Faber Castell Hexo Review...and multiple giveaways
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They do have something more to offer than Lamy: Standard international ink cartridges. Lamy cartridges are waaaay more expensive.
And a design more beautiful than the Lamy
You can syringe lamy cartridges.
You could always use a Lamy converter LOL.
Thanks for the review. I just started getting into fountain pens about a month ago after thinking I would NEVER like fountain pens. Now I see how addicting they are (at least for me). I would love to add one of these to my collection. Interesting to know that they're fighting with pencils.
I have always been fond of the "Knights of the Pencil" logo! Thanks for all you do for our pen community David!
I'm constantly impressed by your close-up images of fountain pens! Even here where there is not a ton of fine detail, you manage to catch things that the casual observer wouldn't notice.
Thanks for the review and giveaway. On another topic, have you watched one of your own videos with the new embedded ads?
Thanks for another great review! I love the little details in this pen. They're paying attention to user experience and that's awesome!
Thanks for taking the time out to do this review, which I found very interesting. I'm looking for an everyday carry pen, that I can sit down and write with for long periods of time. I have been using a Lamy All Star, which is a good pen, well made, writes nicely and is almost there for my requirements, but the triangular grip section isn't quite right for my grip. I have tried a Faber Castell Loom, very nice pen, and has an excellent nib, but the grip section lets it down, especially if I'm wanting to use it for a long writing session.
Coming back to this channel always reinvigorates my passion for pens.
Your giveaways really give us beginning hobbyists more opportunities to explore with different types of pens and figure out what we like! Thanks!
I like the snap cap design. I am guessing that it prevents the cap from turning, which sometimes happens with the standard snap cap design. Another nice video. Thanks David.
Nice looking pen. Really like the guide that forces the cap edges to match the body. Thoughtful touch.
Hey David you helped me start my fountain pen journey along with my dad. Your channel, the goulet pen company, and the pen habit are the reason on Christmas it will have been two years since I got my first pen. So thank you very much!
What an interesting design. I like the way the width tapers from cap end to barrel end.
this pen looks great! i love the alignment mechanism on the cap, as well as the catch on the barrel. pretty frickin neat!
I like that they made it standard international cartridge. The trend of all of these manufacturers making proprietary cartridges gets old.
I agree about the locking mechanism on the barrel/ grip section! More companies should have something like this!!
I'm newly retired and just getting started on fountain pens it is..............OVERWHELMING!!!!! but has been fun...Thank you for your review.
The frosty rose color is absolutely gorgeous! The design of the barrel’s shape is also so interesting, I haven’t seen many similar to it.
Thanks for the review! I've heard lots of nice things about FC's pen. I always want to try a loom but the metal section stopped me from getting one. The grip on this pen seems perfect for me.
Your reviews are always appreciated. Precise content with no fluff. I'd expect this to be made in China, like the Loom, yes? And from your comparison, it seems bulkier and with a faint tri port grip vs. the Loom. Since they're so close in pricing, and the nib is smaller and non-glorious, what market segment would this appease? It's baffling at times what manufacturers consider to distinguish their products. Thanks for all you do, the [now beardless] Bard has orated again!
It's great that they put this much design effort into the details on a lower-budget pen. Going to have to pick up one of these myself.
Are entries from Britain allowed? If not, thanks for the great video.
Nice review. Like the subtle, industrial aesthetic. Wonder what the line width of Faber’s EF Is compared to Lamy which are a bit too broad for me.
Solid review FB. I recently picked up a blue Hexo, and enjoy the dark color, and it being lightweight. I did find the nib very scratchy on std notebook paper, and like a nail. On Rhodia 90 gsm, wonderfully smooth. Paper makes a huge difference. I find the Faber-Castell SS nibs to be excellent off the Looms, and the older FC Basic ~ same nib. Any suggestions, if you know, on how to pull the nib on the Hexo? Just wondering, though I doubt a Loom nib would fit... . Nice little pen, but the nib is it's Achilles tendon. I'd opt for another Loom versus another Hexo if I was in the market. Thanks for the review.
Been subscribed to your videos for years, now. They're great. Thanks so much for your quality reviews!
I've never tried a Faber-Castell FP. I always thought they were a bit pricey. 😬🤑 But I could be persuaded. What do you all think? Should I get a Loom??? 🤷♂️👍
The Hexo looks better, but that is personal preference.
I already love many of Faber Castell's products but thanks to you I was thrilled to discover they make such desirable pens! And pens are what I collect. FC makes almost every product artists want from "wallet" acrylics + oils (12, 12 ml tubes for $15 - incredible) colored pencils, drawing tools and as if this isn't enough for those of us who LOVE art supplies, they grow a truckload of wood every hour. Worthy of support. Thank you for this chance to try FC's fountain pen. It'll come to a caring home in Canada :)
I always seeing your pens show it is so nice to see all different type of the pen and it makes me to able to buy which brand pen is good and all different type of the nib as well so you always make people educate about pen and writting , thank you and God bless you
The nib size is interesting. It seems to write pretty well! Thanks for the review!
Do you prefer the size of the loom to the hexo?
One nice thing about this when compared to the Lamy is that it doesn't appear to have the same triangular grip. I personally don't mind that, but I've seen a lot of other people who do.
Thoroughly enjoy your reviews, & can definitely say the positive one given to the Loom was the decisive factor to the acquisition of my first Faber-Castell, which has been an absolute dream. Very curious about this model, which unfortunately i'll most likely have to wait until a trip overseas to buy, since distribution of FC products here in Méjico is exasperatingly rare. Greetings & congratulations on your wonderful channel. I pray the isaias storm does not affect you in any major form.
Thanks for the review. I saw you have a medium nib. Did you have the chance to try finer nibs and, if so, do they behave well too? Or for F and EF nibs, you would rather recommend the Loom?
I just received the black model. Have been using it for about one day now. Love the feel, look and the EF nib is more on the fine side. Smooth as expected from a Faber-Castel nib but definitely not of the same caliber as that of the Loom . Enjoying using it immensely.
I'm still getting to know the Faber-Castell fountain pens, but I absolutely love their fountain pen inks (to the point I that collect them!)
I enjoy the way you always add some background to each review - it sets you apart :)
Great video, bro.
I've been into fountain pens for years and you are one of my favorite reviewers.
I'd love to get one of this.
I’ve always enjoyed watching your videos but this is the video that’s getting me to subscribe! Love your engagement with the fountain pen community. Giveaways are just too exciting too!
Thanks for another informative review. I did not know about the knights jousting with pencils and find that really cool. I still haven't gotten around to getting a Loom but I'd love to try the Hexo.
I don't personally own a faber-castell though I've bought a couple looms as gifts for others. Based on your review, I may need to pick one of these up to see if it would be a good option for gifts going forward. Thanks for the review!
I really like the locking mechanism which I wish the Grip could also have. Those little details do make the difference. The overall feel of FC nibs is just great.
I always feel like someone else entering wants the pen alot more than I. Personally I like the pen because of the nib, clip, and material.
That is probably true of winning the lottery, but would that stop you from buying a ticket?
@@martinlebl631 I don't gamble, but no
@@greggregson1365 Exactly. The odds are not great, but entering is fun. (Of course, that is how some people get into trouble with gambling.) Also in this case the giveaway serves two purposes: (a) To avoid tainting the review with free item, the giveaway disposes of it. And while manufacturer might want the more expensive item returned, or passed onto next reviewer, for the cheap ones giveaway is easier/cheaper way to go. ie. Not worth reconditioning mass produced inexpensive pen for resale. (b) Increase commenter participation, and thus metrics, which is good for the manufacturer as well as the channel.
A fair review as always. My F-C Ambition leaks where the screw-in nib unit meets the section, but it looks as if the Hexo won't repeat that. Good news!
I bought a Loom and enjoyed it so much I bought another 2, so tempted to get another Hexo just to see how it compares against the Loom
Thanks for the review. Its great to know how this pen compares to others in its price range
Been looking at the Loom on and off but I like the look of the Hexo too. Wish you had more nib sizes to compare.
I think I like the design of these more than the Loom. Any idea why they didn’t just use the same mob as the Loom, given how well regarded it is?
Faber Castell always produces distinct designs with attention to details.
Just wondering about the make of the pen; is this model made in Germany?
Yep made in Germany. I have been using the Hexo for about a month now and love it.
Interesting little features like the cap lock. I wonder if they will find themselves into other FC pens. Thanks for sharing.
I wonder if that’s the same nib as the one they use on the Grip. If it is, I will admit that it can be quite a bit underwhelming compared to the Loom’s nib. It seems clear that FC is trying to reach a larger market of entry level FP users, and I wonder if thats because some of their mid and higher level pens aren’t selling as well. Trying to get a greater share in the entry level can probably be difficult, because everyone has their tried and true pilot metros, TWSBI Ecos and Lamy Safaris. I think it’ll be hard for FC to compete with those.
Thanks for reviewing this pen. I'm curious to know how it writes.
Hi David, one more thing I would like you to know. The shapes under the cap made to self alligned the cap with the barrel also resembles the top of our 'Sikh' holly temple (Gurudwara). And the concept of both is to align. Temple is the place to align your mind, soul, thoughts with the God and here the cap profile with the barrel profile.
Good Day.
I've wanted to try out a Faber pen for a while. I like that you compared it to Lamy. That was the first pen that jumped to mind when I saw the pen.
I believe they still make the Grip model, which is slightly cheaper than the Hexo and uses the same nibs.
Great review, always enjoy when you bring in little bits of history about a company and/or their logo.
looks like a nice starting pen! thanks for the review
The Loom nib is nice indeed but nowadays I barely use my Loom because the section is just too slippery - no matter the ridges. I was thinking about buying a Hexo, the section seems more comfortable.
My wife has the loom. And all though it is very nice, we don't like the grip that much. I'm very interested in the hexo!
Did I miss it? I was hoping you were going to show the black nib to see how it compares to the other.
Hi David-while I wish the Hexo had the larger FC nib, I think its section is superior to both the Loom and the Ambition. Also, if it doesn’t dry up like the Ondoro, I’d say it’s all round pretty good value and I’m into it.
How odd that they would add another pen to the Loom's price category!
I actually think this is intended to compete more directly with the Lamy Safari/Al-Star/Vista trio than the Loom currently does. It has a similar look to it, I think; That wide clip and the flattened faces on the barrel. It's not a carbon-copy, but it reminds me of it.
Food for thought.
Yes, the Loom has too much of the targeted at kids look to it.
I am also a huge fan of the Loom. It is one of my most frequently inked pens. Thank you for the review - I’m curious to see how well the pen gets received by the fountain pen community.
As someone who recently purchased the Loom, I'd love to have this added to the collection. I really like the minimalism seen throughout this design! As always, love what you do and keep it up!
It’s actually quite a decent looking entry level pen. I do love my Lamys but I might pick one of these up to add to the collection.
I don't want a pen, but I do want to thank you for this review. I had heard you rave about the nib on the loom quite a few times and was wondering if the hexo would have that same nib, as I like the design of the hexo better than the loom. I'm really glad you mentioned exactly that, so now I know that the hexo would not be a replacement for the loom in terms of writing experience!
Haven't tried a hexo yet but it does look well designed. Thank you for reviewing.
I would not mind if the branding rubbed off. Seems like some large branding. I prefer pens with unobtrusive branding. Maybe I’ll just have to get the Rose Gold as the brand seems the lightest in that color way. Though I do like the Pencil Jousting Knights.
Looks like a neat pen. I have the Loom, but find it difficult to write with because of the grip. This pen seems to have a better grip.
Thanks for the review. I look forward to your insightful comments on writing instruments.
I've been enjoying your pen reviews for years, they really help me when deciding whether or not to buy a new pen!
Is nice to see Faber Castell coming out with these pens! Very well thought design on the fountain pen!
It's a good looking pen. I like the nib design. Do they come in F and EF?
Thanks for the great reviews. I always enjoy watching them. Very professional and informative.
As always, appreciate the detailed review. These videos are super helpful for people like me who are pretty new to the hobby, so thanks for that
The pen looks great and would make a great addition to my pen collection. Thanks for running the competition.
I love clips with the raised end. They slide on so smoothly.
That is an interesting shape for an everyday carry pen, and I like the section. Standard cartridge or converter makes it more convenient.
Great review, as always, David! I like the design a lot more than previous editions from GvF-C. It’s straight, without looking edgy. The proportion of plastic keeps the weight within reasonable limits for me, who mostly prefers light pens.The fact there’s room for a spare cartridge tells me that a Pelikan long cartridge will fit, which represents a sufficient capacity for my writing habits. A nib with a bit of feed-back is nice when note-taking in the wild. My super smooth nibs tends to slide in all directions under stress, and legibility suffers.
Thanks for the product review! I always like the additional information you put in the reviews. Keep it up!
It's nice to see a new pen with a interesting design, and not just a less expensive version of the same old pen design.
I honestly just love that this won't roll off your table un-posted. That has become a common problem in my university life.
Thank you David for another great review. I love the Faber Castell Loom!!!
Really love the design of this pen!
Thanks for the review and giveaway David - this looks like an interesting pen!
I have a loom, like the nib but find the section too slippery. The section on this pen seems more to my liking.
As always, Dave... loved your review... and especially all those Easter Eggs you unearth for us.... had no idea those were not lances...
Thanks for the review! I've been aware of Faber Castell pens for a long time, but have yet to try one. For some reason I've always chosen to purchase something else. I like the design of the Hexo a lot though, especially the clip!
in the close-up shot of the pen cap, the cap edge that meets the pen barrel seems to have an uneven finish. Is that a fair observation?
This is a nice simple design, and as stated by others before, the most important thing is that it writes well. It looks like it does that as well. Nice pen for the price point!
Thanks for the review. I enjoy Farber-Castell’s range of pens and pencils. This seems like a nice addition.
Don't mean to make fun, but the ink is actually GVFC Gulf Blue. Love that ink, but thought you might want to revise your swatch. Great review!
I like the USPS it always gets my letters to people on time even when I'm writing to my penpals in random military bases across the world.
I really like the look of the Faber Castell nibs. The dots with the jousters always stand out to me.
Hello! I don't know about international converters... Only FC, Pelikan and Schmidt fit my Loom. Other, what they call international like Rotring converter or standart cartriges or Waterman does not fit. So there seems to be many "standart international" conveter openings... Anyway the pen seems to be good. Thanks.
Interesting pen. Do you know the company "Online"? They make a couple of entry level fountain pens we used to use in school.
Thanks for the chance to win! I don't think I've ever had a Faber-Castell fountain pen that I didn't like. They're the most consistent in my experience, and that's including the cheaper models.
I got mine about a month ago. The nib on mine is wonderful, better than any of my Lamy’s which I do enjoy also. As usual, a great review.
I don't have a Faber Castell fountian pen yet. These would be fun to try. Thanks for the review!
I wondered about the nib in comparison to the Loom. I knew you would know the answer. Thanks!
I've always liked Faber castell. I'm glad they've stuck around this long and still focus on quality.