Dani Trio---Opinions?

[Ozark]

Just wondering what the general consensus was concerning Dani Trio fp's. I'm not only talking about their Maki-e collections, but also their other lines. How do they fare as a manufacturer? Anyone have any pros or cons?

 

Also, where are they made? I read things that make me think Japan, and I read things that make me think California. HHmm....

Edited November 24, 2008 by Ozark

[skipwilliams]

Excepting their low-end pens, which are average, they're great pens, as good as any made today, IMO. I have several.

 

Do yourself a favor and do a search here and you'll get similarly glowing results.

 

The upper-end pens are made in Japan, some in Taiwan. None in California. I wouldn't be surprised if some low end are Chinese.

 

Skip

[Siv]

For a hand made hand finished pen, they represent the excellent value for money when compared to the Nakaya/Sailor/Pilot/Platinum equivalents.

 

They are very well made based on my experience of one pen (and looking at the numerous photos here on FPN). Mine writes really well and is a real pleasure to use. Mainly though, if you want a huge pen, they make the biggest!!!

[langere]

I have three Dani-Trios and all are first-rate pens. I have a Cum Laude, a Horn Classic, and an Alpha Plus - all part of the more moderately priced pens. They are all great pens and write very well. I haven't had a problem with any of them and would recommend them. [i wish I could afford the Maki-e ones too!]

 

Erick

[cmenice]

Danitrio is my favorite at this point. I prefer larger sized pens(densho and mikado) and these are very big. But they are very light. I also prefer the eyedropper filling mechanism with the shut off valve. I like my pens to hold a lot of ink.

Edited November 24, 2008 by cmenice

[QM2]

I can only speak for the ebonite pens. I have a Takumi in raw ebonite, and it is one of the pens I always reach for. The ebonite in that large size is extremely, extremely comfortable to grip. The nib wrote impeccably from the start. Mine is a semi-flex XF nib.

 

Danitrio is a company based in California, and I believe they were founded in the 1970's. They specialise in Japanese pens. Danitrio's ebonite, urushi and maki-e models are made in Japan by well known masters. Other models are made elsewhere, but about those I am less knowledgeable. The Japanese models are known for their distinct chunky looks, for the high level of writing comfort they provide, and for the impeccable nibs -- particularly the flex. The nib widths follow the European system, rather than the Japanese system.

 

Hope this helps, and here are some photos of my pen,

QM2

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw2.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw4.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw5.jpg

 

 

[FrankB]

I have had very good luck with Danitrio pens and I do not hesitate to recommend them. I have about a dozen, from moderately priced steel nibs to urushi clad wonders with gold nibs. All of them have written well out of the box and have aged into comfortable, highly reliable writers. All of my Danis are very comfortable in the hand and well balanced. I look forward to future Danis - if funds allow.

 

Remember that for many of us here at FPN a positive part of the ownership of Dani pens is the great service that winedoc provides. I have had no problems with a Dani pen, but if I even do I trust Kevin to work with me to get it straight.

[donwinn]

I have four Danitrios, all low-end models, and I really love them. They are all either lacquer over brass, or some other metal finish, and all but one have a medium nib (the one with an F was ground to that by Dillon Ang, FPNs Dillo). They are smooth as butter, and nicely wet. The ones I have are all steel nibs, and not flexy, and the pens are heavy. If I could afford it, I would go for an ebonite with a flexy gold nib.

 

Donnie

[Anne-Sophie]

I have four Danitrios, all low-end models, and I really love them. They are all either lacquer over brass, or some other metal finish, and all but one have a medium nib (the one with an F was ground to that by Dillon Ang, FPNs Dillo). They are smooth as butter, and nicely wet. The ones I have are all steel nibs, and not flexy, and the pens are heavy. If I could afford it, I would go for an ebonite with a flexy gold nib.

 

Donnie

 

I am quoting Donnie because I have the same kind of pens and I agree with

everything he says.

I also want a more expensive one, an urushi in a nice cool color... some day.

 

Kevin (winedoc) is a delight to deal with.

 

 

 

 

[Doug C]

I have a Raw Ebonite Mikado, and used to have a Densho. They are both wonderful pens.

 

One of the things that most people don't comment on much are their incredible nibs. Even though they are made by Bock, they have a completely different feel that any other Bock nibs I've used. Just a perfect feel.

 

The Mikado is my desk pen, so it gets a lot of use. The perfect spot for an eye dropper pen.

 

I plan to get a smaller urushi model in the near future.

 

 

One thing to consider is that they are not inexpensive, and unfortunately, getting more so every day.

 

 

[Peter from Sherwood Park]

I have two Danitrios -- a large Cum Laude and a Tac Carry II. Both are good writers, attractive pens and good value for the money.

[donwinn]

I have four Danitrios, all low-end models, and I really love them. They are all either lacquer over brass, or some other metal finish, and all but one have a medium nib (the one with an F was ground to that by Dillon Ang, FPNs Dillo). They are smooth as butter, and nicely wet. The ones I have are all steel nibs, and not flexy, and the pens are heavy. If I could afford it, I would go for an ebonite with a flexy gold nib.

 

Donnie

 

 

I actually just remembered I have five Danitrios, rather than four. I forgot about my original Tac Carry until someone mentioned a Tac Carry II (one of which I also have). The others are two Classics, one white with F nib, one black with M nib, a Tac Carry II in chased copper color, with M nib, a matte silver Tac Carry I, and a black chased Barrymore M.

 

Donnie

[Jopen]

I have several (more than 10) Danitrio, in Urushi and Maki-e. Do I need to say more?

One thing that has to be reminded is that they use fabulous western nibs with western widths. You will not find the Japanese F or EF if this is what you are looking for. I use Soft F and EF nibs from Danitrio to total satisfaction, including my Denshos, Takumis, Mikados (2 actually in my pen pouch) and Genkai. I have also a Stub nib which is first class. I'm also expecting some day a new Mikado which is on order...

Very happy customer and no special issues in all that time.

 

This is a family portrait (which has already grown after taking this photo)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2873696220_86ec84c769_o.jpg

 

edited for photo

Edited November 25, 2008 by Jopen

[Skyppere]

I have nothing but praise for DaniTrios. Wonderfully made pen, comes in a wide variety, suitable for everyone's bank account. Not only that but the owners are of a sterling character.

I couldn't recommend them any more enthusiastically.

cheers

skyppere

[playpen]

Danitrios are wonderful pens. I have the raw ebonite, the Cum Laude in blue and the maki-e Fuji. They are all wonderful pens, smooth and delightful to write with and the best part of it all is dealing with Kevin (winedoc) who is a consummate gentleman and businessman.

[Rufus]

I can only speak for the ebonite pens. I have a Takumi in raw ebonite, and it is one of the pens I always reach for. The ebonite in that large size is extremely, extremely comfortable to grip. The nib wrote impeccably from the start. Mine is a semi-flex XF nib.

 

Danitrio is a company based in California, and I believe they were founded in the 1970's. They specialise in Japanese pens. Danitrio's ebonite, urushi and maki-e models are made in Japan by well known masters. Other models are made elsewhere, but about those I am less knowledgeable. The Japanese models are known for their distinct chunky looks, for the high level of writing comfort they provide, and for the impeccable nibs -- particularly the flex. The nib widths follow the European system, rather than the Japanese system.

 

Hope this helps, and here are some photos of my pen,

QM2

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw2.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw4.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_raw5.jpg

 

 

QM2, that's a great looking pen, please tell us more: What model it is, what it's made from, what its dimensions are, what its filling system is and what its price is.

Edited November 25, 2008 by Rufus

[Doug C]

I have several (more than 10) Danitrio, in Urushi and Maki-e. Do I need to say more?

One thing that has to be reminded is that they use fabulous western nibs with western widths. You will not find the Japanese F or EF if this is what you are looking for. I use Soft F and EF nibs from Danitrio to total satisfaction, including my Denshos, Takumis, Mikados (2 actually in my pen pouch) and Genkai. I have also a Stub nib which is first class. I'm also expecting some day a new Mikado which is on order...

Very happy customer and no special issues in all that time.

 

This is a family portrait (which has already grown after taking this photo)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/2873696220_86ec84c769_o.jpg

 

edited for photo

 

 

WE'RE NOT WORTHY........................

 

 

[Garfieldthecat]

Add me to the list of satisfied Dani trio owners. I have two raw ebonite, a denso and a mikado. A Tame-nuri Mikado is next on my list of pens to get.

[cowboyjack]

I had a Takumi and found it to be a lovely pen. Lovely soft nib. Beautiful to look at.

 

It was just plain too big for my hand, and I resold it, which I sometimes regret, but I hope it is seeing daily use at its new home.

[QM2]

QM2, that's a great looking pen, please tell us more: What model it is, what it's made from, what its dimensions are, what its filling system is and what its price is.

 

Rufus, thank you. That is a Danitrio Takumi model, in raw ebonite. It is a CC filling system. The Danitrio Raw Ebonite series were offered for limited period of time. These are the same pens as Danitrio uses for their urushi and maki-e models, only entirely unembelished.

 

The Takumi is just over 5.75" closed and just over 7" posted. Is pretty wide, but I am not able to measure the diameter properly because of how it is shaped. Some have referred to it as a mutant cucumber. Keep in mind that this is one of the smaller Danitrio Japanese models.

 

See here for more

http://themagicfountain.blogspot.com/search/label/danitrio

 

Here are some comparisons of the Takumi next to a Nakaya Piccolo in a tamenuri urushi finish.

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_nakaya1.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_nakaya2.jpg

 

http://queenmargot.com/dani_nakaya3.jpg