Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen Box

Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen Review & Giveaway!

Today we are going to take a look at the brand new Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen. Designed to look remarkable, but save your wallet, you might find the Monteverde Monza reminiscent of some of your favorite fountain pens. In this review, we are going to take a closer look at the Amber Monza with a Medium nib.

Continuing reading for a chance to win the Amber color Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen we used for this review.

Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen Review

Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen Review

Appearance

The Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen is available in four great colors. The Amber Monza is a pleasantly warm brown. Also, the barrel and the cap are both translucent to allow easy viewing of your ink levels, which is a definite perk. The clip and trim are both silver, which accents the Amber color quite nicely. Another benefit, is the clear feed that creates a magical effect of color that stretches up through the section and the feed.

Qualities

There are a few details that make the Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen more than your average $20 pen. First and foremost, is the fact that the Monteverde Monza comes with two O-rings. One in the nib and feed section, and the other just below the threads. It seems to be designed to enable a conversion to an eyedropper system. Although, the use of some silicone grease would likely ease this conversion. Another great quality, is the box that it comes in. There are people who throw away the packaging and only care about the pen. However, this pen comes in such a versatile box, that we would suggest any buyer to save it and reuse it. The box comes with foam inside slotted for the pen, two cartridges, and a converter. As it is made for an average sized pen, you could easily re-purpose this box for many of your personal favorites.

Performance

The big question, of course, is “How does it write?” Well, we opened one up and dipped it to find out. For this review we used Robert Oster Signature Blue Water Ice Ink. We have found Robert Oster Signature Inks to flow well, and behave nicely in most pens. Also, we used a Rhodia Dot Notepad, because they are known to perform well and produce smooth writing. The Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen fits nicely in the hand. It posts to a nice length, and is very lightweight. Anybody who prefers a light pen would love the feel of this pen. Upon first setting the nib to the paper, we experienced some slight scratchiness, but this was soon remedied by a slight tine realignment. Afterwards, the pen was gliding across the page and performed excellently.

Conclusion

With the high quality and low price tag, the Monteverde Monza Fountain Pen is quickly edging its way to the top as one of our favorite starter pens. Buy one now, and maybe another as a gift. You never know how much you need a fountain pen, until you have your first.

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bonnie jean woolger
6 years ago

Lovely pen 🙂

Brian King
6 years ago

Thanks for the giveaway, cheers!

Tony Troxell
6 years ago

I don’t know much about pens, past the fact I have a cup full of Bic pens that I use at work. But, I’m looking to learn more, so anything you review would be fantastic!

Angelina Hernandez
6 years ago

Omg! Sucha beautiful pen! I would love to win! I yet to own a fountain pen.

Cheryl Gebhart
6 years ago

Lovely pen!

Eric Aycock
6 years ago

That is a really cool looking pen. Similar in design to the Sailor but it also looks link the Jinhao 992 with a different nib and feed. Pretty interesting.

Jon Foster
6 years ago

Looks to be a great pen at an affordable price.

Trent
6 years ago

Any pictures of the box you mentioned?

RandyR
6 years ago

I’d like to see a review of Monteverde’s Olivine ink.

Thanks for the opportunity to win the pen!

Andy
6 years ago
Reply to  RandyR

Oh I love olivine!

Dan Goldman
6 years ago

Sailor STORiA Magic Purple Ink is my current favorite. Would love to see a review.

Jingyi D.
6 years ago

Hmmmm. They look like demonstrators? Maybe do a side by side with Nemosine?

Heidi Reid
6 years ago

Looks like a nice starter pen. Monteverde is my go-to pen manufacturer for sure!

Jason Schultz
6 years ago

Great giveaway, thanks!

Te
6 years ago

Beautiful pen that sounds like a nice work horse.

L M English
6 years ago

Looks like a nice pen at a great price. Thanks for a chance to win!

Janine Russell
6 years ago

This pen has been on my wish list for a little while; thanks for the opportunity.

Michael Elson
6 years ago

I’ve been eyeing these up. Thanks for the great review.

Andrew Mulnix
6 years ago

I would like to see a review of Monteverde Fireopal

Michael
6 years ago

I love the amber and the overall look of this demonstrator.

Jason
6 years ago

Thanks for giving this away, looks great

Jason
6 years ago

My favorite ink is Sailor Yama-dori

conib
6 years ago

This pen looks like a Sailor Procolor (with a different nib unit, and with a rubber o-ring in place of the Procolor’s silver metal ring between the section and the barrel). I would love to have a Monza to compare to my Procolor, and an orange demonstrator would be very kewl. 😉

My favorite ink? Well, my current EDC ink is Pilot iroshizuku asa-gao, recently purchased from Pen Chalet in fact. 🙂

Matt
6 years ago

So is this just a rebranded 992 or what? Did they upgrade the nib? All the stock photos seem to have a jinhao nib with the logo blurred out.

Sharon A.
6 years ago

Good to have another option in the affordable pen category.

David Kroner
6 years ago

One of my favorite inks, especially this time of year, is the Noodler’s Apache Sunset. This would look great in this pen.

Todd Story
6 years ago

I’m currently enjoying Cross Blue.

matthew
6 years ago

Not sure what ink I would use in an amber pen. Black or yellow, I imagine.

Stu LeBeau
6 years ago

Dig the color – be interesting to see how close it is in proportion to a 1911 or 3776.

Marie E
6 years ago

Nemosine Singularity would be a great one to review.

Diego
6 years ago

Beautiful pen!

Gini Cooper
6 years ago

I’d love to see more reviews on Robert Oster inks, especially comparison with other similarly colored inks. I like reviews that show writing samples as well as blotches. Fingers crossed I win this pen!

Darren Rowles
6 years ago

This looks awesome! I love Pilot Iroshikuzu and Diamine inks!

Julie
6 years ago

I know pretty much nothing about fountain pens – the only kind I use is Pilot Parallel, so whatever pen you review will be interesting to me. Something with a stub nib? That’s a nice looking pen, am surprised by its price and will probably buy one (if I don’t win it, tee he)!

B. Aditya Prakash
6 years ago

I like J. Herbin inks.

roy c
6 years ago

Thats a nice looking pen

Emily J
6 years ago

That really is a beautiful blue

Tamra B
6 years ago

Looks like a beautiful pen; I haven’t had a chance to use a Monteverde Monza yet although I look forward to having the opportunity to trying one out soon! In regards to inks…I love the rich royal purples, cobalt and peacock blues and greens but lately with fall on the horizon, I am craving beautiful gold’s and shimmery coppers, blazing oranges and warm reds…

Scott DiGello
6 years ago

My favorite everyday ink is Noodler’s Heart of Darkness.

Cosima
6 years ago

I love Pilot Iroshizuku Kon-peki

Beth A. Fralix
6 years ago

My favourite ink is Diamine Grape. I have a soft spot for purple ink so anything purple coloured would make me happy! Thank you for the chance at the giveaway. God Bless & Love You Bunches!!!

Judy Jacobs
6 years ago

Thanks for the thoughtful review of this very handsome, classically-designed pen. Especially nice is the mention of the clear feed. Look, no matter what you review next, I’ll read it. No favorites.

Mike Baker
6 years ago

Beautiful pen!

Tom
6 years ago

Thanks you. Been wanting to try this pen

Orin
6 years ago

This is the colour I like the most too.

Justin
6 years ago

Would look great for a Fall demonstrator pen!

M. Ingibergsson
6 years ago

This looks like a fun pen to try out.

Symantha Jones
6 years ago

What a lovely pen!

Joe Shafir
6 years ago

I would like to see a review of Diamine Oxblood

Geof Dunn
6 years ago

Nice thorough review of a lovely pen! Of course I’d love to win it!!! I’d like to see a review of the Sailor 1911L Realo.
Thanks for the giveaway!

fabio.marcozs
6 years ago

Jingao 992, is very cheap and easy to converter a eyedropper.

fabio.marcozs
6 years ago
Reply to  fabio.marcozs

Review of Jinhao 992 with some premium ink.

Elise
6 years ago

Just recently purchased my first Monteverde pen and I love it. Would love to add to my collection!