Category Archives: Fountain Pens

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen

Being a big fan of the Delta Dolce Vita Oversize, I had to buy this Dolce Vita Mini when I saw it at an amazing sale at P.W. Akkerman in Amsterdam. 

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 1

Capped pen.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 2

Uncapped, note the beautiful material.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 3

Posted, the pen has a decent size.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen Writing Sample

Writing sample with Caran d’Ache Saffron.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 4

Contrary to stated in the video, the nib is actually 18k solid gold.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 7

Size comparison to Lamy Safari.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 6

The Delta brothers: Mini and Oversize.

Delta Dolcevita Mini Fountain Pen 5

Mini and Oversize, posted.

Schweizer Handmade Fountain Pen

I was using this fountain pen today, and I thought I’d share some pictures with you.  It’s a handmade pen, constructed out of cocobolo wood and ebonite by Sebastian Schweizer.  I love the classical tapered design of this pen.

Standard M Bock nib: it lays down a nice line

Standard M Bock nib: it lays down a nice line

Just a bit of writing. You *do* wash your hands afterwards, right?

Just a bit of writing. You *do* wash your hands afterwards, right?

Look at this stunning cocobolo wood!

Look at this stunning cocobolo wood!

Definitely not a flex nib, but having a bit of spring, it does offer a little bit of character

Definitely not a flex nib, but having a bit of spring, it does offer a little bit of character

If you want to see this pen in action, watch my review: