Pen Reviews













   
  Hi Todd
      The good news is that I received my parcel today, I cant express how much of a pleasure it is to deal with such a professional company. I am blown away by your attention to detail and the quality of your products, not to mention the affordable prices. As I said when I first started to deal with you, even people on small budgets can afford your Pens. As far as I am concerned I hereby appoint you my Pen-Person. Bryan. Magistrate. Adelaide. Australia





Mr. Nussbaum,

I just wanted to tell you how much I love the "Golden Diamond Broad Nib" pen that I ordered from you.  I received it yesterday and it it is one of the best fountain pens I have ever had.  The ink flows consistently and the pen's weight is great.  Furthermore, it's a beautiful pen; I just love to look at it!

Do you have any fountain pens with a medium or fine nib that are similar to the "Golden Diamond Broad Nib" pen?  I love this pen, but I am always looking to expand my collection.

Thank you,
Rachel





"A Bottle of Rain" The Novel is out

Congratulations to Jim on his new Book!  Jim used Sheaffer Balance pens he bought from us while writing his book.

Reading Jim Harris' new novel, A Bottle of Rain, is like opening up a time-capsule for the 1980s.  It's all here: Ronald Reagan, giant Koss headphones, even WordPerfect.  But it's much more than just a trip down memory lane.  Set in America's heartland, A Bottle of Rain is a hilarious hardboiled campus novel that is as lively and smart as it is fun -- what Lucky Jim might have read like if Jim Thompson had written it.
                                          --John McNally, author of America's Report Card and The Book of Ralph

 Harris is the Robin Williams of Literature.--- Anita Stoner, Television and Media News and Reviews


But the Hardback and trade paperback are both now available on Amazon and B and N, etc.

The official release isn't until later in the year but the publisher couldn't wait.

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9781931982931&z=y

http://www.amazon.com/Bottle-Rain-Jim-Harris/dp/1931982937/ref=ed_oe_h/102-0883850-7919328







Review on the Picasso PS-908 "Orange"

Introduction
This marks the first sponsored review from Todd & Theresa Nussbaum at www.isellpens.com. They have graciously agreed to send me pens from their stock, which I will write with and then share my findings with the FPN community.

This is a pen from the new Picasso line they are carrying. Todd and I were mulling over what pen I should start this review series with, and he suggested something completely new - and Picasso was the newest thing he had. I looked over the line (or, more specifically, what portion of the line he had at that time) and picked a couple. (You'll have to wait a few days for the other review!)

I liked the look of the 908 series, and I asked him to send me an orange one. (They come in orange, black, and a nice rich red.) Why orange? Well, I thought it would go nicely with my Rhodia pads - and, as you can see, it certainly does!

First Impressions: Design and Appearance
The 908 has a definite "Targa" look to it, with the squared-off top and rectangular profile clip. Of course, there is no mistaking this pen for a Targa!

The cap's top features a black jewel with a tiny gold dome in the middle. The narrow gold cap band mates up with a much wider barrel band, which is inscribed with "Picasso" in blackened script.

The cap and body are made of lacquered brass; the lacquer is very highly polished, and is of a composition that reminds me of porcelain enamel. It's very hard and smooth - flawlessly applied - and initially cold to the touch.

The barrel is slightly tapered, and the jewel at the end is of reversed tone to the clip - a rounded gold piece inset with a step-domed black jewel. At first I found the contrast a bit "off", but when I looked at it as a whole it balances the rest of the design very nicely. A simple repeat of the cap end wouldn't have had the same effect, and it shows that the designer knew what he/she was doing.

The gold clip is embossed with a very nice, long-tailed "Y" down its face, and is fairly strong. A nice construction touch is that the ball end of the clip isn't just folded metal like many other pens - it's actually a ball that's been welded to the underside of the clip, which not only works well but gives a quality appearance when viewed from the side. Nicely done!

The color is almost a dead-ringer for the Rhodia cover, being of the same hue but just ever-so-slightly darker. If you put this pen on a Rhodia cover in an average-lit living room, you might lose the pen! As noted, if you don't like Rhodia orange (who doesn't?), the pen is available in black and red as well.

Features and Construction
The pen is what I consider to be on the small side of "medium." It measures 5-1/2" long capped, 4-3/4" uncapped, and 6-1/4" long when posted. (A Cross Century, by contrast, measures 5-3/8" capped, 5" uncapped, and 5-3/4" posted.)

The Picasso is significantly thicker than the Cross, however. The Picasso has a body diameter of .420", compared to the Cross at .380") The section on the Picasso is a short taper, with a median diameter of .337", where the Cross is very long and .322" in the middle.

The metal construction gives this pen a weight a bit higher than expected - 1.16oz, where the Cross weighs in at .710 oz. Posting the pen gives a slight "back heavy" feel, but it's not as bad as some pens; I generally don't post pens because I don't like that feel, but on this pen I didn't mind posting as much as I normally do.

The cap is of the snap-on type with a nice solid "click" when the pen closes. The effort required to take off the cap is perfect, being neither too tight nor too loose. The pen doesn't rotate in the cap easily, which gives a feeling of solidity to the whole pen. The cap does not leak air when I blow on it, and seals up very nicely.

Rotating the pen inside the cap showed no run-out at either the joint or the end of the barrel, a sign of precise and careful construction.

The section, as noted, has a short straight taper and is made of a nice black resin. Filling is by the common international-size cartridge converter (of course!)

The Nib and Writing Performance
The nib is engraved "Picasso" and "France" and is gold plated. You'll note from the pictures that the plating does not cover the tipping material, which is a nice attention to detail. Gold plating wears quickly from a tip's contact area, which changes the writing characteristics. That shouldn't (and, in my testing, didn't) happen with the Picasso nib, and is a definite advantage in this pen.

The nib is a bit smaller in dimension than I would like to see on a pen of this size; to me, it looks just a tad small for the pen. My wife, though, thought it looked good - but then again, she likes small (preferably hooded) nibs. The line width is between a fine and a medium, being ever so slightly thinner than an Esterbrook 2668 medium.

I inked the pen with Noodler's Walnut, and was greeted with a medium-wet line with just a bit of tooth. Some have described what I felt as being like a nice pencil on paper, and that certainly describes the Picasso. As I've mentioned in other reviews, I don't like the "buttery smooth" feeling that some pens have, as I don't feel in control when using them on a good paper (like Rhodia.) The Picasso was a joy to use on Rhodia, as well as the slightly scratchier Red N' Black paper. (I have some 9000-series Esterbrook nibs that don't feel nearly as nice, and I paid as much for those nibs as this whole pen sells for!)

The pen didn't skip, and was easily able to keep up with the very fast counter-clockwise loop on my initials - many more expensive pens, or those that are a bit drier, cannot. Leaving the pen sit for several days resulted in instant start-up, with no drying or hesitation. (The well-sealed cap is probably accounts for this performance.)

Final Analysis
At the $24.99 that this pen sells for, it's a great deal. Fit and finish is excellent, and it looks, feels and performs better than a lot of pens selling above the $100 mark. Heck, I've seen some $200 pens that just weren't this good!

The Picasso brand, if this example is typical of their production, is worth seeking out. Though it was a test pen and I was expected to write with it, I quickly found myself using it out of preference rather than obligation. It just begged to be written with, and was such a joy to use that I'm sad I have to send it back. I may just have to add one of these to my own collection; that I would be willing to spend my own money tells you how much I liked this pen.
Grant - Thanks for writing this review.





Todd, I received the Hero 100 and Wality pens last week, but I just got around to trying them out on Sunday. Both pens perform flawlessly. I have a stainless H100 I bought about two years ago at more than twice your price. It has been one of my favorites ever since. The black one I bought from you works even better! This is also my second Wality/Airmail pen. My first is a clear bodied eyedropper with a green cap. Both of these pens(Wality) write much better than their low prices would suggest. Thanks again, I'm sure we'll be doing business again soon.



Todd,
I love these Hero pens. I can't believe how nice the 77 is. I'll definitely
order again. Thanks.
Sara


I am soooo pleased with the Hero 100.  The pen writes beautifully.... has a great weight... ! It's now the one I use the most.  I also like the 616--- but I think the Jumbo will be even better for my hands!.  Look forward to the pens!
John

Alas, all my spare cartridges and inks are at work, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow to try writing with it ... LOL!

Very happy with the purchase and service has been fantastic - sincerest thanks for both. I will definitely be visiting your site and making future purchases.

Wishing you and Theresa all the best, and thank you again!

From a very happy and satisfied customer
June

Hi, Todd,
This order actually arrived on Wednesday, December 21, but I've been away from the computer all week.  Thanks for another quick shipment of an assortment of practical fountain pens.  I'm particularly impressed by the Hero 187's semi-flexible nib.  Not only does it have the most flex I've encountered in a non-antique pen, it also writes very smoothly.  In fact, that pen is so much fun, I still haven't tried most of the others.  Thanks.
Samuel





Re: Sheaffer BALANCE Cobalt Glow Set - Nib Size - X-FINE.  Boxed

Thank you for sending me the pen set. It is truly beautiful. Too good to use, but great to own and admire :)

I received your package to day in perfect order. Boy, do you make sure your package stays intact! Very pleasing. I have quite a collection of Phileas pens now.... all colours and nibs. They are a wonderful pen. I don't have anywhere to leave you any positive feedback (such as through eBay), but you may quote me anytime as a very happy customer. I sincerely recommend you as being a firm whom anyone should feel confident dealing with.If you would like me to give you a written letter of recommendation, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thank you for a beautiful pen!!!
Peter






Hi, Todd -
Been bragging about ISellPens on the The Fountain Pen Network Forums. It seems quite a few people like dealing with you. Good! You are filling the niche for those of us who rather pick pens that write well, than the ones that cost a lot. ;-)
I have my eye on an entire line you have. Christmas is no too far away.

Wish you much success with your business. Looking forward to getting my new pens.

Kind regards,
Andrew







Todd,
We received the pens on Saturday.  Thanks for the expedient shipping.  I would have to say there was a noticeable difference in the last Charlie Chaplin pen; Chris is very happy with it.  I love the Shark, as I call it. Great buy for me!  Thanks.  The small crystal pen should come with a release form to sign for "cuteness".  There are no words to describe such an adorable pen.  It's going to be difficult to hold this until our daughter's birthday next month.

Further, I have mentioned your site on my site.  Here is the link:
http://www.lesleyannstudios.com/artcards_giftboxes.htm.

I'm still working with the certs and keys for the ecommerce.  Always fun...
Best Regards,
Lesley

Hi Todd,
I wanted to tell you that these Schneider rollerball refills are the best ones I've ever used - very smooth.  I've had so much trouble with others - Hauser & Schmidt - being scratchy and drying out too quickly even with the pens capped.  I am interested to see how long these last, but I know that I very much like the way they write.
Later,
Lee

Todd,
I received the Romet yesterday and I'm very pleased with it.  It's such a beautiful pen!   I wrote two pages in my journal last night.  The big size seems to be easy on my arthritic hand, and the nib is very satisfactory.  I'm going to get a little more experience with it.  Then, maybe I'll write a review for FPN. 
Judy









Todd,
I recently made a purchase from isellpens. I bought a Hero knockoff of a Parker 21. I serve in the Maryland state legislature, and do a lot of writing.

I wanted to try to write with a bladder refill fountain pen again (it's been a long time, and I'm a lefty), but didn't want to make a huge investment in case it didn't work.

Your service is excellent, and I love my pen. I may step up and purchase a more expensive version, and I will DEFINITELY make my purchase through isellpens. You run a great business, and I'm happy to call myself a
customer.

Rick Weldon
Delegate, District 3B
Frederick/Washington County

Hi Todd,
I got my pens yesterday and I must say that I am extremely pleased. I really love the Duke 2009, it seems so heavy but also appears very well balanced. The Hero 330 will be great for everyday jotting. Both pens write very smoothly and I am quite surprised and very pleased.

I must also thank you for your prompt and efficient service, this will surely have me coming back to you in the future. I will be requiring some ink shortly and I would love to give the Noodlers a go as I find it difficult to find decent ink here in Australia.
Anyway, thanks again and take care.

Kind Regards
Jason
Perth, Australia




Hey Todd,
Just got this order in today - loaded up the Legacy with the La Coleur Royale ink and have spent about a half hour writing with it.  Even though this is a brand new Fine nib it writes smooth.  The size and weight of the pen is truly wonderful.  Beautifl pen and great service - arrived in excellent condition and Very Fast just like last order. Keep up the great work.
Thanks,
Steve

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you know that the DHL guy got here at almost 6 p.m. yesterday (we've been wasting a lot of paper since then). Jiminy, it was like Christmas! I dearly love my little Torpedo -- am thinking about collecting copper and rose gold colored pens...maybe. If there weren't so many others (sigh).

Sam is so jealous of my Torpedo's box, he can hardly take his eyes off it. He wants to know if we can get boxes like that?

Anyway, playing with all these beauties should keep us from playing in traffic for a while. We got a bottle of Noodlers Eel ink a little while back, and any problem we've had with a pen is usually smoothed right out with Noodlers Eel. Some days, you should see our hands.

Thanks again for making these available,

Sincerely,
Sam and Jennifer

Todd,
I've done a lot of writing with my Romet Asia since I got it from you about a month ago.  I'm very happy with it.  I did a positive review with photos on FPN.  You can take a look here:

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=15647

J. L.
Plaquemine, LA

Hello Todd,
Good Grief, Todd.  That's fast- i was going to send you an e-mail letting you know i had ordered a few more, but you beat me to it (had to give our little girl a bath in between).

By the way, that Hero calligraphy thing (M86?) - WOW is that ever fun! I've got a couple of custom ground broads, but nothing like this. What a ball!

Thanks very much - great to find a vendor like you.  If you have a mailing list for specials, or get in any new oddities, do let me know. I've looked on eBay, and frankly, those guys charge a fortune for shipping from Hong Kong - and no personal relationshipl, either.

Look forward to receiving this!
Cheers, John 





Todd,
I just wanted to thank you for your help...you could have recommended something a lot more expensive but you did not...I trust you as a seller and will from now on buy all my pens from you and recommend you to any others looking. If I come across a pen I want that is not on your site, would you be able to get it (new pen)?
Best regards,
Rick




Todd
Thank you very much.  I have just started to indulge my love of writing with fountain pens and am so happy that I found your site.  The products and service are second to none. Thanks again
Beth






Hi, Todd!
Got the pens over the weekend.  Wow, this 616 is something else.  Nice nib... and, glad to finally have some experience with a sac filler.  Can't stop writing with the 616.  Thanks again!







Todd,
I received the pen today and it has exceeded all my expectations! I also want to thank you for the pen cover - that was unexpected and a thoughtful touch! I look forward to placing another order with you in the near future.
Thank you.
Mike







Hey Todd,
   I have just been away for work and returned today to find my Pens and bottle of Noodlers ink waiting for me on the door step.
   The Regal Oxford pen is simply stunning and, once filled with my new Noodlers ink, writes beautifully and so smoothly I am astounded.I must say how pleased I am that I literally stumbled onto your website when I initially bought the Duke 2009, because this also led me to the Noodlers ink. I couldn’t wait to try it and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with it. It far out performs anything I have been able to find here in Australia.
   I must also say that once again I am most pleased and appreciative of the service you offer, prompt, efficient and fast.   On another note, I am not sure if you noticed another order from a Nicki Flockton for a Duke 2009 and a Duke Black carbon Fiber? That was my wife and that order came about because she dropped the Duke pen I got from you only a couple of weeks before. I couldn’t believe it, a brand new pen and she dropped it straight onto the concrete floor of our garage. The force of the blow cracked the inside of the cap causing it not to click on properly. Needles to say that I was a little mad so when I got to work I ordered the Regal Oxford and my ink. Meanwhile, on the other side of town, she was feeling and ordered me a new Duke 2009 and the Carbon Fiber in Black as compensation so I ended up with 3 pens and the ink. I can’t complain about that now can I?
   Anyhow, all 3 pens are excellent and I feel it won’t be long before I am scouring your web pages looking for something else.
   Thanks again for your great service and awesome pens.
Cheers
Jason








Purchased Aurora 88 Gold Plated Collection - Black Resin Large Fountain Pen
Hi Todd,
Just got the pen. You're right, the box is a little cheesy but then I did not buy a box. The pen on the other hand is quite nice, much nicer than photos can convey. I did expect it to be a little more weighty than it is but it's just right. I filled it with some Prussian Blue and wrote a couple of pages, it's not quite as "fluid" as the Sheaffer (spelled it correctly this time) but I feel more in control of this pen. In short I'm very happy with it. I'm very glad I found your web site because all of our transactions have been stress free and I have saved a little money and that is best. I'm going to let my credit card cool off for a little bit but be assured I will check with you first on the rest of my writing needs and wants. Even though we are thousands of miles apart dealing with you seems like a face to face deal!
Thanks again very much, I will speak to you again soon for my next good pen.
Regards
Richard








Dear Todd,
Just received my Hero 100 and it writes wonderfully!  I am a family physician and do a lot of writing and I think this will become my new everyday writer.  I have a Pilot Vanishing point and the Hero writes much better.  Just out of curiosity, what pen did you use for the note that was enclosed?  I really like the way it looked.
Dean




Good Monring Todd,
I just received the Charles Hubert fountain pen I ordered last week from you and was very pleasantly surprised to see such quality for so little money!
I have more expensive pens from Bexley, Conway-Stewart, Parker, Visconti, Aurora and other companies but I paid a lot more for them.
For the meager amount you charged, I really didn't expect this much pen! It writes better then some of the other, more expensive pens I have, and as fine as the rest of them.
I like the fact that the weight of the pen makes it feel like a pen costing $250-$500 and the construction and feel are very solid and of very high quality. This quality is far and away beyond the price I paid you for it.
Lately, I have been getting into French products based on a recent interest in French pop singers, which has lead this interest for me. Congradulations and thank you for picking such fine feeling writing instruments from around the world for us to choose from, and offering them at prices that are ridiculously low compared to anywhere else on the net I have found!
I hope to purchase again from you in the future.
Very Truly,
Stephen







Bought a Picasso #901.
Hi Todd,
I received the pen this morning. I love this pen. I put in a new cartridge and it worked great. Thank you so much for recommending the pen.
Heather







RE: Hero 329, Fuliwen Acountant #838 feedback

Dear Todd,

I wanted to drop you a quick email now that I have had a chance to get ink into my recent purchases, the Hero 329 and Fuliwen Acountant #838. I used Aurora black in the Hero, and Noodlers bulletproof black in the Fuliwen. And they write like a dream! "Fine" width nibs. No skipping nor hesitation. They just lay down a beautiful line of ink. I have several pens that will "hesitate" somewhat with the Noodler's. In a medium nib even. But the Fuliwen Accountant #838 handles the Noodler's wonderfully. So, in summary, let me say:
1) I am thrilled with your prompt service.
2) I love my new pens
3) I'm looking forward to being a customer of yours for life
4) You've proven to me that I don't need to spend a bunch of money to get a fountain pen that writes well. Really well.
Best regards,
Ed M








Dear Todd,

I just opened my new copper Legacy with a stub nib from my wife and I absolutely love it!!  This is the smoothest nib I've ever written with and the stub gives some great line variation.  What a great Christmas present!!!

Dean






Hi Todd,

Just wanted to let you know I received the pen and it is absolutely stunning!!  Thanks for a great product at a great price.  My only regret is that I bought this off your website and not ebay so I am not able to leave your company a positive feedback.  Thanks again.

Howard






Jinhao Dragon review
Todd,
Received my pen today. Writes wonderfully well, in fact better than pens at many times the price. Thank you for the quick service.
Regards, Art





Hello Todd,

Just a quick note to tell you how much I like your website. The Hero pens that I have bought from you far exceed my expectations. I have been a die hard collector of brands such as Waterman, Cross, Parker, ect., and have found Hero pens to be right beside them in quality, often exceeding pens which I have paid much more for. The variety is awesome, and you take the time to give a detailed description of the pen. This is important to me, as I only collect metal pens. I look forward to continued business with you. As a note of interest, an investment of several dollars in a bottle of Turtle Wax Express Shine(for automobiles) gives an unbelieveable hard wax shine to all the pens that I have. Spray it on a soft cloth, wipe it on the pen, wipe it off. The finish becomes satin smooth, it repels dust, and fingerprints wipe of the pen with an effortless touch. Plus the laquer finish is protected against the elements. Best investment I have made for my collection. The pens don't just shine, they radiate. It's a secret that I had to share. Keep up the excellent work!

M. M.




Todd:
I received the Hero 2016 fountain pen today and had to let you know how well pleased I was with the overall quality and the smooth writing nib. Will be back again as a customer !
J. H.




Hi Todd!
Got the pen & nibs today--excellent stuff!  Thank you so much for having such great prices--I'm glad I found you on the internet.  Strangely, your website didn't come up the first 3-4 days I surfed around, but once I found you, I then couldn't believe your prices were for real!  You're the best and (to paraphrase Arnold Schwartzeneggar), "I'll be back..."  Thanks again!
With warmest regards,
Lee






Hi Todd! I picked up my pens today and I love the Picasso! What a deal! The more I look at it the more I appreciate the workmanship. I haven't used it yet but I have high hopes. That used Jinhao Dragon's Descendent Pewter pen is something else as well! Thank you so much! Mahalo, Susana








Just wanted to say I am very happy with the Model 100.  I am new to fountain pens and believe it was a good choice for a beginner's pen. Thank you for the quick delivery.
Thanks again,
Craig.





Dear Todd & Theresa -
I received the Lamy 2000 today and it works great.  I want to thank you guys again for quick service and great customer care. 
Sincerely,
John R






Todd:
I have received both pens and love them. They are beautiful. The Romet pen arrived yesterday and is gorgeous. Very smooth writing instrument. Thanks for your assistance with everything. Until my next order, take care.
Shuana






Dear Todd,
Just wanted to let you know the pens arrived today, and they're all beyond gorgeous! Thank you so very much for your prompt delivery and e-mail follow-through.  Much appreciated!

The black pearl Naki pen is fabulous!  I bought it for my brother and will give it to him tomorrow; he's been sick, so it'll be a great pick me up esp' because he absolutely loves pens and can't go to the LA pen show for the first time in years.

I love the glass pens!  They're beautiful beyond words!  I very seldom get jazzed about anything having travelled many times all over, but I'm so happy (I'm not a pen affecionado like my brother) that I have it right in front of me and keep looking at them.  Mom'll get one of them.  Never seen anything like them!  I've been to China, too.

I'll keep checking your pen site from time to time, but in the event you get anything unusual, please add me to your e-mail list. My brother loves unusual pens.   Also, I'd love to buy some of the plum blossom and esp' crane glass pens, so if you remember me, please let me know right away.  I notice everything sells so quickly.  The prices are great, too!

Well, this got long, but I wanted to thank you so very much for your lightning quick professional service and follow-up!  I highly recommend you and feel free to use this e-mail if you wish.

Take good care.  Oh, your family (based on photo) is adorable!

Sincerely,
L. F.
ecstatic new customer
Torrance, CA 








Todd : I received the Haolilai yesterday.  I inked it with Noodler's Sagauro Wine.  Boy a 3 oz bottle really goes a long way.   Here are my impressions :
1.  The color : the combination dark amber/orange finish combined with the gold trim rings and accents conveys a sense of richness to the pen far beyond it's actual cost.
2.  The snap cap is very firm and requires a firm push to snap the cap.  I find this a very good feature as it guarantees no accidental unsnapping.  In this respect it is very similar to the Hero.
3.  The  screw threads on the barrel of the pen and the nib section are metal and thus secure when screwed tightly.   Again this is a feature not expected on a pen at this price point.
4.   The nib lays down a smooth buttery flow not quite a medium as my Dragon and not quite as fine as my Hero but something in between.  It has the flow of the Dragon but with just a bit less spread than the Dragon.   The nib does not need very much pressure to initiate the ink flow so writing with it requires no effort on the wrist.
5.  For me, the section diameter is about the same as the Hero which to me is the minimum circumference I prefer.
6.  Without posting the cap, the pen has a feathery weight.  Posted, the pen feels solid with a little back weight at the end of the barrel.
7.  Conclusion : This is an incredible value.  For $18.99 you find design features that do not exist on far more expensive "name" brand pens.   This one will definitely compete with the Dragon as my daily user.   Thanks again Todd for the quick shipping.
  N. C.






Todd,
Thought you would like to know our glass pens and CH pen arrived safe and sound today. They absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for the super service and may God bless.
Warm regards,
Lloyd

Todd,
Just wanted to let you know that my pen arrived today and I love it!  The pictures don't do the glass pens justice.
Thanks so much,
Bonnie











Hi Todd & Theresa,
I received the Charles Hubert rose gold fountain pen, Duke mini- converters, and ink last Friday.

The fountain pen is just beautiful. It is also a flawless performer. I am going to enjoy this pen.

The little mini-converter fits perfectly in a small pen I have that supposedly is too small to take a converter. This converter, however, fits it as if it was made for it.

The Noodler's Luxury Blue ink is a beautiful color. You will get repeat business on this one because I know I will be needing to order more sooner than any of the other inks I have.

It's always a pleasure to do business with you. You are very well regarded in the pen community; this is a reputation you well deserve.
Cheers, Laura








Dear Todd,
Greetings from S. Antonio, Texas. Just to let you know that yesterday I received the pens I ordered. I haven't had a chance to write with them but I plan to do it this weekend. Thanks very much for the cartridges you included with the order. Nice present. Once again thank you for your excellent service.
Yours truly,
Carlos








Thank you so much for the prompt shipment of the Picasso P901.  What a smooth pen!  Better than my high end Cross.  I am using well ink, but are there cartridges that fit this pen?  If so, which are best for the P901?  Thanks again.
Brad








Taccia Review
Hello,
Thank you for the ink! What a treat. And I love the pen. I appreciate the speedy delivery as well. Just wanted you to know. Carry on!
K. K., Minneapolis







Hi Todd,
Got my Taccia Portugese pens today and just wanted to say thanks for the fast service and the extra ink carts, they are much appreciated! The pens are very nice, one is for myself and the other is a birthday gift for my girlfriend's dad...it'll be his first fountain pen. The carts are perfect to go with it since I don't think he's ready for the bottle yet.
:-D
Thanks again,
Dan






Hi Todd,
Firstly my apologies for the delay in letting you know that the Sheaffer Cobalt Glow has landed safely here in the UK, it arrived on Thursday.  Pen is fine and thank you so much for your help and courtesy.  Hopefully we will do business again.
Regards
Lesley







Todd,
I just received my first order from you and wanted to let you know happy I am with my purchase.  All three pens I ordered are beautiful and I received them from you quickly.  Rest assured you have gained a new satisfied customer and will be ordering from you frequently.  I also will not be shy in spreading the word that you are THE place to buy pens. Thanks!
R.B.






Hi Todd & Theresa,
The blue-striped celluloid Hero fountain pen arrived today. It is every bit as beautiful as I thought it would be and it is an excellent writer. I am going to enjoy using this pen. Thank you for your great service and fast shipping.
Cheers,
Laura





THANK YOU for selling these pens!! I'm a flight attendant and am lost without a pen around my neck...i just lost my last necklace pen last week and have been having to juggle one in my pocket...what a pain...so I went searching for my little necklace pen and yours was the only site who didn't require I buy a thousand pens!! Since red is our accessory color...your RED pen will be perfect!
Liz







Pen Review on Duke Jade Girl Pen
Got my pen...it's great. Duke makes some terrific pens, and I haven't had any problems with their nibs. Your description is very good! this pen has a very nice weight and design.

Beth M







Todd,
I inked the Kaigelu fountain pen this afternoon and I am very pleased with the way it writes.  The ink flow is good and the nib is smooth; just the way I like it. I know it is an inexpensive pen, but it sure looks sharp (an obvious Duofold immitation) and the performance is a big plus.  I'm enjoying it very much. That is why I just had to get the matching roller ball.
Thanks again.
Don





Todd
I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the Parker 21 clone.  I actually found it to be of considerably higher quality than the original in regard to the materials and in particular regarding the performance of the nib and its flow.

Jeff







Review on the Lamy Safari
Dear Todd,
Just wanted to say thank you for great and extremely prompt service! The performance of the pen is quite a surprise, too - I definitely did not  expect such a quality for that price :)
Thanks again,
Daniel







Todd,
The copper Dragon's Descendent arrived today. Thanks again for your prompt service.
A bit of trivia: I asked a Chinese student of mine what the little wooden "placard" inside the box was. It's hard to describe it: it's a series of flat sticks ties together to that it will open up into a sort of "mini-screen." Each little stick has Chinese characters on it, and to one side is a carved image of an ancient Chinese fellow. Well, she told me that each stick has a saying from Sun Tzu, the Chinese philosopher who wrote "The Art of War."
John





Hi,
how are you doing?
I got the pens last week and I feel I should have another one for my backups!
So, I ordered one Laban Scepter Pen - Terrazzo Marble FINE nib and Two Jinhao dragon pens.
This Laban Scepter feels comfortable in my hand a bit better than the Mento and I really like Laban's FINE size nib.
The Jinhao dragon pen has nice ink flow, maybe because I prefer wet lines, but it really has nice flow which leads me to get another one for my backup and one for a gift for someone.
Thanks for offering nice pens and again, I will be looking forward to receiving it soon.
By the way, which pen (nib)& ink (color) are you using? I saw your note on the invoice. Your hand writing is beautiful.
Best,
HongJo





Todd & Theresa:
I just received the Regal pen. It is without a doubt a man's pen.  I love it! The color is more interesting and beautiful than in ther pictures, not to say that the pictures are bad, only that the human eye perceives some things that the camera does not. On the Florence pen, if I were the type to fib, I could say that it cost at least five times what I paid you for it. Thanks for the very thoughtful note.
Your very satisfied customer
Pedro




Todd:
The Hero pen I ordered arrived today. It looks great and writes nicely. I am pleased with the pen. Thanks so much!
Regards,
Jerry





Hi Todd,
Just a quick email to let you know that the Hero arrived on Tuesday (or was it Monday?) in great shape. Thank you for shipping it airmail to save me some $$. The pen is even better than I expected. It is definitely one of the better Hero fountain pens and you can see the quality and effort put into making it a "fine instrument". I have already started using it at work. As a matter of fact, I got a chuckle when my boss picked it up and started writing with it, nib upside-down! Ahhh, non-fountain pen people... <wink>
Best wishes to you and your family and thanks again for your excellent service over the years!
~Maja






Todd,
I received the Hero 100 and the PR Lake Placid Blue today. Thanks for the great service. I really like the way the Hero writes. Let me know if you have similar recommendations on other pens. I'm looking forward to the Apache Sunset.  Have a good Columbus Day weekend.
Phil





Review on the Dragon Descendent Pen
Hi Todd
Pen arrived Fri. afternoon it was worth the wait. After getting the pen inked I was surprised at smoothness of the pen.  It writes better than my Waterman Phileas.
Thanks 
Cliff







Review on the Guiguan - Golden Diamond # 20
Hi Todd,
Just wanted to drop a few lines to let you know that today I received the above noted pen. Although the broad nib may not be suited for day to day general writing, it would be a great signature pen or for taking big notes. It does write very smooth and lays down a wet line just as you noted.
Thanks once again,
Jeff




I liked them all, i am impressed by the quality of the chinese pens and the nibs, i will be planning to order some more in the coming time.  Thank you for your excellent service.  
kind regards
aman







Hi Todd,
Just to let you know that I received the pens I ordered from you. The Haolilai 801 is amazing, both in looks and the way it writes! The Laban Mento is very nice too. It's my first "big" pen! However, I noted that, together with the Picasso Orange, the three pens I ordered were similar in hue (not that I'm complaining) so maybe I should be ordering different colors soon.
Thanks and best regards,
Chito




Hi, Todd,
Many thanks for your usual fast shipping. Received the Regal pen yesterday and am very happy with it. Great pen for the money, writes like glass on ice. I've sworn off expensive, Big Name pens, so I'm always happy to find something good on your Website. I should mention that the cheap Wallity piston-filler I bought from you a couple years back has become my everyday working pen, amazing for twelve bucks or whatever it was. I have $300+ pens that don't write near as well.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
Cheers,
Bruce B







Dear Todd,
I just received the two pens I had ordered… Item Name: Hero #300B White Gold and Item Name: Hero 712 Rainbow.  I am constantly amazed at the quality of these pens at such a low price.  Equally, I am thankful for your great service and speed in shipping.  Thanks again.
Regards,
Ron B







Hi Todd,
Just wanted to let you know I received my Kaigelu 316 and ink yesterday. Of course, I had to ink it right away and have been using it since. What a nice pen! Thanks so much for your great service and great products! Although I am new to the whole fountain pen thing, I'm sure there are more in my future and I will be ordering from you again!
Have a great afternoon!
Tom W








Hi Todd:
Got the pens today. Filled one with Private reserve sage green and one with waterman florida blue the fill system was unfamiliar to me but I quickly figured it out. I like the look and feel. I also like the fine line they produce and was very impressed with the very even, wet flow of each. They seen a little light in weight compared to say, a waterman, but that is not really an issue. In short, I'm very impressed with the overall performance. And of course, you can't beat the price.





Hi Todd,
The Laban Mento F nib-feed-section unit that I ordered last week to replace the RB piece on my Blue Tornado just got here.  The box got crushed somewhat on one side, and a nice note from the USPS was pasted on the package apologizing and upgrading it to Express Mail!!  The nib-feed-section unit was unharmed, probably thanks to the bubble packing.  First time I ever got anything from the USPS...!! 8-)  I just dipped the nib in my favorite Visconti blue ink, and it writes soooo well, a true Fine with a medium-to-wet flow and a smooooooth trace.  My opinion of Laban has increased ten-fold since getting the Blue Tornado!!  Thanks!
Kindest regards,
Claudio








Hello Todd,
I hope all is well with you today.

Today I got a nice surprise via USPS Priority Mail from Taccia Pen company: it was a fine point nib Cranberry Imperial Portuguese pen. By chance I spoke with the individual who sent the pen to me and he informed me about the one they sent to you which for some reason had not arrived, and to have them send one directly to me. What you did for this customer was an awesome above and beyond the call in service quality; I did not want your efforts to go unrecognized by this individual. Now even more, any pen enthusiasts will receive from me the highest recommendation to come to your website to find the finest writing instruments at reasonable prices.

An update on the delivery of my last purchases: the FedEx website indicates it is slated to arrive tomorrow the 14th; I will be going out of town on my job with the railroad to Oklahoma, so I hope at the time they attempt delivery, my wife will be here to sign for it.

Again -- thank you so much for all you have done; I look forward to future purchases through isellpens.com. Merry Christmas.

Marcel -- Happy Customer




Todd-

I just wanted to say thanks. You have an AWESOME collection of products.

I’ve been a pen lover since college and my first Mont Blanc.&n