Review of the Waterman Allure • Oui ou non?

This is a review of a Waterman Allure fountain pen in Light Purple with a Fine steel nib.
You can find this pen here: amzn.to/3xjsZW6
Ink used in this review is Birmingham Pen Co. Blue (cartridges no longer sold)
Paper was a Rhodia lined tablet
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[@user-gl5ld9vm7i]

James- Please continue videos on these affordable fountain pens. Every other KZbin FP reviewer focuses on those real-high-end 3-figure models like Visconti, high-end Japanese, MBs. This is the true market....affordable pens. Keep up the excellent work.

[@JG3Reviews]

Will do!

[@OramaLand]

Simple and elegant design that is almost the same for 40+ years for the Waterman affordable fountain pen. I bought my first Waterman when I was a student, it was everlasting love.

[@BambiTrout]

I love my Waterman Allures. My daily driver is a black one filled with Diamine Woodland Green and it just makes me want to write. I also have a red one and a blue one. They're just so classy yet understated, and I love the way they write and also draw. I didn't sketch until I started using an Allure. It just perfectly fits me.

[@Jianemba]

My first 2 fountain pens. Silver and black. I messed up my nib on the silver. Not knowing how to use it, going to change the nib. It bleeds because I bent my nibs plus I'm a lefty. I'm going to make one my daily writer. But I sketch and color with my noodle flex and kaweco. I need to turn my lamy or waterman into journal pens

[@jan4004]

I've been writing for 25 years with a dark blue Graduate with an occasional new nib. A wonderful fountain pen!

[@ferrypen4952]

Many thanks for another really nice video. Your pen is identical to mine, and I have to say I do really like writing with this pen, great value for money and the added bonus of being able to use a spare standard international converter makes it even more useful.

[@hriveran]

Another nice and useful review, James. I own a Graduate which I love. As you said about the Allure, I perceive a subtle line variation with its nib. I bought a Parker Vector XL recently. I haven’t compared it to the Graduate side by side, but I think the new generation Vector is also a reincarnation of the Graduate.

[@micheller3251]

I just got one and I already love it! It's my first fountain pen so I wasn't sure what to get. I love their fine nib.

[@alelvi123]

That’s such a beautiful color 😍 thanks for the detailed review and love the story of your grandma 😊

[@JG3Reviews]

Thanks!

[@Will-jd2br]

I love the sound of that feedback. The tines are aligned but sanded to ~4000-6000 grit vs 8,000 or 12,000 of ultra smooth nibs. Scratchy is misaligned times. A little feedback helps control the pen and i find it necessary on really smooth paper. Plus that amazing sound 😌

[@Yup475]

Thank you for the review James :)

[@johnnyragadoo2414]

I ordered a TWSBI Eco T after seeing pen videos on KZbin, probably including yours. The TWSBI was delayed in shipping while it toured North America in large brown limousines, so in the nonce I bought a Waterman Allure at an office store. It's just like yours, except mine is black. It writes superbly. I got a Waterman cartridge converter so I could use bottled ink. If it were the only pen I had I wouldn't be without the means of expression. Highly recommendable, even if delivered in bubble pack.

[@overquake3648]

The Allure was my first fountain pen, and the only pen in stock at my local office supply store. My collection has grown, but I keep coming back to the Allure. It is a fine daily writer.

[@Jianemba]

Same here in the states. Luckily I have other brands now.

[@greekveteran2715]

Is it me,or this pen is a way better pen,than the Kaweco Sport classic,that also costs less? Is there other good options like this,under 60$ please?

[@paulmchugh1430]

I had a Phileas years ago and now kick myself for getting rid of it. This seems to be a nice replacement for it. Great review James.

[@aaaa_47]

I love your review! Im Japanese, so I can't use English well. So Im sorry not to tell you my feelings correctly. I like fountain pen and I always enjoy your video! Thank you very interesting and amazing video!:)

[@marachristian8726]

Yes! I am a fan of Waterman pens because they have affordable versions that write just as well as their pricier pens! I bought two because I couldn't decide which color I liked best, and at that price point, why not? I really like the long grip section. Would be a great intro level pen, except that you have to purchase a Waterman converter and/or Waterman cartridges.

[@Jianemba]

Yes I am in the same boat. I will just refill the cartridges

[@courtney9212]

I love Meemaw too❤️ great story and great review, thanks

[@JG3Reviews]

thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheNightowl001]

I have two of these pens, too! I also have the Graduate in chrome and an Allure in pastel blue. My Graduate is not as much of a fingerprint magnet as some other chrome pens I own, however (looking at you Hongdian 516!).

[@marcgasper8226]

I just got my yellow Allure. First impressions: dry pen, of all my fine pens this Allure has the most feedback, but I suppose that could be due to poor lubrication. With a gift box around 40 EUR, which is not exactly cheap but otherwise a nice pen. Threading on the section could be tighter, gives a cheap feeling as well as the clip.

[@marcgasper8226]

Update: after a few cartridges the ink-flow became more or less adequate/normal. Still a pen with considerable feedback.

[@MarcellHobbs]

Love your Meemaw story. I am a Texas Mammaw.

[@KGatLC]

Got a black one. Great writer.

[@MrAndrew1953]

I have a black one of these with a fine nib. The metal body and paint is very scratch resistant. I have a red on order. In Australia the converter has to be bought separately.

[@stargazer1359]

The red finish is perfect.

[@martinlebl631]

Having to buy convertor separately really annoys me, and I usual avoid pens that do that.

[@martinlebl631]

I do like the color, but then I am a sucker for purple/violet/lilac. :)

[@ahmadk.371]

Hi James, thank you for your informative reviews. Did you have the chance to look at the Parker Vector XL? Its some how the exact copy of this Waterman.

[@JG3Reviews]

I haven’t gotten my hands on one, yet.

[@briangreenstone170]

Any reviews on Pilot fountain pens? Been enjoying it care to see your opinions.

[@JG3Reviews]

I've reviewed several Pilots so far, and I'm sure more will be on the way. 👍

[@MissMarilynDarling]

the world famous Pier Gustafson test is to test fast flourishing movement while writing

[@kauaiphotography]

Aloha James! I have been eyeing getting this pen, but in medium nib as I find the Waterman Graduate, which I own was only available in fine. I was really hoping you had a medium nib for this review! I find the Graduate with a fine to be bit too fine - more like a Japanese fine or maybe it's just my pen? I don't mind a fine nib, as long as it's not too fine (like a Platinum #3776 SF?) Any thoughts? Do you see a difference? Mahalo, Thomas

[@JG3Reviews]

I'll do a side-by-side photo and post it here when I get home this evening so you can compare.

[@kauaiphotography]

@@JG3Reviews I ended up inking up my Graduate and for sure it writes finer than a JoWo fine nib. Now I really want to get a medium ....

[@JG3Reviews]

Just in case anyone else might like to compare, here are some I had handy. photos.app.goo.gl/zbNerNs5TS552d7x8

[@froisois]

Thank you for this video! I am from France and here Waterman advertises their pens by stating they are made in France. I found it quite surprising that yours is made in China. But then I realized that this particular colour is not sold in France. Maybe these are related facts ;-) Anyway, what if I want a M nib? It seems to me that the only nib size available is F. Am I wrong?

[@JG3Reviews]

I’ve only seen fine for the Allure. It seems that it depends on what market you are in, Europe gets the French Allure. I noticed the Allure is about to be available in a deluxe model made in France with a stainless, engraved cap.

[@HD.Motorsports]

I just bought the stainless steel finish Allure at my local Office Depot for $30 and mine was made in france. Has france stamped on the cap along with all over the packaging and has the 2year warranty. The packaging is pretty much the same except where it shows the image or the nib on your package mine says “Fabrique en France”. Is it possible that the other colors/finishes are all made in china? After looking at allure reviews on amazon ive seen a lot about the pen skipping. However mine seems to work perfectly. Is it possible that the Allure’s on amazon are not original waterman’s? I bought the pen 1/4/2024.

[@JG3Reviews]

I think it does depend on the finish. They also recently committed to making more of their pens France. I don't think the Amazon pens would be copies, it's not a pen that tends to be counterfeited. I wonder how many of those just needed a good cleaning/flush?

[@arghyadipghoshg18]

Is it safe to buy from Amazon in india? Because there are many reviews relating that the waterman pen which they have bought is fake... or a copy... Waterman Expert SS CT ball pen vs. Waterman hemisphere SS ct ballpoint pen --- which is better? Please reply sir...❤ should I buy a ballpoint pen or a Fountain pen for first time of Waterman? 😅

[@Jake_Boone]

Can I change out the blue for black cartridges?

[@JG3Reviews]

Absolutely. You may want to flush the pen out first to remove the residual ink first, then you’re good to go.

[@eiruukk]

Is this good? I have a Lamy Safari (F)

[@JG3Reviews]

I find the Waterman F comparable to the Lamy, and a good, smooth writer. The biggest difference will be the round grip instead of Lamy's ergo grip.

[@hukes]

That one is exactly, EXACTLY, the same as the Parker Vector XL.

[@OramaLand]

Yes, they are very similar in design. It makes sense, since both Waterman's and Parker's mother company is Newell Brands.

[@Turbostiewen]

This pen looks suspiciously like the Parker Vector XL... 🧐

[@basicdose.9872]

Some people have this pen.

[@silverghost5752]

Is it made in China?

[@JG3Reviews]

That seems to depend on the market. In the US, they do seem to be. In France they are French-made (maybe all of the EU? I don’t know).

[@thorhilda]

The Allure does not benefit from the internet buzz as the Pilot Metropolitan but, in my humble opinion, it outperforms the latter. It is a much better choice for people who want to get started with fountain pens, without spending too much money and still get a quality product. It is more ergonomic. It has a grip section for a normal hand, not like the Metropolitan which is too thin.

[@martinlebl631]

Metro is fine for people with small hands, and you get a Pilot nib. Nice to have something longer for people with bigger hands. Or start them real cheap with Preppy or Varsity for a really low cost option.

[@usmanriaz9966]

Totally agree with you

[@loveyaclouds]

As a person who wants to get value for their money, the metropolitan is the better choice for 2 simple reasons: comes with a converter & is mostly metal. At this price this is an amazing deal, something that doesnt make me regret spending my money.

[@craigenputtock]

No.

[@GeorgeENorkus]

"No" what??? Maybe it's the color?