In my review of the Talisman, you all said you'd love to see a comparison so I will happily oblige! Patreon: / pensandtea Discord: / discord Instagram: / pens_and_tea
I'm looking forward to an unboxing of the Talisman Dream Bean. I just purchased the Talisman Four Leaf Clover which came out at the same time as the Dream Bean. I usually buy BENU's fine nibs although I do have one of their pens with a broad nib and it does write with a very bold line.
Thanks for your comparison. I have these exact pens, down to the nibs! I also have a Briolette with an EF nib. I love them all, despite most of my other pens being quite plain. Although the designs and colors are lovely, they wouldn’t sell well if they didn’t write well, and all of mine do.
I have the Talisman Dragon's Blood. I bought it only to reward the company for its stand and courage in leaving Russia. It's a pretty pen, though a little over the top for my taste, and it writes well, though no better than most of my steel nib pens, and, don't scream, not as well as any of my TWSBI pens. I do think many of these pens look much better in person than on video, but most are so over the top gaudy that, to me, they just look cheap, but that's just personal taste. I do like the Dragon's Blood, but I also think they're massively overpriced. The price has gone up since you made this video, at least where I live. Twenty-five dollars more for the Talisman I have, and when combined with the ridiculous shipping fee, I'd have to pay a hundred and seventy-five dollars for a pen with a steel nib that is, to me, just average good. I would like to have another Dragon's Blood with a different color background, but no thanks, not at that price. I'll buy a quality gold nib pen.
I was wondering if any of your Benu pens have any spots on them where it seems like a piece of the glitter was sticking up when it was coated. I have a briolette and there’s a “burr” on a spot on the cap. It also feels like a little divot. I reached out to where I bought it from but they said it’s normal because they’re handmade.
Cannot hear any whiny children. Lol, it's funny when people apologize for background sounds, it never bothers me and 90% of the time, can't even hear it. But appreciating your thoughtfulness. :)
I have the same two pens 😂🤩 definitely prefer the size of the Talisman in my small-ish hands but I am very drawn to the colourways in the Euphoria line. I spotted the new pomegranate colour and am dying to get it!
Interesting pens. After buying a pen directly from BENU I can attest to their efficiency and super friendliness. Just in time for All Hallow's Eve I received a Black Skull Minima with a broad nib(I got an spare medium nib too). Stealthy black with skull and crossbones motif throughout. The broad nib is wet/smooth and comfy. I didn't find it to be too bold of a line; and,perfectly wet. Just a well-tuned nib. It doesn't post but is plenty long enough for my medium-size hand. Lovely strange pen of quality materials. I care for it,very much. Thank you for ths comparison;I found it most helpful and penabling.
