As a film 🎥 lover, I appreciated the Guillermo del Toro reference! This pen is aesthetically pleasing in the extreme. I am quite partial to Victorian and Victorian-style designs. I actually collect Victorian mourning jewelry. "Crème Glacée" is the perfect name for the color. That is the term that comes to mind upon seeing any creamy, vanilla shade (as a French speaker). Thank you for yet another thorough and intriguing review.
10:50 - 11:55 I really love your view on belongings and what perfection and damage mean to you, its really beautiful and to be sappy I think it hit something in me and I know I'm not going to forget it. I was just looking for info on the pen I want and now I'm like contemplating my life and choices and how I choose to think about things,,,, huh. 😂💜much love and very informative! Definitely want this pen and now when I get it its really gonna have a message attached to it that I'll carry with me wherever i bring it. Thanks man.:)
I love the FWP Brush Pens. And of course they have this SteamPunk aspect together with something I would call late 19th century "office style" (I am thinking of Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"). And you are absolutely right - they should come with B or OB or Stub nibs. I have one in F (almost Japanese F) and one in M (also too fine for me). But I love the concept because they are very unique. And you are very right - things (and fountain pens) which you use show after some time that they are used (and loved). And I love the names of their colours: I have the green (Duck Duck Goose) and the orange one (Persimmon). Thanks for another great video 🧡💚
I have a small hand and writing. I think I’ll add this pen to my collection because I’ve been watching it for a time but now I’m convinced to invest in one thanks to this.
Thank you for your thoughts on the brush pen. I’ve known about this pen since it was first launched. For whatever reason, it came to mind several weeks ago and has now made its way to my current wishlist. Always enjoy your videos!
Hi Hemingway! I was pretty amazed at your 6 September live when you said that hardly anyone had watched this video. I was apparently one of the few. So I had to come back and watch it again. I must say I really enjoyed it the first time and I enjoyed it again. I think I would like to get one of these pens. I agree that the nib and section are phenomenal, and I have no problem with the posting issue because I almost never post my pens. I think the only one I occasionally post is a brushed stainless steel Parker 180 I bought back 1979. The way it posts has never left a scratch. I stopped posting many years ago when I realized I was causing a terrible scratch in my Mont Blanc, Chopin by posting it. I was able to buff the scratch out with Simichrome, but never wanted to run any further risks. Thanks again for this video, and the art work was awesome too!
Hi Hemingway. I have been looking at the other available colours for this pen. I like the sunset yellow version and the printmakers teal. Both look lovely. I agree it's unfortunate not to have a greater choice in nibs. As to posting, probably only as a last resort. If it felt so small that I couldn't hold it comfortably then I'd reluctantly post the pen. I particularly like the etching on the brass section. Not only does this provide an interesting decorative feature, it also prevents slipping when gripping the pen. However, having said all that I don't think I'll be buying this pen in a hurry. I'd rather try out a few inks by Ferris Wheel Press. The inks really look magnificent.
I'm with you on this one David. I too wish there was more nib options, even just a stub would be such an elegant option. I'm kind of passed the buying cute pens willy-nilly. It's all about the nibs for me these days. Having a stub option would be a dream come true. I'm a card carrying member of the small hands club and the profile of this pen is right up my alley. Smaller pens are hard to come by in the new pen world today. That might actually be why I've come to enjoy vintage pens over current pens.
Zero interest in this pen but glad i watched just for your part about our things coming with us on our journey through life, love it! I'm very much don't want to scratch my pretties but you may be changing my mind...
@@jess53nz Thank you! I am trying to bring more into it, but I notice that the numbers on my pen reviews drop way off compared to lists and “concept” videos. I at least make them entertaining. Thanks so much!
Pilot E95s with fine nib was my first gold-nib pen. I loved using the black/gold pen so much I gave the burgundy/ivory version to my wife for Valentine’s day a couple of weeks later because of that feminine vibe you cite. Admission, I like it even more but am unable to pry it out of my wife’s possession.
Nice! She has excellent taste. It’s a great pen. It’s almost dainty, and I am completely OK with it. It’s a wonderful writer. Thanks for the great comment.
Nice video, HJ! Such an elegant looking pen. The design elements for all of their products are very intentional and consistent. I also really love the design of all of their ink bottles, too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this brand so more people become aware of FWP. Their paper products are really nice, too! Also, I have the same Pilot Elite color scheme and nib size. Very precise writer which I enjoy.
I too wish there was more nib options. Even just a stub would be such so elegant on this pen. I'm kind of passed the buying cute pens willy-nilly. It's all about the nibs for me these days. Having a stub option would be a good reason to reconsider getting one. I also wish they'd offer a straight up copper body version. That would be sooo dreamy looking. This cream color here is quite nice though, I must say. I'm a card carrying member of the small hands club and the profile of this pen is right up my alley. Smaller pens are hard to come by in the new pen world today. That might actually be why I've come to enjoy vintage pens over current pens.
This pen would be perfect for a stub. Major oversight. I have a copper body by Shoen (so?) Design. It’s pretty nifty. Pocket 6. Great point about vintage pens. They were much more elegant than their modern cousins. Thanks!
Very pretty pen. I would buy one if it came in a true desk pen size, 7" or longer. Though I also wish the nib matched the color of the section, and better yet make the nib's engraving a continuation of that on the section. As is it looks dinky.
Hello again, nice to say hello. I have already tried for 18 days this interesting fountain pen and I must say that it is a pleasant experience both in writing and when making drawings. Maybe I feel thin because I'm used to thicker instruments.
I got mine very early when they they had not started the ink mystique. I only ever post my Kawecos. I would also post the Pilot elite 95 if I could find a vintage one. I‘m miffed, because the engraving looks so much better on your pen so I wonder if they they changed their process. I find the inks a little pricey.
They do design and assemble them there. That’s more than most. The “where is it made” rabbit hole is fascinating. Many fashion brands for instance use foreign sourced materials and claim atelier status. Many Italian fashion houses use vast warehouses of immigrant labor and claim it’s made in Italy, which it is, technically. The US does the same thing, and I am sure others. Many handmade products are made by machine. It would be nice if every brand were artisanal. The one I know for certain is Cartier and their pens that are go for tens of thousands. Anyway, I know that this isn’t what you were commenting on exactly, but it is a very interesting dynamic. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching.
Hi Hemingway, as usual, thanks for a wonderful video. I have seen friends use inks by Ferris Wheel Press, but, I never seen any of their fountains. This video will be shared with my fountain pen loving friends. One question I have is this. Where is Ferris Wheel Press, the company, I mean located at? And are their inks and their pens manufactured in the USA, or are they manufactured for them by 3rd parties either in India or in the PRC? Once again, thanks for this very informative video. - Sid
They are designed and assembled in Canada. The company is in Canada. I do not know where the components are made. Whoever makes them, does a wonderful job.
Philosophically speaking: I ink, therefore I am! Thanks for another uniquely fun fountain pen video, Hemingway. As for buying the pen, I'd like a bit more information. I decide whether to post a pen based on whether I need to for the pen to be long enough and weighty enough for me to use it comfortably. My Pilot Elite, for example, is one I find I must post to use. Ditto my Sailor Pro Gear Slim, my Kaweco Sport and my Pelikan 205. Without their caps on, each of these pens is just too short and too light for me to want to write with it. On the other hand, if posting a pen makes it too back-heavy or too long, I leave the cap off. For example, I just cannot use my Diplomat Aero Flame with the cap on! It is way too heavy and too long. So, Hemingway, how comfortable is this pen unposted? I'd also like to know the price. As beautiful as this pen appears to me, there is a limit to what I will spend for good looks. I know I can find this information easily enough, but it would be nice to have it here. Sorry for the bad pun to open. Just couldn't resist.
Thanks so much for the great comment and valuable questions. It’s around $138 depending on sales and where you get it. I see that their website offers discounts when you sign up and whatnot. I think that it is comfortable unposted in my mitts. It’s best when I am in a particular mood for precise writing. I could see taking it to the National Gallery for taking notes or some such. I hope this helps.
What is the difference between a brush pen and a regular nib it looks the same I don't quite understand. Am I wrong in thinking that it's the manufacturer's responsibility to see that the pension be posted without damaging it I think most people like to post their pens I certainly do
Hello Roderick. Thanks so much for watching! There are a whole bunch of pens that cannot be posted or should not be posted. Some may surprise you. Some TWSBI for instance. It’s just a feature that either is or isn’t possible, or recommended. I used to post all the time. Now I rarely do. I did a whole video on it. The Brush Pen, in this case, is just it’s name. It’s not actually a brush. Thanks so much and stop by again.
I don't own the Ferris wheel Press yet, does this pen write buttery smooth? which one can you compare it to in terms of nib wise. On the other hand, I do have the Pilot 95Es in black and also with a fine nib, it writes super soft and well. But you do need special ink refills which these are not standard, is that also the case with yours? Mine was brought from Japan.
I use a converter with the E95S but I imagine you would need a short cartridge. The FWP is very smooth and not as soft as the Pilot but still a nice writing experience.
It is pretty solid with brass and steel with enamel coating. It is very elegant, but rather strong too. But I get it, not every pen is for every writer. All the best.
As a film 🎥 lover, I appreciated the Guillermo del Toro reference! This pen is aesthetically pleasing in the extreme. I am quite partial to Victorian and Victorian-style designs. I actually collect Victorian mourning jewelry. "Crème Glacée" is the perfect name for the color. That is the term that comes to mind upon seeing any creamy, vanilla shade (as a French speaker). Thank you for yet another thorough and intriguing review.
Thank you Avec! I appreciate the kind words and encouragement. All the best.
10:50 - 11:55 I really love your view on belongings and what perfection and damage mean to you, its really beautiful and to be sappy I think it hit something in me and I know I'm not going to forget it.
I was just looking for info on the pen I want and now I'm like contemplating my life and choices and how I choose to think about things,,,, huh. 😂💜much love and very informative! Definitely want this pen and now when I get it its really gonna have a message attached to it that I'll carry with me wherever i bring it. Thanks man.:)
Thank you! Thanks so much for watching. I’m glad it inspired you. Thanks for the great comment.
I love the FWP Brush Pens. And of course they have this SteamPunk aspect together with something I would call late 19th century "office style" (I am thinking of Melville's "Bartleby the Scrivener"). And you are absolutely right - they should come with B or OB or Stub nibs. I have one in F (almost Japanese F) and one in M (also too fine for me). But I love the concept because they are very unique. And you are very right - things (and fountain pens) which you use show after some time that they are used (and loved). And I love the names of their colours: I have the green (Duck Duck Goose) and the orange one (Persimmon). Thanks for another great video 🧡💚
Thanks so much for watching! I always enjoy your comments!
I have a small hand and writing. I think I’ll add this pen to my collection because I’ve been watching it for a time but now I’m convinced to invest in one thanks to this.
Thank you Jennifer! If you decide to pick one up, please let me know your feelings on it. I would be curious. Wish you all the best.
Nice thoughts about the wear and tear of a well traveled journey.
Is the brush pen's nib a standard size? A retro-fit stub would make a unique pen.
Agreed! Just Med or Fine. I nibsmith could make a nib stub or italic. All the best.
Oh my!! This pen looks like it needs to go at the top of my “must have” list, along with a few bottles of their beautiful inks!
Thanks Kate! I am so glad you like it.
Thank you for your thoughts on the brush pen. I’ve known about this pen since it was first launched. For whatever reason, it came to mind several weeks ago and has now made its way to my current wishlist. Always enjoy your videos!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Hemingway! I was pretty amazed at your 6 September live when you said that hardly anyone had watched this video. I was apparently one of the few. So I had to come back and watch it again. I must say I really enjoyed it the first time and I enjoyed it again. I think I would like to get one of these pens. I agree that the nib and section are phenomenal, and I have no problem with the posting issue because I almost never post my pens. I think the only one I occasionally post is a brushed stainless steel Parker 180 I bought back 1979. The way it posts has never left a scratch. I stopped posting many years ago when I realized I was causing a terrible scratch in my Mont Blanc, Chopin by posting it. I was able to buff the scratch out with Simichrome, but never wanted to run any further risks. Thanks again for this video, and the art work was awesome too!
Thank you George! It’s people like you that keep me going. Thank you! I am so glad that you enjoyed it.
Hi Hemingway. I have been looking at the other available colours for this pen. I like the sunset yellow version and the printmakers teal. Both look lovely. I agree it's unfortunate not to have a greater choice in nibs. As to posting, probably only as a last resort. If it felt so small that I couldn't hold it comfortably then I'd reluctantly post the pen. I particularly like the etching on the brass section. Not only does this provide an interesting decorative feature, it also prevents slipping when gripping the pen. However, having said all that I don't think I'll be buying this pen in a hurry. I'd rather try out a few inks by Ferris Wheel Press. The inks really look magnificent.
The inks are amazing. It is a good place to start. I agree that the other colors are lovely! All the best!
I'm with you on this one David. I too wish there was more nib options, even just a stub would be such an elegant option. I'm kind of passed the buying cute pens willy-nilly. It's all about the nibs for me these days. Having a stub option would be a dream come true.
I'm a card carrying member of the small hands club and the profile of this pen is right up my alley. Smaller pens are hard to come by in the new pen world today. That might actually be why I've come to enjoy vintage pens over current pens.
I *click like first, then watch
Thank you! I appreciate that!
I was only going in to this video to do that as not interested in the pen but here i am at the end!
Zero interest in this pen but glad i watched just for your part about our things coming with us on our journey through life, love it! I'm very much don't want to scratch my pretties but you may be changing my mind...
Thank you! My reviews are always about more than just the pens. I appreciate the kind words.
@@HemingwayJones apparently so! I dont watch reviews of pens I'm not interested in, but you may be an exception now!
@@jess53nz Thank you! I am trying to bring more into it, but I notice that the numbers on my pen reviews drop way off compared to lists and “concept” videos. I at least make them entertaining. Thanks so much!
Hi Hemingway. I really enjoyed this subject. The only pen I allow to be scratched is my Kaweco Brass Sport.🤗 Cheers from Down Under.
Thanks so much! That one looks better as it ages. Good call!
It looks beautiful, 100% my aesthetic. Would love to own it one day, thanks for sharing. ☺
Thank you for watching!
Pilot E95s with fine nib was my first gold-nib pen. I loved using the black/gold pen so much I gave the burgundy/ivory version to my wife for Valentine’s day a couple of weeks later because of that feminine vibe you cite. Admission, I like it even more but am unable to pry it out of my wife’s possession.
Nice! She has excellent taste. It’s a great pen. It’s almost dainty, and I am completely OK with it. It’s a wonderful writer. Thanks for the great comment.
Nice video, HJ! Such an elegant looking pen. The design elements for all of their products are very intentional and consistent. I also really love the design of all of their ink bottles, too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this brand so more people become aware of FWP. Their paper products are really nice, too!
Also, I have the same Pilot Elite color scheme and nib size. Very precise writer which I enjoy.
Thanks very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Pilot Es rule. Great choice.
Never really gave this pen and inks by FWP a thought, really. Now I am curious!
Cheers!
Wonderful. Thank you!
You have such beautiful handwriting!
Really, Wow, thank you! It is an ongoing struggle for me. Thanks!
I too wish there was more nib options. Even just a stub would be such so elegant on this pen. I'm kind of passed the buying cute pens willy-nilly. It's all about the nibs for me these days. Having a stub option would be a good reason to reconsider getting one. I also wish they'd offer a straight up copper body version. That would be sooo dreamy looking. This cream color here is quite nice though, I must say.
I'm a card carrying member of the small hands club and the profile of this pen is right up my alley. Smaller pens are hard to come by in the new pen world today. That might actually be why I've come to enjoy vintage pens over current pens.
This pen would be perfect for a stub. Major oversight. I have a copper body by Shoen (so?) Design. It’s pretty nifty. Pocket 6.
Great point about vintage pens. They were much more elegant than their modern cousins. Thanks!
Very pretty pen. I would buy one if it came in a true desk pen size, 7" or longer. Though I also wish the nib matched the color of the section, and better yet make the nib's engraving a continuation of that on the section. As is it looks dinky.
Now that’s a suggestion! Thanks so much!
Not my cup of tea...but I know some people who would love to dive into the Farris wheel press brand. Good quality
Don’t be impatient Hemingway, some videos take their time to find their audience ;) Doesn’t matter how many people watched it, it was excellent work!
Thank you! I appreciate that. That is a very good point.
Greetings from Athens Greece
Greetings to you and thanks!
This pen is the 6 in my buy list of the year (the #4 done) 😁
Nice! It you pick it up. Let me know what you think.
Shure, thanks.
Hello again, nice to say hello. I have already tried for 18 days this interesting fountain pen and I must say that it is a pleasant experience both in writing and when making drawings. Maybe I feel thin because I'm used to thicker instruments.
Very nice pen and ink colors
Thank you!
I got mine very early when they they had not started the ink mystique. I only ever post my Kawecos. I would also post the Pilot elite 95 if I could find a vintage one. I‘m miffed, because the engraving looks so much better on your pen so I wonder if they they changed their process. I find the inks a little pricey.
Hmm, maybe. I go back and forth on posting.
For a pen company that is so proudly Canadian - it would be nice if they made the products within Canada.
They do design and assemble them there. That’s more than most. The “where is it made” rabbit hole is fascinating. Many fashion brands for instance use foreign sourced materials and claim atelier status. Many Italian fashion houses use vast warehouses of immigrant labor and claim it’s made in Italy, which it is, technically. The US does the same thing, and I am sure others. Many handmade products are made by machine. It would be nice if every brand were artisanal. The one I know for certain is Cartier and their pens that are go for tens of thousands. Anyway, I know that this isn’t what you were commenting on exactly, but it is a very interesting dynamic. Have a great weekend and thanks for watching.
I want one eventually, It's a missed opportunity that this is called a "brush" pen but FWP does not offer a flex nib option. Just saying!
I agree completely!
Hi Hemingway, as usual, thanks for a wonderful video. I have seen friends use inks by Ferris Wheel Press, but, I never seen any of their fountains. This video will be shared with my fountain pen loving friends. One question I have is this. Where is Ferris Wheel Press, the company, I mean located at? And are their inks and their pens manufactured in the USA, or are they manufactured for them by 3rd parties either in India or in the PRC? Once again, thanks for this very informative video. - Sid
They are designed and assembled in Canada. The company is in Canada. I do not know where the components are made. Whoever makes them, does a wonderful job.
@@HemingwayJones - Thank you very much.
Philosophically speaking: I ink, therefore I am! Thanks for another uniquely fun fountain pen video, Hemingway.
As for buying the pen, I'd like a bit more information. I decide whether to post a pen based on whether I need to for the pen to be long enough and weighty enough for me to use it comfortably. My Pilot Elite, for example, is one I find I must post to use. Ditto my Sailor Pro Gear Slim, my Kaweco Sport and my Pelikan 205. Without their caps on, each of these pens is just too short and too light for me to want to write with it. On the other hand, if posting a pen makes it too back-heavy or too long, I leave the cap off. For example, I just cannot use my Diplomat Aero Flame with the cap on! It is way too heavy and too long. So, Hemingway, how comfortable is this pen unposted?
I'd also like to know the price. As beautiful as this pen appears to me, there is a limit to what I will spend for good looks. I know I can find this information easily enough, but it would be nice to have it here.
Sorry for the bad pun to open. Just couldn't resist.
Thanks so much for the great comment and valuable questions. It’s around $138 depending on sales and where you get it. I see that their website offers discounts when you sign up and whatnot. I think that it is comfortable unposted in my mitts. It’s best when I am in a particular mood for precise writing. I could see taking it to the National Gallery for taking notes or some such. I hope this helps.
Love the conversation about wabi sabi
Thank you!
Please do a video on cvs caliber notebook paper! I want to see your opinion on it.
I need to get to a CVS. Thanks!
What is the difference between a brush pen and a regular nib it looks the same I don't quite understand. Am I wrong in thinking that it's the manufacturer's responsibility to see that the pension be posted without damaging it I think most people like to post their pens I certainly do
Hello Roderick. Thanks so much for watching! There are a whole bunch of pens that cannot be posted or should not be posted. Some may surprise you. Some TWSBI for instance. It’s just a feature that either is or isn’t possible, or recommended. I used to post all the time. Now I rarely do. I did a whole video on it. The Brush Pen, in this case, is just it’s name. It’s not actually a brush. Thanks so much and stop by again.
I don't own the Ferris wheel Press yet, does this pen write buttery smooth? which one can you compare it to in terms of nib wise. On the other hand, I do have the Pilot 95Es in black and also with a fine nib, it writes super soft and well.
But you do need special ink refills which these are not standard, is that also the case with yours? Mine was brought from Japan.
I use a converter with the E95S but I imagine you would need a short cartridge. The FWP is very smooth and not as soft as the Pilot but still a nice writing experience.
Personally I like rugged and strongly built pens that can go with you anywhere and feel comfortable in the hand.....not so much a fan of "elegance"
It is pretty solid with brass and steel with enamel coating. It is very elegant, but rather strong too. But I get it, not every pen is for every writer. All the best.
What are a couple of your favorite rugged pens? I like my Kaweco Steel Sport.
Another question, Ferris Wheel's ink is that a good flowing ink or how should I say
It is a wet ink. Usually. Sometimes there is a lot of shimmer and maybe avoid those if you want maximum wetness.