Yes, both first impressions and revisit reviews are interesting, useful and entertaining. This looks like a nib which, while not wildly flexy, could be used everyday, and give a little bit of flourish when required. I'm intrigued, at the very least.
I did get it when it first came out and put it on a Conklin Duragraph. Not that impressed with the flex...however, it is a JoWo, it gives you the option of having another smooth wet nib. I use mostly broad nibs, so I consider it a nice medium with a little variation. 👍🏻
FPR has a much flexier steel nib -- I'm not even talking about their Ultraflex, which is a lovely, very soft nib, but often has feed problems. This Omniflex isn't even a semiflex - it looked like you had to put a lot of pressure on it for minimal results. Maybe part of the problem is that it is a medium and not a fine, so there isn't a lot of room for variation. At least it does write well, which is a step up from Yafa's earlier versions.
I like the first impressions, and I would be interested in a more thorough review of this nib. I have the old nib and rarely use the pen because it's so scratchy and unpleasant.
that looks just like the Monza FLEX on the MonteVerde Monza - I was quite disappointed with the trio options when I got to the OMNIFLEX nib. hard as nails.
It often has to do with folks wanting a flex nib that is more portable than a dip pen, can can be used in more situations. One can take one's flex nib fountain pen out urban sketching or to the office with more ease than a dip nib and a bottle of ink.
yes first impressions are neat ALSO don't forget to go back & link the NEW video in the future once you've gotten some experience with it ❤️ it wouldn't hurt to make a third video after you've had it for a couple years you know = ) thank you very much for making this videos very helpful I am not buying this nib hahahahehehehhahhehahhehahehhahe
what I meant to say was that I agree with you at the end. I think that you should make a first impression videos, because this one was helpful to me. furthermore I suggest that you make updates in regards to the nib and your experience with it. maybe your first impression nailed it, or maybe you needed some more time to realize that this nib is actually really nice. all in all I'm really grateful you put up this video and I hope you have a great start to the weekend!
I think you're dead on with this nib. Honestly, when I want any kind of flex, gold is good, but palladium is much, much better, even if it is fairly expensive. I have two titanium nibs, but my experience is that titanium can be problematic, though my experience is so limited that I wouldn't argue the point. I am not fond of the omniflex nib. I don't hate it by any means, it's just not very good when compared to other semi and full-flex nibs I've used. If I want to flex a pen, which I don't for ninety percent of my writing, I want a nib that flexes EASILY, whether its a semi-flex or a full flex. But I really see no point in semi-flex nibs. A soft nib, yes. I love soft nibs, but a soft nib is not made to flex, and should not be used tro flex. Unless, of course, you're trying to make the nib wetter, and know how to do this without pushing the nib too far.
Yes, both first impressions and revisit reviews are interesting, useful and entertaining.
This looks like a nib which, while not wildly flexy, could be used everyday, and give a little bit of flourish when required. I'm intrigued, at the very least.
I did get it when it first came out and put it on a Conklin Duragraph. Not that impressed with the flex...however, it is a JoWo, it gives you the option of having another smooth wet nib. I use mostly broad nibs, so I consider it a nice medium with a little variation. 👍🏻
FPR has a much flexier steel nib -- I'm not even talking about their Ultraflex, which is a lovely, very soft nib, but often has feed problems. This Omniflex isn't even a semiflex - it looked like you had to put a lot of pressure on it for minimal results. Maybe part of the problem is that it is a medium and not a fine, so there isn't a lot of room for variation. At least it does write well, which is a step up from Yafa's earlier versions.
Respect on the retail work. I did retail pharmacy for 10 years and have mad respect for anyone who does so...good looking ink there...
Mine is a gusher! Stayed super juicy. Hardly any flex though without really bearing down on it.
I like the first impressions, and I would be interested in a more thorough review of this nib. I have the old nib and rarely use the pen because it's so scratchy and unpleasant.
I have to admit I find this first impression video quite interesting. Would be a good reference when you "secon impression" comes out as a video. :)
that looks just like the Monza FLEX on the MonteVerde Monza - I was quite disappointed with the trio options when I got to the OMNIFLEX nib. hard as nails.
I agree. I bought the monza 3 last year. It is terrible.
I find the Omniflex a bouncy, smooth nib with a touch of flex. Nice feedback. Wet writer and really enjoyable. Have it on a Duragraph & a Ritma.
I really enjoy first impression videos.
Good review!
Essenza Stormy seas with the all new “more bounce to your ounce” nib.
what ink is that? I will check that nib and I like the first impression videos.
First impressions count :)
How would you compare it to the Noodlers flex as far as pressure compared to the Omniflex?
You work in retail? For some reason I thought you were in some form of engineering. No idea where I got that from!
Ha, probably because she's a smart person who spends a fortune on pens! Engineers do rake in the dough. I thought maybe she was a venture capitalist.
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Ey babe not judgin' 0:40
Out of interest, what pen is that in?
So I guess Noodler's will survive.
fpr flex!
Which pen is that?
mine broke within the first 5 minutes and now it lives in a box in a drawer
I can't see the point in flex nibs on fountain pens. Real flex nibs can be found at very low cost on dip-pens.
It often has to do with folks wanting a flex nib that is more portable than a dip pen, can can be used in more situations. One can take one's flex nib fountain pen out urban sketching or to the office with more ease than a dip nib and a bottle of ink.
no parece muy flexible para ser un plúmin flexible aunque el flujo de tinta es abundante. feliz navidad.
yes
first impressions are neat
ALSO don't forget to go back & link the NEW video in the future once you've gotten some experience with it ❤️ it wouldn't hurt to make a third video after you've had it for a couple years you know = )
thank you very much for making this videos very helpful I am not buying this nib hahahahehehehhahhehahhehahehhahe
what I meant to say was that I agree with you at the end. I think that you should make a first impression videos, because this one was helpful to me. furthermore I suggest that you make updates in regards to the nib and your experience with it. maybe your first impression nailed it, or maybe you needed some more time to realize that this nib is actually really nice. all in all I'm really grateful you put up this video and I hope you have a great start to the weekend!
Thanks! Put a nice D in "Dear," then what? Omni-kinda, Omni-1.5 maybe...
I think you're dead on with this nib. Honestly, when I want any kind of flex, gold is good, but palladium is much, much better, even if it is fairly expensive. I have two titanium nibs, but my experience is that titanium can be problematic, though my experience is so limited that I wouldn't argue the point.
I am not fond of the omniflex nib. I don't hate it by any means, it's just not very good when compared to other semi and full-flex nibs I've used. If I want to flex a pen, which I don't for ninety percent of my writing, I want a nib that flexes EASILY, whether its a semi-flex or a full flex. But I really see no point in semi-flex nibs.
A soft nib, yes. I love soft nibs, but a soft nib is not made to flex, and should not be used tro flex. Unless, of course, you're trying to make the nib wetter, and know how to do this without pushing the nib too far.