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Greetings all, and I hope you're having a good day.

 

I came across a review of a new Laban pen in the April 2010 Pen World. They didn't list a name, though a retail price of around $150. It has an orange and yellow hex pattern on it. For the life of me I can't find a photo of it, and I can't get my scanner to do anything useful! Bah!

 

Any word on what this might be? I kind of want one.

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Got the scanner working! Here's what it looks like:

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Any ideas?

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I thought it looked OK until I saw the metal section..... Not for me....

 

Is this any better? :D

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It leaves something to be desired ...

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Of course, I like the Monteverde Artista Candy Stripe pen, so I have a thing for a louder pen, I suppose. Can I ask what about the aesthetics you don't like?

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I have several Laban pens, but they are entirely either Mento or Bonito models, both of which are large, comfortable (to me) pens. I have a combination of factory steel and gold nibs, and all my Labans write very well. Overall, I am quite satisfied with their fit, finish and quality. I was not aware of this new model. I am curious to find out its name. Still, I will pass on this one. The style just is not me, and the metal section is a deal breaker. But, for those who like it, I assume it will be a good pen that will serve them well.

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I have several Laban pens, but they are entirely either Mento or Bonito models, both of which are large, comfortable (to me) pens. I have a combination of factory steel and gold nibs, and all my Labans write very well. Overall, I am quite satisfied with their fit, finish and quality. I was not aware of this new model. I am curious to find out its name. Still, I will pass on this one. The style just is not me, and the metal section is a deal breaker. But, for those who like it, I assume it will be a good pen that will serve them well.

 

The only Laban I own is a Kaiser, which, I believe, make the Mento look like a Vacumatic Demi size. :rolleyes: . It is not that I don't like the Laban I Have, or don't like any of the other offerings; it is just that my interests tend to lie elsewhere. That is why there are more than 2 or 3 pen manufacturers. I am thankful for the variety, even if each model is not my favorite -- it likely is someone elses, and I have no room to criticize.

 

The Kaiser writes quite well also, and as mentioned, is huge. It is also quite strikingly handsome, to my eyes.

 

I hope the OP can find one like s/he desires, at an affordable price. I am not personally interested, but find no fault in anyone for being so.

 

Donnie

All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
Edmund Burke (1729 - 1797)

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I am wondering. Could this pen be part of Laban's "Free Spirit Collection?"

I was thinking that perhaps it was a turnover of that collection, given how much they have in common, but I thought it odd that there was no name in the magazine and no sign of it anywhere online. Thanks for the suggestion!

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It leaves something to be desired ...

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Of course, I like the Monteverde Artista Candy Stripe pen, so I have a thing for a louder pen, I suppose. Can I ask what about the aesthetics you don't like?

I was just remarking on the absence of a section.

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