Converters seem to be a real Achilles heel for Pilot. Thanks a very thorough review. See what I mean? Sign upand get $5 off your first $50 order. Please call us to make the FedEx/UPS Return label. 2) Package Your Return. When pressure is added, the tines spread and the lines become wider, giving the output on the page a little more flair. (LogOut/ Inside, you can see a thin metal rod, with a rubber plug at the end, but which does not reach the open end of the converter and which can slide up and down the metal rod. It is hard to explain the feeling of a flex nib to someone who has never used one before. To obtain RMA# please call our customer service at (410) 992 3272 Option:2 or email us with CONTACT US form. When I chose my Falcon, there was a Soft Fine or Soft Medium nib available. Sitting with the pen uncapped, it did stop writing on me a couple of times during the day, but this could just have been due to the ink drying in the nib while uncapped, rather than any issues with the feed. In this regard, possibly a medium or broad nib might have been a more sensible and forgiving option for me if buying a flexy nib. It can be used for fast writing so long as you remember to avoid pressure on the nib. Please include /have your Order#/web order# ready. I bought the Metal Falcon with SM nib a few weeks back, here in the UK. Although we never intend to have an incident of credit card fraud, if unauthorized charges are made to your credit card as a result of doing business with Pen Boutique, you will pay nothing. I have also read that the nib needs to break in and become softer and more flexy in time. All returns under Return Policy requires an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. One of my favourite discoveries with the nib, was to find that the numbers in the lower right corner, and barely readable with the naked eye, denote the date of production of the nib. Pilot Falcon 2 Fountain Pen - Metal Brown, Pilot Falcon Fountain Pen - Black - Rhodium Trim, Limited Editions where a factory seal on the packaging has been broken by customer. Fountain pens are special and once filled it is very difficult to resell the item when returned. Mine is 917, that is September 2017. We then sell these pens in our outlet store. Part of that is due to this being an SEF nib, or Soft Extra Fine. A few days after buying the pen, I had the opportunity to use it to take notes at a full day of training lectures. Attn: Returns Department/RMA#________ 5560 Sterrett Place Suite 101 Columbia,MD 21044. All rights reserved. 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These pens needs to be sent back to the manufacturer for repair since most of them are piston filled and the heart opens when the fountain pen is dipped. Hence, we will charge you a nominal restocking fee of 10% to accommodate these repair and shipping charges to manufacturer's repair facility. There were two things I did not like about this pen. There is no arguing that it is an expensive pen, however I believe it is a fair price when compared with something like a Lamy 2000. I have not yet fully grasped how this works. I have a Custom 91 with a soft fine nib, which doesnt see much action. If you use the cartridges supplied with the pen or if you fill it with ink, then in order for us to resell, we have to send it to the manufacturer's repair facility. Smooth paper is preferred. Technical experts point out that online purchases without human intervention are far safer than traditional credit card transactions because the information is immediately encrypted into a scrambled message that can only be decrypted by an authorized computer. To fill your pen, with converter attached to the section, you simply place the nib in the ink, give the button a quick press and release, and ink is drawn into the reservoir. We want to make sure that all of our customers when they buy from us get a brand new pen which is not used. I have read that when used a lot for flex writing, the nib can railroad and also stop writing if the nib is flexed upwards away from the feed for too long, which is hardly surprising. : Pen Boutique Limited (H.O.) If such an event does occur, you must notify your credit card provider. This is not a full flex nib but has more softness to it than most. I didn't find that much novelty or uniqueness to justify the price. Return your product to: Pen Boutique Limited (H.O.) Thankyou! Please do not write anything like Montblanc or Cartier or the description on the package for security reason. However, when people refer to the Falcon nib they may instead mean an entirely different shaped nib, with distinctive cut-aways on the sides to help it flex, with the markings FA and which is not found on the Falcon pen at all but on a different Pilot pen. Or it is quicker to remove the converter and squirt water into the opening with a syringe or pipette. Because the nib is so soft, it takes only the slightest touch to paper, to open the tines and lay down ink. You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. I'm not sure if it was the added weight or that it was cool to the touch at start, but I never got used to it. Please write down this RMA# on the label while returning to us at the below address. In a nutshell, the nib is reasonably firm and produces a fine line while using light writing pressure. An Avalanche of Awesome! Attn: Returns Department/RMA#________ 5560 Sterrett Place, Suite 101 Columbia,MD 21044. When you send expensive items, please make sure that you insure it properly so that you can claim the value when it is lost. If your credit card provider does have you pay any of the $50.00 it can charge, Pen Boutique will cover the expense, up to the full $50.00 if the unauthorized use of your credit card resulted through no fault of your own from purchases made on the PenBoutique.com website while using Pen Boutique's secure server. The unique nib of the Pilot Falcon, is the main draw for this pen. Our return policy day is 45 days from the date of delivery. If you have any questions please do contact us. Each Pilot Metal Falcon pen is merchandised in an elegant Pilot gift box. It is all over very quickly. Appleton, WI 54911. Both looked nicely finished, under a loupe but I chose the Soft Fine as I have come to appreciate Fine nibs more, in the past year or so and because I have relatively few of them, compared to the number of pens with medium nibs. After trying one recently, and reading your review and others, Im not sure that soft nib is for me. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Please enclose a copy of your invoice and include all original packaging and literature. In short, I am very happy with my purchase. RMA's are valid for 15 days to send it back and will be not eligible for return after 15 days. But it looks like you have it tamed nicely! It sounds like your preparation paid off and you made a smart choice. Generally for orders above $100, insurance is recommended. (LogOut/ A Cornucopia of Coolness! 2) Insure Your Package: Please insure your package to the appropriate value. The pen sports the same soft fine nib like the falcon but has a nice rhodium coating on top of the 14k gold nib. Clicca qui per accedere oppure registrarti come nuovo cliente. It weighs around 33g (20g uncapped, and 13g for the cap).I prefer to use it with the cap posted, although at 126mm unposted, many people would find it long enough without posting. Our price is lower than the manufacturer's "minimum advertised price." TUE-SAT ( 10 AM - 5PM) - Call (410) 740 1088. (b) Also the action seems to make the ink go bubbly so that you are left with lots of tiny bubbles sticking to the inside of the converter, stopping you from seeing the new ink sloshing around from end to end with a single air bubble like a spirit level. The Falcon comes with the Pilot Con-70 push button converter, and optional Pilot cartridges for additional options. The pens branded as Pilot are clearly identified by the name Pilot stamped on the nib and on the cap, just above the shiny plain cap band. Thank you. Finishing my greens: a look at my green inkstash. Anyhow, the model that I have is the Pilot metal Falcon, in black with a Soft Fine (SF) nib, which is 14k gold, rhodium plated. Change). Create an account with us and you'll be able to: Fill in your email below to request a new password. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. It is not necessary to flex the nib and the pen can be used to write quite normally, without any downward pressure. I do enjoy it when pens can be dated. If you are new to the Pilot Falcon, as I was, there are a few things that might cause some initial confusion, as follows:-. We're certain after successfully shopping online at PenBoutique.com, you will be on your way to appreciating the convenience and security of shopping from home. I have found that it is important to keep the nib flat to the paper (rather than rotated left or right), so that both tines remain level on the paper. But it works. FREE Shipping for orders > $50 ( USA only). As a result, please add to cart to see the special price. Early thoughts on the Parker Vector XL fountainpen. Join the list today! (LogOut/ We guarantee that every purchase you make on the PenBoutique.com website will be 100% safe. The bubbles or tiny air pockets disperse a day or two after filling. It is still early days for my Falcon. It has its plus points but I may find myself reaching more for other pens for general use. The Namiki Falcon 2 Metal Collection fountain pen is the follower of the famous Namiki Falcon Fountain pen black with the resin. When you purchase a fountain pen, it is recommended that you test drive it with dipping the nib in the ink. Call (410) 992 3272 Option: 2 or email us using the contact form and you will be given a Return Authorization Code. The Pilot Metal Falcon features a soft 14k rhodium plated nib that offers line variation as you change your pressure while writing. Two, at nearly $250 from most US retailers it seemed expensive for what it is. We are thinkers of 100% satisfaction. We will gladly give you a credit, exchange or refund, less shipping charges . Repeat a few times and each time, the ink reaches a higher level. Learn how your comment data is processed. Pilot Namiki Black Ink Cartridges (12 Pack), Pilot Namiki Blue Ink Cartridges (12 Pack), Pilot Namiki Blue-Black Ink Cartridges (12 Pack), Pilot Namiki Green Ink Cartridges (6 Pack), Pilot Namiki Purple Ink Cartridges (6 Pack), Pilot Namiki Sepia Ink Cartridges (6 Pack), Pilot Parallel Mixable Colour Assorted Pack Ink Cartridges (12 Pack), Pilot Metal Falcon Fountain Pen - Burgundy, Pilot Metal Falcon Fountain Pen - Sapphire. The nib called the Falcon (FA) nib, is more soft (flexy) than the soft nibs made for the Pilot Falcon. This item needs additional shipping time as the item is currently on order and expecting an arrival from the vendor. Please note that the restocking fee is only for fountain pen which is filled with the ink. If an Item is returned to us without an prior authorization number,there would be a 15% straight restocking fee (Based on the condition of the product,if the product is damaged,there would be no refund).Also,the item should be received within the window of 15 days after you receive the product. I also have issues with the Con-70 converter. I have since looked at pictures of numerous others online to compare when they were made. The metallic finish is slightly sparkly, catching the light without being too flashy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Mine is filled with Waterman Serenity Blue and used on Oxford Optik and Clairefontaine Triomphe paper. With the nib immersed in ink, the vacuum then draws ink up into the pen. The Anderson Pens mailer delivers Mouth-Watering Photos of our Newest Products, Hottest Items, and Trending Gear directly to your inbox each and every Tuesday. Very thorough thoughts on the pen, thank you! If flex is not your cup of tea, the nib works just fine with normal pressure for normal writing as well, making this an extremely versatile pen! The other part is me not wanting to really lean into someone else's pen and spring the nib. Please package your return carefully and address it to the below address. The Fair Credit Billing Act states that your credit card provider cannot make you pay in excess of $50.00 of fraudulent charges. I say in the right hands as (a) it does take some skill and practice to achieve this and (b) it is more difficult for left handers, particularly lefty overwriters, (such as myself) as the nib does not like to have pressure applied when being pushed forward, but only when being pulled backward. Without RMA# we cannot process the return sent to our return processing address. When you shop at PenBoutique.com, we want to make sure that you are fully satisfied. The pen is very comfortable to hold, being a good medium sized pen with a nice weight to it. I have read that ink can lodge inside the metal tubular rod and that this can contaminate inks of a different colour, if you fill the pen before cleaning the converter thoroughly. $225.00 USD You can try pushing the button repeatedly to fill and empty the pen with clean water. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Thats a great review, and very useful and timely for me I have opted not to pursue the Falcon at the moment. (a) It is rather a faff to clean if you are changing ink colours. This one lived up to expectations. 14% off, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Resin Fountain Pen - Black, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Metal Fountain Pen - Brown, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Resin Fountain Pen - Red, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Metal Fountain Pen - Sapphire Light Blue, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Metal Fountain Pen - Red. If the pen is tilted, one tine will lift higher than the other, causing the inner edge of the other to catch on the paper and make the nib feel scratchy. The polished rhodium trim accents the body and cap color nicely. This is no longer an issue in the metal Falcon. I had read that Pilot nibs had a good reputation for being well made and for great performance straight out of the box, which is always a delight. The Pilot Metal Falcon fountain pen in Brown is a slightly larger and heavier version of the popular resin Pilot Falcon fountain pen. It is certainly a good idea to try before you buy, if you can. (Closed on the weekends), For Store Hours: (Store cannot help for online order inquiries). The converter has a button at one end. Choosing between SF and SM took a fair amount of research but I made the right decision. In conclusion, the Pilot Falcon might not suit everyone, due to its softer nib but is a great quality, well finished precision writing tool, for those who enjoy pens with an extremely light touch for effortless writing , having the option of some flex writing if desired. We will reach out to you if there is any delay. My Lamy 2000 and I: a new chapterbegins. Once you discover a successful combination of pen, ink and paper you can really enjoy the writing experience. $250.00 USD I have not yet deduced whether it is this tube through which air is expelled or ink is drawn in. PenSachi 2014 - 2022. The current metal Falcon has the CON 70 push button converter, which is relatively large capacity, efficient and fun to operate. I have not found any such difficulties in normal use. All rights reserved. Customer Service : MON - FRI (9AM - 6PM). Pilot Iroshizuku Deep Sea (Shin-kai) Ink Bottle. For line variation, I find an italic or stub is a lot easier to handle than a soft flex nib. The nib on the Falcon is a semi-flex nib, with the markings SEF, SF, SM or SB (for soft extra fine, soft fine, soft medium of soft broad), also denoted by a removable silver sticker on the barrel. One, the metal barrel felt awkward in the hand. Look for more on my very own Falcon in the near future. It didn't take long for me to get the hang of it and I discovered quickly why it is so well regarded. The Falcon can be found in either resin or a metal body with lacquer finish. The next generation had the CON 50 piston converter. 10% off, -- SPECIAL PRICE --PILOT Falcon Elabo Metal Fountain Pen - Black, $155.00 USD We are proud of the quality of our products and want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase. Joshua Lee Turner and Allison Young: first nightreview. Not sure Im entirely persuaded, though. Devi essere registrato per poter lasciare un commento And you guys think I have a problem? On close inspection, it can be seen that the metal shaft inside the reservoir is a hollow tube. Our special VIP discount code VIP-DISCOUNT2019 which is applicable for any Montblanc products will be applied automatically during checkout. I understand that originally, the pen had the CON 20 press-bar converter, unpopular for its small ink capacity which soon ran out especially if one was doing much flexing of nib for broader strokes. However the fine nib certainly does have its advantages. Also, there was criticism of the small ink capacity converter but the CON 70 resolves this. For international orders, the refund will be made only in US dollars. From watching a Brian Goulet video on this converter, I gathered that pressing the button pushes the rubber plug downwards; air is expelled and the plug seals off the opening so that a vacuum is created. Some early thoughts on the Pilot metal Falcon (SF) fountainpen. My written review actually does a poor job of showing off the line width variation. For the past two weeks I have enjoyed getting acquainted with this pen, bought new at the Cambridge pen show. If you receive a defective item we send you the shipping label/email return label to send it back to us. Limited Edition Fountain Pen which is inked. I use it for everyday writing rather than line variation, and the springiness and smoothness of the nib makes for a very pleasurable writing experience. If you need more variation, the Falcon nib is available up to Broad. We will ship it as soon as it arrives typically within the time frame or even sooner. Within about four quick presses, you have a full reservoir. All was not lost though, as Thomas later pointed out to me that there is a Japanese model in black resin with rhodium trim for about $100 cheaper, which we both subsequently ordered. There are some issues to be aware of , with this design of converter. The Falcon (be it the Pilot or Namiki) is a cartridge converter pen but has evolved through several filling systems. Don't miss out! We'll be keeping you updated withy any news. We will not accept returns of opened Ink Bottles ,Ink Cartridges and refills.Kindly contact customer service without opening the package in case you ordered a wrong item or no longer want the item that you ordered. As was the case with many of my friend Thomas' pens that he sent me, I didn't know what to make of the Pilot Metal Falcon when I first inked it up. Clicca qui per accedere oppure registrarti come nuovo cliente. There was a lot of suggestion from fountain pen enthusiasts who like heavier and a more sturdy pen made out of metal. It is rare nowadays to find a new pen sold with a flexy nib. Pen Boutique's servers use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), an encryption technology that works with Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Safari, Netscape, and AOL's browser, so that only Pen Boutique can read a buyer's personal information. Shaped more like a nib that you might find for a dip pen, it is long and slender with a bulge half way down, as if the nib had been pushed into a wall and had buckled. The remarkable thing is that the pen requires no pressure at all and the tines are so responsive, that the pen will write as soon as the pen touches the paper and with no skipping. I can fill it OK, but its a nightmare to clean and all too easy to get ink behind the piston. You will join millions of other customers who have safely shopped over the Internet. One criticism that was made of the resin version, was that it felt too light. Pilot Falcon 2 Fountain Pen - Metal Burgundy. There have been other modifcations too, such as the change from a resin to a metal finial and barrel end cap and the addition of another metal ring, so that there are now two rhodium plated rings on the grip section and a third on the barrel, just after the cap threads. Namiki -Pilot heard them and introduced the Namiki Falcon 2 Metal Collection fountain pen with more refinements to this fountain pen. In the right hands, this can be used to apply a little downward pressure to the nib on the down stroke, to open up the tines a little and create some thicker lines, for attractive line variation. $180.00 USD 10 E. College Avenue, Suite #112A Meanwhile I have been careful not to push it too far for fear of springing the nib, bending it past the point of no return. You can simply remove the item from your cart. Where the product was new and undamaged and the damage was caused by the customer. We are not responsible for the exchange rate differences. To return an item purchased from Pen Boutique, please follow these guidelines: 1) Your Return Authorization Code. Indeed, you have to be careful on the upstroke to keep a light touch and avoid the nib jabbing into the paper. I had heard raves about its flexible nib but never having used one before, I was tentative. These do give this smart but ordinary looking Pilots uniform a bit of panache, rather like the rings on the sleeves of an airline pilots jacket. An email will be sent to the address below containing a link to verify your email address. At the time it was filled with Pilot Iroshizuku Yama-budo which I was sure it would like. Both are now discontinued according to Cult Pens. The fine nib proved very good for annotating typed hand-outs and marginal notes. 2016-2021 Pen Boutique.com. Shopping online at Pen Boutique is statistically safer than using your credit card at a restaurant or department store. Thankyou.