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14 August 2020, 11:09 AM | #1 |
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MontBlanc Disney vs Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream
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Looking for some opinions on these 2 pens: Great Characters Walt Disney Special Edition https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/foun...411797996.html Visconti Homo Sapiens Crystal Dream https://www.visconti.it/en/homo-sapi...-fountain-pen/ My wife wants a new fountain pen and has been looking at these 2 - so I figured I would ask here. We have a few other pens, I have a Visconti Homo Sapiens Dark Ages, a MontBlanc LeGrand Diamond Ballpoint, and a bunch of other cheaper pens. These 2 are both in similar price range, wondering if anyone has a perspective on either of these. |
16 August 2020, 04:16 PM | #2 |
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As far as the Disney, I don't like any pen with that much metal. Especially in the section where my hand has to touch / use the metal to write with.
The Visconti Crystal is a bit too new for me to decide. I like its design, but I will have to wait to see how the price of the pen goes over the next few months. I do like being able to see the ink reservoir. Visconti creates a very nice pen and I own a 1/2 dozen or so, but they are expensive and in some ways not practical. For example their pen clips. For the most part, it's a two hander to put in your pocket. I do love their nibs. Mostly, they are worth the asking price, but to be candid, when I am going to spend the best part of $1000.00 on a fountain pen, I will wait long enough to save up for a nice Japanese Urushi such as a Namiki, Taccia, or Dani Trio and others! Nothing like them and so beautiful as well as useful. Raden strikes a soft spot in my FP soul. Good luck!
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16 August 2020, 11:32 PM | #3 |
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Thank You, I hear what you are saying but in learning about the Urushi pens, I feel like they are too precious for daily use? What is your experience with using them daily? I feel that since each is a unique piece basically, service will be impossible 5-10 years from now. Which means it’s more of a “special events” type writer
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I'm far (very far) from a pen expert. But, if you can get the Disney Limited Edition, I'd say that one. To me, it's just mesmerizing. Between the two above, I can't really comment - I looked at the Disney Spedial Edition and just wasn't "wowed," and don't know the Visconti at all.
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At this point, I think the lean is towards the Disney as I have another Visconti that we can share as well. |
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Many urishi bowls and utensils have lasted for a 1000 years with no real evidence of wear. Urishi is a tree sap / product that is superb in its characteristics. Please research it on Google and I think you will be pleasantly surprised by its strength and lasting beauty. It is quite a story! And don't forget some of the artistry that is very often included with urishi. Some of it is astonishing! Photo courtesy of Nibsmith!
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Also maybe you might enjoy a short piece I wrote on Urushi called "Playing with Poison Ivy" and on my introduction to the craft. Last edited by jar; 18 August 2020 at 11:47 AM.. Reason: add links and PRON |
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That’s a really great post - I enjoyed reading the poison ivy article very much. Thank you for sharing
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