Sunday Reads: Pens And Horses
12/02/2018In my youth, I was horse crazy. Fond memories. I still love horses, but these days I rarely get closer than the two Baoer Eight Horses fountain pens below.
- The Gentleman Stationer: Platinum #3776 Revisited: My Thoughts 2+ Years Later (Permanent member of my top five list.)
- The Pelikan’s Perch: The Story Of Günther Wagner’s Danzig-Langfuhr Factory and the Danzig 100N
- Fountain Pen Blog: First impressions of the new Platinum Procyon fountain pen
- Life Imitates Doodles Giveaway
- Watch if you agree that horses are delightful creatures.
Five years ago, this was my rotation.
Platinum #3776
Platinum #3776 Century
Lamy AL-Star
Pelikan M400
Pelikan M215
Pilot Namiki Falcon
Sailor 1911
Sailor Sapporo
Baoer Eight Horses in Bronze
Baoer Eight Horses in Copper
Pilot Custom 742FA
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Oh my gosh, those Eight Horses pens are LOVELY! I may have to add that to my collection just for the beauty of the pen. How do yours write?
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They are a bit heavy due to the metal barrel, but not overly so. One has a modified nib so I can only comment on the other pen. The flow is decent though I like the Eight Horses model with a lubricating ink. The nib isn’t buttery smooth by any stretch, but it is a decent writer. My experience with all Chinese pens is that quality control is rather hit or miss so I am reluctant to recommend them unless an imperfect nib would not deter you. If you are inclined to tinker, then the Eight Horses model might make a unique addition to your collection.
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Good point, thank you. I get frustrated with mediocre nibs, so maybe this one isn’t for me. Though maybe I could get a good replacement nib. Things to consider.
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