Montegrappa Elmo Fountain Pen Introduction

[@apalakbhattacharyya1681]

Good to see Brian back in his revered den....

[@muallaemine]

The Elmo is the pen that made my peace with the Montegrappa brand. I love that pen! Somehow I never had a good writing experience with some of my other FPs from the brand. Until I pulled the trigger on an Elmo! İt's a fantastic everyday writer; great weight and balance as Brian said, it doesn't tire my hand; and the newer versions are a delight to look at as well. And personally, the pen feels perfect in my hand. İt's a joy to write with. I'd totally recommend the Elmo over quite a few gold nibbed pens

[@Ecuador86]

I got the violet and I am so happy I did. It’s one of my all time favorite pens actually. 💜 love the weight and feel, it’s nice and smooth, the color is just so vibrant and beautiful.

[@forceghostanakinskywalker575]

Such a beautiful pen. Excellent video as always. So welcoming to everyone and a great first experience for newbies into fountain pens. Goulet is a special place with special people at the helm along with staff who help make it possible. Thank you for all of your wonderful efforts.

[@pdexBigTeacher]

Darn you; just when I thought I was 'done', you got me lusting for a Montegrappa.

[@teavu6093]

Maybe it’s just me but his camera quality has improved significantly since the last time he was at his desk O-o

[@wildsheepc]

Better lighting, too, although slightly noirish. ;)

[@davidsolomon7981]

Great to see you back. I have two Elmos. Enjoy them both. Good writers and feel comfortable in hand.

[@tq8310]

What nibs have gone for? Thinking of getting a stub 1.1 nib.

[@vermis8344]

2:32 Ooh, proper green. Writing with the broad nib looks excellent.

[@mjpete27]

Brian, very nice and extended review of a pen. It is truly beautiful but when I spent $55 on my triple tail from Noodler’s I thought this would be the most I would ever spend on a pen! So I am probably not your target audience, but I did enjoy the video I think you did a great job in presentation and for those who will spend $200 or so on a pen I am sure you made a sale or two! Good luck and be safe out there!

[@forceghostanakinskywalker575]

Everyone is a target audience. :) Maybe you won't buy this specific pen, but we all love fountain pens and if new people are attracted to them, all the better! There's something for everyone at every price range, which is also what I love. It isn't "elitist" like a lot of hobbies/interests. At least that's what I think and hope for it.

[@MDisaster]

Never clicked so fast Good to see you back!

[@Bigyam601]

I am lucky to own two Elmos, and they are the pride of my collection. I have both the Verde Altipiano (Green) and Genziana Sfrangiata (Violet). Without a doubt they are some of the most dynamic and interesting pens to look at. I know its a bit of a cliche but the pictures don't do them justice. Brian nailed it spot on too about them being great writers! Knowing that each pen is unique, coupled with their superb writing performance makes them feel special. If you're on the fence about picking up one of these pens I couldn't recommend it more. Pens and Tea has a good video on her channel, showing off the Violet one if anyone wants a closer look

[@suzanneleroi9015]

I love my Elmos but they were dry writers for me - had to do some flossing and pressing to get them a bit wetter. I have to disagree with Brian - they are not a good candidate for sampling, as those feeds are complex and it takes a long time to get them clean, even using a bulb syringe. While I loved the video, I do wish in a "deep dive" review that maybe some info on disassembly would be included (yes I know, voids the warranty). I had read that the nib unit unscrews, but only one of mine will (any more force and I think I'd break the feed). However, the nib and feed are friction fit and come out really nicely. It does have a specific orientation to get it back in, so be careful, but it's easy to do. I just discovered this and am so happy, because believe me cleaning these is a pain otherwise!

[@aaronsanders1161]

So glad you made this video! Had been interested in the Sea At Dusk model since it came out, but didn't make me jump at it. Ordered it after watching this video :)

[@MashabaZA]

Thanks for this video and for your work.

[@Hexsyn]

The colors and patterns give me a vibe that is part ebonite, part celluloid

[@techstylemom]

Bought your Elmo yesterday, great sale. How cool to have a video, perfect timing....thank you.

[@andresjimenez5032]

I recently acquired mine on fountain pen day, spectacular

[@shinji6999]

Good to see you back!! And dammm those pens looks incredible!!!! 🤩

[@everlast13]

Great overview! Love the Goulet exclusive versions! One question: I've seen that the nib unit can be unscrewed from the Goulet exclusive Elmo's, but can the nib unit be unscrewed from the Fantasy Blooms series as well or is that nib unit glued in?

[@a040885]

Just ordered one from you, in the Black Star Calla lily, F nib. Hope to get a little dark green colour pattern. I'm so excited to get it.

[@Ken-wz9vy]

Brain great review. It's nice to see these pens close up. I just picked up the Chrysocolla on Fountain Pen Day. I had a hard time choosing between Chrysocolla and Sea at Dusk. I usually go with either Extra Fine or Fine Point Nib. I stepped out of my comfort zone and went with the Broad nib. After seeing your video I'm looking forward to the arrival of this pen and inking it up. Budget allowing I'll be back at the end of the month for the Sea at Dusk. Depending on my experience with the Broad Nib, maybe I'll try the 1.1 Stub Nib.

[@sajjadhusain4146]

I’m very fond of Montegrappa. I have several of their pens, including two Elmos. The Chrysocolla and the Sea at Dusk one. And unlike many other of Montegrappa’s customarily gaudy, over the top, overpriced pens ( I have one myself), the Elmo is understated but still stylish and elegant in appearance. And fairly affordable. Very comfortable in the hand and ideal for daily writing. I really just wish Montegrappa, like awesome Aurora, made their own nibs. Although they tune the nibs on their pens quite well, I’m hardly too enthused about the Jowo nibs. They just bore me now. My favorite Montegrappa remains their Fortuna line of pens.

[@angelon.pinheiro1018]

Great video. Quality just keeps on improving!

[@sistergoldenhair0727]

The Elmo is a stupendous pen! I have the violet one in a stub and love it!

[@GeekRex]

Just got my Sea at Dusk version and already like it a lot. Such a beautiful writing instrument. Had a brief problem with getting ink to flow but over that now. Takes a wide variety of cartridges.

[@Gouletpens]

Awesome! The ebonite feed made write a little dry at first, but once it's fully saturated and gets going, it keeps up really well. I'm glad you like it! -Brian

[@GeekRex]

@@Gouletpens one thing that has me concerned is that the inner works are visible through the resin body. Is that normal?

[@Alliejay-C]

I like this style of video! Welcome back!

[@peterhofmann8292]

Welcome back, lovely review and certainly this pen has been put "on the list"

[@iridiumscribe4915]

Good to see you again Brian. The Elmo is a beautiful pen. I just picked this up from your shop the other day in purple with a EF nib. It’s now one of my favorite fountain pens in my collection.

[@Tabbyhasbees]

I just ordered one of these for Fountain Pen Day and here you are doing a whole video on them. Now I just have to stake out my mailbox!

[@estelle5798]

You know, I'm glad there's a video for the Elmo! I always liked the look of the pen but was unsure what made it so special. Thank you for such an informative video!

[@AnonZero0]

*Good to see you have increased the resolution significantly!*

[@philipparmar822]

Great video Brian

[@archivist17]

Great to see you're back! Feels like the world is on a more even keel today :)

[@DestroyerOfWords]

It the nib upgradable? Does Goulet offer gold nibs that can be swapped out?

[@Wawalsh1234]

Dang it, I was not in the market for a new pen but your video prompted me to look and I fell in love with the Wave Splash and of course ordered it. Great deal including the pen case I must admit.

[@kimihaanstra7189]

Hair looking sharp again!

[@wesleywalker1594]

I liked the review. I own the Chrysocolla. It is a very nice pen for the money. The color saturation is very appealing as you state. I am wondering about the Montegrappa Miya collection which feature the same colors but at three times the price. What is the difference in quality and build of these pens that differentiate them from the Elmos? Res they worth looking into in your opinion?

[@syedakbar77]

I love the attention to detail. It amazing. Got to save for it now

[@ed_8665]

Can I buy it in India?

[@DrStealthbug]

I've never spent $250 on a steel nib, but I'm curious about this pen. The colors are gorgeous, I love the nib etching, and I've never owned a Montegrappa. My two workhorse pens right now are a Pilot Custom 823 and a TWSBI Diamond 580. How does this pen's nib compare in smoothness and feedback to those two? I know they're very different pens, but I'm trying to get and idea of what it feels like to write with this.

[@Gouletpens]

The nib will probably feel closer to the TWSBI in the way it writes. TWSBI also uses JoWo nibs (like Montegrappa) though the 580's nib is slightly smaller (#5 size, compared to the larger #6). The Custom 823 nib is around the size of the Montegrappa, but it's 14k gold so if has a little softness to it, a little bounce. Smoothness is about identical, but you'll feel just a bit more give on the Pilot nib. The 823 filling mechanism is really unique, but the material of the Montegrappa is really what makes it stand out. All 3 of these pens are phenomenal though. -Brian

[@belle_bookworm2533]

I wanted to like Montegrappa but I decided not to buy anymore. I noticed they were extremely difficult to clean out. There must be a gap somewhere in the section that retains ink...

[@suzanneleroi9015]

Yes, I just discovered that the nib and feed are friction fit and come out easily. Doing this voids the warranty on your pen, but it's something most of us FP peeps do (Brian has some vids on it). But, when I did get that feed exposed I totally understood why it's hard to clean, definitely some odd nooks and crannies.

[@npatony]

i so missed these deep dive pen reviews

[@thepenbox6077]

Love the 💙💙💙

[@EdgarVillegasG]

Is it possible to switch nibs on this fountain pen?

[@robynfuller3988]

Ooo, so pretty!

[@robynfuller3988]

@@d.s.5279 😄

[@florencefortyseven]

I think their pure introductory pen is the Montegrappa Armonia, which you can find for $118.

[@florencefortyseven]

@@d.s.5279 . No experience, but I will say wouldn't be surprised if it uses the same nib, so don't be put off too much. You might want to ask the retailer about that.

[@Destrudo115]

where do you guys get your pens from??

[@mr.maskss5745]

Do you know of a good and cheap way to store a bunch of pens

[@x-changex-outx-oner8224]

I use cigar boxes. Some even have the cushioned "dividers". I also buy some cushioned fabric from a hobby store to add between pen layers.

[@ronancarmody7554]

Second ilov your videos

[@thepenhover8500]

What is the price of this pen in Indian currency?

[@8KoG8]

Montegrappa Elmo vs Viscounti Van Gough discuss

[@lizdelisle1912]

Yes please because they’re both so beautiful that it would have to come down to performance ! It would be easier to decide if I could try them first!

[@CorwynGC]

The green looks like malachite; I like.

[@TheresaRobertsonLROL]

“...if you write with your pens.” 😂

[@theresarobertson1903]

@@d.s.5279 I love your idea. Let's all add some alternate uses for our fountain pens.

[@amandajstar]

I like the natural curls without the gel, cowboy : )

[@mellow-jello]

10,000 cycles on the clip wheel, though rugged testing, a little excessive. Likely shortened the life of the clip. Not an issue, unless you get the pen in your teens, and wake up in your 60s with a broken clip.

[@stephanieharris9126]

Do not under any circumstances drop this pen. I have several of these, and the caps on all but 1 or two have cracked and are unusable.

[@user-jb9kn5xu1p]

I lost hundreds of dollars after watching this. 10/10 Wish I never clicked on this video... Welp.. guess Xmas is coming early to me this year :)

[@Gouletpens]

Invested. You've invested hundreds of dollars. It's not lost ;) ;) -Brian

[@user-jb9kn5xu1p]

@@Gouletpens Love your videos and thanks for carrying amazing pens like this :)

[@halesbellss]

If I win my court case and get him convicted I might buy this....

[@Remko1024]

No way they named a pen Elmo hahahahaha!

[@HisGraceHisGlory]

@@d.s.5279 Elmo was the name of the grandfather, originator of the company.

[@user-hx1pw7vq5x]

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