Traveller's Company Brass Pen - Short Review

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So, I picked up a little brass pen at an awesome stationary store... made by Traveller's Company, in Japan.

 

 

 

Those are stock photos from the maker, but better than I could do, and visually identical to the pen I got when I first opened it.

 

Here's a link to the maker's site and a full set of pictures: https://www.travelers-company.com/products/brass/fountainpen

 

Anyway, so I've been using the pen for a few weeks, and it's pretty awesome. The brass is developing an attractive patina as I use it, the quality is high, the ring on the back is a nice touch, and the fact that you can remove the clip if you want is also a nice option. It's short to carry, but posts to a regular length.

 

The nib is stainless steel, and customised with 'Traveller's Company' on it. The seller said that he couldn't find info about it anywhere, but believed that it was a JoWo nib - it'd be a #5 if that's the case. Whether it is or not, it starts all the time, has a little bit of tooth (which I think is nice), and is about a Japanese medium / European fine. I've really enjoyed using it, particularly when I'm taking notes or writing outside. Even at home though, it's a great little pen, and I've found myself using it in my journal sometimes when I have other alternatives inked.

 

The only shortcoming is really the fact that due to the short length when it's carried, it takes a standard international cartridge (that you can refill with other colours) but it doesn't have an option for a converter.

 

I see that Goulet pens is selling them for $56 US, and for that price, I'd absolutely recommend it!

 

Let me know if you have any questions!