SheafferCalligraphy Mini Kit with White Pen and Assorted Nibs and Inks

I last used a Shaeffer 35 years ago when I was a kid, I have since tried other brands and always been disappointed, messy, not writing a lot of fuss. I was drawn to this set by the blue colour and that it came with 3 nibs.Once I received it I put in the medium nib and black ink and with a little press of the cartridge from the window I was away, it was so easy and the ink flowed out amazingly well, it was brilliant. So I put in the fine nib and here I was a bit disappointed as I thought it would be finer and suitable for everyday writing but wasn't the strokes are still a little large. I then tried the broad/large nib and again that was an amazing experience.Overall I am happy with the purchase, it reminds me how fountain pens should be I only wish that the fine nib was a tad finer. I think for beginners and those who have become disillusioned by bad fountain pen experiences will really enjoy this, it's perfect for kids as well.....now I'm off to fine a Shaeffer in a finer nib.

Fountain pen with medium nib arrived yesterday. It's a backup - number 2 fountain pen purchased to replace an old italic pen which was falling apart. I'm left-handed, have always used fountain pens but generally, on veer towards italic pens with a wider nib. This pen isn't tailored toward a left-handed writer, I chose a medium nib and have had no problems writing with it so far. it writes like a dream and glides smoothly across the page. This is definitely a reasonably priced keeper.

Three different nibs with twenty ink cartridges. Generous offer. Try it and then that impression will go out the window. Keep shaking the pen for ink flow, before start and even during writing. Half the ink wasted shaking the pen for ink to flow. Spoils my desk and carpet which needs to be cleaned afterwards. Returned and got the refund.

The pens are quite light and don't feel as such good quality as previous sets I have bought from the same maker. That said they are a genuine pleasure to write with and I use them for work every day. It depends a bit on what you need them for. Every day work (and I use them extensively) will see them life expired in about 18 months. Recommended.

I liked the size and feel of the pen, but unfortunately the ink flows too fast and saturates the paper.