Graf Von Faber - Castell - Classic Anello

[theverdictis]

Hi,

 

I was wondering if anyone has tried and has any writing samples of a Graf Von Faber - Classic Anello in a Fine and or a Medium. Are they good writers? Do they skip? Are they easy to clean and swap inks into?

 

I've been researching a few pens in this price range as well as The Mont Blancs and the little more expensive Conway Stewarts. What are everyone's opinions on the Graf Von Faber Castell range? Are they on par with the pen brands I've for mentioned?

 

Any info would be much appreciated.

 

Ben

[whalebiologist]

I have a GvFC Classic Pernambuco. It is probably my favourite pen in my whole collection. The nib is a buttery smooth, wet writer and I've never had any issues with it. They are brain dead to clean and swap inks (it's just a converter). I definitely think GvFCs are very underrated and under appreciated, which is good because you can usually get them second hand for a very good price.

 

Inherently I can find no faults in the pen. I would like GvFC to come out with a range of larger pens, but maybe I've just been writing with a lot of large pens lately. Also I find myself carrying fewer converter pens with me as I burn through ink like a madman, but a travelling inkwell would solve that problem.

[Tombstone]

They write great - like most of the GvFC.

 

My problem is just that they are too thin for my hands. I prefer the PotY...

[theverdictis]

Thanks both for your comments. I was wondering do you have any writing samples at hand?

 

Ben

[jar]

No writing samples I fear but lots of writing experience. I would rate the GvFC pens overall quality much higher than Montblanc (even though I own far more MBs than GvFC) in consistency, attention to detail, quality of nibs, overall finish and customer service.

 

Here are a few pictures of an Anello next to one of my MB 146s.

 

http://www.fototime.com/FBF90664D19D128/medium800.jpg

 

http://www.fototime.com/E80D57F17AB0B88/medium800.jpg

 

http://www.fototime.com/79AA583ABA437EE/medium800.jpg

 

In the classic series I have fine, medium and broad nibs and they are all reliable, like any ink I've thrown at them, easy to clean and change inks.

[theverdictis]

No writing samples I fear but lots of writing experience. I would rate the GvFC pens overall quality much higher than Montblanc (even though I own far more MBs than GvFC) in consistency, attention to detail, quality of nibs, overall finish and customer service.

 

Here are a few pictures of an Anello next to one of my MB 146s.

 

http://www.fototime.com/FBF90664D19D128/medium800.jpg

 

http://www.fototime.com/E80D57F17AB0B88/medium800.jpg

 

http://www.fototime.com/79AA583ABA437EE/medium800.jpg

 

In the classic series I have fine, medium and broad nibs and they are all reliable, like any ink I've thrown at them, easy to clean and change inks.

Thanks Jar they do look like a truely magnificent pens. Really appreciate the pictures, and that there are we pens and watches in the pics (my two favourite things). Yes the MB although a world class brand, just doesn't do anything for me.

 

Ben