A look at a an intriguing new pen design from Endless...the Captiva. #endless #figboot #captiva figbootonpens@gmail.com Instagram - @figboot11 Figboot on Pens P.O. Box 12430 Durham, NC 27709
That “tight” pocket isn’t for storage, it’s used to slip the back cover of the notebook into so you have a notebook on board. Kind of mini folio style.
@@FigbootonPens buddy, there is a LOT to think about when you make the kind of videos that you do. No one can fault you for missing something every now and then. Pen on, sir, from WV.
Well this isn’t a comment about this video. I was sitting here looking at my 11 fountain pens thinking about pen storage and wondering if I have a “pen” problem. Then I watched the video you posted 2 years ago on Pen Storage. I feel much better about myself now. Thank you 😁
Hi David, nice review as usual! I've got a few points for you though: 1. Endless is not a sister company of Krishna Inks. They're based elsewhere in India and the proprietors are different. 2. The other side of the cork base provides a more stable surface for the ink bottle to rest on. Essentially, there are two sides to the base. One provides that wobbly surface and makes the whole thing a nice desk piece, and the other side provides stability so you can fill from the bottle a bit better.
I watched Une Fontaine de Plumes review this morning. He ordered a needle point nib and upon examination, determined that it wasn't a true needlepoint. When he contacted Endless, they told him that they wouldn't be listing that nib as a needle point, any longer. Apparently it wrote more as a F-M. So, it's good to hear that you are happy with the architect nib. Those wibbly wobbly Alchemy ink bottles don't appeal to me at all. 😂
Unless the pen needs frequent priming (and that would be a problem in itself), I frankly don't see the point of having the converter nob exposed. Is unscrewing the barrel once in a while that of an inconvenience? That being said, the price for the specialty grinds is kinda fair.
@@1968gadgetyo Difference being, the piston usually needs some initial force to start turning, making accidental turns almost impossible. Converters usually turn with no effort however. So, I wouldn't wanna carry this pen in a bag.
tbh, I feel like the entire point of this pen is that it will sell well with FP collectors due to it being even slightly different from what's already available. To me, it's one of those designs that's not been done before for good reason... but people will buy it nonetheless.
Suggestion: When lining up pens uncapped for size comparisons, The front end of the grip is what should be in line. I'm always puzzled why presenters' struggle with this. Not only would it give viewers a visual of the barrel length, but the nib size at the same time. After all, the "Grip" is what make the barrel "too long/short, or the nib angel comfortable when presenters give an opinion about "The-Feel" (which, if I'm not mistaken, is the whole point of pen comparisons ... so the viewer might get/understand the "feel" of a pen they may not have used before)
NIce Review. I do like the stealth black. The price is also reasonable. I don't know if I'll add one to my collection, but I'll keep an eye on the brand.
I can't remember the last time I saw an original design pen, kudos to Endless. As an ink freak I wonder if that ink window will make it dry out quicker, like the Lamy Safari, hence making inks come out darker. I happen to like it in that very dark blue.
That Candy Sheen is SHARP. Shame about the inkcident :C But, honestly, I feel like certain marks give a house character. I have some marks on my own office floor from the projects I pursue, but I look back at them and feel happy that I was able to do them. (but if I were still renting... yeah, I'd have a heart attack.)
thank you so much for this! i was looking into dipping my toes into getting an architect nib as well as this pen and your writing sample was exactly what i was looking for - now i'll just have to wait for my local pen store to restock this!
I appreciate the advice about not eye-droppering a barrel with multiple holes. Generally speaking (with exception of Opus pens), I don’t fill my pens that way, but if I did, I *would* be that person who tried it. 😅 That’s an impressive stain on your floor, David. I’m sorry about that. Let us know if you find a way to clean it off. I’m not sure what I think about the exposed knob. I suppose if I tended to refill my pens with the same ink, it might be convenient, but I usually bounce from colour to colour. I do like the way it looks, though. Thanks for bringing this pen to our attention!
Super fun filling mechanism, a cool take on the converter. I love specialty grind nibs. I don’t own an architect grind yet. The nib on this pen is good looking. you for this review.
I also haven’t much experience with specialty nibs and I’m not sure I’m so.d on the Captiva, but you have definitely planted some thoughts in my head regarding next steps in my 25 year (thus far) journey of pen collecting. Thanks.
Personally, I would worry about the inevitability of this, particularly in a shirt pocket. It, from a distance, seems to be a bad idea. If I bought one of these, then I would put some Teflon tape around the exposed end to forestall this potential issue, thus hamper the otherwise clean line of the fountain pen. Of course one could remove this internal cap, but Figboot mentions the compromise of doing this.
That's not something I have been worried about while using the pen. You need to have some intention in order to turn the knob. Even if you grab the barrel by the "knob hole", I don't find it susceptible to turn.
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Well, in light of the other comments, I'll hold off buying one, even though I've been thinking about adding an architect grind to my collection. I will say that I like this twist on the cartridge filling system better than the one Leonardo put on their first generation Momentos Zero pens. Remember? A blind cap over a slick chrome extension that stuck out maybe 1/4 inch when the cap was removed. The short length plus the slick surface makes it less than useless. As I recall, it retailed for around $175.00, and came with a steel Bock nib that wasn't always tuned well. Finally, it has no ink window, so you have to remove the barrel anyway to fill it properly. So, by comparison, this might not be such a poor value. Perhaps if I wait a while the company will address some of these issues.
'Torque Filler', inkcident waiting to happen by unintendedly turning that exposed knob. 'Wobbly Ink Bottle Design', inkcident waiting to happen. conclusion, Endless like people to have inkcident..
Hi Dave I have got a issue I don't know how to take care of I have the navalar voyage Copacabana which by the way is a stunning pen it's pictures do not do it justice I had it inked up with emerald of chavor worked fine I used six or eight months left it lay four months forgot it was inked and now when I twist the finial to clean it it'll twist a little bit but when you let go it spins right back not sure how to take care of this any help would be appreciated
Sounds like the feed has become clogged with the ink/shimmer from the EoC. If you don't feel comfortable removing the nib to clean the feed, you could try submerging the pen in slightly warm water for a couple hours. That might loosen up the dried ink in order for you to be able to use the piston to flush everything out.
Anyone here have a fischer millenium 2? I have been using it since 2013 and it stiill hasnt run out. Guaranteed to last a lifetime. Has anyone had it ever run out.
“Architect” grinds have been around longer than I’ve been in the hobby which is well over 10 years. I don’t see Arabic (or Hebrew) used for this grind nearly as often though it does show up some.
This pen is garbage! It is very cheap feeling, the torque fill system is just a gimmick. The nib is completely unusable on arrival. I bought a fine and when it works,it feels like trying to write with a very fine point needle. The feed and nib are completely out of alignment and the tines have zero gap. The company contacted me about a refund/ replacement and when I requested a replacement, they stopped all communication. Buy at your own risk. I have purchased pens that cost less than the shipping cost alone on this pen that write and feel far superior. This is a $5 pen at best.
Looks like form over function to me. Calling slapping a cap on a standard converter a unique filling system is insulting. For $15 I wouldn’t be so harsh on it.
