Fountain pen Leonardo Momento Zero Kintsugi: review

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

First of all I will say that I love my Leonardo pens. I do think that Leonardo relies too much on the beauty of their pens, and should also pay attention to the nib quality. I have one extra fine Leonardo nib and even after professional intervention, it is not a pleasant writing experience. I just received a Leonardo pen with a stub nib that has that same problem as your pen. It writes more smoothly if I lower the angle, but that is not my writing style. I will be seeking a nib smith to smooth it, as it is a gold nib. The Japanese idea of making a broken thing to be even more beautiful, is very appealing to me. Sometimes, the objects that show wear or patina, become our most loved possessions. I prefer the Furore design of Leonardo pens since they are most comfortable to hold. I would like to see Leonardo utilize some of their beautiful resins, more often in that model. A final comment; I have never used the end finial access to the converter although for some reason, I still think it's an interesting design choice.

[@UneFontaineDePlumes]

Thank you for your feedback. I'm completely aligned with your concern about the Leonardo nibs and observe the same thing; as well, Leonardo is too much focussed on the LMZ or LMZG models ... History of an object (with "traces of its life") is also important for me, Kintsugi is truly a beautiful art.

[@FountainPenWorld-z4i]

As you mentioned, another MZ, albeit with a striking design, but again an MZ, and LOI's focus on only a few models with changing colors and patterns is starting to bore me. The same model policy can be seen at Pilot. I sometimes use the converter filling system hidden under the blind cap, but it would be much more convenient and useful if they would have added an ink window...

[@UneFontaineDePlumes]

Yes unhappily for the LMZ .... For Pilot, it is true also about the models, yet there is in my mind a big difference: Pilot proposes many different nibs/grind and gold nibs. And their nib reputation is really well-earned. Except Sailor, there is no other company which proposes so much different grinds at this quality level (and price). And made in-house. For me, it makes a big difference ... Thank you for your comment ...

[@FountainPenWorld-z4i]

@@UneFontaineDePlumes 100% agreed. With Pilot and Sailor, they make a huge difference with their nibs, quality and grinds.