New Tibaldi Bononia

[bbs]

Hi, has anyone else seen the new version of the Bononia that Tibaldi is introducing? The red/orange one looks pretty good, and the feed is ebonite.

 

http://www.giardino.it/pens/tibaldi/bononia.php?utm_source=4Dem&utm_medium=Email-Marketing-4Dem&utm_content=Subscriber%2315968&utm_campaign=Prevendita%20EN%20Visconti%20e%20Tibaldi

[RubenDh]

I like the green material, but will wait for some reviews first

[sansenri]

this looks nice, I like the resin, these staked resins when turned tend to mimic the celluloid effect quite well.

The red and green colours in this material were probably used by Stipula for their Duetto pens time ago, or at least they look very similar (Marlen also used this red, as I have shown before).

But what I do like even more here is the classic shape. At last a pen with straight section and barrel and no step downs! (The Tibaldi 60 shows the same benefit).

Clip and steel nib look somewhat basic, waiting for some tests...

[PAKMAN]

Really like the red version!

[bbs]

Well I’ve got one on the way ... will report back!

[fpupulin]

I like them too. The body without ring that separates it from the section, and the barrel without step to section, are great pluses in my opinion. And the price, well, it seems quite right!

[jchch1950]

Nice colours,the price is ok. I will wait for a review before buying one.

[Aysedasi]

Really like the red version!

 

Me too, very attractive.

[eciton]

I have a red one coming in for review for ukfountainpens.com. Dries from Pencilcase Blog has the green one in for review — the resin looks fantastic.

[bbs]

Ok, mine was waiting when I arrived home tonight, and WOW! The light’s not good enough to take pictures, but this is one of the loveliest pens I’ve seen. First impressions are entirely favourable. The material is just stunning from every angle - how often does a great pattern have a ‘meh’ spot? Not this one! It feels substantial and really well built, it’s a classic, unfussy design and very comfortable to hold.

 

And yes, it writes well too! I haven’t played with it much yet but so far so very good.

 

Dare I say it I prefer it to my Leonardos?

 

Pix to come tomorrow, if I get time!

[brunico]

Just ordered one in Martini Olive - came across it by accident last night . I reckon the BB will grind down to a medium italic, and the colour will go well with Sailor Shirakashi from the Manyo series.

 

There are some non-stock photos at https://www.stilographcorsani.com/product/bononia/?lang=en.

[clear1]

Those colors looks wonderful! Seems pretty much like the old materials used by Stipula, like Duetto.

 

Beautiful pens at affordable price, that's a fantastic news!

[bbs]

Sorry for the delay! Some photos plus a comparison - should have been with a Leonardo Furore but the Sand was to hand ...

 

 

 

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[como]

On 11/2/2020 at 3:23 PM, bbs said:

Sorry for the delay! Some photos plus a comparison - should have been with a Leonardo Furore but the Sand was to hand ...

bbs: Thank you for posting these photos. Very attractive! I like the grip section too. It’s exciting that Italian fountain pen industry is going through a revival, with Leonardo, Santini, Stipula and Tibaldi all coming up with attractive and affordable models, and even more nib options. Enjoy your new pen!

[sansenri]

On 11/2/2020 at 3:23 PM, bbs said:

Sorry for the delay! Some photos plus a comparison - should have been with a Leonardo Furore but the Sand was to hand ...

 

 

 

 

 

Tell us a bit more about the nib, after which... I'm probably sold...😀

 

[bbs]

It’s very, VERY smooth! No flex, but because of the ebonite feed giving it a great flow and the smoothness, it’s very pleasant to write with, not soulless. I do think you’d like it - I would take it over a Furore ....

[ArchiMark]

VERY NICE!!!!

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Mark

[bbs]

23 hours ago, ArchiMark said:

VERY NICE!!!!

 

Thanks for sharing!

 

Mark

My pleasure!

[Bill P]

I purchased the Olive green version....I do like the coloring of the resin, it looks and feels really good.

 

BUT the threads in the barrel that thread onto the nib section, and the threads on the outside of the barrel that thread to the cap are not very smooth.

 

Particularly the threads on the outside of the barrel that thread into the cap are not smooth at all.

 

I put a little silicone grease on the threads and it really didn't help a whole lot.

 

Can any other owner comment on their threads?

 

I am contemplating a return...

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Thanks

[brunico]

12 hours ago, Bill P said:

the threads in the barrel that thread onto the nib section, and the threads on the outside of the barrel that thread to the cap are not very smooth

 

 

Mine neither. I've not tried grease, but it doesn't bother me.