Conklin Word Gauge Fountain Pens Reviews

quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
function:
function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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value value 4 out of 5
Overall rating:
4.4
out of 5
(30 reviews)

 
Pen is OK. What I am most disappointed about is how the package arrived. The box was totally crushed and not usable to store the pen.
overall: 3 out of 5
overall rating 3 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 3 out of 5
function:
function rating 3 out of 5
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style rating 3 out of 5
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value value 3 out of 5
As a collector (45+ years) I have a variety of Conklin FPs and particularly enjoy the Word Gauge models I've acquired. The quality is even better than the price point would suggest, nibs are consistently excellent. Pen Chalet is my "go to" initial source for pens and inks. My only concern about Conklins today is YAFA's customer service which, IMHO and experience with a pricey Delta Skeleton (before the close down), amounted to ZERO assistance, i.e., "We don't repair them."
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
function:
function rating 4 out of 5
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style rating 4 out of 5
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value value 4 out of 5
Smooth writer and beautiful pen.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
function:
function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
It's a beautiful, matte-looking pen. Can't wait to see how it writes!
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
function:
function rating 5 out of 5
style:
style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5
The pen, which was not the pen I thought I wanted, is a pleasure to write with (looks pretty cool too). Pens are difficult to purchase on line unless you know exactly what you want, need or will receive. Far too often, pens are purchased for numerous reasons, including the way they look, the price point, the brand, getting a great deal on an expensive pen, and a plethora of other reasons - not necessarily the way they feel, work or write. One of the primary benefits of purchasing from Pen Chalet, is the consumer friendly philosophy. Don't be afraid to call Ron who I am certain, has written with every pen he sells and can answer just about any question a normal pen consumer may want to know, whether about a specific pen, or about suggesting a pen to fit the customers wants and needs. Ron regularly can be seen on u-tube videos reviewing pens and focusing on elements consumers find important. This willingness to help without any customer obligation in an invaluable resource, and frankly, has saved my Thousands of Dollars by purchasing the latest and greatest only to find that the pen is not right for me, and will never be used.
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
function:
function rating 4 out of 5
style:
style rating 4 out of 5
value:
value value 4 out of 5
Handsome pen, I love piston fillers and this one is very attractive. The "Word gauge" function ( the transparent ink reservoir is marked off) is cute, not sure how accurate it is but a nice touch. Solid nib.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
function:
function rating 5 out of 5
style:
style rating 5 out of 5
value:
value value 5 out of 5
I loved this pen when it arrived and used it for several months before discovering it's flawed construction. First the refill plunger broke when I was refilling it - I was charged for the repair because the mfr. claimed it wasn't a "manufacturing defect." This past weekend the pen split at the point where it was screwed into the cap - another weak spot in the design. This time I tossed it in the trash. It wrote well enough - the ink flow for a medium was a bit too strong but otherwise, a pleasant pen. If only it was made to last.
overall: 3 out of 5
overall rating 3 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 1 out of 5
function:
function rating 1 out of 5
style:
style rating 1 out of 5
value:
value value 1 out of 5
Very pleased with this pen. The actual pen is much more beautiful in person because photos can't do the swirls justice. The nib is A+++ for steel. The piston seems a bit sticky as compared to all my others (first fill or years old) but will try a lubricating ink next fill. My first fill was Diamine Shimmer. Bad idea. Work great but defeats the window and word count feature. The word count is cute, but I got a fine and the very large reservoir will write a bunch more than 5000 words. A double broad writing on paper towel may use up the ink in 5000, still it is a fun idea I have not seen. The build is much better than my other Conklins and they are good.
overall: 4 out of 5
overall rating 4 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 4 out of 5
function:
function rating 4 out of 5
style:
style rating 4 out of 5
value:
value value 4 out of 5
This is a very good pen. The Conklin brand is new to me but apparently they have been around a long time. Their pens are sturdy and well made. The fine nib is smooth and ink flow seems about perfect. The attraction of the word gauge is the large ink reservoir yet the pen is not unwieldy. Pen Chalet offers the group buy discount, something I never saw from any other company. Through the group buy, you get a great price too.
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
function:
function rating 5 out of 5
style:
style rating 5 out of 5
value:
value value 5 out of 5
After receiving this pen from Pen Chalet, I opened the shipping packaging to reveal a beautiful leather style box with Conklin embossed in gold on the top. I opened the box to find a very nice blue Conklin Word Gauge pen. The Blue is both dark and light that swirls around the body of the pen. The pen was heavier that I expected - which was a pleasant surprise. After inking it up with Waterman Inspired Blue, I was very please at how smooth it wrote. The weight of the pen adds to the writing pleasure to an already smooth writer. I am very impressed and happy to add this pen to my collection. Pen Chalet did a great job with their video describing the pen and their usual quick shipping.

Thank You Pen Chalet

Jim
overall: 5 out of 5
overall rating 5 out of 5
quality:
quality rating 5 out of 5
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function rating 5 out of 5
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style rating 5 out of 5
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value value 5 out of 5


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