Magna Carta Elements Fountain Pen
I have previously reviewed the Magna Carta Oxford fountain pen and they recently have been releasing a number of new models. Frank from Federalist Pens and Paper graciously lent me one of these new models, the Elements in Earth (brown), to review. What sets this new line apart from their previous models? Well you will just have to read to find out more. Thanks go out to Frank for lending this to me, it will be back on its way to you shortly. Also, Federalist Pens and Paper now offers their own branded #6 Bock stub nibs ground by Mark Bacas aka Nibgrinder for $40. If you are in the market for a wonderful stub nib, these are phenomenal and I highly recommend them.
Filling System: The Elements has an interesting pneumatic filling system. Unscrewing the blind cap reveals the filler. Draw the filling tube out from the body until it stops, place your finger over the breather hole at the end of the tube and dip the pen into a bottle of ink. Depressing the filling tube back into the body compresses the bladder inside the pen and when you release your finger from the breather hole it allows the bladder to expand and fill with ink. It is a fairly simple filling system that is easy to use and pretty easy to clean. I really appreciate companies that design innovative filling systems that break from the norm of piston fillers and converters.Value: The pen retails for $160 USD.
Overall: This pen is pretty impressive. The material is stunning and the gold trim and nib matches perfectly. The filling system is a break from standard options from other companies and it is simple to use. While $160 is a bit high for a stainless steel nib pen, the material, performance, and filling system make this a great value.Specs:Name: Magna Carta Elements EarthDesign: ResinLength: 129.5 mm (5.1 in)Posted: 149.8 mm (5.9 in)Diameter: 15.24 mm (.6 in)Weight: 34 g (1.19 oz)Nib: Gold-plated SchmidtFilling System: Pneumatic filler Pros: Beautiful material, unique filling system, and perfect nibCons: A little expensive for a steel nib and no finger stop.In the same price range:Pilot FalconPilot Vanishing PointPelikan M205
Overall: This pen is pretty impressive. The material is stunning and the gold trim and nib matches perfectly. The filling system is a break from standard options from other companies and it is simple to use. While $160 is a bit high for a stainless steel nib pen, the material, performance, and filling system make this a great value.Specs:Name: Magna Carta Elements EarthDesign: ResinLength: 129.5 mm (5.1 in)Posted: 149.8 mm (5.9 in)Diameter: 15.24 mm (.6 in)Weight: 34 g (1.19 oz)Nib: Gold-plated SchmidtFilling System: Pneumatic filler Pros: Beautiful material, unique filling system, and perfect nibCons: A little expensive for a steel nib and no finger stop.In the same price range:Pilot FalconPilot Vanishing PointPelikan M205
