NEW Nahvalur Eclipse Retractable Fountain Pen First Impressions

[@m.kimgardener9222]

Your video showed up in my feed. Was interested in this pen but you saved me from what would probably be a disappointing purchase - thank you!

[@pensane]

That’s why I wanted to jump on here and offer my first impressions. I’m glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@chuckkolb1270]

I have had this pen in gold "tone" for a week or so with a fine nib which I enjoy especially for doodling and zentangles. Taking notes is wonderful , too, as I put down more information in a smaller space. Actually, I find holding it is positive as I can grip it securely. Your explanation of filling the pen was very good including looking for the notch.

[@pensane]

I’m glad to hear about your experience, and I do find it very comfortable to hold. Thank you for the kind words!

[@James-cn5qe]

I tried a Pilot vp nib unit in the pen, it fit and functioned. A swap would make sense if you could find one with a steel nib.

[@pensane]

Oh, thank you for the tip! I’ll have to try it. I have the old nib for my Pilot Capless around here somewhere. I upgraded that pen to a gold nib. Thank you so much for watching!

[@-_.---._.-_-.--._--]

Thank you for making a video about this pen! Why is it that capless/vanishing point copies are more common lately (or is it just me)?

[@pensane]

It does seem to be a trend. It’s not like it’s a new concept, but perhaps the newer companies are just giving their take on it. Thank you so much for watching!

[@AtilioEscobar]

Was really wanting to see the closing mechanism inside the tip. Is the nib wet, & starts right up when you haven't used the pen for awhile?

[@pensane]

Sorry about that! I’m a bit out of practice making these videos. My next video is going to be a review of the Ensso Bolt, and I’ll probably compare it with the Eclipse. I’ll try to include that information for both pens. It does have a trap door style mechanism similar to pens by Pilot and Platinum. But I’m still testing it for drying out. Thanks for watching!

[@b8702131]

It looks to have the Pilot Vanishing point mechanism. Anyone can copy it anyway since it's been around for a long time. It just uses half the barrel instead of just the Pilot's button at the end.

[@pensane]

Yep. I’m looking forward to experimenting. Thanks for watching!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

It reminds me of that blue and white pen; we all had as kids; that contained red, green, and blue ink and you had a separate mechanism to activate each color.

[@pensane]

Ah, yes. I have fond memories of those. And they still make them. Thank you so much for watching!

[@MrsAlchemist]

Thanks, that was a helpful video! I think it’s too big for my hands. Hope you can enjoy the smaller M nib ☺️

[@pensane]

I have small hands for a man, but I like big pens. It helps with my arthritis. Definitely not a pen for everyone. Thank you so much for watching!

[@santauxia]

You went missing for a while!! Great to hear your voice again. Cool pen, well priced in my opinion.

[@pensane]

Aw, thank you so much! It felt good making a video again, so maybe you’ll see me again soon. You’re right, the price on this is extremely competitive. And it looks amazing. I’m tempted to do a review of the Ensso Bolt.

[@cotennis540]

Thanks for the review, I get my fine nib in 2 days, so excited!

[@pensane]

Enjoy! It’s a great pen with a fun design. Thanks for watching!

[@DoubleDietz]

Great to see a video from you again! I have been eyeing this pen myself. I got the Ensso Bolt but I haven’t inked it up yet! Would love to see your review on it! Thanks for the video!

[@pensane]

The Bolt is a much different pen. I don’t want to give any spoilers here, so I guess I need to review it. Thank you for the kind words!

[@failedgrace2891]

I just got mine and it's the same version. It uses the same nib assembly as the Pilot Vanishing Point, so that's an Asian medium which usually equals a western fine. This also means Pilot's other nib sizes are available, broad and stub. I hope this means Nahvalur will sell separate nib assemblies that are steel and cheaper than Pilot's gold ones. They'd make perfect swaps with the Majohn clones.

[@pensane]

Oh! You’re giving me wonderful ideas. I’m going to have to do some experimenting. Thank you for watching!

[@uaexemarat]

I wonder if the nib unit can go into a Pilot capless/Majohn A1. It looks a lot like them.

[@pensane]

I’m pretty certain. It looks exactly the same. Thanks for watching!

[@James-cn5qe]

I just looked the Pi.lot cart opening is larger. It would be great if the pen took a cart.

[@pensane]

Oh no! I would have had fun with that. Oh well. Thank you so much for watching!

[@karenholden4740]

Thanks for the review.

[@pensane]

You’re welcome!

[@elborracho81]

Thanks I've been waiting for a review of this!

[@pensane]

I couldn’t believe I was the first to jump on it. It’s a really cool pen for the price. Did you decide to get it? Thanks for watching!

[@MordeKaiser29]

The nib unit is exactly like Pilot

[@pensane]

I had to edit out the part where I said it was like the Platinum Curidas converter. I could not have been more wrong! At least I saved myself from that embarrassment. Thank you for watching!

[@HomerIncognito]

Does it use a Pilot compatible converter?

[@pensane]

I haven’t tested, but it looks identical. Thank you for watching!

[@UrbanHafner]

The other Chinese companies only offer EF and F nibs for their retractable pens. Maybe Nahvalur just calls them F and M instead. ;) That said, a medium nib would be nice.

[@pensane]

Urban! So good to hear from you. That is true. And it writes pretty smoothly, so I can’t complain. Thank you so much for watching!

[@paulll47]

If I didn't have a Decimo already, I might have given this a though...

[@pensane]

This is a much more interesting pen to look at, but I’m sure your Decimo provides a slightly better experience. Thanks for watching!

[@SpyStaMia]

This should be called the Nautilus!

[@pensane]

I suppose I should watch the video where they unveiled it to see if they explain their choice of name. Thanks so much for watching!

[@garzhao5924]

that is one fugly pen.

[@pensane]

I appreciate your opinion. I disagree. And that’s okay. That’s why fountain pens are so wonderful. There are an incredible number of options to meet every taste. Thank you so much for watching!

[@mayneric]

For information purposes; Nahvalur is pronounced narwhal.

[@pensane]

I do realize that. Unfortunately, the company has created a marketing challenge for themselves with their decision. I suppose I should get on board with what they’ve asked of us, but I can’t help but see it as pronouncing queso as cheese. Thank you so much for watching!