Rosetta North Star *sedona Review

[rwilsonedn]

This is an update, I still like my sedona rosetta North Star, but I have noticed that unless I use it consistently/daily, I get some pretty hard starts and with skipping across the page. I think it's the type of pen that has to have really wet inks for better flow and if you think you'll be taking it out of rotation for a week or so, maybe drain the ink and flush it through. I really would love for it to be more sturdy, but that is the update.

Many pens, both vintage and modern, have this issue. Often solving it is as easy as having a little bit of water at your desk (I use an old pill bottle) and dipping the nib down to about the section until you see a little burst of ink in the water. For most pens that will get them back to full flow instantly.

ron

[randomthinks]

I am a fan of the Rosetta brand. I own several and have been pleased. I believe that all of them are now using JoWo nibs, and they've gotten completely away from the standard IPG.

 

Taiwanese made or not, I find them to be of good build quality. My North Star has a Pendleton Brown nib and it is indeed butter smooth.

 

I like their Vulcan series even more.

 

The folks at iPenstore.com are always helpful. How many internet vendors put their phone number on the main page for customer service? I've called them a handful of times, and have always gotten great service.

 

I am not affiliated, just a happy customer.

 

Keith

[Ana_]

Ron, thank you for the tip! I hadn't heard of that, I am definitely going to try it. So, does that mean that the problem with the pen is that it's too dry or? I'm not even sure how to phrase the question. Will this help the nib not to be so scratchy also or might that be an issue with the tine alignment?

 

Keith, have you not experienced the dry/hard starts? I do like the pen, it's beautiful, and will definitely try Ron's tips, but as a Rosetta brand, any tips you have will be appreciated.

[rwilsonedn]

Ana_:

In general, drying out is a separate issue than dry writing. Usually, nibs dry out over night because there is a way for air to get into the cap--often an opening where the clip mounts. Some people seal these openings by dripping hot candle wax into the cap and letting it settle and cool in the openings. But if the pen has a plastic inner cap, as many modern pens do, this can get complicated. So I find it easier to just dip the pen in water.

If the pen writes to your taste after it has started, then the flow is fine. If it writes dry all the time, then you could adjust the flow. In general, a pen will be scratchy because the tines need adjustment, unless it is writing very dry indeed. I would suggest taking a look at the tines first (especially if the pen is more scratchy in horizontal lines, and more scratchy going to one side than going to the other--that's a give-away clue.) After you have adjusted for smoothness, then you can see if you want to adjust for flow.

ron

[Ana_]

fantastic, I will do this as soon as I get back to base camp! thank you for the great explanations Ron, appreciate it

[Opus105]

iPenstore is a nice place to shop.

 

Thanks for keeping us posted on the Rosetta.