Conklin All American Rainbow Limited Edition

[Alma Conklin]

please read the review in the photo

Cheetos Cheerios, Alma

[Gloucesterman]

4 hours ago, Alma Conklin said:

please read the review in the photo

Cheetos Cheerios, Alma

Thank you for the review. Brief and to-the-point.

I think many/most of these mass-produced pens would benefit from a good nib tuning.

Just my opinion based on previous purchases.

[Alma Conklin]

20 hours ago, Gloucesterman said:

Thank you for the review. Brief and to-the-point.

I think many/most of these mass-produced pens would benefit from a good nib tuning.

Just my opinion based on previous purchases.

 sorry I'm a little confused here, you think the nib from this review could use good nib tuning too? Not sure if 1898 copies equals mass production or not lol

[Gloucesterman]

3 minutes ago, Alma Conklin said:

 sorry I'm a little confused here, you think the nib from this review could use good nib tuning too? Not sure if 1898 copies equals mass production or not lol

The pens may not be produced in large quantities, however, I would wager that the nibs are "mass-produced" and simply inserted into the section.

Somehow I don't think, and I could be wrong here, that Conklin (Yafa) has a small room where a few employees sit and meticulously assemble the limited edition pens we purchase.

 

As I said, "I could be wrong".

 

If anyone knows differently, please let us/me know as I have several "Limited Editions with numbered caps/barrels.

[Alma Conklin]

2 minutes ago, Gloucesterman said:

The pens may not be produced in large quantities, however, I would wager that the nibs are "mass-produced" and simply inserted into the section.

Somehow I don't think, and I could be wrong here, that Conklin (Yafa) has a small room where a few employees sit and meticulously assemble the limited edition pens we purchase.

 

As I said, "I could be wrong".

 

If anyone knows differently, please let us/me know as I have several "Limited Editions with numbered caps/barrels.

I see, I agree the nib could be better. I am relatively new to the fountain pen world so that's why I wasn't sure

[Gloucesterman]

12 minutes ago, Alma Conklin said:

I see, I agree the nib could be better. I am relatively new to the fountain pen world so that's why I wasn't sure

Welcome to FPN.

Learning about this hobby takes time and experience. Here on FPN one finds a wealth of knowledge in the printed materials and the wonderful (my opinion and experience here) people who share that knowledge. It makes it fun as well as informative. And ultimately rewarding.

[sansenri]

On 7/24/2022 at 1:51 PM, Alma Conklin said:

please read the review in the photo

Cheetos Cheerios, Alma

 

 

 

Thank you for showing this, it looks particular.

I own an All American in resin, it's quite a big pen, I don't love the step from the barrel to the section, although I still find it usable, the nib is nothing special, but not bad either, it has reliable perormance (no skipping or hard starts) and makes a good workhorse pen.

If this is solid brass however I hate to think what the weight could be. You say it's heavy, how heavy if I may ask? (above 25-30g uncapped it becomes unbearable for me).

[Alma Conklin]

On 7/25/2022 at 3:15 PM, sansenri said:

 

Thank you for showing this, it looks particular.

I own an All American in resin, it's quite a big pen, I don't love the step from the barrel to the section, although I still find it usable, the nib is nothing special, but not bad either, it has reliable perormance (no skipping or hard starts) and makes a good workhorse pen.

If this is solid brass however I hate to think what the weight could be. You say it's heavy, how heavy if I may ask? (above 25-30g uncapped it becomes unbearable for me).

Hi, the pen would be too heavy for you, it's 39 grams uncapped.

 

I like a heavy pen when I'm in the mood. This one does constantly move upwards in my thumb/index finger hand area. If you know what I mean, it's hard to describe haha. Anyway, my point is it's annoying. Don't know if it has anything to do with the weight though.

[amberleadavis]

I like the looks of the pen, but the Conklin nibs I purchased were disappointing so I quit buying Conklin pens.

[AoKiu]

Long time ago I bought a Conklin Mark Twain Crescent filler fountain pen. After a short time in the tropical climate the trim of the pen started to rust and the cap band came off. I stored it away in my collection until recently I stumbled on the pen again when checking my collection (about 700 fountain pens). Conklin quality is very disappointing, that's why I never bought another pen from them. 

[jchch1950]

5 hours ago, amberleadavis said:

I like the looks of the pen, but the Conklin nibs I purchased were disappointing so I quit buying Conklin pens.

Nice pens and  bad performance?

[Misfit]

Cool looking pen.  Thank you for sharing it with us. I’ve bought Conklin pens, all with 1.1mm stub nibs, and have been happy with them.  The All-American has a wider grip, which is the only thing I’ve not liked.  My fault for not researching the pen more.  

[Alma Conklin]

I'd like to add that I'm only now realising/finding out/experiencing first-hand the impact the quality of the paper has. The ink flows way better on my Paperblank

[Jebus]

I also have number 0543... Just kidding... 0919 here.

 

I also experiencing a hard start but once running it is a decent nib (medium).

 

 

 

 

[Alma Conklin]

41 minutes ago, Jebus said:

I also have number 0543... Just kidding... 0919 here.

 

I also experiencing a hard start but once running it is a decent nib (medium).

 

 

 

 

don't play with my feelings hahaha

 

Good/interesting to hear you have the same experience