Faber-Castell's E-motion FP

[Sazerac]

PenNewbie:

 

I had an E-Motion. Yes, it is a beautiful pen, well made, and a very smooth writer. I especially liked its girth and weight. Everything about the pen works. But I sent it back because the cap would not stay posted. The next one they sent me had the same problem. In fact, on the second one the cap never even posted the first time I used it. So I got my money back.

 

Weight is really not the issue IMO because without posting the cap, the pen is too short. It would have worked for short bursts of writing because it caps and uncaps easily, but it would not function as a mainstay writing pen because without posting the cap, the pen just was too short for long writings sessions. It was this way for me, and I have average-sized hands.

 

If possible, try it out at a B&M shop before you buy it, or buy it from a retailer who will allow returns.

 

[Henrik]

This is not a reveiw - just my experiences with the E- motion. I've had mine for about a year now - it has been my daily writer almost ever since I bought it.

It is a bit heavy I admit - but the cap is the heavy part so I,m happy it cannot stay secured posted - without the cap, the pen weighs about 28 grms. It is not that bad. Maybe the resin model would be lighter? I must get one some day

Mine is a B nib. In general it writes dry and more like a stub M - except when just inked or when it is about to run dry.(I Iuse converter) Mine does not like Pelikan blue/black ink! But everything else it seems.

I like it especially because of the thick barrel and the "woody feeling". It forces me to relax my grip as I only have to keep the pen "upright" in order to write - I don't get the feeling, that I have to clutch the pen as I sometimes do with slim pens.

The ergonomic thing might just be a side effect of "design" - but it works for me. I can only recommend this pen

 

regards

Henrik

[penmanila]

hi, leigh--that's exactly where and how i got my e-motion (yep, the same pearwood model, with a bold nib) a little more than a year ago. i visit that shop everytime i pass through changi, but i think the e-motion was the only one i could afford

 

i love the way the pen writes--it's just a steel nib, but it writes smooth and wet. i have another faber-castell--a black guilloche i got five years ago as a souvenir of paris (well, it's german, but what the heck)--that also writes wonderfully. am still dreaming of one of those big faber-castell FPs in ebony or pernambuco wood.

 

In transit at Singapore's Changi Airport, I was mesmerized by a huge backlit sign that said "PENS."

 

Not bad for an airport. Then again, Changi's got great shopping, even when compared to a regular mall. The Pens section at Times Newslink had Pelikan, Lamy, Parker, Pilot/Namiki (even maki-e pens) and an entire booth for Faber-Castell.

 

I picked up the E-motion fountain pen in Pearwood, with a chrome cap and metal gripping section. It's a c/c filler.

 

 

If you're in the market for cool looks in a pen that doesn't hurl "I'm a cool pen!" in your face, then you might want to check the E-motion FP out. The contrast between the warmth of the wood and the sleek shine of the chrome gives it appeal without being flashy, and the pen itself is surprisingly ergonomic, even with the metal gripping section.

 

:-)

 

[Pengrump]

Held one when I was in NYC at Joon's. It just felt heavy and unbalanced to my hand. So much as I like the look, it's not going to be one of my have-to-have pens.

[Penlover]

A have some questions about this pen:

 

1. The filling system is a cartige or converter ? in the first case, can I buy a converter ? The cartiges are the same that use the Pelikan pens or others ?

 

2. About the wood, I´m afraid that the wood isn´t resistant and after few months the wood can changes the color. Is tru or not ?

 

Thanks for the answers.

 

Regards !

[abp]

Penlover,

 

It is a cartridge/cnvertor, and my black wood pen has not changed colour, but to be honest i think the black is a wood stain and not a natural colour. Owners of lighter wood finishes would be better to answer the question.

 

I think I agree with almost every post here! It is qutie heavy, quite short, the cap is an unreliable poster, and the chrome section makes it strange to hold. However, it is a lovely looking pen, very reliable in my experience and a lovely writer. It has a very solid and high quality feel to it.

 

My only real disappointlment is that I was given a pencil first, and this had a matte finish on the metal components; they don't do a fountain pen to match that finish.

 

As far as PenNewbie goes; I would recommend this pen to you, as long as you go to a shop and find out if it feels comfortable to hold before handing over the money!

[Penlover]

Abp, thanks for the answer, I buy it today, and when I will come back to my house I´ll test it. I hope everything will be fine with this pen.

 

Regards !

 

P.D.: I buy the resine version.

[ojars]

I bought my first Mont Blanc at Changi!

[Sid]

First post, I've owned one of these for the past 3 to 4 months. The cap can stay posted if you apply a bit of pressure but if you don't then it falls off pretty easily.

The convertor is rubbish though, I'm onto my second replacement convertor, its almost like buying a new pen every 2 months.

[PigRatAndGoat]

Hmmm, the E-Motion will probably be noticeably heavier than any celluloid pen that you have currently. If you like wide lines, get the M. When I got my pen, they said F was a special order, grrrrr; so I got a M nib. Writes great, wood is beautiful, being posted is not a problem here, the metal grip doesn't slip, I'm happy. My only gripe is the fact it eats ink. I went through a day of very light writing, and half the converter was empty. It is the equivalent of a Hummer in terms of fuel efficiency, so I would never bring this pen into an exam. Other than that, its great!

PRAG

[Doug C]

I've had one of the resin models for about a year (or when ever they came out), and all of the previous comments are correct: it is beautifully made, writes well, but the cap will not post. I sent mine back to Fahrnys, they sent a second version which did the same thing. They said that FC said the cap was not meant to be posted. If so, why does ALL of the advertising from either FC or any pen company show it posted? Why not put a disclaimer on the ads?

 

If they took 50% of the weight out of the cap and made changes so that it could be posted, this might be one of my favorite pens. As it is, I don't use it that often since, as someone said, it is a little too short and curved to be comfortable for long periods of time.

[aka]

Hey guys,

 

Don't mean to bring back an old thread (again), but I absolutely love the look of the pen. I just have a few questions and would appreciate it if some owners could answer them for me...

 

Is there any flex on this nib? How's the line variation in normal writing?

 

Is it a nail, or is it somewhat soft?

 

Is the converter really that much of a hassle, or was that just a single case?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Woo~ 1st post after a few months of lurking.

[pilgrim]

No flex, IMO, M nib writes like all other modern pens + very smooth, nice "quality" felling, one of best nibs in my collection,

original FC converter works OK.

[aka]

wow, thanks for the fast reply! Is there any line variation at all? Or is it quite consistent (similar to a rollerball)?

 

 

[pilgrim]

well, look at yourself,

the only line variation IMO offers pel1000.

all nibs are M, except VP, which is B.

 

 

[aka]

GREAT POST! That was really helpful, exactly what I needed. Thanks, Pilgrim!

 

oh and one more thing... the cap is a screw-on type, right?

Edited March 7, 2008 by aka

[Immoteus]

Yes, the cap screws on. If you'll at the pictures in the first post you'll see threads on the grip section of the pen.

Edited March 7, 2008 by Immoteus

[besynes]

This pen's a beauty, yes. I had ink flow problems with the converter they supplied, so I used their ink cartridge instead. Then I just washed one out and use my own ink via syringe. Problem solved.

[jmccarty3]

I'm afraid I have to say that I did not have a good experience with the E-motion pen. As has happened with so many others, it doesn't feel right in my hand. The nib appears to be too short for this size pen. If you try to post it, the heavy cap simply falls off. The (non)-gripping section is so slippery that eventually the pen fell out of my hand, landing nib down and bending it about 80 degrees. I decided to try to salvage something out of the pen, so I sent it to a nibmeister to be stubbed. The job was well done, but the pen still doesn't feel right to me. I've tried to sell or trade it at a couple of shows, but no one seems interested.

 

In the meantime, I finally found the Graf von Faber-Castell pen I'd been looking for, the Intuition Platino Wood in Pernambuco. This one fits my hand much better and is a joy to write with.