Counterfeit Rotring Initial?

[bObst]

Hello all!

 

I was looking for a cheap fountain pen (like a vector or hero) to round an amazon purchase up to free shipping territory, and then I noticed a Rotring Initial selling for $30. I was under the impression that Initial's should sell closer to the $100, unless on sale. Would you agree that this is a probable counterfeit?

 

Thanks,

B

 

(Note: the amazon page is here http://www.amazon.com/Rotring-Initial-Silver-Fountain-Pen/dp/B004MTU9J2)

[J English Smith]

Probably just a close-out item; I don't think Amazon gets fooled by much counterfeit stuff.

 

Rotring has had its ups and downs and so a lot of stock that's just sitting around gets dropped from one level to another...and then Amazon prices it to move.

[J English Smith]

Plus, unless I have missed something, Rotring is not a big counterfeit item compared to MB, the Parker Sonnet etc.

[bObst]

Plus, unless I have missed something, Rotring is not a big counterfeit item compared to MB, the Parker Sonnet etc.

 

Thanks! I'm going to go for it, and I'll post a review either way.

[Cerbeos]

Find me some Rotring Lavas for $30 and I'm game!!! :roflmho:

[jameswatts]

Overstock.com were offering these at this price -- or at least a similar price. the one I bought has been a great writer, and looks genuine to me.

[WayTooManyHobbies]

Overstock.com were offering these at this price -- or at least a similar price. the one I bought has been a great writer, and looks genuine to me.

I picked up an Initial at Overstock.com as well, and compared it to a friend's pen. Definitely looks genuine, and is a nice pen for the (discounted) money.

[PAKMAN]

Never seen any attempt to counterfit Rotrings, just close out pricing I would guess.

[FLJeepGuy]

There are closeouts for the Initial line all over the web for right around that price. I have two of them and both are outstanding, reliable writers. You really can't go wrong at that price. Also, the matching RB, MP, and BP can usually be found for around $10 which is a steal if you want to complete the set.

[Laura N]

I've bought ink from that seller through Amazon, and recommend them.

[JOBPM]

I also grabbed one from Overstock a while back, seemed legitimate in terms of quality, fit, and finish.

[chris.hale]

I bought one of my Initials on eBay from M Lewertowski for £20 or thereabouts which works out at about $30. Very nice writer it is too!

[Cerbeos]

Does anyone know what nib size they come with from Amazon? Don't see anything distinguishing that anywhere.

[Pippin60]

You can't go wrong with those Initial's, they are a great pen, I have a FP, and RB, I should look for the pencil as I love those old Rotrings, have several series One 600's. They are all practically bullet proof and I love heavy pens anyway. Good luck

[teetotaler]

Thanks! I'm going to go for it, and I'll post a review either way.

 

Did you get a chance to try the new pen out? Also, did the one you order from Amazon turn out to be a medium or fine point.

 

So far, I've found the following listings for this discounted pen:

 

(1) Rotring Initial Silver Fine Point Fountain Pen; Model# 48678

http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Rotring-Initial-Silver-Fine-Point-Fountain-Pen/5141359/product.html

 

(2) Rotring Initial Silver Fountain Pen Fine Point; Model# 48678

http://www.amazon.com/Rotring-Initial-Silver-Fountain-Point/dp/B0002HT7B4/

 

(3) Rotring Initial Data Medium Point Black Ink Silver Fountain Pens; Model# 48006

http://www.overstock.com/Office-Supplies/Rotring-Initial-Data-Medium-Point-Black-Ink-Silver-Fountain-Pens/6155794/product.html

 

(4) Rotring Initial Silver Fountain Pen; Model# "Not listed"

http://www.amazon.com/Rotring-Initial-Silver-Fountain-Pen/dp/B004MTU9J2/ref=pd_sbs_op_1

(This is the same one "bObst" has listed in the opening post)

 

Note that the Model # and pen case for (1) and (2) are the same. However, item (3) has a different case. Item (4) does not have a model # or Nib size listed!

 

I am interested in a Medium point so am trying to figure out the right one. I've contacted the seller on Amazon about item (4) but haven't hear back. Item (3) is listed as a Medium but the case is different, does that point to a counterfeit?

[jdivitto]

I just received mine. $26.99 with free shipping on eBay from Pens_n_More. The nib say F, but it compares very closely with my Pilot VP medium nib.

 

Recently, I picked up a Pilot Metropolitan for $13, and now this Rotring. Both write just as nice as my more expensive pens!

Edited January 27, 2013 by jdivitto