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I have tried to write a hand written review. Please forgive the handwriting.

 

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The Ranga #8

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The Fine Bock steel nib

 

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Comparison with Lamy 2000

 

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I have tried to write a hand written review. Please forgive the handwriting.

 

fpn_1526749751__img_20180519_221900.jpg

 

A quote:

 

fpn_1526751408__img_20180519_230445.jpg

The Ranga #8

fpn_1526750031__ranga8.jpg

 

 

The Fine Bock steel nib

 

fpn_1526750109__the_nib.jpg

 

 

 

Comparison with Lamy 2000

 

fpn_1526750172__ranga8_l2k_1.jpg

 

 

fpn_1526750216__ranga8_l2k_2.jpg

 

 

Dear Mr. Tsdesai Sir,

 

Thanks a lot for you nice handwritten review and pictures. We have expedited your order actually:)

We don't have anything in Stock as most of them are sold out in advance:)

 

Regards,

Kandan.M.P

Ranga Pen Company

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A nice looking pen and perfectly fine handwriting. Because Ranga uses a commercial nib you can always change it if you want to experiment with a different look and feel. Wanting more inks is a slippery slope that leads to wanting even more inks :)

Enjoy your new pen!

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A nice looking pen and perfectly fine handwriting. Because Ranga uses a commercial nib you can always change it if you want to experiment with a different look and feel. Wanting more inks is a slippery slope that leads to wanting even more inks :)

Enjoy your new pen!

It appears that I am already on that slippery slope.

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TSDesai, you write a comprehensive and detailed review. I share your appreciation for Ranga’s understatement in design. Thank you for the review.

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TSDesai, you write a comprehensive and detailed review. I share your appreciation for Rangas understatement in design. Thank you for the review.

Thank you Bobje for liking my review. Actually I decided to buy this pen after reading your review of the model 8b. My hands are smaller, so went for the model 8. 😊

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