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  1. Introduction Delta The Journal come into a very nice packaging which meets and exceed the expectations. The outer press-board sleeve is decorated with letters of various sizes and colors. This is a link to journalist profession to which the pen is dedicated. After removing the outer sleeve there is a black sober press-board box with just Delta logo on it. Finally we get to a sturdy box with white velvet inlay. Besides the pen and the usual papers (booklet and warranty) , the box contains a black ink bottle. The presentation is good and matches that of much more expensive pens. Appearance & Design (9/10) The Journal has a subdued design for being Delta. It is surely not eye-catching as the Dolcevita or the Fusion 82. No elaborated silver rings no flamboyant colours. Nonetheless, as soon as you give a look to it, your eyes are drawn to the beautiful swirls of brown and ivory all over the resin body of the pen. This is the perfect pen for whoever wanted a Delta but was too conservative to dare. Lines are simple and let the material take the center of the stage. The clip is handmade with elastic metal and has a little roll at the end to facilitate the insertion in a pocket. Construction & Quality (10/10) This pen is very well constructed and assembled. Although lightweight it feels solid in the hand and promise to be a workhorse for everyday writing. Weight & Dimensions (10/10) Although I have large hands, I can use this pen un-posted (12.4 cm / 4.9 in) without troubles. The cap posts firmly and the pen (15.4 cm / 6in) remains well balanced. As I mentioned before the pen is very light but sturdy and I have used (posted) for long writing sessions without any tiring of the hand. Nib & Performance (10/10) Delta commercializes this pen with an harmonic steel nib in Europe and with a Fusion nib in US. Although I live in Europe I was able to get a Journal with an F Fusion nib. I made this choice because I was not a fan of the steel nib on the Delta Serena while I am a very happy user of a Fusion 82 and of a Dolcevita Fusion. This time too, the Fusion nib did not let me down. It writes smoothly without skipping of false starts, right out of the box (my Fusion 82 nib needed some use before delivering its full performance). I am an engineer and I do not necessarily agree with Delta scientific claims regarding its Fusion nibs but the Fusion F nib on my Journal is a pleasure to use and to look at (and this is all I care for). The nib delivers with different inks and papers. The nib is well behaved with the black ink provided in the box but it really shines when used with Pilot Iroshizuku yama-guri brown. In case you need to change the nib the operation is quite easy as it is friction fit. Filling System & Maintenance (8/10) The technical specification states that the pen has a cartridge/converter system. However the one I got has a captive converter which cannot be dismantled (or at least it looked like I would have done some damage trying). The captive converter is controlled via knob under the blind cap in the back of the pen. The knob is very easy to operate and is the same used on the piston Dolcevita but it has no clutch mechanism. The 1ml ink capacity confirms fact that this pen has a captive converter instead of a piston. The operation of the captive converter is very smooth and easy and the knob allows for a firm grip. Regarding the nib it is of friction fit type and it is easy to remove in case you wish to flush the pen more thoroughly. Cost & Value (8/10) The choice of nib has a significant impact on cost. The Journal with the steel nib has (in Italy) a MSRP of 147EUR (203USD) while if you want a Fusion nib the price goes to 258EUR (356USD). I got mine at La Stilografica Milano where I got a very good deal from Cristian. They are updating their website so you may not find it there (better write directly to Cristian info@lastilograficamilano.it). The Journal with a Fusion nib has a fair value for money, however if you are happy with the harmonic steel nib, then it is a bargain! Conclusion (Final score, 55/60) Delta delivered a subdued, yet elegant smooth writer very good for daily use. The packaging is quite good, making it well suited for gifts too. The option to choose between a harmonic steel and a Fusion nibs, allows meeting people tastes and budgets. I will be using mine often. Ugo P.S. This is my first review. I know have a lot to improve (especially about photos).





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