Does the Scribo Piuma post?

[jmccarty3]

My biggest complaint about the Scribo Feel is that it doesn't post. Does anyone know if Scribo's Piuma model posts? There is another model called the La Dotta that looks (and is priced) similar to the Feel. What's the difference? Thanks!

[Doug C]

35 minutes ago, jmccarty3 said:

My biggest complaint about the Scribo Feel is that it doesn't post. Does anyone know if Scribo's Piuma model posts? There is another model called the La Dotta that looks (and is priced) similar to the Feel. What's the difference? Thanks!

I don't know about the Piuma.  The only difference between the Feel and La Dotta is that the Feel is faceted. 

[dms525]

1 hour ago, jmccarty3 said:

My biggest complaint about the Scribo Feel is that it doesn't post. Does anyone know if Scribo's Piuma model posts? There is another model called the La Dotta that looks (and is priced) similar to the Feel. What's the difference? Thanks!

 

The Piuma posts ... kind of. It isn't very secure, IMO. I doubt if it were meant to be posted. As Doug C. said, the La Dotta is essentially identical to the Feel except it has a round cross section rather than facetted. It does cost a bit less than the Feel.

 

Note that the Feel and La Dotta are a bit longer un-posted than most pens, e.g. the M800.

 

David

[DecafAmericano]

I agree with David / dms525- I own both the La Dotta as well as the Piuma models - and I wouldn't consider either "postable" in any useful way.  I really have come to love their nibs - I own the 18K and even these not explicitly designed to be flexible - have the most flex of any nibs I own. As for the body of the pens - both have had to be returned for assembly issues. That is disappointing and may point to either production or assembly concerns I hope they clear up. 

[Uncial]

What were the issues?

[DecafAmericano]

On 3/24/2024 at 5:41 PM, Uncial said:

What were the issues?

Sorry for the late delay 🙂 the issues were that the section on the Piuma became loose and had to be returned to Italy for inspection and fix; and that the piston on the LaDotta wouldn't draw ink! I can't understand how both pens had issues - since they pride themselves on inspection and testing of every pen they sell. YMMV but as much as I love my 2, I have a hard time thinking about dropping the more than 500US dollars for another.