I've always liked fountain pens that stray away from the Montblanc cigar shape! I feel like Graf von Faber-Castell pens are overlooked. The combination of wood and metal is very compelling to me!
Yeah, Graf von Faber-Castell has its own shape, material mix and style which is quite unique, classical, elegant and timeless paired with high quality-materials. It sounds like a commercial I know 😅but honestly, I have a few GvFC pens - which I will show one by one on my channel - and all were perfect out of the box, first and foremost the nibs. Just watch out for occasional offers to get the best prices but otherwise go for it if you like them. Thanks for commenting!
I’m keen to know if the Colour is really that dark in reality? I am torn between Grenadilla and Pernambuco. I love dark brown wood but it seems like the Grenadilla ages to an almost ebony? Should I rather get the pernambuco and have that age to tone resembling Grenadilla? What is your advice?
Yes, it's a really dark brown. As far as I can tell, it hasn't darkened any further, but has retained its color since I bought it. However, I did see a Grenadilla in the store that was slightly lighter in tone than mine. So maybe you need to look for a Grenadilla that is a lighter shade. Since the wood body is a natural product, it will never be the same as any other Classic Series pen. I also have an Anello Ebony fountain pen which is black and has not darkened any further in recent years. The Pernambuco, on the other hand, is a very light brown and based on my experiences with Ebony and Grenadilla, I do not think that it will darken in color and become a Grenadilla shade of brown. But if you prefer a light brown, then definitely go for the Pernambuco. Why not go to a store and see which shade of brown suits you or order both online and have them sent to you to view and then choose? There are always good offers on the Internet. And by the way, have you had a look at the Classic Macassar? This one looks cool with its black nib.
@@watchspirit thank you so much for your thoughts on this! I truly truly appreciate it. I’ve ruled out pernambuco and now deciding between the macassar and Grenadilla. And yes my plan exactly is to ask if the store can please pick out a lighter shade of brown in either of them. I’m getting it online and the store is really friendly so they should be able to help in this regard.
ReallybI have the rollerball and its enough uncomfortable in the hand. Ergonomic is enough bad😢and it's the same on fountain pen version! Perhaps Magnum fountain pen is good🎉
Sorry to hear that you do not like the experience with your rollerball. I have smaller hands and as the fountain pen is quite hefty, it feels good to me in hand and to write with. I think the feeling is different for everyone, so it's important to try it out live. I never tried the Magnum one but had the Intuition Platino and made a review about it. This pen is also bigger than the standard intuition. Thanks for commenting!
@@watchspirit I tried before but thevreal try is after. The comfortbis a 5 on a scale of 10. A pen so pricey should be offer more! Preferences should not let go under a minum of quality
Just about to place my order based on your review. Thank you.
You are welcome! I am very pleased that I was able to help you with this decision. Looking forward to hearing from your experience.
This is a great and overlooked fountain pen.
Absolutely. Still one of my best. Thus, I have more designs of the Classic line in my collection.
Cant agree more mate! Got one today..my fav one now in Grenadila wood!
Great to hear :) Enjoy!
I've always liked fountain pens that stray away from the Montblanc cigar shape! I feel like Graf von Faber-Castell pens are overlooked. The combination of wood and metal is very compelling to me!
Yeah, Graf von Faber-Castell has its own shape, material mix and style which is quite unique, classical, elegant and timeless paired with high quality-materials. It sounds like a commercial I know 😅but honestly, I have a few GvFC pens - which I will show one by one on my channel - and all were perfect out of the box, first and foremost the nibs. Just watch out for occasional offers to get the best prices but otherwise go for it if you like them. Thanks for commenting!
I’m keen to know if the Colour is really that dark in reality?
I am torn between Grenadilla and Pernambuco. I love dark brown wood but it seems like the Grenadilla ages to an almost ebony?
Should I rather get the pernambuco and have that age to tone resembling Grenadilla?
What is your advice?
I have the macassar and it's dark. Like black dark also.
Yes, it's a really dark brown. As far as I can tell, it hasn't darkened any further, but has retained its color since I bought it. However, I did see a Grenadilla in the store that was slightly lighter in tone than mine. So maybe you need to look for a Grenadilla that is a lighter shade. Since the wood body is a natural product, it will never be the same as any other Classic Series pen. I also have an Anello Ebony fountain pen which is black and has not darkened any further in recent years. The Pernambuco, on the other hand, is a very light brown and based on my experiences with Ebony and Grenadilla, I do not think that it will darken in color and become a Grenadilla shade of brown. But if you prefer a light brown, then definitely go for the Pernambuco. Why not go to a store and see which shade of brown suits you or order both online and have them sent to you to view and then choose? There are always good offers on the Internet. And by the way, have you had a look at the Classic Macassar? This one looks cool with its black nib.
@@watchspirit thank you so much for your thoughts on this! I truly truly appreciate it. I’ve ruled out pernambuco and now deciding between the macassar and Grenadilla. And yes my plan exactly is to ask if the store can please pick out a lighter shade of brown in either of them. I’m getting it online and the store is really friendly so they should be able to help in this regard.
@@tariq-ally Great to hear. This is fantastic! Let us know please how you like the fountain pen.
Hongdian 1866 is a very interesting copy this, at 10 euro. Of course, without fancy presentation boxes, just a good solid pen 🎉
Oh, that one looks interesting. Never heard of it. Thanks for the tip!
@@watchspirit I just bought the HD 1866. But I have no experience with the Castell, so unable to conduct a comparison.
Sounds like a new review project for me.@@Supra_Mare_Cultro_Bloke
ReallybI have the rollerball and its enough uncomfortable in the hand. Ergonomic is enough bad😢and it's the same on fountain pen version! Perhaps Magnum fountain pen is good🎉
Sorry to hear that you do not like the experience with your rollerball. I have smaller hands and as the fountain pen is quite hefty, it feels good to me in hand and to write with. I think the feeling is different for everyone, so it's important to try it out live. I never tried the Magnum one but had the Intuition Platino and made a review about it. This pen is also bigger than the standard intuition. Thanks for commenting!
@@watchspirit I tried before but thevreal try is after. The comfortbis a 5 on a scale of 10. A pen so pricey should be offer more! Preferences should not let go under a minum of quality