Wordsworth & BlackFountain Pen Set, 18K Gilded Medium Nib, Includes 24 Pack Ink Cartridges, Ink Refill Converter & Gift Pouch, Gold Finish, Calligraphy, [Imperial Blue], Perfect for Men & Women…

I was at a local office supplies chain, (which shall remain nameless), looking for printer paper when I saw their large display of fountain pens. I decided that I'd like a Parker, with BLACK ink, so I took the display card up to the checkout so I could purchase one. The clerk comes back with the ONLY pen they had in stock out of about 40 pens on display. A Waterman with blue ink. I bought it anyway for $30.00. Took it home and decided to check Amazon and found this fountain pen set. Bought this set with a 5 dollar off coupon for $20.00, and took the Waterman back for a refund. When this one arrived, I put it together to try it and needless to say I was very impressed. It includes lots of ink refills in both blue and black. Also includes a converter cartridge to refill the pen with bottled ink if desired. The pen writes smoothly and comes with accessories that the more expensive fountain pens don't provide. I was so impressed with the Wordsworth & Black line of pens that I soon purchased another in green which includes extra ink cartridges as well as another nib. All in all I am very impressed with this line of fine fountain pens, and I highly recommend them over the more expensive name brands. As with anything, the brand name really means nothing but higher cost. These fountain pens are a great value, and work every bit as well as the expensive name brand pens.

I went back to fountain pens and got several expensive units. I was unsure about this pen but decided to try it and I have to admit, I am so pleased. Very nice and ink flows correctly and without problems. The pen feels light when writing. I highly recommend it.

I stumbled across W&B a few months ago. Had always wanted to try a fountain pen, but the ones I found were expensive. I couldn't justify spending money on something I might not like. I am hooked. This red pen is my 5th pen from W&B. I now have a pen for every color of ink I have. The pens are well weighted and you can choose to post the cap or set it down. I will do either one depending on the day, I guess. I am not concerned about losing them because a) they weren't that expensive and b) it's kinda like someone stealing a stick shift car, most people would not even know how to use it! LOL. Go ahead, splurge on yourself a little bit.

First of all, this is a beautiful pen. BEAUTIFUL! Some reviewers have commented that the packaging is a little cheap-looking. I sort of agree. If I wanted to give this pen as a gift, I would carefully open the package, take the pen out of its nice velvet pouch, and remove the cellophane wrapping. I'd also ditch the cellophane wrap on the included 24-pack of cartridges. Then put everything back together, and you have a lovely gift that looks like it cost WAY more than it did.At nearly half the price of the other similar styles I considered, this is a real steal. The black with gold accents is gorgeous. I love the gold-tone engraved nib. So elegant! The cap seals with a satisfying snap. I've owned pens that had screw-on caps, what a pain! Well, that's nit-picking, I guess, but still, it's a feature I really like with this one. During use, the cap sits neatly atop the barrel. That's a given with any fountain pen, I suppose, but I should mention that at first it didn't seem to fit well. I found that I had to be a little firm in pushing it onto the top of the barrel, but then it stayed in place quite nicely. I am a little concerned that, over time, this may cause some damage to the barrel (scraping the finish, for example), but for now I don't see signs of damage. Time will tell.A fantastic feature is the dual-option ink supply. Other fountain pens have this feature, granted, but again, this pen is so much cheaper - scratch that, it's less expensive, there is nothing at all "cheap" about this pen. Anyway, you can either use a convenient cartridge or use bottled ink with the included doohickey that sucks up the ink. Cheaper (oh, that word again!) to use bottled ink, but the cartridges seem to hold a hefty enough amount of ink and you do get 24 of them included. Half black, half blue, a nice option if you want a change of pace. Unless you're manually writing your version of "War and Peace," I don't think you'll be using up all the cartridge ink in one sitting. It is nice to have the refill option, though, in case you've used up your last cartridge right in the middle of Chapter Five and you're on a hot streak.But on to the real purpose of a pen: the actual use. It glides over paper like melted butter. NO smearing, NO leakage, which I have found to be a real problem with other fountain pens I've owned. Crisp, clean lines. No annoying scratching of the nib against the paper, a real sign of a quality nib. The only reason I gave four stars instead of five is that, for some reason, the pen feels a little awkward in my hand. Maybe that's just me, I don't know. It certainly looks like every other pen. It's not like it's some weird shape. It's possible that I've gotten too used to the gel pens I also use a lot, and they have a fatter, rubber-coated area where you grip the barrel. Another possibility is that when the cap is stored atop the barrel, it creates a raised ring at just the point where the barrel hits the side of your palm. At any rate, it's a minor point, and in time and use I'll probably become accustomed to it and the issue will be moot. However, in all honesty, I have to include all my reactions to make my review meaningful.Bottom line: Buy this pen. Buy it for yourself, buy it as a gift, at this price you really can't go wrong. Best of luck with that novel!

Love this pen. I purchased this pen along with the calligraphy set that a similar one comes in and they write wonderfully. Well balanced in the hand and no “baby’s bottom” right out of the package. I use the cartridges with the pen currently but the pen did come with a converter.

This pen is my all time favorite!Feels like you’re with butter!

Very nice pen , came with a plethora of cartridges for a great price.

Once the ink started to flow....This is an exquisite pen. Mine is a dream to write with. The way the ink flows to the paper it allows extreme accuracy with the letter execution and the detail of each letter is awesome. The feedback is smooth with no scratch at all. I have had no issues with overflow of ink or unnecessary ink around the fingers or nib. ...20 days in this Pen is inconsistent. Hard starts are prevalent. Keep a cup of water and a towel close by if you want to keep writing. For the money look to Jin and Hong for a cheaper and more consistent alternative.

Feels comfortable, well balance and writes smooth. Has weight to it and appears a well-made, quality pen. Would reccomend.

Penna molto bella ,facile da caricare, il tratto è continuo ,rapporto qualità prezzo eccellente.

Der Füller ist sehr schön, sieht sehr hochwertig aus und schreibt total gut !

Un beau stylo qui est sobre et élégant

This pen writes perfectly, it feels good in the hand and very well balanced, it also came with a good supply of ink cartridges. I would say it is very good value for money, in fact I'm considering the purchase of the fine nib pen as well.