Visconti Divina Elegance Review

[@PenHabit]

I bought my Divina Elegance last month as my Annual Bonus gift (before spending the rest of my bonus on less fun stuff.) I adore this pen. It's been inked up almost non-stop since I got it. I had to do a bit of smoothing, but once I did, it's been a perfect writer. It does feel like I have to refill it a whole lot, though.

[@PenHabit]

Also, on mine, I don't have the same issue you did with the twist knob falling back into the pen. Mine will largely stay in place, but it doesn't "lock" at all.

[@azylee]

I thought you were trying to cut back on pen purchases! Anyway, enjoy your pen!

[@PenHabit]

junkstuff I am. :) Only a few pens a year, and pens of much higher quality. Mission accomplished! (Seriously, though, that is the only pen I've purchased since July. The next one I buy probably won't be until Christmas. For me, that's a major drought.)

[@IDriveAnAudi]

Wow! I ordered the blue Divina Elegance this morning prior to watching this video. Now I am really looking forward to it!

[@thenibsmith]

Awesome! Congrats!

[@EricRShelton]

Thanks for the FANTASTIC video! This is one of the best sounding, most beautifully shot pen reviews I've ever seen. I really hope you do more.

[@thenibsmith]

Thank you! I would love to do more but I think it'll be a while before I have the opportunity.

[@gilbarzohar]

Thank you for a great review. Very informative and well edited!

[@jpdj2715]

Size matters. When I bought the masterpiece (that's how MB call it) 146, I felt the 149 was way over the top. Yesterday acquired a Visconti Opera Ltd. Ed. and it did not "feel" too big. Yet it is taller than the 149. The Visconti marble effect, the platinum details and slightly slimmer profile, and its proportions contribute to this. And without posting the cap, it works very well. This is to say, don't look at the specs, but hold one in your _own_ hand, before you buy. BTW, your clip - nice photography too.

[@margessw]

Between the Divina Elegance, the Divina Desert Spring, the Homo Sapiens and the Opera Metal, which one would you choose ? A 23k palladium is more smooth and soft than a gold one ? Again, between a 23k palladium and 18k gold, which one would you choose ? Thanks for time ! Love from France !

[@alexanderschmitt3456]

did you quit youtube, and if yes, why? I just subscribed and want to see more!

[@jerrypenn481]

@margessw, I really wish your questions were answered as I am about to order one. I can’t chooce btw the green and the blue divina elegance😃

[@alexmood6407]

This pen is so beautiful I am tempted to pull the trigger. And this despite my first two Visconti's not doing the only job they have properly without skips and hard starts.

[@thenibsmith]

You should send them to me to be adjusted. You can find out more about my nib adjustment services at nibsmith.com/product/nib-work/

[@michaeljelliot]

Dan did you buy the blue version of the Divina yourself? just in contrast, would you buy this pen over the Montegrappa Extra 1930? I am trying to decide which to buy!

[@LorenaDPG]

Great video and awesome pen as usual

[@LanceTSR]

In the review you mention that the divina its a "piston" with a converter and didnt have any starting issues did you know if it's the same size that the standar converter? im asking because i did notice that there are some c/c pens that have starting or flow issues due the diameter of the converter (thats why some chinese converters come with a little pellet to break superficial tension). Great review and sorry for my poor english.

[@YugiRider2]

Great review! Do you prefer blue or brown?

[@yangyu67]

My visconti divina elegance silver stripe all got oxidised, is yours have the same problem? And do you have any suggestions?

[@marian_f1704]

Really nice video of a great pen! Would you do a review of the Metropolis anytime in the near future? Thanks!

[@viviana9022]

Hi what’s the smoothest fine nib you have every used? Thanks!

[@NaughtySketch]

I noticed the travelling inkwell and I was thinking about getting one I just don't know where and what to get one. By the way, I love your videos very much :)

[@jawwadafridi2194]

What do you think about the green pearlscent with bronze aesthetically

[@mepicaeltrasero]

Thats one of the most beautiful thing i ve ever seen, btw dos the divina proporzione and the desert spring have an ink wondow?

[@H-Bomb295]

No

[@denisdelavier9000]

Dan, could you please answer NaughtySketch's question, i.e. what kind of travelling inkwell did you use in your video and where can I get it? Many thanks!

[@thenibsmith]

It's a Visconti and I bought it used.

[@no3mun0z]

+nibsmith can you tell me, in your experience, what is the smoothest writing nib you have used? Something that feels like it glides effortlessly over the paper. And what kind of paper you used to get that experience

[@alexmood6407]

The smoothest pen is a rollerball. If its smoothness you are after this is also much cheaper option.

[@thenibsmith]

I can adjust all nibs to be the smoothest. Don't buy a pen because of its supposed reputation for have a certain kind of nib because there's a good chance yours may not come that way. Buy the pen because you like its design and then have the nib adjusted to your preference. You can find out more about my nib adjustment services here: nibsmith.com/product/nib-work/ For paper, I recommend Rhodia, Clairefontaine, and Tomoe River.

[@cmelton.photography]

i really wish i had this pen, but i most likely will never get it because of the price and if i did, it would be hard to write with because of its price... other then that it is a very good looking pen.

[@jpdj2715]

Nice review - the leather case/pouch at 1:33, what make/model is it?

[@thenibsmith]

Franklin-Christoph Penvelope 6 in Boot Brown.

[@michaeljelliot]

Did you get the Blue Divina Dan?

[@nikhilmatters]

Dan, is this a Midi or Maxi?

[@hewsontran1389]

strong production quality of this advertisement

[@MrAndrew1953]

Very nice, unique styling . Prefer the Homo Sapien Skyline with the ink window- function over form.

[@cmelton.photography]

What ink pot did you use?

[@VampireKa1n]

I don't think the clip matters in this case because if you have this pen, you'd better e keeping it in an Aston pen slip or something anyway.

[@H-Bomb295]

Yeah, I would totally agree, who's going to slip any brand of an oversized pen in their breast pocket. Oversize pens are too tall to clip into a pocket in the first place.

[@margessw]

Sorry but I'm french and I don't understand what you mean by "street" price ?

[@thenibsmith]

"Street price" is the retailer's actual selling price. Most retailers will discount 20% off the MSRP, but some discount more or less so the "street price" can vary from retailer to retailer.

[@invisuu6280]

Did you quit youtube? It's been over half a year since your last video. I'm sorry if I missed any info you might have released already.

[@thenibsmith]

I didn't necessarily quit, but I haven't made a new video in a while.

[@margessw]

Ok, thanks !

[@hilario3439]

Which ink is that on the notebook at the and?

[@thenibsmith]

Sorry, I don't remember.

[@stewiegriffin12341]

I miss your videos.

[@thenibsmith]

Thank you.

[@mhsvz6735]

Thank you.

[@andreainzaghi7373]

I do not like Divina Elegance because it has a very small reservoir ; a pen that does not offer high performance is just a toy