Opus 88 Koloro Fountain Pens Reviews
I have very good pens from Pen Chalet. This one is soso
overall: 3 out of 5
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Very well made pen! I love the look and feel of it, and also love that it comes with an eye dropper system. It is well worth the money spent.
overall: 5 out of 5
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I'm a big fan of the Opus 88 fountain pens, especially their sealed-eyedropper filling system (which is very friendly to airplane travel). I think of this as a Koloro Demi as it is smaller than the full-size Koloro pens, which is a good thing as it has features those pens lack. Unlike it's larger sibling, this pen's cap actually posts, although posting makes it a little back heavy. It also sports a smaller #5 nib instead of the larger #6, but that's not an issue as both nibs are good performers, if fairly stiff, and offer little in the way of flex. The green/tan version is sharp looking IMHO. This pen definitely has an equal place with its larger brethren.
overall: 5 out of 5
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I mainly collect Pelikan pens from m120 to m1000, and a few Sailors. I rarely buy pens in this price range, except for the occasional Kaweco, Esterbrook (vintage model J), and Sheaffer( vintage). I tried a TWISBI before, but the pen felt rather cheap and the quality was lacking. However, the Opus 88 Koloro blew my mind. It wrote exceptionally well and has a quality build. I would even dare say that the quality is on par with Sailor and Pelikan. I ordered an extra fine nib, and it wrote better than even my 14k-21k gold nibs. Must own pen, even if you have higher dollar pens like I do.
overall: 5 out of 5
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the right item at the right price
overall: 5 out of 5
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This is my first eye dropper pen. It took me a little bit of experimenting with the control knob and center bar that control ink flow. I ordered the Blue Tan with a fine point nib. The fine point nib is a smooth writer. I enjoy writing with the pen. I have not experienced an issues with the nib. The Koloro has a very nice feel in the hand. The pen is nicely balanced whether you are writing with the pen posted or un-posted. It's a pen that is worth the price and the service from Pen Chalet has been great.
overall: 5 out of 5
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Good qualty and modern design
overall: 5 out of 5
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Great pen. Love it.
overall: 5 out of 5
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I have really enjoyed this pen. It is very lightweight, but is a good size and has a nice feel. Impressed by how smooth the medium nib I ordered is, and how the line is just right — not too wide, not too narrow. It is among the 1-2 best steel nib pens I own. Surprised Opus isn't talked about more. I got it on sale, and it was well worth. Also, holds a ton of ink.
overall: 5 out of 5
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I do like the dedicated eyedropper concept with the release valve. It works rather better than my attempts at "eyedroppering" cartridge pens. This is a good pen, if a bit on the large size for my personal taste. Unfortunately, I think the fine nib on this was a poor choice for me. It seems more like an extra fine, and is a bit of a dry writer. I later got the Opus 88 Picnic model with a medium nib, which is more like what I would consider an actual fine, and suits me much better.
overall: 4 out of 5
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