Woodex Models 2, 62, 63

[arun.upb]

After @K Singh's post on the Woodex 63, I placed an order for three pens, and they arrived a few days back. I used Model 2 at office, while models 62 and 63 were at home.

 

The model 2 (ED mode only) came with a Kanwrite M nib with an ebonite feed (not Kanwrite). It wrote well, but the smoothness could be better, so I tuned it for better flow and smoothness. The model 62 ("3 in 1") came with an Ambitious 40 M nib unit, with a plastic feed, I have been using this without any tuning. The model 63 (ED mode only) came with an Ambitious 40 M nib and an ebonite feed, I smoothed the nib as I found it to be a bit on the scratchy side for my liking. See the pics below.

 

I liked the clips on models 2 and 62 more than the one on model 63.

 

If I had to choose one, it has to be the model 62 for me. It is large but light on it's feet and athletic like a sumo wrestler. The model 63 is also good, my guess is that I will not pick it up very often. It think it is slightly back-weighted. Model 2 has been an eternal favorite for me, it is light and is great for long hours of writing. I owned and used some version of this pen, starting with the Deccan Advocate from many years ago. 

 

The model 62 is being used with a converter. Although not overtly wet (which I prefer), it lays down an adequate quantity of ink. 

 

 

[K Singh]

Very good post 👍 All 3 pens look nice. Enjoy the writing Sir.

[arun.upb]

1 hour ago, K Singh said:

Very good post 👍 All 3 pens look nice. Enjoy the writing Sir.

Thanks, also for talking about model 63.

[hari317]

congrats

[arun.upb]

On 11/27/2024 at 10:29 AM, hari317 said:

congrats

Thanks!

[mehandiratta]

I loved the model in brown swirl ...is that model 2??

enjoy your pens

[arun.upb]

On 12/26/2024 at 12:50 PM, mehandiratta said:

I loved the model in brown swirl ...is that model 2??

enjoy your pens

 

The brown with black swirls is model 2 ("skinny" one with Kanwrite M nib)

The brownish-yellow with brown? (to my blind eyes they look red ) swirls is model 62 (one with the Ambitious nib unit)

 

Thanks!

[mehandiratta]

On 12/28/2024 at 12:07 AM, arun.upb said:

 

The brown with black swirls is model 2 ("skinny" one with Kanwrite M nib)

The brownish-yellow with brown? (to my blind eyes they look red ) swirls is model 62 (one with the Ambitious nib unit)

 

Thanks!

thanks, Arun 
model 2 is on the extreme left?

 

is that an eye dropper??

[arun.upb]

On 12/31/2024 at 11:27 AM, mehandiratta said:

thanks, Arun 
model 2 is on the extreme left?

 

is that an eye dropper??

Correct, model 2 is on the extreme left. It is the eyedropper version. Cheers!

[arun.upb]

Quick nib update: I tried the Jinhao 9019 nib on the Woodex 62, fits and writes very well. The thing that surprised me was the wet flow with a plastic feed and a converter. I also gave all the nibs slight right-oblique grinds. For me, a daily driver needs to have an oblique grind. Hope the pictures below are able to capture the obliques. Have a nice weekend!