Waterman Hemisphere - New Collection Privée

[Old_Inkyhand]

Hello everyone,

 

This Polish pen shop started selling a new limited edition of Waterman Hémisphère. They are quite pricey - they cost circa 116 dollars.

 

Actually I believe that nothing has changed except for the finish and the trim (it is palladium), but I would like to know more about it. I haven't seen them on the FPN or on Waterman's website yet.

 

What do you think about them? Do you like the design? Would you pay 116$ for such a pen?

I was hoping that Waterman will show something new, and voilà, here they are. I was hoping for a new model, but different finishes are always welcome.

 

Have a nice day!

 

EDIT: added French accents.

 

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Edited May 24, 2016 by Old_Inkyhand

[RMN]

This collection retails at 105 EUR at my local shop. That's including VAT.

So $$ 116 does not seem too bad, including VAT

 

If you would pay for it is your choice.

The pen is too slim for me, but I like the finish.

 

 

D.ick

[Old_Inkyhand]

I'm not looking for another Hémisphère, I already have two. I agree with your point of view - they are also a bit too slim for me.

I wans't aware that it is widely available, and I didn't spot any information about it on the FPN, so I decided to share - just in case someone was interested. There are some Hemi fans out there

[visvamitra]

The colors are nice but the price is rather silly.

[Left FPN]

We may be about to see this range in the UK. My local stationer has all the current design Hemi stock at 1/2 price.

[encremental]

I quite fancy a Hemisphere. Are the fine nibs quite wide like a Carene, or more of a true fine like the Perspective?

 

John

[Old_Inkyhand]

I quite fancy a Hemisphere. Are the fine nibs quite wide like a Carene, or more of a true fine like the Perspective?

 

John

I have all the three models. I think that the Hemisphere's fine is very similar (in terms of thickness) to the Carene's fine. Perspective lays a noticeably thinner line. I actually enjoy the wetness and thickness of the wider line, so I have nothing to complain about. I can only say that Hemisphere is a big fan of good ink.

I think that Hemisphere is a very nice pen for someone who wants to spend 65$. Personally, I wouldn't pay much more for the same pen with a different finish, but if you can afford it, why not? There is something for everyone.

[The Blue Knight]

It's been a very long time since Waterman have brought out a model. Just waiting for a model that really inspires me to buy first. NR on a whole seem to be sticking to product extension strategies rather then bring out anything new. Seen the same with Parker adjusting the design in favor of a new model and hiking the price by £50 at same time.

[Old_Inkyhand]

It's been a very long time since Waterman have brought out a model. Just waiting for a model that really inspires me to buy first. NR on a whole seem to be sticking to product extension strategies rather then bring out anything new. Seen the same with Parker adjusting the design in favor of a new model and hiking the price by £50 at same time.

I've heard the rumours about the alleged discontinuation of Edson and I've been hoping for a new upper-range Waterman (I don't like Edson's design, I really tried to like it). It's a bit weird, because they raise the prise so much on a fairly basic, inexpensive model (not bad, but basic).

I have my mind set on Expert Precious.

[pkotrcka]

I do not know.. I still like my black matt finish more than this new ones :-) and agree, 70-80 USD is more than enough for this pen, for 100+ I can have a beautiful lovely Taranis :-D

[Old_Inkyhand]

I do not know.. I still like my black matt finish more than this new ones :-) and agree, 70-80 USD is more than enough for this pen, for 100+ I can have a beautiful lovely Taranis :-D

Beware, because Taranis isn't included in the official Sheaffer catalogue for 2016. If anyone wants to buy Taranis or Sheaffer 100/300 in some fancy finishes, (s)he should consider buying them in the near future.

[RMN]

My local shop has told me that he hasn't got any announcements for an Edson replacement and was not really expecting much from Sanford-wide.

 

 

D.ick

[RMN]

Beware, because Taranis isn't included in the official Sheaffer catalogue for 2016. If anyone wants to buy Taranis or Sheaffer 100/300 in some fancy finishes, (s)he should consider buying them in the near future.

 

My impression is that the Taranis was not very popular....

 

 

D.ick

[Old_Inkyhand]

 

My impression is that the Taranis was not very popular....

 

 

D.ick

We share the impression. However, it is not always easy to find a specific finish in a good price - and not in a distant area. The pens were so unsuccessful in some places that many retailers stopped stocking them. This is a polarising pen and I believe that a potential buyer should at least see it in person before the purchase. And there won't be more of them.

[RMN]

We share the impression. However, it is not always easy to find a specific finish in a good price - and not in a distant area. The pens were so unsuccessful in some places that many retailers stopped stocking them. This is a polarising pen and I believe that a potential buyer should at least see it in person before the purchase. And there won't be more of them.

 

I have one, and I like it, although I haven't used it in a long time. I have so little to write these days...

 

 

D.ick

[Old_Inkyhand]

 

I have one, and I like it, although I haven't used it in a long time. I have so little to write these days...

 

 

D.ick

I am thinking about buying one. I like unusual design and I need a proper fine nib. Dense handwriting doesn't look very tidy with my beloved wide, juicy nibs. This is a problem - I have too little to write. Wait. I have actually a lot to write, and that's why I type everything instead. Efficiency beats the pleasure.

[The Blue Knight]

Regarding the Taranis I think the nib/section is too busy and doesn't work with the rest of the design. The shape of the barrel and cap I really like however the section/nib no. I think it would have looked really nice with an inlaid nib.

Edited May 27, 2016 by The Blue Knight

[Old_Inkyhand]

Regarding the Taranis I think the nib/section is too busy and doesn't work with the rest of the design. The shape of the barrel and cap I really like however the section/nib no. I think it would have looked really nice with an inlaid nib.

I agree. Look, I've got a pen for you! Welcome the Valoranis.

Poor Hemispheres, we're talking about Sheaffer in their thread.

Edited May 28, 2016 by Old_Inkyhand

[The Blue Knight]

I agree. Look, I've got a pen for you! Welcome the Valoranis.

Poor Hemispheres, we're talking about Sheaffer in their thread.

 

Good effort! Definitely looks better then how a normal one looks.

[Old_Inkyhand]

I should have flipped the section vertically. I'll do it. It is such a shame that Sheaffer discontinued most of their pens with inlaid nibs. Well, there is Legacy, but for me it is too expensive and perhaps a tad too thick.