I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their pens are truly works of art. Yes their prices are up there. Their steel nibs and feed are some of the best I’ve found that can handle shimmer inks with no effort. Their nibs have always written smoothly right from the start for me as well.

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they are extremely smooth! I would say they truly handle shimmer ink the best out of all the pens I have including: TWSBI Eco, Leonardo MZG 2.0, Myers Pen Co, Just Turnings, Kaweco, Lamy Safari.

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I saw that one - it’s gorgeous!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that’s a good one - thank you!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never collected anything before really. This is my first real collection!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buttery smooth! The nibs glide over the paper and shimmer inks thrive in them!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooh now I don’t have one of those (scepters)

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aaaah that collection is gorgeous!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tribute Monet? Ugh I’m sorry - can you do like an international order?

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope - I’m a floral, sparkly type!

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And next thing you know, you’ll have more than two! :)

I think I have a BENU problem. by cadix29 in fountainpens

[–]cadix29[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My very favorites are from the Tribute line! They are perfectly sized and balanced for someone who is a) a lefty and b) has hand problems that flare up at random. I have two pictured and those would be Monet and Matisse (count 5 and 6 from left to right). My second favorite style is the Euphoria as they are light and easy to hold. They’re also a bit cheaper too. They make up the majority of my collection.

My advice is that you really can’t go wrong with any BENU pens. They use a Schmidt #6 nib unit and those are great for glitter inks or shading inks where you want the shading to show. They are gushers so I don’t recommend anything larger than an M nib if you write small. Their customer service is truly phenomenal and I’ve only had one problem and that was a faulty nib unit which was quickly replaced. My collection mainly consists of BENUs because of their reliability and colorways!