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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Waterman Phileas Blue Fountain Pen Kit Review, November 13, 2007
I first heard of Waterman pens on a quest to find out how "Old English" style letters were written, and with what type of pens. I found out that there were several brands, and after reading much of its history, and the history of other pens, I decided to settle with this kit. At first I thought it was pricey, for a pen, but I also discovered that few people owned (a real one, not the cheap disposable type)and even fewer knew how to properly use one. I was impressed with the quality of the pen. I don't like the plastic cartridges, so I prefer to use the converter and fill it up from the bottle. I didn't really like the ink quality that came with this kit, but I also wasn't disappointed, it seemed a little watery. The pen itself is good quality, it writes smoothly even with hard hand pressure, but I would suggest buying a disposable type first if you're learning how to use one, as the tip of the pen adapts over time to your writing style. If you want to start writing with fountain pens, this one is for you, as it comes with a bottle of ink, and several colors. It also makes a great gift, but otherwise, if the person already has one, just go for the pen. I've bought another Waterman pen since then. People have asked me if it has ever leaked, and the first time I was asked, I was a bit confused, as I have never had problems with this pen, except for my mistake of leaving the pen in one position for too long (like a month without being touched)and when that happens, the ink starts to dry out and clog, in which case, you clean the pen throughly with cold water.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Good, I Had to Review It, December 23, 2008
This review is the first one I've ever submitted on Amazon.com, and I had to write it because I was so pleased with this Waterman Phileas Fountain Pen set. Despite being a long-time admirer of fountain pens, I've never had the pleasure of owning a real one of high quality. The Phileas is a wonderful pen for the beginner fountain pen writer, and this set contains everything the beginner needs for its proper care, maintenance, and use. It's surprisingly lightweight, yet the craftsmanship is obvious in the nib and the design, which is a beautiful blue and gold combination. The ink flow, provided you follow the instruction booklet included, is very smooth, and I have no problems, e.g. uneven quantity, blotchiness, etc., with the Waterman cartridges included. I have not yet tried the converter with the bottle ink, so I cannot give feedback on that particular part of the set. Nevertheless, I honestly cannot see that anything can go wrong for the novice if he uses this set!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent fountain pen., February 10, 2009
I love using this pen. It feels good in my hand, writes easily and clear. I would recommend this pen to anyone who needs a good, basic pen for everyday use.
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