Shame they don't make this in the style of their twin tank touchdown vacum filler version, that pen is great, it's only flaw is that it a touch too big.

I'm glad your pens worked so well for you. I'm curious to know if you put your pen wars scores up as a summary somewhere? I have the previous model of the Ferris Wheel Press Brush fountain pen, and am very happy with how it writes. It's also their Printmaker's Teal colour, but has a less shiny/iridescent quality to the lacquer. It's one of my favourite fountain pens (but I'd say most of my pens are my "favourites"). Looking forward to your other reviews. Your wife has fabulous handwriting. Please let her know. :)

Did you return the pen after all the faults you found with it out of the box?

So… with $210 price mark knowing it’s a steal nib, which would you recommend more, joule or Lamy 2000?

Considering that my family name is Raven, I will definitely have to buy one

Thank you for a great, proper review. 💜

Nice job! I’ll be back for more!

I really appreciate your channel and your videos… you take a lot of time and care in your reviews and it kind of cracks me up how you agonize over points and whether you are being fair… it’s very sweet. Nice work.

Glad to have found your Ink Wars. Nice work, indeed.

the sale representative from Asvine said that the rubber rings on tail was to better hold the cap when you put it on

I can already tell I'm going to be in trouble from watching your videos 😂❤ Thank you again for your very helpful reviews!

I think it’s pretty genuine that you said “if you can see it in person” since I was one of those that moved to other Estie after seeing raven in person😂. Idk why, maybe because of the weight, it felt less than the other Esties. However, as far as matte black pens go, it’s probably one of the best looking ones out there for sure. Plus esties always write well!

Review of an imitation pen. Not ethical.

Thanks for sharing ! How do you like the Magna Carta ? I heard mixed reviews on this one, but I‘m still tempted to buy it… :)

Esterbrook's page for the pen mentions it has a "cushion cap closure to ensure a wet point" and maybe that's what the flatulent sound is when you cap it. Looks like a very slick pen.

Weird thought! What if those 2 black O rings are spare O rings for pen.? 😮 Because O rings tend to damage after some time. So you have 2 spare O rings comes with your pen?

Interesting that you said you had a terrible experience with the MB JFK. I recently bought a MB 149 and writes like crap. I even called MB and they gave me the run around, but since you said it needs a break in period I will be patient with it. I also used MB ink thinking it was going to be glorious, but skips more than it writes. lol Just terrible, did you do anything in particular to the MB?

Love my stub piston Raven with Perle Noire, writes like a marker, very wet and smooth.

Consider reaching out to Esterbrook or your store. Esterbrook support has been pretty excellent. I bought the non-piston raven and had to exchange it for another with Goulet when the nib threads loosened and not the barrel. The exchange was ok and I love love love it in EF.

This is the first pen I invested so much money in and I'm so disappointed because my cap pops off when it's in a pen case or gets too knocked around in my bag... for the cost I find it not acceptable. I have the same scratches from the cap, even on the section. This was my first esterbrook and not gonna be investing in another 😅

sounds like it has flatulence...

Ong thank you for a review. I first saw the pen and wa alike "oh neat! Maybe I can actually try to invest in this!" But the price tag made me make an audible noise.. great to see the pen is good though!

Howdy?- Enjoyed- you did top video. till next time~:))

I really can't tell anything from your samples. None look purple. Actually I don't know what color they are.

I’m surprised dark lilac actually works on moleskine ngl😂 good to know. At least that’s one way to use up that ink haha.

WOW, what an amazing video and test methodology! The various paper samples are very helpful.

Ya I love sailor but idk if I would say the material is premium since people said if you wipe it with alcohol it will explode😂. However I do think if you are getting it in Asia especially in Japan, it’s definitely a lot more affordable.

Mine has a nib so scratchy and dry it doesn’t consistently write. Disappointing because I otherwise love this pen!

Ink Wars -- Fountain Pen Ink Reviews [no inks in this video] [just test descriptions] Please don't blueball me like this again, man, this was torture.

A cheap copy of a Pelikan. PITTY!

Witch by starlight is one of my favorite shimmer inks! (Goulet is coming out with the sis ink aka by moonlight too!) I also like KyoNoOto but they don’t seem to be as popular here as some other brands. Underrated imo.

Appearance 28/35 = 18.7/20 😂 Build 40/45 = 20/20 😂 Design 30/35 = 20/20 😂 Usage 55/60 = 18.3/20 🎉

At 1:05, it is NOT a Montblanc MeisterSTRUCK it is Meisterstuck, which translates to masterpiece in english.

Interesting comments, but I disagree when you say a fair price would be more like $120. You must factor in the gold nib. A gold nib replacement for a Lamy 2000 is around $132 and for a Safari $124. Those are reasonable prices for gold nibs. A Kaweco gold nib is $160. So, that has to be the pricing starting point. Of course, more expensive brands have way more expensive nibs. There is also the 2000 stainless steel version, which is much more impressive and probably weighs over twice as much. I have both and overall prefer the steel with the broad nib, which writes more like a stub. It has often been said that no fountain pen collection is complete without the Bauhaus-inspired Lamy 2000, even if it is not one of your favorites, because of its classic design, which has had almost no changes since the 1960s. Even Pelican and Montblanc cannot say that about their flagship pens.

Sorry about the audio. I changed to a new camera and it came with consequences. Trying to get it sorted out.

This is crazy! Thank you for comparing the papers! I accidentally got some recycle papers that most inks (especially iroshizuku) feather on, but somehow midnight blue is the only one that works just fine! I’d assume sheeners feather less due to the dryness, also why I don’t like them… imagine nitrogen in an EF nib😂

I kept going back and forth and 2000 since it’s Brian from Goulet pen’s personal favorite. It’s just really hard to justify the price especially since I am a fine nib user. It would be nice to compare pens from the same price range too since there are a lot of jp brands out there in this price range.

Uhh, amazing pen!!

Is this the 149 or 146?

Hi man...if i want to buy it, i should choose better the Asvine nib than the bock one? I've watched several Reviews about the v200 which seems to go in rhat way

I adore mine as well. I tried to put Montblanc Glacier blue in mine, but it just seemed far too dry for my liking for a medium nib. I ended up putting Robert Oster Evening Sapphire in it which is more wet and to my liking. I thought if I didn't like Evening Sapphire I'd end up trying Pilot Tsuki-Yo. Never got around to it though as I like Evening Sapphire too much. Glad you are enjoying yours!

The term is ‘post’ and not ‘cap’.

Should try a Sailor PG Realo which is a piston converter with an ink window

Ink Wars. Heck yeah! I'm in, bruh. I want to see this.

Your view on these cheaper “copycats” is very interesting especially considering somehow these pens get you to buy the legit version more than being simply a replacement. I too myself like cheaper pens since imo they are GREAT introductions for people to try and get into the hobby. I honestly like gifting Asvin more than safari as someone’s first pen just because how reliable and juicy these pens are. (Safari is juicy too but they are also kinda ugly lmao😅) I’m also obsessed with buying cheaper pens and find it extremely satisfying when I get a cheap a** pen that happens to be a banger writer aka pilot 78g. I do also own a few more expensive ones but the feeling you get when a cheap pen writes well is just not the same when an expensive pen writes well 😂

Did she make the original one?

Nice setup! Always love to see new ink reviewers, the hole VittaR left behind when she left the community is still too large. I find it so cool every new reviewer has his own take and give the hobby a bit of fresh air.

Thanks for the review! What adjustments or work did you do to the nib to get it to write better?

Love the pen. Very important that BOTH you and your wife fell in love with this item.😊

This sounds really fun!! Excited to see. What size nibs of the Kakunos did you pick up? F as well?? Isn’t F pilot a lot thinner than F Lamy???