I love the design of Nino Marino pens. I own a Nettuno 1911 Crono and it is indeed a great solid writer and the nib is well tuned right out of the box. Andrew is lucky both to have purchased this beautiful pen and to have you as friend 😁 Thanks for the great review Alicia!
That is a very beautiful pen, Alicia, & whilst not long, it is girthy - proven that the width of the section/barrel is far more comfortable to hold & use for protracted writing sessions. If memory serves, I think Maioria buy-in their steel nibs from Jowo - & they produce excellently tuned nibs; I have a few of them, & they are as nails, but allow & lay down a decent inkflow. That cap band is indeed, very intricate, & that orange finish is seriously punchy - I can see why your friend Andrew purchased this - it's gorgeous !! Admittedly, it is redolent of the Delta design & range of pens (sadly missed); of all of Italy's writing instrument exports, they were undoubtedly the finest, tho' this comes very close. Thank you too, Andrew, for generously providing Alicia with this fine scribe for the initial overview. Keep well & stay safe, both, Best, Andrew :)
Oh! That’s great to know. I’ve heard so many good things about Jowo nibs, but had yet to try one. This was a wonderful writer. Thanks as always for commenting. Take care!
I purchased from Atlas Stationers recently, for the first time. I purchased the Pilot Custom 823. They were easy to purchase from and quick with shipping.
When you opened the box I said, "That looks like a Delta." Then I looked at the hourglass shape of the foam the pen was nestled in and said, "That's exactly what the foam looks like in the box my Delta came in." Then I Googled it and Maiora Pen Company is managed by one of Delta's co-founders lol. Might have to try one, as I love my Delta.
Yup! The pen looks exactly like the Dolcevita. The Delta and OMAS linage continues on. I believe the revamped Nettuno also has a former Deltonian there. The Nettuno 1911 comes in the same hourglass foam box. People from OMAS started Scribo. Which Delta pens do you have?
@@ironmic9244 ooh no delta pens from me! Got into the hobby after their closure! But there are a few indigenous people pens I gave my eye on! Abs done Nettunos as well!
Btw the pen is essentially a replica of the Delta Dolcevita, in the shape of a slightly thicker Leonardo Momento Zero Grande. I suspect that Nino Marino has retained some bars of the material used at the time for the Dolcevita when Delta went out of business… 😄😄😄
To avoid ink stains (on the section of the pens, on my hands, on the cleaning cloths, etc.), what I do is unscrew the pen converters and use a small syringe to refill them and then screw them back on. It is the cleanest way to do it. In fact, over time I have ended up preferring this system to the traditional piston fillers, because in addition to being cleaner, it does not require maintenance or cause problems.
The design of this pen is quite similar to an old venerable Italian pen: Delta 365, even the clip with its rolling wheel or ball. The original Delta 365 had this same sunny orange color, a different sterling silver band, and it came with a nice 18k gold nib. Thank you for this review, I quite enjoy all your videos.
Thanks Alicia for another wonderful review! I was just wondering how does the line width of the Maiora Fine Steel nib do against Santini-Italia Ebonite FP you had purchased earlier this year? And Overall, how would you say the Maiora Fine fare against the beloved Pilot 823 Fine 14K Gold nib? Very interested in the Maiora but I would hate to get another fountain pen with line width too large. Many Thanks!
That pen definitely reminds me of a Delta pen. Does the blind cap come off so that you can access the converter that way? I like larger pens, too, but I do find that if I have been writing for a long time--an hour, maybe--my hand gets sore with a larger pen.
I just bought this pen but the black version, super nice!!! very BIG!! bigger than my montblanc 149, good lord. Very very nice especially for the price!!! this is considered an oversize pen.
Not sure you'd be interested in this, but I would find it extremely useful to know your thoughts about which pens, nibs, inks, and papers work well together. I appreciate all of your "work." I used quotation marks because I think you think it's fun!
Nice review of a vintage pen. eBay is a good source for vintage fountain pens. In many cases, I see the pen purchase as a “rescue” similar to adopting a dog or cat from an animal shelter and giving the pen a new home where it will be loved.
You know how they have that service Cameo where you pay celebrities to record a video for you? I think you’d do well if they had a similar service where one would pay for a hand written note. Lol ok maybe not but I love your handwriting and know I’d pay for a note.
@@gazzar67 It does. Maiora, Nettuno, Leonardo, all the pens which are the evolution of ex-Delta employees into new brands seem to sport that design function.
@@mrcharon6197 Interesting. I don't see the appeal of blind caps, although I guess it links the heritage of the companies you mentioned back to Delta. As a practical thing, I can never remember which way to turn the converter knob, so I need to see which way the piston plunger is moving. I guess they help reduce the wear and tear on the threads between the main body and the section a bit.
I like the chunky look of this pen. Most of my pens are pro gear slim size or pocket size, that may be a nice size to try. I also like your ink choice, it matched surprisingly well. I’ll def keep an eye out for Andrew’s review as well!
It’s fun, and refreshing to experience something new. Just my brief encounter with this pen, has me feeling inspired by fountain pens again. Gets a little stagnant when using the same ones day in and day out (even though it’s because I love them, haha). Thanks for commenting!
I've seen a few of your videos (yes I did enjoy them), and WOW, ... , Wow, you've never had an Italian pen??? scare bleu, gasp, how is this possible???????? :) So you must try if you can get your hands on it, an OMAS; a 360 preferably, if you can tolerate the grip. Delta is another. The pen you just reviewed is an exact copy of the Delta Dolcevita, except it came with an 18k on the oversize and 14k on the midsize. No surprize considering Maiora has Delta people. The Dolcevita did have sterling silver trims, so I'm sure that detail is silver. You might also like Visconti. The Homo Sapiens, and Opera Masters are heavier pens, but up there in price.
There’s a yes and no answer here, nib grading is something that’s more important. A Spencerian grind or a triple EF usually helps. But a bit more weight does help to stabilise the pen. I guess it comes down to the user
@@PenFriends I went for maximizing the gm/$ ratio, and ordered a Duke 2009 Charlie Chaplin, 75gm for $20. Not a pen I would have bought based on aesthetics.
In the grand schemes of things it’s fairly priced, if you look at the Italian market of pens, this sits right in that competitive area. For example if you look at Leonardo, Visconti, montegrappa it sits nicely in the middle of the entry pens. But, like most things it’s subjective! And if you look at kaweco or Lamy as your daily pens, then yes this is pricier :)
If you want to try another Italian fountain pen, I would suggest a Leonardo Momento Zero. Thank you for your presentation. Take care.
I would be interested in trying one some day!
I love the design of Nino Marino pens. I own a Nettuno 1911 Crono and it is indeed a great solid writer and the nib is well tuned right out of the box. Andrew is lucky both to have purchased this beautiful pen and to have you as friend 😁 Thanks for the great review Alicia!
You’re welcome!
I hope to try more Italian pens now. Will have to look into Nettuno!
That is a very beautiful pen, Alicia, & whilst not long, it is girthy - proven that the width of the section/barrel is far more comfortable to hold & use for protracted writing sessions. If memory serves, I think Maioria buy-in their steel nibs from Jowo - & they produce excellently tuned nibs; I have a few of them, & they are as nails, but allow & lay down a decent inkflow. That cap band is indeed, very intricate, & that orange finish is seriously punchy - I can see why your friend Andrew purchased this - it's gorgeous !! Admittedly, it is redolent of the Delta design & range of pens (sadly missed); of all of Italy's writing instrument exports, they were undoubtedly the finest, tho' this comes very close.
Thank you too, Andrew, for generously providing Alicia with this fine scribe for the initial overview.
Keep well & stay safe, both,
Best,
Andrew :)
Oh! That’s great to know. I’ve heard so many good things about Jowo nibs, but had yet to try one. This was a wonderful writer.
Thanks as always for commenting. Take care!
Not at all, Alicia - enjoy your day ahead :)
Atlas is one of the best. I've bought from them several times. Thanks for your review and enjoy more Italian fountain pens!
Oh good to hear! And you’re welcome!
Thank you for another lovely video! One of your videos was exactly what I needed today.
I am so glad. Thanks as always for being here.
I purchased from Atlas Stationers recently, for the first time. I purchased the Pilot Custom 823. They were easy to purchase from and quick with shipping.
Great to hear! And congratulations on your Pilot!
The sound of putting the body of the pen back on after filling it with ink sounds so pretty
When you opened the box I said, "That looks like a Delta."
Then I looked at the hourglass shape of the foam the pen was nestled in and said, "That's exactly what the foam looks like in the box my Delta came in."
Then I Googled it and Maiora Pen Company is managed by one of Delta's co-founders lol. Might have to try one, as I love my Delta.
Yup! Delta will always live on with Maiora and Leonardo:) I am so pleased to see this pen in production again!
Yup! The pen looks exactly like the Dolcevita. The Delta and OMAS linage continues on. I believe the revamped Nettuno also has a former Deltonian there. The Nettuno 1911 comes in the same hourglass foam box. People from OMAS started Scribo. Which Delta pens do you have?
@@ironmic9244 ooh no delta pens from me! Got into the hobby after their closure! But there are a few indigenous people pens I gave my eye on! Abs done Nettunos as well!
Btw the pen is essentially a replica of the Delta Dolcevita, in the shape of a slightly thicker Leonardo Momento Zero Grande. I suspect that Nino Marino has retained some bars of the material used at the time for the Dolcevita when Delta went out of business… 😄😄😄
To avoid ink stains (on the section of the pens, on my hands, on the cleaning cloths, etc.), what I do is unscrew the pen converters and use a small syringe to refill them and then screw them back on.
It is the cleanest way to do it.
In fact, over time I have ended up preferring this system to the traditional piston fillers, because in addition to being cleaner, it does not require maintenance or cause problems.
The design of this pen is quite similar to an old venerable Italian pen: Delta 365, even the clip with its rolling wheel or ball. The original Delta 365 had this same sunny orange color, a different sterling silver band, and it came with a nice 18k gold nib. Thank you for this review, I quite enjoy all your videos.
Thanks Alicia for another wonderful review! I was just wondering how does the line width of the Maiora Fine Steel nib do against Santini-Italia Ebonite FP you had purchased earlier this year? And Overall, how would you say the Maiora Fine fare against the beloved Pilot 823 Fine 14K Gold nib? Very interested in the Maiora but I would hate to get another fountain pen with line width too large. Many Thanks!
Looks like a beautiful writer! 💕
Indeed!
Interestingly, the cap ring is based on an ancient Pompeii design from the Roman era!
Ooh cool!
That pen definitely reminds me of a Delta pen. Does the blind cap come off so that you can access the converter that way? I like larger pens, too, but I do find that if I have been writing for a long time--an hour, maybe--my hand gets sore with a larger pen.
Yes, the blind cap comes off.
I just bought this pen but the black version, super nice!!! very BIG!! bigger than my montblanc 149, good lord. Very very nice especially for the price!!! this is considered an oversize pen.
Not sure you'd be interested in this, but I would find it extremely useful to know your thoughts about which pens, nibs, inks, and papers work well together. I appreciate all of your "work." I used quotation marks because I think you think it's fun!
Ooh! I could see what I could come up with. Might be challenging narrowing it down to just a few though. I’ll have to ruminate over it. :)
Anything you'd offer would be excellent and appreciated. Thanks.
Nice review of a vintage pen. eBay is a good source for vintage fountain pens. In many cases, I see the pen purchase as a “rescue” similar to adopting a dog or cat from an animal shelter and giving the pen a new home where it will be loved.
In fact it is not vintage.
What a stunning pen. I must investigate. I have a Visconti and I love it.
Oh! I’ve been so curious to try a Visconti! I wonder how this pen would compare. Which model do you have?
@@adventuredenali I have the Rembrandt in Red it's beautiful looking and is a Joy to Write with.
@@adventuredenali jowo nibs are way more reliable than those of Visconti! But Visconti do produce sone lovely pens :)
Does that Montblanc red have an orangish tint, or is it my display?
I produttori italiani di penne realizzano le penne più squisitamente belle!
That Andrew fellow is a lovely person ☺️
He truly is!
thaaaanks!
You know how they have that service Cameo where you pay celebrities to record a video for you? I think you’d do well if they had a similar service where one would pay for a hand written note. Lol ok maybe not but I love your handwriting and know I’d pay for a note.
Aaaww! Thank you so much!
Looks a lot like a Delta Dolcevita fountain pen. (EDIT: Oh, Maiora is managed by one of the founders and president of Delta, that makes sense.)
I agree, except for some rings and the fineal shapes. I was thinking it probably has a blind cap too.
@@gazzar67 It does. Maiora, Nettuno, Leonardo, all the pens which are the evolution of ex-Delta employees into new brands seem to sport that design function.
@@mrcharon6197 Interesting. I don't see the appeal of blind caps, although I guess it links the heritage of the companies you mentioned back to Delta. As a practical thing, I can never remember which way to turn the converter knob, so I need to see which way the piston plunger is moving. I guess they help reduce the wear and tear on the threads between the main body and the section a bit.
@@gazzar67 I never use it on any of my pens that have it. I prefer to see that the converter receives a complete fill.
@@mrcharon6197 I guess if you’re really lazy to undo the barrel, then it can help. But, like you guys I always undo the barrel.
I like the chunky look of this pen. Most of my pens are pro gear slim size or pocket size, that may be a nice size to try. I also like your ink choice, it matched surprisingly well. I’ll def keep an eye out for Andrew’s review as well!
It’s fun, and refreshing to experience something new. Just my brief encounter with this pen, has me feeling inspired by fountain pens again. Gets a little stagnant when using the same ones day in and day out (even though it’s because I love them, haha). Thanks for commenting!
I always have brain farts while spelling the simplest of words☺️
Hahah! It’s funny how that happens sometimes.
I've seen a few of your videos (yes I did enjoy them), and WOW, ... , Wow, you've never had an Italian pen??? scare bleu, gasp, how is this possible???????? :)
So you must try if you can get your hands on it, an OMAS; a 360 preferably, if you can tolerate the grip. Delta is another. The pen you just reviewed is an exact copy of the Delta Dolcevita, except it came with an 18k on the oversize and 14k on the midsize. No surprize considering Maiora has Delta people. The Dolcevita did have sterling silver trims, so I'm sure that detail is silver. You might also like Visconti. The Homo Sapiens, and Opera Masters are heavier pens, but up there in price.
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Какви красиви ръце!
What is the name of this pen model? As always a very nice Video.
I wish I knew! I hope Andrew will say! @penfriends
Oh! It’s the Mitho Origine!
@@adventuredenali Thank you!
Just when I've reached the point in my life when I say "no more pens" ... then this comes along and now I have to get myself an Italian pen.
Hahaha! That’s just the way it is! XD
Do you have a sense for how a heavier pen affects your drawing?
There’s a yes and no answer here, nib grading is something that’s more important. A Spencerian grind or a triple EF usually helps.
But a bit more weight does help to stabilise the pen.
I guess it comes down to the user
@@PenFriends I'm gonna give it a shot. I have a 75gm pen coming, on a slow boat from China...
@@ichirofakename oooh? What did you get?? Gravitas pens are worth checking out too or Loft Pens!
@@PenFriends I went for maximizing the gm/$ ratio, and ordered a Duke 2009 Charlie Chaplin, 75gm for $20. Not a pen I would have bought based on aesthetics.
A photo bomb by Bean in the next video?
Bean incoming! I’ve got a pen video posting on Friday, I read your request and put him in. :)
That is one beautiful, but expensive pen.
In the grand schemes of things it’s fairly priced, if you look at the Italian market of pens, this sits right in that competitive area. For example if you look at Leonardo, Visconti, montegrappa it sits nicely in the middle of the entry pens.
But, like most things it’s subjective! And if you look at kaweco or Lamy as your daily pens, then yes this is pricier :)
@@PenFriends I like a black Bic.
It looks like a Parker Duofold on steroids!