Regal Pens

[flugella]

I've just purchased a Regal Oxford on ebay and found out the company do other pens which look rather nice (Windsor, Elizabeth etc.)

 

Anyone used any of these and where can I get them from please?

 

Thanks!

[richardandtracy]

I don't know anything about them. I agree, they pens look nice.

There is an Italian who sells some Regal's, http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/stylo-plume-Regal-Windsor-Mosaic-Fountain-Pen-Nib-M-/370854674971?pt=FR_JG_Collections_Ecriture_Dessin&hash=item5658a9421b#ht_2446wt_1048

However, I think he's the one who sells a Kaigelu 316 at £64 too.

 

I have often looked at Mr Gao's Regal Oxford and nearly pulled the trigger on a number of occasions but have never quite done it. Can you do a review when you get it?

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[flugella]

Of course I will!

[studiohead]

Regals are made in China but I believe they are affiliated with one of the Taiwan manufacturers which make the Monteverde Artista Crystal. But come with the same converters. That Regal Windsor which wholesales for 120 RMB.

[rwilsonedn]

I have one Regal, and I've been quite happy with it. I would guess it is Chinese-made, with quite good modern materials and assembly quality. It writes quite well. So based on a sample of one I would put Regal at the high end of mass-production Chinese pens.

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[konis]

Regal pens made in Taiwan. Brands Regal Curio Enterprise Co., Ltd.

They made nice, good, inexpensive pens.

In Poland, can buying these pens, no problem.

Here resides the regional distributor, who supply these pens to stores.

There is also a large offer on the Polish auction portal.

Pens have excellent nibs, smooth and wet, and are perfectly executed.

Here Regal Elizabeth 2. I am very happy with it

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Regal Elizabeth 2 and Pelikan M205.

http://images55.fotosik.pl/10/1d0e3a1965481d14.jpg

regards

[basterma]

Nice looking pen. Interesting color for the convertor.

[richardandtracy]

I do like the blue, and the barleycorn chasing on the cap.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[flugella]

That is gorgeous! The only seller I've seen on eBay selling that one was charging a small fortune for it though!

 

Streetfair on eBay (no affiliation etc) has a few in at the moment so I'm awaiting the arrival of the Katherine, Andrew, Edward and Thames models - will post pictures when I get them!

[lovemy51]

hi. I have the Edward. it's too thin for my taste, but it writes very smoothly with no skipping... no issues what so ever!

[vates]

Hi,

 

I have an older Regal pen. Can't find any pictures of it online. Maybe late 80-s - early 90-s, all metal, "Iridium Point Germany", fine (like European fine) nib. After some tweaking writes really well: juicy, smooth with just a tad of useful feedback. I will post some pictures and maybe a review later.

 

Now I would like to figure out if there is a certain resource with information on history and models of this Taiwanese "Regal" brand.

 

Anyone?

[pdklein]

I just ordered a supposedly higher end Regal called the Celluloid Dark Blue (attaching a photo). It has a screw on cap, which also screws on for posting. I risked $35 on it. I hope I won't be disappointed. Last time I spent $34 on a Picasso, it was a beautiful pen that felt like a $200 pen. It arrived in a wood and satin storage box. I'm hoping for the same surprise when this arrives. I'll let you know how it turns out.

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231240822112

[richardandtracy]

Would really appreciate it if you could let us know what it's like.

I have had my eye on that same style & colour pen for some while, but have never quite had the nerve to spend that much on an unknown quantity.

 

Regards,

 

Richard

[Ian the Jock]

I really like the OPs pen, the blue Oxford. very nice indeed.

Another to add to the list.......

 

 

Ian

[pdklein]

Sorry to disappoint all!. I was ripped off royally on the regal. The pen isn't even worth $5 much less $35.

 

The pen is made of cheap plasticized metal. The celluloid is not a fine resin but a cheap dime store plastic. It leaks ink like a sieve. The threads used to screw the cap are so cheap the cap will hardly post and feels like the cap will not last long at all.

 

I could have purchased a high end, or two midrange value Picassos for this price.

 

I didn't listen to my better judgment and fell pray to an EBay con-man.

 

[TassoBarbasso]

They're quite easily available here in Lithuania. I've always been curious to try them, but never made up my mind to actually get one. I might try and review one now.

[bobje]

Pdklein, the seller of your Regal is also a member of the FPN, ycpen. Contacting him may help.

[richardandtracy]

The dripping may be due to a leak between the convertor and the spigot. Possibly try another convertor or a little silicone grease on the outside of the convertor spigot. Failing that it may be a crack in the nib unit housing - if so contact the seller.

 

As for the rest - it sounds a shame that you feel as you do. Mixing plastic & metal threads leads to tears in the end.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.