My Top Tray (Part 1) - My Current Favourite Fountain Pens and Associated Ramblings....

[@fossilimprint2954]

I enjoy listening to the story behind each pen, thank you. Now will go watch part 2.

[@michaelbradley6488]

Stickers off for me.

[@McAmeron089III]

Looking forward to hearing more about the Black Rosetta pen. Love the Pilot 743 Verdigris;would trade my 823 for one. No interest, personally,for a Homo sapiens;but,the hook-safe system is a feature I like. I have the Econo-Visconti,a Mythos. Great clip. Enjoyed the video!

[@SantiagoPens1759]

I've looked at the Mirage Mythos model but I've not had the chance to try one yet. I like the look of the newer, dark finish with the Ruthenium type trims (I forget the name). Thanks for watching! Part 2 coming in a few days....

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

The Verdigris pen keeps catching my attention. There's just always been a pen I wanted more. Goulet's Pencast has an episode where they discuss the thorny issue of stickers on or off, of Pilot pens.😅

[@SantiagoPens1759]

Haha, think I may have seen that one!

[@lisawilson7889]

Stickers off for me, but I don’t think I’ll ever resell my Pilot pens!

[@christopherbritton293]

Top tray?! I don't have a tray! 😪 Interesting story on the Homo Sapiens. I agree that it really does ultimately come down to the nib. If it doesn't write comfortably, then the fact that the pen was a holy grail one is immaterial. I have held off from getting a HS because I have only one Visconti and have had 'issues' with it. Also looking forward to hearing about the Rosetta Stone pen.

[@SantiagoPens1759]

It's certainly true that bad experience with quality can put you off. I bought two Leonardos directly from Leonard last year, and both had nib issues. It has significantly put me off further purchases. At least, without the opportunity to try in person. A shame as they are lovely pens. Part 2 coming soon....

[@christopherbritton293]

The issue I had with my Van Gigh Visconti was the barrel - it cracked! (No, I didn't run a tractor over it!). It is still functional, just about, but it has certainly put me off using it. As for Leonardos, I love 'em - no issues with the nibs whatsoever. 'Sfunny how experiences vary so much.

[@SantiagoPens1759]

@christopherbritton293 Indeed, makes for good variety! I had a Rembrandt S for a very brief time. Had no issues with it, but the barrel material did strike me as thin