Waterman Audace

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

I saw--then I bought...Today I had a chance to see the Midnight Glamour fountain pen. The Audace is a nice all metal pen that has a slimmer grip than the M200. It has a sculpted metal cap that has a square profile on the top with the Waterman logo stamped there. It is quite a light pen and accepts cartridges and converters.

The soft, padded case is purple-blue with pink lining. The case is designed like most other pen cases except that the case has two magnets that click together when you shut it. On the case there is a pink braid that can be used if you want to hang the pen on a lanyard maybe? It is quite nice. I just placed a special order at my dealer in the UK for my own Audace fountain pen.

 

For your information, to unscrew the section, grip that engraved metal ring that says "Waterman" on it and give it a twist. Although the pen is metal, it is very light and well balanced.

 

Dillon

Edited November 14, 2005 by Dillo

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

I ordered an Enchanted Garden with a fine nib. Now the excitement builds. I will get you a review when it gets here.

 

Dillon

[Maja]

Hi,

 

I ordered an Enchanted Garden with a fine nib. Now the excitement builds. I will get you a review when it gets here.

 

Dillon

That's a nice looking pen, Dillon...An interesting shape that reminds me of the Pelikan Pharo somewhat...but without a clip. Looking forward to your review

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Well, it is hard to stop thinking about it, I am so excited.

 

The widest point on the barrel is a little wider than the M200, but the grip is slimmer. The one I saw had a smooth fine nib that is as fine about 0.45 MM or less. It has a steel nib and no trim ring. There is a lifetime warranty on the pen.

 

Dillon

[southpaw]

Sounds great! Keep us posted and we'll be looking forward to the review.

[Ann Finley]

Hi Dillon,

 

I got curious and looked up the pen. I saw all of the models on Waterman's site, but noticed that in the U.S. they only have the less attractive models when you can even find an Audace in an FP! Wonder why that is?

 

Your choice, the Enchanted Garden, is certainly one of the attractive ones IMO. Looking forward to your review!

 

Best, Ann

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

I buy mine from the UK, so I have every model at my disposal. Should you want one, just PM me.

 

I am still wondering why I can only get the Audace in Ballpoints in the US--not only that, a very, very limited choice.

 

I am so excited!!!

 

Dillon

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Why don't we all send an email to Parker Service Centre tomorrow. PwrRepair.Janesville(at)Sanfordcorp.com

 

I will be the first. Everyone else do the same.

 

You know, this has me annoyed.

 

Dillon

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Ok, I finally got mine today. Waterman UK has been out of these things for several months. :bonk:

 

It uses the same nib as the Ici Et La, though it is more ornate. Pretty pen. I will try to get pictures.

 

Dillon

[Ann Finley]

Hi,

 

Ok, I finally got mine today. Waterman UK has been out of these things for several months. :bonk:

 

It uses the same nib as the Ici Et La, though it is more ornate. Pretty pen. I will try to get pictures.

 

Dillon

At last!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Would love to see your pictures.

 

Best, Ann

[Dillo]

Hi,

 

Ok, look here:

 

http://www.ramblingsnail.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1995

 

Those are the only Waterman models I can use. The rest are a bit too large for my hands--well, two hands for the other pens, this takes only one hand. I like them unposted.

 

Dillon