Cartier Pasha & Roadster

[shuttercraze]

Hello All,

 

I've been roaming around here for a while and I've decided to make a contribution by making my first post! This past weekend my local pen store had a sale that I couldn't resist so I went in to try EVERYTHING. Compared to everything else in the store, I really enjoyed the Cartier Pasha and the Cartier Roadster that I bought both. I am a bit surprised that both of these pens do not have much said about them here. These are the smoothest pens I've ever tried/owned. Both are medium point pens and I attached a photo with my handwriting with Private Reserve black and blue fast dry inks on Rhodia paper. The two nib photos here the Pasha is on the left/Roadster is on the right.

[N_Architect]

Hello and welcome.

 

I assume you are based in the U.S. - it is true that Cartier pens seem not to be that popular there, at least this is my impression.

 

They are really fine and smooth writing instruments and people would be surprised if they would give them a try. Perhaps if there are not that popular, you could also get them in very attractive prices...

 

I have few Pashas, but sadly in roller ball. They are a bit heavy on the hand, but boy, their design and finish is certainly impressive. Should post a review when I get some spare time.

 

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Edited March 30, 2010 by N_Architect

[Juicyjones]

I'm not crazy about the way the pens look visually, but zomg those NIBS are amazing. And your photographs are totally great.

[jar]

Cartier and Dunhill are part of the Richemont Group as is Montblanc. They do not get as much discussion as the latter, but both make very exceptional pens.

[dennis_f]

Thanks for posting Shuttercraze, especially the writing samples. I've recently decided that the Pasha is my next big buy (the pens feel great in the hand, and I love the clean lines and styling (elegant and classic, but modern and pared down)). This is the first time I've seen a writing sample, and I'm glad to hear that owners love the nibs.

 

Thanks a million! Enjoy your new pen.

D.

[Pippin60]

My wife just brought me the Roadster and is saving it for my birthday as it was reduced Paradise pen was having a sale. It writes beautifully but posted is a little top heavy. Isn't Cartier one of the few remaining pen manufactures that still hand polishes their nibs. I think they are very handsome unassuming looking pens.

[IWantThat]

I actually LOVE Cartier pens and envy the fact that you have both the Pasha and the Roadster. For me, they are both dream pens

[Pfhorrest]

Wow, love the nib design on the Roadster.

[Wiyono]

Cartier always know how to make classy stuff.

 

I love their watches, perfume and pen.

 

They always impress me and the longer I have them the more I appreciate them.

[whitedot]

Wow, love the nib design on the Roadster.

 

+1

 

Striking stuff.

[Chrissy]

I agree they are both lovely looking pens. I have been looking for a Diabolo to match my ballpoint for quite a while but they aren't easy to come by and even second hand their prices seem to be really high. So far I've never found the 'right' one. My ballpoint has GP fittings not white GP, so they seem to be even more difficult to find.

Edited October 5, 2012 by Chrissy

[whitedot]

Has production of the Pasha stopped?

 

I swore I would never get another c/c. Are there compensating qualities other than its drop-dead gorgeous looks?

 

 

[whitedot]

Has production of the Pasha stopped?

 

I swore I would never get another c/c. Are there compensating qualities other than its drop-dead gorgeous looks?

 

I believe the Pasha line has been discontinued now. Not sure what you mean by compensating qualities - these are high end pens!! Most fountain pens these days are cc fillers, so I wouldn't restrict yourself to piston fillers.

 

Fit and finish, build quality, nib qualities, balance etc.

 

I have been trying to limit myself, yes.

 

Does anyone remember its MSRP?

 

Edited October 7, 2012 by whitedot

[WOBentley]

I like the looks of the Roadster...can you give a size comparison or measurements?

[georges zaslavsky]

They are in the very same league than dupont and dunhill, top of the range stuff. Extremely well made. Congrats on the pens

[Tas]

Drool.

 

They, look, stunning . . .

[Postscript]

Fit and finish, build quality, nib qualities, balance etc.

 

I have been trying to limit myself, yes.

 

Does anyone remember its MSRP?

Just got one on sale locally. Original retail I think was $650? Beautiful pen; haven't inked it yet as I am considering giving it as a gift to my son.

 

Post Script

[brahe]

Your Cartier fountain pens look great. Enjoy them !

I own several Louis Cartier fountain pens, limited editions myself. They are absolutely amazing.

Perfectly balanced, very well made and details worked out to perfection. You really can tell Cartier is a jewelry maker.

I buy them as NOS or pre-owned. As long as they are in perfect condition. Never have to pay top dollar (Euro) for them in The Netherlands. Nobody seems to want them.

I have been looking for Roadster and Art-Déco fountain pens for some time now. Can't seem to find them.

In less than two weeks time I'll be in Paris. I do have some time on my hands.

Does anyone have some suggestions which shop to visit for Pre-owned Cartier pens ?

Thx Brahe