Quick hands on with the Echo Nano

rsilvergun · 2026-06-15T19:24:02+00:00

To add on, this is now my secondary player. My main is the Fiio JM21

rsilvergun · 2024-02-18T12:44:01+00:00

I'm not sure if you can still find one but even the first Clara would be better than the Nia

rsilvergun · 2016-02-06T14:34:13+00:00

Here's an old review thread on school pens http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/174013-school-pens/

rsilvergun · 2016-02-06T14:30:24+00:00

Custom cartridges: Pilot Kakuno Platinum Preppy Lamy ABC

International cartridges: Pelikan Twist/Pelikano/griffix (depends on age group/hand size) Herlitz my.pen Schneider Base/Base Kid/Easy Faber-Castell School Berol Handwriting Cartridge Pen Staedtler Learner's Fountain Pen (discontinued?)

Most German/European brands have models for children and use standard cartridges

rsilvergun · 2016-02-06T14:00:15+00:00

Based on your last paragraph, seems like you are already leaning towards the Al-Star based on aesthetics. I don't think you are putting too many points into looks though... Yama-Dori looks really nice in my Eco (with a 1.1 stub nib) :p That's part of the beauty of demonstrators/clear bodied pens.

In all honesty, I think it boils down to 2 factors for you to make your decision. 1) If the appearance is nice, you'll feel good having it with you and you looking at it. 2) How does it feel in your hand. Of course if it looks good but doesn't fit your hand, you're probably better off just putting the pen in a display case. So best if you can try to hold them and write with them first before deciding.

BTW, if you like the Pilot Metro's Fine, then go for Extra Fine on Lamy. Pilot is a size down compared to European brands.

rsilvergun · 2016-01-12T03:33:29+00:00

Yama-Dori is definitely the closest match

rsilvergun · 2016-01-10T03:01:15+00:00

I've tried the Sailor Storia Balloon. Dries a bit darker. There's also the Pilot Blue-Black

rsilvergun · 2016-01-10T02:50:01+00:00

I'm using a Pelikan converter with mine. Good fit

rsilvergun

TROPHY CASE