Always great to see the venerable F-C Loom featured on screen! Hard for me to find interest in a metal, tubular,clipless pen; but,that nib does look nice. I'd love to try more architect-style nibs. (Wondering if I could fit a nib like that to my Visconti Mythos?) Thanks for the review,Figboot!
If you have the time David, I would love to see an Architect's nib comparison. This pen, if the nib is as good as you say, is a relatively good price and they look nice.
I find this pen a refreshing simplicity in contrast to all the complex and sometimes over the top pens out there. For me the finish is outstanding for a metal pen. And Tom, if you are listening, a slightly longer screw cap finial and a loop clip would solve the lack of clip for for some. Or increase the already great price the equivalent of a few bucks US and include the clip and long finial with the pen so the user can have the option of installing the clip or not. Lol, I even have an idea of a clip design that would fit the clean look of the pen. At this price point and the rage of nib, one could purchase a few, each with a different nib. Thanks for this review David, for some reason this pen has tickled my fancy. I’m off to check out Tom’s site.
FYI, the Tom studio nib units appear to be Bock. If you order a nib unit make sureit will fit your pen. I know some people have managed to make pens with both bock and jowo nibs., but not every one.
I was given the pocket fountain, mini lumos and pencil grip as a present. I bought a fine nib as the medium wrote more like broad. They seemed rather special but are now mass produced in China, shame he moved production from the UK.
Maybe the top finial has been designed to unscrew so that it can be interchangeable with other future Tom's Studio finials that will have different colours, textures and maybe even made from other materials? Either way, i am a fan of Tom's Studio, particularly their pocket fountain pen which i really hope David will review in the very near future if he hasn't already.
One problem I sometimes have with architect nibs is that they seem to dry up more quickly than other nibs. That’s why I usually use them as dip pens. Have you had the “drying up” problem with this nibs?
It’s been a few months since you posted this, so you may not remember by what service the item was delivered to you from England. If you can remember, can you tell us if it was DHL? Did you have any problems with delivery? Thank you.
Hmm, heard this pen is made in China. There is a big trend of "designed in x/y/z, yet made in China" Regardless, thank you for the detailed review, and the nib certainly caught my interest.
Tom also sells his nibs with housing units separately, definitely worth checking out.
Always great to see the venerable F-C Loom featured on screen!
Hard for me to find interest in a metal, tubular,clipless pen; but,that nib does look nice. I'd love to try more architect-style nibs. (Wondering if I could fit a nib like that to my Visconti Mythos?)
Thanks for the review,Figboot!
The Loom is very high on my list of underrated pens.
If you have the time David, I would love to see an Architect's nib comparison. This pen, if the nib is as good as you say, is a relatively good price and they look nice.
I find this pen a refreshing simplicity in contrast to all the complex and sometimes over the top pens out there. For me the finish is outstanding for a metal pen. And Tom, if you are listening, a slightly longer screw cap finial and a loop clip would solve the lack of clip for for some. Or increase the already great price the equivalent of a few bucks US and include the clip and long finial with the pen so the user can have the option of installing the clip or not. Lol, I even have an idea of a clip design that would fit the clean look of the pen. At this price point and the rage of nib, one could purchase a few, each with a different nib. Thanks for this review David, for some reason this pen has tickled my fancy. I’m off to check out Tom’s site.
FYI, the Tom studio nib units appear to be Bock. If you order a nib unit make sureit will fit your pen. I know some people have managed to make pens with both bock and jowo nibs., but not every one.
I was given the pocket fountain, mini lumos and pencil grip as a present. I bought a fine nib as the medium wrote more like broad. They seemed rather special but are now mass produced in China, shame he moved production from the UK.
Interesting. Perhaps I will see you at the Atlanta Pen Show next week.
Maybe the top finial has been designed to unscrew so that it can be interchangeable with other future Tom's Studio finials that will have different colours, textures and maybe even made from other materials? Either way, i am a fan of Tom's Studio, particularly their pocket fountain pen which i really hope David will review in the very near future if he hasn't already.
You are correct, I saw video with Tom and Cult Pens in which he showed a range of ends
Cool! Thanks for sharing this. 🙂@@isabelwinstanley5445
Thank you! All Tom's Studio reviews tend to be about the Pocket.
Nice architect grind indeed
One problem I sometimes have with architect nibs is that they seem to dry up more quickly than other nibs. That’s why I usually use them as dip pens. Have you had the “drying up” problem with this nibs?
Just curious, will any other brand nibs work with this? Bock 250 #6 nib work?
It’s been a few months since you posted this, so you may not remember by what service the item was delivered to you from England. If you can remember, can you tell us if it was DHL? Did you have any problems with delivery? Thank you.
@@barbarajloriordan2697 I don't recall what delivery service was used, but I do not recall there being any issues.
@@FigbootonPensthank you.
You should try one from The Nib Studio INDIA
If a pen ever looked like it should have a clip it is this one.
Hmm, heard this pen is made in China. There is a big trend of "designed in x/y/z, yet made in China" Regardless, thank you for the detailed review, and the nib certainly caught my interest.
All of you complaining about the pens made in China, check out Hongdian pens