How much do you love or hate your Sailor Trident, and why?

[awa54]

The title says it all...

 

I'm considering buying one, but wanted a sampling of opinion on this platform, before purchase.

 

I remember much banter about these back when they were still current (or at least, not long out of production, as they are now), but would love to hear about your long term experiences, in the absence of any hype associated with its novelty.

 

TIA for your input!

[Sailor Kenshin]

If it's anything like the Parker 180, or the Hero 'homage' (of which I had five), save your money.

[awa54]

I've actually enjoyed my Parker Classic, which is widely considered to be a nerfed 180.

[Sailor Kenshin]

If you really must use a fountain pen to fill out carbon copies, or shoot at a target, this is the one for you.

[awa54]

I love all "good" fountain pens, this goodness can be found in the reliability of writing, the flair of the line, the ability to handle odd inks, the overall design, the material of the barrel/clip/etc., or it can be a confluence of some or all of these features...

 

My favorite nibs to write with for fun may be wet noodles, but many of my best "daily use" pens are less flexy, or even nails. Sometimes a nice smooth nail can even be a pleasant and expressive writer.

 

 

[awa54]

Hmmm... I thought there'd be at least a few active Trident users in this sub-forum, I had no idea that the design had already faded from the pen communities' attention so completely.