ST Dupont Olympio

[Shalori]

Great review Jar but you are letting our secrets out! We are going to end up paying retail for our Duponts if you keep this up.

 

Actually, I have been threatening to do a review of my ST Dupont Pharaoh for ages. I think I will have to get it done this weekend.

 

Regards,

 

Neil

[ArchiMark]

Excellent review, jar....

 

Thanks to you I now have 3 great Duponts (Shaman, Olympio Solitaire, Ellipsis) and 2 more (Vertigo II, 'Marbled (?) look lacquer) on the way to complete my Dupont family....

 

Definitely, the was the best kept pen secret out there....

[kamilyakupoglu]

When searching for a good quality pen I was very impressed by that review of Jar and decided to get a S.T. Dupont. Due to limited funds I went for a Fidelio in Guilloche and lacquer design. When it arrived today it was way better than my expectations and I believe it worthed for every penny. Now next step is going to be collecting funds for an Olympio Thanks for the good advice Jar

Kamil

[jar]

When searching for a good quality pen I was very impressed by that review of Jar and decided to get a S.T. Dupont. Due to limited funds I went for a Fidelio in Guilloche and lacquer design. When it arrived today it was way better than my expectations and I believe it worthed for every penny. Now next step is going to be collecting funds for an Olympio Thanks for the good advice Jar

Kamil

 

 

Very glad you like it. If the size of the Fidelio works for you, consider the D-Link and Caprice models.

[kamilyakupoglu]

Caprice models are very elegant looking pens. You are making it harder for me to choose.

[jar]

Caprice models are very elegant looking pens. You are making it harder for me to choose.

 

 

Good. Then my job is done.

[Truman]

Reviving an old thread here but I got a used Olympio silver barleycorn on this forum's classified and just had to add my happiness in owning this pen! The quality of it is undeniable. It feels so solid and the nib is just a joy to write with. Mine didn't come with a convertor but that is easily remedied.

[ElykNordneg]

Duponts = haha

[jar]

Reviving an old thread here but I got a used Olympio silver barleycorn on this forum's classified and just had to add my happiness in owning this pen! The quality of it is undeniable. It feels so solid and the nib is just a joy to write with. Mine didn't come with a convertor but that is easily remedied.

 

Neat. Did you get the standard or X-Large version and which nib does it have?

[Montblanc owner and lover]

congratulations it's great work!i'm thinking to the olympio XL black chinese lacquer...

[Orval]

I have an Olympio since years. It is perfect as signature pen and for short notes. This is not a workhorse made for long writing sessions. The initially wet ink flow diminishes after half a page and stops after 3/4 of a page. Then I have to open my pen, turn the converter a few times until the ink reappair in the nib, and go on for another 10'.

It is a nice jewel, but I never considered it as a serious pen. YMMV

[jar]

I have an Olympio since years. It is perfect as signature pen and for short notes. This is not a workhorse made for long writing sessions. The initially wet ink flow diminishes after half a page and stops after 3/4 of a page. Then I have to open my pen, turn the converter a few times until the ink reappair in the nib, and go on for another 10'.

It is a nice jewel, but I never considered it as a serious pen. YMMV

 

Next time you fill the pen, put one drop of liquid dish washing detergent in a glass and fill the glass with water. Fill and then empty the pen from that mixture using the converter, then fill it with your ink.

 

Let us know how it turns out.

Edited July 31, 2012 by jar

[Montblanc owner and lover]

?never seen such prob with an olympio...

[elderberry]

Neither have I. All of mine have been perfect out of the box and it would be hard to find a smoother nib. They're nails, no doubt of it, but they still feel soft when writing. Got an older Olympio XL with lacquer covered section and B nib which I'm using at work at the moment and I love every letter it puts down.

 

Also among my (mostly modern) pens I have found two categories while experimenting with papers: Those that will write wherever, whenever, be it on Clairefontaine, plain printer paper or rougher 100% cotton paper (for an extra challenge: Amalfi paper) or the pickier ones that will skip or even run dry when used on some kinds of paper. The ST Duponts are definitely in the "wherever, whenever" category, as are my Pelikans and Nakayas. I'm not sure if there is a single reason for this, it's not a matter rich ink flow alone, rather seems to be a question of how well feed and nib work together. Doesn't mean there can't be the occasional lemon though...

[georges zaslavsky]

you can't go wrong with a dupont, the finish on it just fantastic

[karmakoda]

Impressive review, remarkable, elegant pen. Glad I saw this review.

That nib is a work of art, and the general attention to detail is about as good as it gets.

Wow! Thanks!

[jar]

Impressive review, remarkable, elegant pen. Glad I saw this review.

That nib is a work of art, and the general attention to detail is about as good as it gets.

Wow! Thanks!

 

Glad you enjoyed it. ST Dupont has a really broad range of pens in many sizes and shapes. Here is a family portrait of some of them.

 

http://www.fototime.com/FB19E08F336F692/medium800.jpg

 

From left to right and somewhat in order of their introduction: Classique, Gatsby, standard Montparnasse, large Montparnasse, Ellipsis, Fidelio, standard Olympus/Orpheo, x-large Olympus/Orpheo

 

 

[karmakoda]

Impressive review, remarkable, elegant pen. Glad I saw this review.

That nib is a work of art, and the general attention to detail is about as good as it gets.

Wow! Thanks!

 

Glad you enjoyed it. ST Dupont has a really broad range of pens in many sizes and shapes. Here is a family portrait of some of them.

 

http://www.fototime.com/FB19E08F336F692/medium800.jpg

 

From left to right and somewhat in order of their introduction: Classique, Gatsby, standard Montparnasse, large Montparnasse, Ellipsis, Fidelio, standard Olympus/Orpheo, x-large Olympus/Orpheo

 

 

The Ellipsis is a striking pen. The Classique and the Gatsby resemble vintage Montblanc pens, the Slimline and the Noblesse. Is there a past connection between the two Companies?

Thanks for the photo and the information.

[jar]

Impressive review, remarkable, elegant pen. Glad I saw this review.

That nib is a work of art, and the general attention to detail is about as good as it gets.

Wow! Thanks!

 

Glad you enjoyed it. ST Dupont has a really broad range of pens in many sizes and shapes. Here is a family portrait of some of them.

 

http://www.fototime.com/FB19E08F336F692/medium800.jpg

 

From left to right and somewhat in order of their introduction: Classique, Gatsby, standard Montparnasse, large Montparnasse, Ellipsis, Fidelio, standard Olympus/Orpheo, x-large Olympus/Orpheo

 

 

The Ellipsis is a striking pen. The Classique and the Gatsby resemble vintage Montblanc pens, the Slimline and the Noblesse. Is there a past connection between the two Companies?

Thanks for the photo and the information.

 

The resemblance considering the Classique and Gatsby most likely reflect the period rather than any connection between companies; the seventies through early eighties saw lots of slim, cylindrical pens, those you mentioned plus the Aurora Marco Polo and Hastil (there is a connection between the Aurora Hastil and MB); the Parker Rialto, 95, 88, Arrow, Vector; Sheaffer Targa; Waterman Preface, Gentleman.

 

But the Gatsby is an amazing design and unique among all of those mentioned. It's the goal all the others were seeking. Check out the reviews.

[karmakoda]

Found some good ST Dupont threads here on the FPN, and will research more.

When I first saw these pens, they generated images of Cigars, Chivas, Black Tie Private Club. Quality. Think Bond, James Bond.

Then I visited the ST Dupont website, deja vu. Casino Royal. Bond and Bogart.

Here we go again.

Thanks Jar, beautiful, fascinating pens.