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The Fedon soft leather cases are out of this world in terms of pleasure to the touch, it's almost fetish... (but they are expensive).

The hard cases (second from right) are Aluminium covered in faux leather. Despite being faux leather they still feel extremely nice. I use the hard cases when traveling especially, as they really ensure additional protection (they can also be used for glasses because they have an internal ridge that separates the pens that can be pulled out). The Wancher cases are really good for larger pens, Centennials fit wonderfully for example.

Hope I'm not going too far OT.

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I have 3 of the crystals: blue, green, and orange. Never used a cart or converter. They are incredibly reliable and consistent. Mine can be left untouched for weeks and write the instant nib touches paper. On occasion one of two have been left untouched for a couple months: same result! YMMV, but mine has been superb.

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8, NKJV)
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I have 3 of the crystals: blue, green, and orange. Never used a cart or converter. They are incredibly reliable and consistent. Mine can be left untouched for weeks and write the instant nib touches paper. On occasion one of two have been left untouched for a couple months: same result! YMMV, but mine has been superb.

 

That sounds awesome! I have move faith in their Dream Pen project now. Cannnot wait to see how it turns out

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Ok. I just felt I had to share this. If you read my prior post,you know my experience with 3 crystal Wanchers has been great. Well, today I ran across my green crystal that had gotten bumped under some clutter on a corner of my messy desk. It had been there for at least 3 months, probably more, laying on its side undisturbed. I found it, picked it up, uncapped it, and it wrote IMMEDIATELY and WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT! Wow! Just...wow!

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (Rom. 5:8, NKJV)
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Announcement appeared today from Taizo Okegaki that ENGEIKA FINEST SHOP (his main online retail presence) is being put "on break" so that he can concentrate on developing the Wancher brand.

 

However, the Engeika eBay Store will continue as normal.

 

By all accounts the Dream Pen did well on Kickstarter but I do not know more detail than that. And I have never actually seen the Dream Pen in person.

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the Pickwick, the Owl and the Waverley Pen."

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oneill Vintage

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Wancher is the same as Engeika. Both owned by Taizo Okagaki. They've had special collaboration models with Platinum and Sailor in the past.

Taizo is a personal friend of mine he has been into pens for years. The above info is correct ,Trust Me Oneill

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What number backer were you, SpecTP? And was this specifically that your pens were about to be shipped? Please give us your review when they arrive!

I chose my user name years ago - I have no links to BBS pens (other than owning one!)

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I'm backer #353. I got an email last week that stated my pens are due to arrive by 2/25. I'll post pics when I get them.

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My number was 91 and it arrived Monday - green with 18k fine gold coloured nib and black feed. Took a week to arrive, and 4 days of those were the package sitting in a Japan post location.

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well apparently I was in error. their notice to me pertained to the chances of the pen getting shipped by 2/25. I just recently received an email with actual postal trace of shipment.

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I rcvd Notice Friday 01, March , 2019 My Red with Broad Pint/Nib was being shipped. My Backer Sequential # was 409. Last 2 days waiting for an outbound Flight in Japan. It is on the first step of a journey to NM/USA.

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The urushi is gorgeous and the nib is soft and springy. I like them a lot.

Is that a red ebonite feed I see peeking through the breather hole of the aka tamenuri? I wish I could speak to someone who had tried both ebonite and plastic feed versions to get their take one the difference in practical use.

 

The green is stunning by the way. I was seriously considering one of the vermillion urushi's with a red ebonite feed.

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Is that a red ebonite feed I see peeking through the breather hole of the aka tamenuri? I wish I could speak to someone who had tried both ebonite and plastic feed versions to get their take one the difference in practical use.

 

The green is stunning by the way. I was seriously considering one of the vermillion urushi's with a red ebonite feed.

yes, I opted for the red ebonite on the aka tamenuri and regular on the green.

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I have one of the Wancher Red Urushi Fountain Pens coming in the mail to me. I ordered it around 1 year ago, when they opened up that program on Kickstarter. It has taken them this long to custom make my pen along with many others. Take a look at the site; Wancherpen.com

and you will see my Red Urushi Fountain Pen there. They. are also selling these on that site for $450.00

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After three weeks, here's my review of my True Urushi pen.

 

Thank-you for the comprehensive review...enjoyable and informative read...

 

I am still waiting for my Urushi ..... waiting and waiting and waiting.

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