A Question About New Sonnet Nibs

[Tom Traubert]

Hi all.

 

I'm rather taken with the idea of an entry-level Sonnet. I know the modern ones have their detractors, but I'm really enjoying my Parkers at the moment and want to add another contemporary pen to accompany my matte black IM Premium (again, a somewhat maligned pen, but one that works really nicely for me - a big, fat, wet, smooth line; I'm easily pleased).

 

So this is my question - I love the flighter look and genuinely can't call it between the GT and the CT. It's a question of nibs - my 45 and IM have gold plated and unplated stainless steel nibs respectively and they're fairly comparable. If anything, the 45 is a little smoother. Is there any noticeable difference between the Sonnet nibs? If there isn't, I'll probably go for the CT.

 

All opinions welcomed!

[FedericoMedina]

I have two Sonnets they are very similar.

 

one is a dual toned Gold Nib on my Solid Sterling Silver Cisele. This nib is buttery smooth and fantastic no flaws what so ever. ( I believe this is the highest model in the sonnet line)

 

The other is a Sonnet with the Chiseled Tartan Pattern. Single toned nib on this one but again buttery smooth but this one has a little bit of baby's bottom.

 

So I would say they are both very similar. The Tartan was just over polished and got baby bottom syndrome.

 

both very wet and amazing writers.

Edited September 24, 2014 by FedericoMedina

[Tom Traubert]

My decision was just made for me! Crazy price!

[pajaro]

I guess that's not bad for a new pen. I bought my Sonnet flighter CT used for about $22 with medium italic steel CT nib on ebay. The steel CT and GT nibs are about the same, and the 18K nibs in CT and GT are about the same. All great.

[richardandtracy]

Fair price.

I got my CT a few years ago for £16 from JML. Unfortunately he's not giving such good offers these days.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[terim]

  On 9/24/2014 at 6:20 PM, Tom Traubert said:

My decision was just made for me! Crazy price!

The description says solid gold nib .... I hope that is what you are getting. The price seems rather low for a gold nib.

 

Teri

[Tom Traubert]

  On 10/2/2014 at 3:11 PM, terim said:

The description says solid gold nib .... I hope that is what you are getting. The price seems rather low for a gold nib.

 

Teri

Did it? I can't see where it says that. I certainly wasn't expecting a gold nib.

 

Bizarrely, they sent me the GT pen as opposed to the CT version which I ordered. At the time of buying, the GT was more expensive. I'm quite chuffed because it matches my GT flighter 45!

[terim]

  On 10/3/2014 at 7:56 AM, Tom Traubert said:

Did it? I can't see where it says that. I certainly wasn't expecting a gold nib.

 

Bizarrely, they sent me the GT pen as opposed to the CT version which I ordered. At the time of buying, the GT was more expensive. I'm quite chuffed because it matches my GT flighter 45!

Yep, it says that down in the product description. Did the nib end up being gold?

[Tom Traubert]

  On 10/6/2014 at 2:32 PM, terim said:

Yep, it says that down in the product description. Did the nib end up being gold?

 

Do you mean this bit:

 

"Select a Mode

Fountain pen : Two nib styles: engraved patterned 18K solid gold or stainless steel. Standard nib grades available in fine and medium. Non-standard nib grades available including extra fine, broad, oblique, reverse oblique and italic. Fitted with twin-channelled ink feed and collector system. Fitted with piston fill converter for bottled ink. Convertible for use with Quink ink cartridges."

Mine's the gold plated stainless steel. Still a nice nib though - springy enough to make it feel like a quality pen.

[terim]

  On 10/3/2014 at 7:56 AM, Tom Traubert said:

Did it? I can't see where it says that. I certainly wasn't expecting a gold nib.

 

Bizarrely, they sent me the GT pen as opposed to the CT version which I ordered. At the time of buying, the GT was more expensive. I'm quite chuffed because it matches my GT flighter 45!

At the beginning of the description is says ....

 

"Timeless and elegant, Sonnet is hand assembled and checked for flawless quality. The solid gold nib gives high precision and exceptional writing comfort for every occasion, coupled with a stylish and classic design. Available in a range of finishes, the Sonnet is a work of beauty, emblematic of Parker craftsmanship."

[pajaro]

The way I read the description of the actual pen, the description of the nib was evasive, and didn't state the material.

[VivienR]

I'm a huge fan of Sonnets. Currently own six, and the seventh are on the way to me. Except a minor thing no problem with the nibs or pens. Namely, my second Sonnet's nib wasn't screwed properly and leaked a bit, but that was an easy problem to solve, and that is my daily writer. I don't know how IM's are behaving, but Urbans are isn't the best, the section gets small scratches after a month of use, and after a while, well its look really messy, while Sonnet's sections are remaining perfect, no scratches even with pretty intense use.