.

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The older 22s didn't have metal sections. In fact, until you pointed it out, I hadn't even noticed the newer ones did.

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nice comparative review :thumbup: :clap1:

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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I had bid on a Stipula 22, and am now glad I did not win. Thank you.

In reference to P. T. Barnum; to advise for free is foolish, ........busybodies are ill liked by both factions.

 

 

The cheapest lessons are from those who learned expensive lessons. Ignorance is best for learning expensive lessons.

 

 

 

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