I guess I've overlooked something along the way, but why do you call this series, Survivor Pens? Because they've stayed in your possession? I like the quote. It's a model that I try to live by. I recently drove through the Shenandoah Valley. I wasn't staying there; just passing through, and what gorgeous countryside it is. Worthwhile to visit at a later time.
I wanted a name different from my other videos, and my first of these, though not named yet, involved me pretending to be a survivor of a zombie apocalypse. The name came from that. I'll be acting again this fall, so something (maybe) to look forward to! I would love to see the Shenandoah Valley! It's on my shortlist of places to visit.
Enjoyed this one and always enjoy the flashback clips. Sharp pen -except not sure of the yellow for me- though I know they came in other colors. Still don’t own a Visconti either to expensive, or the *&^%$#* metal sections. If it wasn’t for the metal sections I would have a couple Van Goughs by now. When this model came out I thought about it because of the resin section, but never got around to it. Thanks for the revisit. Good Luck with a future possible trade.
I see the original review was made on Christmas Eve 2018. I wonder if this pen was a Christmas gift to yourself? It would make a nice entry into the world of Visconti pens. I like the way it writes and the way it looks. That said, I appear to be on a pen buying hiatus (unintentional but seems to be true) and nothing is really tempting me at the moment. So, it's a good pen but I have others that write just as well.
I tend to batch film my videos, so the timing is likely a coincidence. It is a good entry into Visconti. I'm with you on the buying hiatus...though my last purchase (made in April!!!!) just arrived.
I do have a Visconti Rembrandt and Comedia on my want list, but thought to try the Mirage Mythos as one to finally enter into the brand at a less expensive price point. Visconti had a table at the Yoseka Stationary Fest in Brooklyn last week (no show discounts) and was surprised at how light weight the Mythos felt, too light I thought. Probably psychological but I thought the lightness made it seem like a cheap pen, not a moderately priced one ( it was still over a hundred bucks after all!). Down side to the Rembrandt is the metal grip! Whydo that???
I once had a beautiful dark green Visconti Mirage - since given away to my favorite nephew. I especially like the faceted body and cap. The design aesthetic is really nice, as is the fit, finish and feel in hand. The pen’s price is perfectly alright. Visconti’s steel nibs are no less notorious than their gold and palladium nibs. Luckily, I never had a single complaint about the way my Mirage wrote with its M steel nib. The only thing I never like are magnetic caps, like the one on this pen.
For me, only when I need really fine writing. But for the most part, this is something of interest to the people who use their fountain pens for art. I've watched the world famous @Pier Gustafson at work, and he uses both sides of the nib.
For some reason this makes me want to compare this pen to the rather recent Mythos? Are both still offered, and are they as similar as I am thinking. I will see. Thanks.
Tenho uma caneta idêntica! Gosto muito dela, pois tem um peso equilibrado, uma ótima pena e o sistema magnético da tampa é ótimo. Além de ser muito bonita.
Alas, they have the same bland, generic Jowo steel nibs, and are steeply, unfairly listed (like ALL Esterbrook pens since July 2022) at MSRP. Only worth buying with one of the specially ground nibs - but then that only inflates the price by another $60 or more. As is the case if you choose the recently introduced pump draw filler option for the pen. The least Esterbrook ought to do is offer the MV nib adapter free of charge with the purchase of an Estie. I own four Esties with the Journaler, Scribe, Needlepoint and Techo nibs. Paid too much for the pens, but quite worth it for the nibs.
I am a bit out of touch with new pens, but I did look them up. The green and orange one rings true for the '70s. I was born in the '70s, but remember very little. However, I lived in enough rentals furnished in that decade to get the flavor. While I wish Esterbrook well, I have little interest in the revived brand. There isn't much that sets them apart from other modern pens.
I've had good luck with Visconti, but my sample size is small. I've found that pen people are all over the place on the brand, but generally agree that they've improved. But you're right: they are expensive.
My new Visconti Mirage Mythos Apollo writes very smoothly
I think Visconti makes some good pens, and I've liked all 3 I've owned. It's just that I don't ink this one up.
A nice pen without being too over the top like so many of those pens are.
I agree! It looks classy, but with out the excessive decoration.
I guess I've overlooked something along the way, but why do you call this series, Survivor Pens? Because they've stayed in your possession? I like the quote. It's a model that I try to live by. I recently drove through the Shenandoah Valley. I wasn't staying there; just passing through, and what gorgeous countryside it is. Worthwhile to visit at a later time.
I wanted a name different from my other videos, and my first of these, though not named yet, involved me pretending to be a survivor of a zombie apocalypse. The name came from that. I'll be acting again this fall, so something (maybe) to look forward to!
I would love to see the Shenandoah Valley! It's on my shortlist of places to visit.
Enjoyed this one and always enjoy the flashback clips. Sharp pen -except not sure of the yellow for me- though I know they came in other colors. Still don’t own a Visconti either to expensive, or the *&^%$#* metal sections. If it wasn’t for the metal sections I would have a couple Van Goughs by now. When this model came out I thought about it because of the resin section, but never got around to it. Thanks for the revisit. Good Luck with a future possible trade.
To me, this is a good yellow. I have someone interested. Just waiting to see if I priced it too high for them.
I see the original review was made on Christmas Eve 2018. I wonder if this pen was a Christmas gift to yourself? It would make a nice entry into the world of Visconti pens. I like the way it writes and the way it looks. That said, I appear to be on a pen buying hiatus (unintentional but seems to be true) and nothing is really tempting me at the moment. So, it's a good pen but I have others that write just as well.
I tend to batch film my videos, so the timing is likely a coincidence. It is a good entry into Visconti. I'm with you on the buying hiatus...though my last purchase (made in April!!!!) just arrived.
I do have a Visconti Rembrandt and Comedia on my want list, but thought to try the Mirage Mythos as one to finally enter into the brand at a less expensive price point. Visconti had a table at the Yoseka Stationary Fest in Brooklyn last week (no show discounts) and was surprised at how light weight the Mythos felt, too light I thought. Probably psychological but I thought the lightness made it seem like a cheap pen, not a moderately priced one ( it was still over a hundred bucks after all!). Down side to the Rembrandt is the metal grip! Whydo that???
I agree. There are a number of pens I would like better without the metal section. This too is a light pen, but I feel comfortable with it.
I once had a beautiful dark
green Visconti Mirage - since given away to my favorite nephew.
I especially like the faceted body and cap. The design aesthetic is really nice, as is the fit, finish and feel in hand. The pen’s price is perfectly alright. Visconti’s steel nibs are no less notorious than their gold and palladium nibs. Luckily, I never had a single complaint about the way my Mirage wrote with its M steel nib. The only thing I never like are magnetic caps, like the one on this pen.
It really is a nice pen and I was comfortable with the price I paid. It's just that I never seem to ink it up.
I don’t understand reverse writing. What is the purpose?
For me, only when I need really fine writing. But for the most part, this is something of interest to the people who use their fountain pens for art. I've watched the world famous @Pier Gustafson at work, and he uses both sides of the nib.
Pretty pen, but expensive. I prefer the colour of your yellow shirt way more. Cheers from the Koala Krew.
That's actually one of my favorite shirts!
For some reason this makes me want to compare this pen to the rather recent Mythos? Are both still offered, and are they as similar as I am thinking. I will see. Thanks.
I have seen and held the Mythos in my hands, just out of curiosity, without intending to buy it. I easily prefer the Mirage.
I seem to have entirely missed out on the Mythos. I know that the Mirage is discontinued.
Tenho uma caneta idêntica! Gosto muito dela, pois tem um peso equilibrado, uma ótima pena e o sistema magnético da tampa é ótimo. Além de ser muito bonita.
É realmente uma boa caneta. O material é lindo e a ponta funciona bem. Obrigado!
So it's a Survivor Pen, but only just! 😂
That's fair. Good pen, just not one that I use.
Waski, have you seen the new Esterbrook "Back to the Land" pens? They look quite interesting to me
Alas, they have the same bland, generic Jowo steel nibs, and are steeply, unfairly listed (like ALL Esterbrook pens since July 2022) at MSRP. Only worth buying with one of the specially ground nibs - but then that only inflates the price by another $60 or more. As is the case if you choose the recently introduced pump draw filler option for the pen.
The least Esterbrook ought to do is offer the MV nib adapter free of charge with the purchase of an Estie.
I own four Esties with the Journaler, Scribe, Needlepoint and Techo nibs. Paid too much for the pens, but quite worth it for the nibs.
I am a bit out of touch with new pens, but I did look them up. The green and orange one rings true for the '70s. I was born in the '70s, but remember very little. However, I lived in enough rentals furnished in that decade to get the flavor.
While I wish Esterbrook well, I have little interest in the revived brand. There isn't much that sets them apart from other modern pens.
@@WaskiSquirrel I haven't pressed the "buy" button yet on any Esterbrooks. Some are tempting, but the price does seem a bit steep
I don’t have Visconti money. It’s ok though because I have heard and seen too many poorly functioning pens to ever want one.
I've had good luck with Visconti, but my sample size is small. I've found that pen people are all over the place on the brand, but generally agree that they've improved. But you're right: they are expensive.
So, Jason- how might we get in touch with you for trading or sales? I have a green Mirage and it has a strong magnet. And I do like your amber one!
You could E-mail me at waskisquirrel@gmail.com
I'm not looking to make money, so I'll give a fair price or negotiate an interesting trade.