Schondsgn Monoc Nib Titanium Nib with Ultem Feed Fountain Pen

[@Toga_SV]

Thank you for mentioning the Sheaffer Triumph nib! It's the first thing I thought of when the Monoc was announced but I haven't seen anyone acknowledge the similarities. I love those old nibs from a design standpoint & it's awesome to see a modern take on them that's so exceptionally well designed.

[@13noman1]

Indeed! I picked up a Triumph in my earlier FP days and was thrilled with the nib design and function, the snorkel filling system (engineering) -- but not the repair/maintenance as much! I really like the unique work and passion Ian Schon puts into his work though my budget has trouble stretching so far. I have one Pocket Six that I dearly love and I've repeatedly looked at other pens of his (eg, Ultem!) but I end up getting budget friendlier but still top quality alternatives like Gravitas Big Dropper.

[@Sonicman415]

I love that Shaffer model.. the Monoc does remind me of it, and the Monoc takes it to another level.

[@marilyngardner4269]

Thanks to you for the review, and to Ian Schon for his innovation, obsessive attention to detail, and overall brilliance. Whether someone likes the idea of this nib or not, you know you are in good hands with Ian Schon every time. He's worked on this for years and it shows.

[@anotherdaveiknow]

Very cool. I'm glad to see that even with something that's considered "old-fashioned", there's still innovation going on. Thank you for sharing this with the community.

[@Sonicman415]

This is so cutting edge. I love how Ian worked the ink flow situation to be so consistent, and how the nib is machined from one solid piece of titanium. It’s a design innovation, and the aesthetic is above and beyond. I ordered one at the California Pen show in Los Angeles. It will come in March. 😁😁😁Great vid. Thank you.

[@ruthfeiertag]

Ian *is* awesome. His pens are beautiful and work excellently well and he's just a lovely human being to boot. These nibs are fascinating, but I would definitely prefer to try one before buying. I think I'd rather spend that money on just getting more of Ian's pens. I'll be more tempted when there are finer variations on the nib.

[@loganplatvoet2394]

Thank you for the review - I wholeheartedly agree. I got one of these as well, and it is a great nib. I also found it does reverse writing well if you want a finer line - I saw no issues, and it writes just as consistently for me both ways. This is an amazing product.

[@Sonicman415]

Absolutely right.

[@mahdigharavi8425]

Thank you for this! I agree with you on how cool it is. Also, you answered my questions perfectly. And this isn't a nib for me. That said, I enjoyed this fascinating review, and I'm still thinking about what my first Schon DSGN pen will be.

[@Richard_Barnes]

Bit of a short ink name innit? 😉😆 He's made a phenomenal nib there with the monoc. Once day i'm having one on the ultem pen. Awesome stuff Azizah, thanks for the superb writing as usual 👍🏻

[@jasonbishop1069]

I just ordered a monoc with the standard pen. I have a pocket 6 in copper already and really regret not ordering an ultem with the monoc. I just couldn't afford it in the end. The monoc pushed my budget enough already. Can't wait to get this. It shipped the next day after putting the order in.

[@namaynahre]

You're right, it's hard not to get excited. Great design, very attractive. The kind that one would definitely want to have and try. Congrats to Schondsgn. 👏👏

[@rds4629]

Thanks for the review. As someone who loves flex nibs and 1.9mm music nibs and OBB nibs, this nib just isn't for me. But I'm happy for Schon's success and that this may be a great nib for many people.

[@fossilimprint2954]

Thank you for this review, I have been waiting for a review of the Monoc nib. Big congrats to Schon Dsgn for making their own nib, not many companies have their own inhouse nib, and this is a completely different nib. Exciting!

[@inkcrediblefountainpens]

The nib looks awesome. I was waiting a review and you didn't fail! Thanks!

[@nlamproplos]

I have been so impatient to see a review of this nib! Thanks for your thoroughness!

[@bootsandberry]

Thanks for this review, didn't know about the cleaning part and I will save up for this one. I've always wanted to get a Schon design, but now I have a reason why! Thanks again!

[@dennisdelgado7350]

Love this nib! You’re spot-on with all your comments!

[@rootypoots]

Ahhh I’ve been waiting for a review of this nib for ages! Thanks for this-excited to get one myself someday soon-ish!

[@geckonia]

I wonder if I would like a firm nib like this... probably yes now that I've seen your enthusiastic review. Thank you :)

[@lionping3112]

thank you so much forr showing this pen; I gues, I have to get one, too!

[@markmessore5648]

My natural smoltem is out for delivery today and I’m super excited! I was sorely tempted buy the Monoc nib but didn’t pull the trigger due to budgetary constraints. I, like you, find the Monoc fascinating, definitely on my to do list🤤Thank you for sharing your as always considerate impressions!

[@carlosagaton4945]

what a lovely design. you made this particular nib more admirable to me now that i have heard some of its intricacies. subscribing lol

[@oldladywcamera]

Thank you, Azizah. Am curious as to whether you still have the Shon pens. I almost bought a pocket one at the SF Pen Show.

[@gourmetpens]

Yes I do! And I have added more to the pile :D I absolutely love them and am obsessed with the Monoc nibs!

[@oldladywcamera]

@GourmetPens Great to know. I will start saving up for one. Unlike uou and Candace, I'm trying to have one (high end) pen from each company. : ) Have several Kakunos and Watermans. And Jinhaos. And.... Thank you. Looking forward to the next podcast. Have been listening to them multiple times, but that's good because I miss stuff.

[@paulmchugh1430]

I guess I should have pre-ordered the nib. I thought I could just buy one there. I like the syringe a lot. Great review, Aziza.

[@pizzaduke188]

I’m loving the Monoc and the pen it came with. I’d like a fine line version. I also love my pocket six. Ultem Natural is my fave pen of Ian’s. Can you compare eye dropper to converter with Monoc since you have two? 🥰 Thanks for recording the great review.

[@clarkhiggins6095]

This was a great video this one made me subscribe even though I’ve been watching for a while. Thank you God bless

[@oscar33212]

During your "seven wildly fruit flies" writing, it looked like the line of text was drying out the further you wrote along the line. While the nib looks interesting, this would be a show-stopper for me. Can you comment on this impression?

[@eileengoldenberg270]

I will try one at the SFpenshow!

[@pizzaduke188]

I have one if you can’t wait that long, Eileen. Happy to meet you at Arch. You’ll want to check it out 👏🏼

[@kirkwilson6229]

Sheaffer Triumph vibes. I like that nib.

[@jamesfahey7188]

Great review. So interesting!

[@Zone-xo1qf]

Do you think no tipping material is a problem when titanium is not a hard material that's good for longevity? I might develop a flat spot over time?

[@mariatriesart8389]

Which Sheaffer pen has a similar nib? I saw you pull one out of a pen holder. I adore Sheaffer pens, my first fountain prn I got at 16 yrs. of age, a Targa 1032 Tortoise Lacque. I just remembered, its the Sheaffer Triumph that you you own. What is thd best one to get? Where do you recommend I purchase such a pen from?

[@jamrozikkuba]

I was waiting for your opinion about this nib.

[@korax67]

Thr nib housing is threaded for Jowo or Bock ? Or both so we can choose ? OK just checked their site, it is threaded for Jowo #6.

[@ichirofakename]

The $400 question is: in terms of performance and results, this nib is different and/or better than other nibs in what ways? 1. More consistent.

[@FrauStaenki]

So, are you saying that it is a rollerball with the prize of a number 8+ titanium nib??

[@Dosbomber]

A lot of coughing.. hope you're feeling better soon.

[@ArjanD78]

Thanks Aziza for the review So the nib and feed don't come apart? You know, to clean that ink out of the nooks and crannies (did I spell this right?). Greetings from The Netherlands

[@francisfaustino]

Hello, how does the line width compare to the Namiki medium nibs?

[@richardc6932]

Is this nib worth $400 US ($520 Cdn.) plus taxes and shipping? A rainbow that you can hardly see. I have the old Shaeffer and love the nib which I was able to acquire for under $100.00. Looks like the ink might also be called Diamine Prussian Blue! My favourite ink.

[@williamneal9076]

Cool nib terrible pen. I need a pocket clip. What other pens will this nib work with?

[@willyum3557]

It poses but doesn't look right

[@Nando_Hennessy]

I was not ready for the price tag 🙈

[@jes6628]

I want to buy ultem pen from these guys but I just can't get behind the really overt branding

[@eminienina3256]

$400??? Compared to Pilot 823, Lamy 2000, Leonardo MMZ w/14k nib etc no its way too expensive.

[@jamespicht1128]

Too expensive for what? I have pens across a wide range of prices. If I just wanted something that writes well, I'd use Pilot gel pens. If I just wanted a fountain pen that writes well, I'd stick with a Pilot Metropolitan for about $20. At over $500, a Leonardo MMZ (14K nib) is way too expensive. Break down a MB 149 and you're left with a few dollars worth of resin and about $50 worth of gold; the MMZ and Lamy nibs contain maybe $20-30 worth of gold. So what are we comparing here? The scrap value of the pens? The writing quality? The value of having something unusual and interesting? Hard to say. We're all different, with different interests and wants in fountain pens. The cost of making that Monoc nib is considerably more than the value of the titanium, just as the cost of a Leonardo involves much more than the price of its resin and the gold in its nib. That said, I'm not convinced I actually want a Monoc nib until it goes in a pen that I like more and comes in a fine or italic grind. It's too expensive because it doesn't meet my wants, not because of how it compares in price to a Lamy 2000, a pen I strongly dislike and wouldn't buy for $100, let alone $200.

[@Forbesy1]

I guess I am failing to hear the part about this new titanium nib that makes it better in any way than our standard nibs we've been making for over 100 years. Sure it looks fancy and titanium is a cool word, but it seems like the whole marketing tactic to this company is based on hot keywords that will attract people. Seems a little scary and fishy to me especially for the price. You just keep saying it's amazing and wow and oh my gosh it's incredible, but not actually saying what's different or better about it.

[@ichirofakename]

Exactly. No one on KZbin can express in terms of either feel, performance, or results, what makes this thing special. Himself told me you have to try it to understand. I'm gonna take my $400 and buy half a KoP instead.

[@johngcahill9583]

bit over stated

[@blackhand95]

Overpriced, overrated company