For the Q&A it would be great to discuss exotic materials like Zircuti and Murcuti and Mokune and the different techniques used to create different finishes! Also, any other exotic metals out there you are looking into!
I have been waiting for this one for ages & ordered it right away. I wish a game changer like this was a permanent production piece. It seems like something that needs to be in as many hands as possible.
What an amazing video. The products are top notch. The designs amazing…the materials Ben uses and the filling mechanisms are so innovative and unique in the pen world! The production style of the videos are top notch and the banter between you both is entertaining, incredibly pleasant and soothing to listen to…and informative. Just ordered several Dinkeys and Pocket Pens in various premium materials and will be getting that Zirconium Pocket Pen once it’s available! Emy’s customer service is first rate. He is responsive and so patient with my multiple questions regarding all the products…alleviating any concerns. The Carbon Fiber piston looks exquisite. Keep it up!
And yes, zirconium is used for fuel rod cladding (it's very "transparent" to thermal neutrons coming out of the fuel and into it from neighbouring rods). It's also used quite a bit in implants (it's corrosion resistant and non-allergenic).
Any chance will offer titanium nibs or your in house nibs on the pocket models (Dinkey too) in 2025? I usually replace the steel nibs on my pens but will say the blackened steel nib on the carbon fiber pocket is wonderful (perhaps same will hold true for this #8 size nib). Dunno what other materials are available to use on the dinkeys but please continue to innovate. Perhaps a soapstone Dinkey?
Lovely to see boundaries being pushed. This is probably just my personal preference, but I'd love to see Ben's take on a Japanese Eyedropper pen, especially in the pocket pen segment. Currently, only Opus 88 does anything in that space, but they also have their own particular designs and quirks which aren't always what I'm after. Hope you're both doing well!
Oh wow the Zirconium Pocket Pen is looking so great. I love my quark - I will admit I will miss the ding on the pocket but I don't think its going to stop me from picking one up. thanks for the video
"Uncut!" would have been a nice addition to the title 😁 Don't get me wrong, 2025 starting strong! But since I'm all into Sentrys (you know me!), you shouldn't have shown this gorgeous black/red one - such a mean tease 😅 Other Qs besides future Sentrys for your Q&A: Will those #8 nibs be available seperately and would they be compatible to the Titanium section Ben once offered for the Sentry/Big Dropper to run Jinhao #8 nibs? Will there be a #8 Legacy Nib as well? Anyway, thank you!
A general material question: We have seen quite a few pens made of micarta from different brands. How come you never see a pen made of G10 ?(also common for knifehandles like micarta) Would it not work of some reason? I love the texture some G10 can provide would be cool to have a pen in that material.
In the video about the carbon fiber pocket pen, you suggested not making it an eye-dropper because some part of the ink might "leak" through the wall. How do you prevent such "leakage" in the piston-filler? Is the barrel lined with something?
very nice pen emi and ben...had the worse experience when buying from gravitas 2 years ago and ben did finally refund me months after i bought the pen and paid eur20 extra just for shipping and 3 months later still hadnt arrive. so he was an honourable man in that regard. glad to see him do better he deserves it based on the many reviews of his pens. he is very talented and knows his stuff. even though you are aiming for wealthier audience lately with the kakari and now with this. eur450 is a bit pricy for a steel nib lets face it. but i understand its business and he's exploring new territories and clients. for that i admire him.
We offer a diverse lineup of pens, from the quark all the way up to the Kakari. We are not targeting a wealthy audience, we have pens at different price ranges for a variety of clients.
Without a clip it is perfect, don’t bother. Maybe, MAYBE, in the future you could make an attachable clip option designed for this pen, to purchase separately, similar to those from Kaweco, for those people who might want to purchase a clip separately.
For the Q&A it would be great to discuss exotic materials like Zircuti and Murcuti and Mokune and the different techniques used to create different finishes! Also, any other exotic metals out there you are looking into!
I have been waiting for this one for ages & ordered it right away. I wish a game changer like this was a permanent production piece. It seems like something that needs to be in as many hands as possible.
What an amazing video. The products are top notch. The designs amazing…the materials Ben uses and the filling mechanisms are so innovative and unique in the pen world! The production style of the videos are top notch and the banter between you both is entertaining, incredibly pleasant and soothing to listen to…and informative. Just ordered several Dinkeys and Pocket Pens in various premium materials and will be getting that Zirconium Pocket Pen once it’s available! Emy’s customer service is first rate. He is responsive and so patient with my multiple questions regarding all the products…alleviating any concerns. The Carbon Fiber piston looks exquisite. Keep it up!
What @jeffreyclayman6922 said 🙂
Would be neat to have a red accent version of the Piston Carbon Black to match the pocket pultruded :)
Also, i had the pocket soak up ink (don't ask, cleaning mishap) and it absolutely does clean up well with just water (lots of it).
And yes, zirconium is used for fuel rod cladding (it's very "transparent" to thermal neutrons coming out of the fuel and into it from neighbouring rods). It's also used quite a bit in implants (it's corrosion resistant and non-allergenic).
We quite literally cleared japan out of red ebonite … 😏
Any chance will offer titanium nibs or your in house nibs on the pocket models (Dinkey too) in 2025? I usually replace the steel nibs on my pens but will say the blackened steel nib on the carbon fiber pocket is wonderful (perhaps same will hold true for this #8 size nib). Dunno what other materials are available to use on the dinkeys but please continue to innovate. Perhaps a soapstone Dinkey?
Lovely to see boundaries being pushed.
This is probably just my personal preference, but I'd love to see Ben's take on a Japanese Eyedropper pen, especially in the pocket pen segment. Currently, only Opus 88 does anything in that space, but they also have their own particular designs and quirks which aren't always what I'm after.
Hope you're both doing well!
Looks clean, would love to see a variant of the Kyuseido with this material
You would need to speak with the owner of Kyuseido to request that. Cy of Tokyo station pens
@benwalsh9257 is that a legit option? Didn't know custom requests were on the table 😮
Oh wow the Zirconium Pocket Pen is looking so great. I love my quark - I will admit I will miss the ding on the pocket but I don't think its going to stop me from picking one up. thanks for the video
"Uncut!" would have been a nice addition to the title 😁
Don't get me wrong, 2025 starting strong!
But since I'm all into Sentrys (you know me!),
you shouldn't have shown this gorgeous black/red one -
such a mean tease 😅
Other Qs besides future Sentrys for your Q&A:
Will those #8 nibs be available seperately
and would they be compatible to the Titanium section
Ben once offered for the Sentry/Big Dropper to run
Jinhao #8 nibs?
Will there be a #8 Legacy Nib as well?
Anyway, thank you!
Excellent video and I don’t like clips on pens so I am so happy to hear … 👏
A beautiful design! I shouldn’t buy another pen but….
I personally believe Gravitas pens look so much better without clips.
Any chance the pocket pultruded carbon will get a delrin cap liner upgrade?
A general material question: We have seen quite a few pens made of micarta from different brands. How come you never see a pen made of G10 ?(also common for knifehandles like micarta) Would it not work of some reason? I love the texture some G10 can provide would be cool to have a pen in that material.
I shall answer this in the video!
Nice pen, congratulations!
I would be down if this wasn't a limited batch, hopefully there's another run when i have some money set aside
No cut. LOL😆
Looks like I'll be placing another PV order soon.🤦♂
In the video about the carbon fiber pocket pen, you suggested not making it an eye-dropper because some part of the ink might "leak" through the wall. How do you prevent such "leakage" in the piston-filler? Is the barrel lined with something?
Any plans for a black timascus (zirconium+ti) pen?
Yes 😏
@@benwalsh9257 Ooo! Can't wait!
Legend says Emy will soon challenge Hollywood productions by adding 2-3 more camera angles to his videos. Hollywood is already on a losing path
very nice pen emi and ben...had the worse experience when buying from gravitas 2 years ago and ben did finally refund me months after i bought the pen and paid eur20 extra just for shipping and 3 months later still hadnt arrive. so he was an honourable man in that regard. glad to see him do better he deserves it based on the many reviews of his pens. he is very talented and knows his stuff. even though you are aiming for wealthier audience lately with the kakari and now with this. eur450 is a bit pricy for a steel nib lets face it. but i understand its business and he's exploring new territories and clients. for that i admire him.
We offer a diverse lineup of pens, from the quark all the way up to the Kakari. We are not targeting a wealthy audience, we have pens at different price ranges for a variety of clients.
Ben, I think you could design an amazing pen with a clip. And if it has to be limited and expensive, maybe put it up in the members‘ area?
I don’t want to make a pen with a clip, many other brands have clips and they fill the void
The Piston Carbon Black looks good. What is the diameter of the thinnest place of the section?
Without a clip it is perfect, don’t bother. Maybe, MAYBE, in the future you could make an attachable clip option designed for this pen, to purchase separately, similar to those from Kaweco, for those people who might want to purchase a clip separately.
I have them, but they scratch most pens to slide them on. So a customer must do it at their own risk!
@ I think I phrased my idea not so well. I corrected my comment now.