Yard O Led Question

[geoffrey881]

I have been very interested in fountain pen and have been searching for one. I bought a Faber-Castell ambition as my first fountain pen a few months ago but didn't use it that much - it's not too comfortable when I am holding it and I bought a medium nib which, after using for a while, I realized that I should have bought a fine nib.

 

Anyway, I am ready for my second try and I hope I can find a pen that I would use everyday and keep for the rest of my life. I came across the YOL on the website and all I can say is that I love the look and craftmanship in the YOL Viceroy Victorian. I read a lot of good comments on the pen on this forum and have decided to buy one myself. But I am not sure what size I should buy - Grand or Standard?

 

I asked Pam on their dimesion already and for Grand Victorian, it's 148mm x 13.3mm, while the Standard Victorian is 139mm x 9.8mm. I am worried that the Grand maybe too big (espeically when compared to the plastic ballpen I am using everyday), but I am also worried that the Standard would look like a lady's pen. I took out a ruler and check some of the pens (just the normal plastic ballpens) and they are usually between the Grand and Standard in terms of length, and a bit wider than the Standard. So I am kind of stuck..... In fact, Corinthian's dimension is right in the middle and even though I feel very interested of it after reading QM2's review, I think I would still go for the Viceroy Victorian.

 

Any opinion or advice you would have on this?

 

Many Thanks in advance !

 

Geoffrey

 

[Ghost Plane]

I have the Victorian in Grand [as well as Barley], then a Barley Standard. You may find the Grand more restful to the hand for extended writing. Additionally, as the pens don't really post effectively, I find the Standard a little too short to write with unposted for extended periods of time and I have small hands. Think of the Grand as being the general size of a Sharpie to hold.

 

In my collection, the Grands are winning. But then I'm discovering the wider girth pens are more comfortable for continuous use.

[Kelly G]

Additionally, as the pens don't really post effectively, I find the Standard a little too short to write with unposted for extended periods of time and I have small hands.

 

Ghost Plane - this surprises me; my Grand Viceroy Barley posts with a decided "snap" - like the cap is intended to be posted without any damage to the pen barrel surface. I agree that you don't need to post the Grand, but mine posts very well.

 

And, it goes without saying the quality of the Y-O-L is as good as any pen on the market.

 

I would agree the Grand is a great size for extended writing, as long as you don't mind the little bit of extra weight. I don't find the weight uncomfortable given the excellent balance and girth.

[Titivillus]

go grand, it seems easier to write with a larger pen unposted than try to extend a shorter one by posting.

 

IMHO

 

Kurt

[Ghost Plane]

Maybe it's using one in the tropics, but I find as the pen gets used for extended periods of time in the summer, the heat causes the silver to expand and the caps don't want to stay on. YMMV in other climates.

[Russ]

If you can afford the Grand, try it. I bought the Standard and love it for everything but long sessions, when the section begins to feel narrow. That's when I really prefer a wider pen. But you're on the right track; YOL quality is first-rate. Absolutely.

 

 

[QM2]

I bought a Faber-Castell ambition as my first fountain pen a few months ago but didn't use it that much - it's not too comfortable when I am holding it

...

I came across the YOL on the website and all I can say is that I love the look and craftmanship in the YOL Viceroy Victorian. I read a lot of good comments on the pen on this forum and have decided to buy one myself. But I am not sure what size I should buy - Grand or Standard?

Hi Geoffrey,

The YOL Viceroy Standard has very similar dimensions to the Faber Castell Ambition (I have both pens). It is a very thin pen; basically pencil-thin. Also, the nib proportions on Yard o Led pens are near-identical to Faber Castell. So if a Medium FC nib is too wide for you, be sure to get a Fine when you buy YOL.

 

I am worried that the Grand maybe too big (espeically when compared to the plastic ballpen I am using everyday), but I am also worried that the Standard would look like a lady's pen. I took out a ruler and check some of the pens (just the normal plastic ballpens) and they are usually between the Grand and Standard in terms of length, and a bit wider than the Standard. So I am kind of stuck..... In fact, Corinthian's dimension is right in the middle and even though I feel very interested of it after reading QM2's review, I think I would still go for the Viceroy Victorian.

 

Yes, the standard size Viceroy in the Victorian pattern definitely looks like a ladies' pen. It is tiny and delicate, and has a completely different look and feel to it than the grand. If you want specifically the Victorian pattern (floral) rather than the Barley pattern, but still want the pen to look masculine, I suggest going with the grand. Plus, I agree with Kurt that it is better to write with a too-wide pen unposted than with a too-narrow pen posted.

 

Hope this is helpful!

QM2

 

EDITED TO ADD:

Having been meaning to do this for a while now, I've finally posted a review of this pen here : )

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/in...showtopic=80862

 

http://queenmargot.com/yol_vic8.jpg

 

Edited October 27, 2008 by QM2

[hexyr]

My Victorian Grand is one of my daily users. Highly recommended. I am thinking of getting another Grand. I also have a pen down I find it a little small.

 

Also I always post my Grand and never have had a problem