How unfortunate that the pen you received has a manufacturing defect. I follow Nino Marino on social media and I have no doubt that he'd replace that pen (no matter who owned it) in a heartbeat. He seems to have a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
Good review, but you left out two related points of the Alpha line from Maiora. 1. These pens have 3 filling methods: Cartridge, Converter, and Eyedropper. At this time, the Alpha line is the only Maiora line that can be filled by eyedropper. 2. A concession to the eyedropper design is that they Jowo nib unit is permanently fixed (meaning you can't unscrew it and replace it with another Maiora or Jowo screw in nib unit). Note: You can change nibs and feeds by friction fit.
Nice review! Thank you. Does it seem that the Leonardo and the Maiora people are going to get along? The similarities in some of their pen offerings makes me hope they can both keep making pens without acrimony.
I like Delta although QC was a bit of an issue as well. Gold plated silver band on my Dolcevita oxidised and needs a polish. I hope Delta gets revived and they release Dolcevita Oversize.
For the money, that level of design flaw is obvious. When you held it in your hand it was something that could be seen as "not being right" with the line of the pen. I had the same issue with a Noodler pen that was $75. I love Delta pens and I just had my nib repaired on my 365, so I can attest to having a long-term appreciation of the craftsmanship. I'm rooting for them to roll out Delta again and that they get the kinks out of the production process. As per usual, thanks for the review! (Here's hoping they reach out to you to offer a replacement.)
I received my Oroblu (steel nib) a month ago and I am very happy with it, although I originally wanted the Oroarancio that still hasn't arrived in the US (apparently). The pen is darker than it appears in the advertising photos and indoor some resin bands are hardly visible but the color remains very pleasant and deep. The clip with the wheel was very often used in the OMAS production between the 1930 and 1960 and in my view still remains the clip that indicates "Italian" pens.
Excellent point about the OMAS roller clip. Personally, I feel today's Italian pens have OMAS written all over them. The pointed finials of this pen as well as the Momento Zero are just like the Paragon.
I received a Maiora Aventus and when the cap is closed it would contact and bend the nib. The replacement from the dealer has a misaligned slit on the nib. Maiora produces badly made good looking pen.
Wow…that’s one heck of a defect. I certainly don’t give a second thought to capping any of my fountain pens. One more thing I have to think about when I get a new one, although I never heard of a manufacturer having THAT issue.
I like the stacked resin body. Sorry to see the defect. I have never seen that before. As with all the Italian manufacturers, there should be no problem replacing the pen, though the turnaround may be a bit long (Visconti and Stipula come to mind). I heard that the Delta name was being resurrected. Hopefully the pens that come out will be as beautiful and innovative as before. Great review, Dave.
At $236 quality control should have never let that unit go out the door. I find the Pompeii and Nero attractive. The Nero for its austerity and the Pompeii for what I would call subtle frivolity.
Nice looking pen, but at that price point I expect more of quality control. That being said, it looks like an interesting company that will maybe bring us some interesting pens 😊
Great review, as usual. I may be biased, since my very first 'valuable' fountain pen is a Delta (the Via Veneto model). This is also my first gold nib one. It is very satisfying to see that skills spread despite the end of the original brand. I'm quite fan of Leonardo and Nettuno. Having one item of each, I wish there will be some iteration of the Nettuno 1911 with ink window in the future. ^^'
I guess it's to be expected, but there are so many similarities between this pen and Leonardo MZ pens... the screw-in converter is pretty much a dead giveaway that there's some shared background.
Just a Leonardo MZG Mosaico copy/spinoff.
I was contemplating the Maiora Futura Tortoise 14K, but report of manufacturing defect put me off.....
How unfortunate that the pen you received has a manufacturing defect. I follow Nino Marino on social media and I have no doubt that he'd replace that pen (no matter who owned it) in a heartbeat. He seems to have a strong commitment to quality and customer service.
Good review, but you left out two related points of the Alpha line from Maiora. 1. These pens have 3 filling methods: Cartridge, Converter, and Eyedropper. At this time, the Alpha line is the only Maiora line that can be filled by eyedropper. 2. A concession to the eyedropper design is that they Jowo nib unit is permanently fixed (meaning you can't unscrew it and replace it with another Maiora or Jowo screw in nib unit). Note: You can change nibs and feeds by friction fit.
Haha glad we are now gonna have three Delta spinoffs.
Great review David. And that’s one vibrant color!
Nice review! Thank you.
Does it seem that the Leonardo and the Maiora people are going to get along? The similarities in some of their pen offerings makes me hope they can both keep making pens without acrimony.
I like Delta although QC was a bit of an issue as well. Gold plated silver band on my Dolcevita oxidised and needs a polish. I hope Delta gets revived and they release Dolcevita Oversize.
For the money, that level of design flaw is obvious. When you held it in your hand it was something that could be seen as "not being right" with the line of the pen. I had the same issue with a Noodler pen that was $75. I love Delta pens and I just had my nib repaired on my 365, so I can attest to having a long-term appreciation of the craftsmanship. I'm rooting for them to roll out Delta again and that they get the kinks out of the production process. As per usual, thanks for the review! (Here's hoping they reach out to you to offer a replacement.)
Very beautiful colours I bought one in Paris
I received my Oroblu (steel nib) a month ago and I am very happy with it, although I originally wanted the Oroarancio that still hasn't arrived in the US (apparently). The pen is darker than it appears in the advertising photos and indoor some resin bands are hardly visible but the color remains very pleasant and deep. The clip with the wheel was very often used in the OMAS production between the 1930 and 1960 and in my view still remains the clip that indicates "Italian" pens.
Excellent point about the OMAS roller clip. Personally, I feel today's Italian pens have OMAS written all over them. The pointed finials of this pen as well as the Momento Zero are just like the Paragon.
I like the oroarancio (sp?) and the Amalfi. That Pumpkin ink would be spectacular in the oroarancio pen.
Yes!
I received a Maiora Aventus and when the cap is closed it would contact and bend the nib. The replacement from the dealer has a misaligned slit on the nib. Maiora produces badly made good looking pen.
Wow…that’s one heck of a defect. I certainly don’t give a second thought to capping any of my fountain pens. One more thing I have to think about when I get a new one, although I never heard of a manufacturer having THAT issue.
I like the stacked resin body. Sorry to see the defect. I have never seen that before. As with all the Italian manufacturers, there should be no problem replacing the pen, though the turnaround may be a bit long (Visconti and Stipula come to mind).
I heard that the Delta name was being resurrected. Hopefully the pens that come out will be as beautiful and innovative as before.
Great review, Dave.
I NEED to get the Ercolano color
Bro, the timing on this video! this morning was announced the first new Delta
At $236 quality control should have never let that unit go out the door. I find the Pompeii and Nero attractive. The Nero for its austerity and the Pompeii for what I would call subtle frivolity.
I love the Maiora Alpha line…only second to my Leonardos
Nice looking pen, but at that price point I expect more of quality control. That being said, it looks like an interesting company that will maybe bring us some interesting pens 😊
Great review, as usual.
I may be biased, since my very first 'valuable' fountain pen is a Delta (the Via Veneto model). This is also my first gold nib one. It is very satisfying to see that skills spread despite the end of the original brand. I'm quite fan of Leonardo and Nettuno. Having one item of each, I wish there will be some iteration of the Nettuno 1911 with ink window in the future. ^^'
I guess it's to be expected, but there are so many similarities between this pen and Leonardo MZ pens... the screw-in converter is pretty much a dead giveaway that there's some shared background.
Ooooh... Amalfi!