Giveaway and Review: Conklin All American Ebony

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Congratulations to Becky from Texas for winning the drawing for the Conklin All American. Thanks to all who entered. Look for more giveaways coming soon!
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@bankerjohn9469 3 года назад

Beautiful pen. Reminds me of my wooden fountain pen made from the great Wye Oak.

@samuellee3507 3 года назад

Thank you for the giveaway! There is a Pilot Vanishing Point/Capless that used a wood body. That would be an interesting one to have.

@Regulator12 3 года назад

This pen looks gorgeous, I'm a huge fan of the wood grain pattern, and even more so in dark brown. It looks very deep and rich.

@frielsean 3 года назад

Beautiful Fountain Pen, and wishing yous a Happy Independence Day from Ireland.

@Smartiebob317 3 года назад

Thanks for the interview. My mother had a Conklin pen years ago & it was one of her favorites. That said I am throwing my hat in the ring for the giveaway. Thanks again.

@jeremyalvarez1939 3 года назад

I've always wanted to try a Conklin Fountain Pen! This particular one in Ebony is a beauty. Thanks for reviewing, Figboot.

@tiffanynguyen4411 3 года назад

This might be my favorite All American model! I really like the look of the dark wood and trim.

@sophiehuang7799 3 года назад

Love this channel as it introduced me to the interest of fountain pens. I love the look of wooden pens and in my opinion the style of this one is gorgeous.

@kradmi21 3 года назад

Never tried a wooden pen, but the dark ebony with the gunmetal looks great!

@xaviervilasiscardona391 3 года назад

I have seen wooden Conklins now 100 years old. It is nice to see the evolution of the brand.

@priyankkapur1587 3 года назад

I love Conklin!. I've never owned one but I've tried a few. They seem to have done a wonderful job yet again.

@maycienguyen9966 3 года назад

Such a handsome pen! Me and my husband (Jonathan Nguyen 😘) really do love watching your videos and learning more about pens! It's nice to know that, as our collections grow, we will have videos like yours to reference and learn from ☺️

@coveygroff 3 года назад

I love seeing something good 'ol fashioned American still thriving and creating great looking product.

@Chuculainn9 3 года назад

Thanks David. You have the best reviews in your field and I appreciate your professionalism. Happy Fourth!

@blakeward2 3 года назад

Platinum wood pens have always intrigued me.

@lp343 3 года назад

I wonder if this pen would have looked better with golden accents.

@bryanandrews648 3 года назад

I love the look of this pen. The woodgrain really makes it look like an actual cigar. It also gives it a work tool feel.

@DBCuzitis 3 года назад

I’ve always wanted a wooden pen. This one looks lovely in black on black. Very cool.

@bugaluka 3 года назад

Love the gunmetal-dark wood combination!

@joesgoodlife 3 года назад

That looks like a gorgeous pen. I really like the look of an ebony pen there is something warm and organic about them.

@agradoville 3 года назад

Very sharp looking pen. I agree with you on the clip design, it just looks short and chunky. I have had a few wooden ball point pens but never a fountain pen. I do love the dark wood and gun metal accents. Another great video packed with tons of info. Thanks for what you do, David

@lunaronion9400 3 года назад

Thanks for another interesting review, David. I don't have any wooden pens, though I like the look of the Faber-Castell Ondoro.

@muahharhahaha 3 года назад

Such an elegant and beautiful pen. So simple. And yet so effortlessly stylish. A nice aesthetic with the wood too, especially with resin pens being the most ubiquitous.

@seanmarshall2559 3 года назад

I love wood for its unique character. I just worry about staining so I’ve avoided fountain pens made of wood

@1xsandrax1 3 года назад

Thanks for another great video!! My favorite wooden fountain pen is my Monteverde Regatta - Explorers fountain pen in walnut!

@gtherrien002 3 года назад

Thank you David, for the first time i can see the real colour of this pen. On all pictures i saw it appear more black. In olive wood look's nice to.

@holohulolo 21 день назад

Ya I find a lot of Conklin's pictures dont do them justice. I saw the endurance crest and thought out of 3 colour the orange gun metal looks the least appealing, but then I watched some video and see some amateur pictures by reviewers, and turns out the orange gun metal is the most appealing. Some of their Conklin all American model like the raven black and earth brown also look unappealing and even matte and dull on picture but they are actually glossy. I think it's most or less true in resin fountain pens. if we cant see the real thing we have to see a couple videos and less touch up picture to see how it really looks. I saw a pricy pen and didn't understand the price, until I saw a video and see all the little details in the resin design.

@SiddharthBhatt24 3 года назад

Being a fan of bamboo dip pens, I'd very much like to see a pen directly integrated into a whole bamboo stick. Bamboo sticks are hollow enough that you can put a converter and a nib section in it. Some companies like Ranga pens make bamboo shaped pens out of ebonite and acrylic but I've yet to see a fountain pen made from (or rather made in) raw bamboo

@RFelix-bd1dd 3 года назад

Beautiful finish indeed. Classy and classic. It seems to be a good writer too. Thanks for the review.

@nerdcm355 3 года назад

Conklin looks like they make quality products, I’ve been wanting a duragraph for so long.

@jochanncholland5927 3 года назад

What a nice fountain pen! Never owned a wooden one...

@tangospenhabit 3 года назад

I love Conklin pens, they are always unique. Great video!

@winnipegger65 3 года назад

I always enjoy the reviews. A highlight for me on these reviews is the ink discussion. So many inks!

@da5idt 3 года назад

I've never had a wood fountain pen, I've always wanted to try pen turning though, and it's a natural place to start!

@juicybroski14 3 года назад

I've never had a wooden pen before, but I love the way they look! Plus, the wood on this Conklin is beautiful. Love your videos!

@karlkunkel 3 года назад

David, very good review and observations. I tend to be attracted to fountain pens made with natural materials, like this ebony wood, and earth-tone colors, such as this model. The Gun-metal grip does add a nice touch. And I am a big fan of Private Reserve inks.

@pierre-alexandremenard7228 3 года назад

I really like the look of the wood on this fountain pen. The dark color is very nice. I don’t have any wooden fountain pen yet; it’s not a material I normally think of when I think of fountain pens. Resin or metal more often come to mind. Thank you for showing us this material and pen. Cheers

@ripper1246 3 года назад

from afar it doesn't even look like a wood pen, the dark wood and metal material just fit each other so good but also gives out a warm touch

@meb6667 3 года назад

Among the (many) pens I own, only a handful are made of wood. I've just never been powerfully drawn to wooden pens -- until this past month. Your recent review of a pen produced by Stanford Wood Studio intrigued me. I went to their website and stumbled across a pen that combines wood and acrylic in a way that's visually spectacular. And the bonus is that it's a very satisfying writer. Thanks for introducing this maker. They've convinced me that wood can be an excellent material for fountain pens.

@danncann4889 3 года назад

red cedar is a great wood for a pen. the grain really pops

@farmerfox3332 3 года назад

This is exciting thank you for the opportunity for a chance to win.

@cesspresso 3 года назад

I’ve found wood pens to speak to me on many levels. Most of my love of wood pens comes out of my years in Boyscouts. My first foray into wood comes through Webson Gill. The smooth wood feels great in my hand especially paired with the brass. I imagine this Conklin will feel equally luxurious to me. Thank you so much for the review.

@victormorimoto7993 3 года назад

Just started this hobby last month, and I think I'm going to be staying in for a while. I've been really liking the experience. As for woods I have no clue.

@scottcheatwood2281 3 года назад

This looks like a great first wooden pen!

@damek7471 3 года назад

Who does not like the look of a good wood grain? Beautiful colours. I agree, the Conklin clips look a little off. Another good review. Thank you.

@drnomad16 3 года назад

Thanks for posting this interesting review! My favorite wood fountain pen is made with olive wood.

@dfrankpgh 3 года назад

Thank you for doing this review. Very good looking pen. The craftsmanship of the woodgrain looks great.

@MarcR1030 3 года назад

Thanks for the review as always, David. I owned one of these. The body and trim are striking, but, as usual (and unfortunately as expected), I was let down by the nib. Same story for all of these modern Conklin's. When I use a vintage Nozac or Endura, I cannot begin to fathom why anyone would go for one these "modern" remakes. Shame.

@ryanw5280 3 года назад

Wooden pen...anything made by Ryan Krusac. Those pens are beautiful.

@maryannehommel103 3 года назад

I'm lacking a a wood pen and love my Duragraph. Thanks for such comprehensive reviews!

@Ross1950art 3 года назад

Looks to be very well crafted. I do appreciate fine craftsmanship.

@alanpareis734 3 года назад

Beautiful pen and beautiful wood. I especially can sing the praises of the All American, since I just received for Father’s Day, an All American, Southwest Turquoise XF -from my # 1 daughter and her husband. Love the way it writes and feels in my “age challenged hand.” Until last year I couldn’t imagine writing with a pen of this girth. Now over the last year of “Pandemic Acquired” M800, Wancher 7-Treasures Bakelite, and Curidas I love the girth and am finding many of my slim pens uncomfortable for long writing sessions. Ha, Ha, so far I have not found the “recent insta gram post for this pen on your IG. I’ll look again in the am and hopefully will enter there before the window closes. Thanks for the great review and pictures of this pen and its beautiful finish.

@bokneg66 3 года назад

Thanks for the chance to win! Never had a modern Conklin, but I have a vintage lever-filler Conklin with a very nice soft gold nib. Too bad the lever is prone to rusting. It would be fun to compare this modern one to the vintage one.

@rsinger2597 3 года назад

The wood is pretty classy. My favorite is probably the Waterman man series... I think they had a few wood models available.

@willk4599 3 года назад

Great review! Thanks again. I don’t really have a favorite wood as a pen chassis.

@jacksoniseneker322 3 года назад

I used to go over to a friend's house after school and they would have darker colored wood paneling on their walls. It reminds me of the 80s and this pen's material.

@wendyholiday2021 3 года назад

Thank you for the review. I don't own any wood pens. I was afraid of splinters.

@austin6982 3 года назад

My favorite wooden fountain pen is my Ryan Krusac x Jake Weidmann “United By A Common Wind.”

@abhishek.shinde 3 года назад

Conklin has made a winner of a pair with these wooden finishes. I own a walnut finish in this model with a broad nib and it's some pen... The wood really adds to the character of these pens and makes them so unique. Loved the review and the close up images specially. Makes me think if I got the wrong one from the pair.. 😊 As far as wooden pens go.. my dream pen will remain the Monty Winnfield Highwater. With its unique blend of materials, it oozes class. Thank you for another great review David..

@delkott 3 года назад

Thanks for reviewing this very beautiful pen, David. The combination of the ebony wood fibres, the gunmetal accents, and the black nib add to its beauty.

@pedrojpinto 3 года назад

I love everything about this pen. Dark wood, black trim, that's unusual and looks amazing!

@sbin4731 3 года назад

Pilot Grandee kaede & custom kaede are my favorite wooden ones. Color hue & surface texture of the kaede changes slowly as they get used.

@eugeniocuadradoalbite6706 3 года назад

I love the Graf von Faber Castell classic. All the variations. The snakewood looks amazing

@rtech3316 3 года назад

Beautiful pen, David. The grain variation, when viewed up close, is wonderful. I would love to see something in cocobolo wood, but I don't know if the grain is tight enough to stand out like it is with the ebony. Thanks for this video and thank you for continuing to put out content.

@jeppel12 3 года назад

I’m relatively new to FPs and therefore only own a few, however I’ve fell in love with the way they feel and write. All in all it would be a pleasure to have the opportunity to own a Conklin

@welcometotheworldwithsean 3 года назад

The wood really makes it unique! It's amazing how much character different materials give the same model of pen!

@vageli 3 года назад

Montegrappa makes some crazy wooden fountain pens form the simple Heartwood to the nuts Revolver.

@RichardStJohn-fs7gp 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your reviews with us. I am new to the hobby and really enjoy the format and information you provide in your reviews. I do not currently own a Conklin, nor do I own a wood pen.

@luckyoleary9626 3 года назад

Great looking pen. Anything in Walnut-Ebony is always a winner. Definitely on the list.

@soccerlover170 3 года назад

Just got into fountain pens and this channel has been a great resource for me!

@edzejandehaan9265 3 года назад

Wow, that is a very beautiful pen! Ebony is really attractive material.

@paulherman5822 3 года назад

The modern Conklin clip hearkens back to the early one that the original Conklin pens had. A pretty classic design, at this point. Kind of like the arrow clip Parker uses. I have pens in different types of materials, plastics (I refuse to call any plastic a "resin," as resin, to me, is a vegetal product), ebonite/hard rubber, metal, etc, but only one with a wooden overlay. Solid wood intrigues me... Whilst I still see issues with many of the modern Conklin pens, I really don't see them for the All-American. Thanks for sharing!

@inkyhamster 3 года назад

Looks beautiful. Great show.

@mullana230 3 года назад

The pen looks quite elegant with an added advantage of using natural material like wood, which feels better in the hand. But I am skeptical about the longevity of wood pens and the meticulous care required to maintain the wood finish. I wish more companies start making pens with eco-friendly materials.

@jonathanhamiltonnguyen405 3 года назад

What a nice pen. I appreciate all your videos. I can't tell you how often I have gone through your videos just looking through all the pens that I want to add to my humble collection. I have started a small collection of pens, nothing super fancy, I'm new to all this and your videos really have helped me tremendously! Keep up the fantastic work. I appreciate you and what you do!

@maycienguyen9966 3 года назад

Good luck baby! May the best spouse win 😂😘

@jonathanhamiltonnguyen405 3 года назад

If you win then I also win lol so there! :))

@StephanieMayfieldDIG 3 года назад

Gorgeous pen. Thanks for the review. I have shyed away from wooden pens out of concern for them holding up to the moisture. However I expect a well made one like a Conklin would be fine.

@hansbroger946 3 года назад

Absolutely beautiful pen! I love the section size and the chocolate color of the wood!

@jima5607 3 года назад

Good review, Thanks. Love Conklin pens. I’ve never had a wood fountain pen. Would love to try one.

@amcg7342 3 года назад

Nice looking wooden pen. Especially like the use of gunmetal with the dark wood. I have been looking at the offerings from Wancher, but will need to check out Conklin as well.

@talcual2138 3 года назад

The symbolism of ebony used for this pen can't be overstated. A very American pen in all senses, and the history represented by the choice of wood makes it especially resonant in 2021.

@NicMcPhee 3 года назад

Another helpful review - thanks! It would be nice to learn something about how they’re sourcing their woods and how sustainable that is. I think we often downplay sustainability questions (“There aren’t that many fountain pens in the grand scheme of things, and it’s surely better than disposable ballpoints.”), but this could be a space where the fountain pen community was playing some sort of leadership role instead of mostly rolling out shiny, sparkly plastics.

@game_doc1908 3 года назад

Lovely pen, I really like how in depth and friendly all your reviews are.

@klock379 3 года назад

Instead of a wooden fountain pen, I would love to get a good wooden block pen holder. 😀

@guillermocruz2169 3 года назад

Looking at the other versions of the all American, I really like how all the dark accents are integrated. From the nib to the clip. I'm intrigued how does it feel in the hand while writing.

@ricoemtp 3 года назад

Another great review, David. These All American pens are very nice looking.

@emmanuelmacedo1095 3 года назад

I’ve never had or felt a wooden fountain pen. So I cannot say which kind of wood would be my favorite. I have a TWSBI Eco and preppy but i Love the Conklin brand for being American. Thanks for the review!! It’s a beautiful pen 😊

@roxiesossa3210 3 года назад

I love anything made of wood really & cocobolo wood is but one of my favorites. I have seen a few pens made with cocobolo wood and hope to have one in the future.

@ke19lly9 3 года назад

I'm new to the world of fountain pens, I just recently got my first pen(Lamy Safari, Fine nib) and I really love it so far. This pen would be quite an upgrade I'm sure. Your content has been very helpful during my learning about fountain pens! Thank you and fingers crossed that I win!

@michaelsimon4034 3 года назад

I greatly enjoy wood pens. I would love to have on of Ryan Krusac’s wooden pens.

@gilbertoriosp 3 года назад

Looks like a great pen! It would be nice to have it manufactured in Ohio again.

@rakeshvarma4695 3 года назад

Excellent fast paced review. I own two M300 wooden pieces…one in red wood and the other in black. Not fond of the nib width as they had limited options. I like the nib on the Conklin shown much better.

@manuelsalazar3938 3 года назад

Great!!! I was considering one of this pens for purchase 😃 I'm not a wood expert but in my very limited experience tiger wood is probably my favorite. Thanks for the great reviews David 🤛

@pownwaffles 3 года назад

I absolutely love the look and the feel of wooden fountain pens. I always have. One of my person favorites has to be the Faber Castell e-motion

@katiesandals 3 года назад

I love the wood Ondoro from Faber-Castell, and this pen is definitely on my list!

@eladn3059 3 года назад

Thank you David for another great review and giveaway!

@bobberry5452 3 года назад

I have a couple other Conklin pens and both needed some nib tweaking - but now write very well. I do have my eyes on an expensive Wancher wood pen - the Sekai Aizu Urushi in Sandalwood. Thanks, David for another great review!

@bencole3741 3 года назад

Nice work - love the black nib as well as the Private Reserve American Blue. Thanks, as always, for bringing us another excellent review!

@mrdminkov 3 года назад

I never ever had wooden pen and it will be interesting for me to try/have one. Regarding design of the pen I would prefer one that is bamboo style.

@antonioraffa123 3 года назад

Thank you for the thorough review as always. A nice Conklin would make a nice addition to my collection. Keep up the good work. Cheers from UK 🇬🇧

@1boscolucas 3 года назад

My favorite wooden pen is the moonman m6 in ebony color!!

@cloudfrontsystems 3 года назад

Love the idea of this wood pen! I have never used a wood bodied pen but it seems like it would be very comfortable in the hands. I don't have a wood pen yet, so this Conklin All American would have to be the one I would like most to add to my small collection.