Santini Libra Ebonite with an EF "superflexy" nib - initial impressions

[sansenri]

thank you for showing these, como, the comparison is very useful (I do own other Etruria, Homo Sapiens and Van Gogh ), of course when you want to take a photo also uncapped, that will be good too... (Libra and Nonagon together would be just fine ).

Ebonite is my second choice material after celluloid too, and yes, I find the Libra section very comfortable. Despite being a large pen the section does not give that impression in hand.

I agree Santini is offering some nice ebonite, which has been somewhat rare until now, with few exceptions (Stipula for example, and Leonardo is now using some nice ebonite too).

The Antique Rose is rather unique, I had not come across this ebonite before.

The Nonangon looks big, and despite the slight step, the section is long, I think I would probably have no issues with it.

That said the Michelangelo does attract me, I was wondering whether it might be not quite as big as the Nonagon which looks even larger than the Libra.

All in all I think they are both very nice alternatives to the Libra, and attractive pens. The nibs are also desirably different from other offers.

I'll take my time to think it over.

Thank you!

 

 

 

 

[Inkyways]

On 6/27/2021 at 11:06 PM, sansenri said:

Thank you again for the review.

 

My Libra in Cumberland ebonite and bronze trim arrived as scheduled end of last month but I had not yet had time to take some photos until recently.

The nib is a rather nice "stub flexy" which is very juicy and soft. Certainly not a CI (the horizontal line is not too thin) but it's very pleasant to use. The bronze trim fits well with the reddish ebonite.

As per como's request here are some photos

 

 

 

 

 

 

I like this pen and it has a nice stub nib too.

Wood grain and silver ring too is a nice match!!! 

[sansenri]

look closer, it's bronze. It has a more subdued colour, it's not yellow gold, it's not silver, it's similar to rose gold, but slightly less reddish.
Really an unobtrusive colour that matches well with the reddish-brown ebonite.

[como]

@sansenriHere is a photo for section length comparison. I recently sold my Libra (to help fund an MB 149 Calligraphy) so I can't take the sections of Libra and Nonagon side by side. The section on Nonagon is just a little bit shorter than the Libra but smooth and comfortable, at least for me. At least you have some familiar models to compare with.

In case anyone that needs to identify these pens (left to right):

1. MB 149 Calligraphy;

2. Omas old style Paragon;

3. Santini Nonagon;

4. Parker Duofold Centennial;

5. Stipula Etruria Rainbow;

6. Visconti Homo Sapien.

[sansenri]

thank you, that is just fine. Section width similar to a HS, some step down but not excessive and in any case a very long section with what looks to be very smooth threading.

I believe it could easily be comfortable for me too.

Thank you for the pictures, and very nice pens!

[CoolBreeze]

I was wondering if anyone could comment on the characteristics of the regular flex vs. super flex. I am trying to figure out which is best for me. I prioritize snapback and ease of flex over total flex width (least important to me) if that helps. Thanks!

[Karmachanic]

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[Genai]

Thanks a lot for your nice and complete review. Very good one.

I have a Santini Libra with a superflexy nib with me from just one week and I am so happy with this beautiful fountain pen.

I have my first impressions in the next link:

 

Best regards.