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Recently I was looking for a new large pen, but didn’t want something from mainstream brands. I have a Sailor 1911 Large, and based on other comparison I knew that Montblanc 146 is kind of same size. Also I had a look on Pelikan M800/805; I actually found a decent deal on Amazon, but still pass this one too. Then I’ve remembered that couple of years ago I have read a review made by RIZO (a fellowship member) of Inoxcrom Sirocco, a Spanish brand. But then looking and reading for more information about Inoxcrom I have discovered Corinthian model. Which is kind of reminiscence of an Italian faceted large pens like: Omas, Montegrappa, Stipula. So, I start digging on Ebay, all worldwide, till I find couple of Corinthians; after exchanging some offers with sellers I manage to get one for about £80.00 shipped to UK. A week later I have received the parcel, open it, and WOW! What a beautiful pen, impressive first look! 1. Appearance/Design 10 A large faceted pen slightly tapered at both ends. I always look at Omas pens, but they tend to go high in prices. The Corinthian pen comes in blue or black, with gold electroplated trims and clip. I choose the blue one, which is a dark Royal Blue, a real beauty. The pen has 12 facets, but the cap and barrel finials are round, as well as the section. The transition from faceted to round finials is made with gold rings. On the cap there is another gold ring with inscription: INOXCROM - 1942 - INOXCROM - SPAIN. The section is also the same color as the rest of the pen, nice touch. 2. Construction/Quality 10 The resin in high quality, feels solid, and is very nice polished. It looks and feels luxurious. I like the cap screws to the body, and the threads on the body are very smooth, didn’t catch my grip. Another plus for me is the clip: long enough and strong to clip my pen safe in my shirt pocket at work. Clip position is high to get the entire pen deep in the pocket too. The section has a long metal threaded with an O-ring; screw the barrel securing very well the whole pen. I like that too. This is common to Sirocco and Wall Street models too. 3. Weight/Dimensions 10 It is large pen, not heavy, but substantial. Definitely can be used un-posted, but he can be posted securely, not throwing the balance to much to the back. Weight: Whole pen – 27G Uncapped -17G Cap only – 10G Dimensions: Capped – 14.3CM Body -13.1CM Cap – 6.5CM Posted – 16.4CM 4. Nib/Performance 8.5 The pen I bought it came with the Caravel 1920 two tone fine nib. Well, this is a nib which was designated to Inoxcrom Caravel model, but wasn’t well sold, so production stopped, and the extra stock of remaining nib was used in Corinthian line. Being an unused pen when I purchase, out of the box it write a fine to extra-fine line. Smooth nib. But soon it looks like it start drying, after inspection I have realize that feed is bend down away from nib, causing the problem. I had to disassemble the nib and feed, used hot water to bend up the feed against the nib until it looks fine. After reassembling the nib/feed unit it didn’t write as smooth as I first try. I did fiddle with the nib until now is writing with some feedback, but smooth enough. I’m using Montblanc Blue ink (vintage bottle), mixed with a bit of MB black to get a darker blue. I like the combo of ink and nib now. This is a #6 nib and can be easily swap with the one you like. Also, very interesting, I have read on a Spanish forum that somebody actually had tried and is working perfect a Duofold Centennial whole section unit! 5. Filling system/Maintenance 9 This is a standard C/C pen, easy to take out the nib and feed, easy to maintain. My pen comes with a green convertor, most likely the original one. The convertor has metal rings on the connectors, maybe to long lasting. Personally I prefer C/C to other filling systems. 6. Cost/Value 10 Like I said on the beginning, I paid just a bit over £80.00. After seeing and using the pen I think is worth more, especially this was produced only for about 4 years in the late 90’s. 7. Conclusion 9.5 I was so impressed with the pen that I had kept an eye on EBay for a ballpoint pen, and lucky I get one! The ballpoint pens are even rarer! Because of quality of this pen, I had spent even more money to get a Sirocco and a Wall Street later that week! Their luxury pens are well made and worth the money! This pen will stay with me forever, I love it, and I will never sell it. I like the color and design too much to get rid of it. I recommend the pen, as much as Sirocco and Wall Street lines too. I will do some review of them too.