Paradise Pen

[writepen]

Greetings All!

Does anyone have this pen? I am interested in the Guilloche type finishes--jade, (new) blue, and copper. What is your experience, please?

Thank You.

[Harlequin]

Here's a pic to aid anyone who isn't familiar with the 5280, the "house" brand of pen at Paradise Pens. This one is the copper colored one, which imo is the nicest looking one (but of course, as the OP mentioned, they come in various colors):

 

[IWantThat]

I don't have a fountain pen, but I have an early model 5280 rollerball - it's my desk rollerball. They're rather heavy pens, so I wonder if they're comfortable to write with as a fountain pen. I imagine it would be top heavy. They're robust and seem pretty well-made, just heavy. The rollerball is fine for rattling around in a pen cup. Not sure I'd go for a fountain pen.

[writepen]

Thanks a lot, and if anyone owns the fountain, please comment.

[Motomo]

I have a red 5280 fountain pen that I purchased on clearance last fall at Paradise Pen here in Columbus. It is the one that has the magnets for capping and posting.

 

It is a heavy pen but not uncomfortably so...I usually write with the pen unposted since it is a bit top heavy posted. The nib is a medium which is very similar to other mediums that I own. When I purchased the pen I was concerned with the small almost nonexistent section but it is very pleasant to write with and I have no complaints. It finds its way into my rotation quite often. The magnetic cap and posting system works well with no issues and the nib was fine out of the box with no adjustments.

 

I would buy another one if I could catch it on clearance...not sure I would buy at the regular price of $100+

[writepen]

I have a red 5280 fountain pen that I purchased on clearance last fall at Paradise Pen here in Columbus. It is the one that has the magnets for capping and posting.

 

It is a heavy pen but not uncomfortably so...I usually write with the pen unposted since it is a bit top heavy posted. The nib is a medium which is very similar to other mediums that I own. When I purchased the pen I was concerned with the small almost nonexistent section but it is very pleasant to write with and I have no complaints. It finds its way into my rotation quite often. The magnetic cap and posting system works well with no issues and the nib was fine out of the box with no adjustments.

 

I would buy another one if I could catch it on clearance...not sure I would buy at the regular price of $100+

Thanks. The 5280 being considered is the Majestic line which is diff. than the 5280 wit the magnet, and I hope you continue to enjoy it!

[magiccarpet]

I have a red 5280 fountain pen that I purchased on clearance last fall at Paradise Pen here in Columbus. It is the one that has the magnets for capping and posting.

 

It is a heavy pen but not uncomfortably so...I usually write with the pen unposted since it is a bit top heavy posted. The nib is a medium which is very similar to other mediums that I own. When I purchased the pen I was concerned with the small almost nonexistent section but it is very pleasant to write with and I have no complaints. It finds its way into my rotation quite often. The magnetic cap and posting system works well with no issues and the nib was fine out of the box with no adjustments.

 

I would buy another one if I could catch it on clearance...not sure I would buy at the regular price of $100+

I have the carbon fiber 5280 fountain pen that is (Fine). I'm pretty sure its the same as yours in terms of build. For mine i've got a Schmidt fine nib thats pretty good on the flow and isn't scratchy. The only problem that I have with mine in particular is that sometimes the ink might leak and the main reason why is that it is a magnet cap so the pen doesn't retain its internal pressure. Also, when writing with it for a prolonged amount of time it starts to feel uncomfortable to write with, I think the reason for this is that the barrel isn't large and that there isn't really a dedicated section to place your hand.