Great review, David, of what is likely become on of my favorite brands (up there with Pelican, Nakaya and Pilot). Just received a Leonardo Officina Zero Grande Positano pen and can't wait to ink it up! Thanks.
Let's say that I adore your videos. Very informative, relaxing and full of beautiful photos of the fountain pens. I also happen to love those Leonardo's fountain pens. Thanks David!
Thank you for an excellent video. I am a Leonardo fanboy; I own a Baker's Dozen. Leonardo has really "hit its stride", and are introducing a number of interesting designs. My budget is having trouble keeping up. My current favorite is my Speranza, #09/100 of the cherry ebonite material. Leonardo ebonite has a special feel, it is "warmer" than the Pilot Custom Urushi and *45 models, for instance.
I am madly, deeply in love with the purple and rose gold. I'd be interested to hear more about your views on the steel vs gold, especially with the large difference in price points.
Great pen, looks amazing!! Each color has its own character. P.S. The Rubik's cubes make up the Italian flag as per the Italian origin/resemblance of the pen.
i got a leonardo nib for one of my pens and it didn’t really flow well at all, so i sent it back hopefully for a replacement, but i’ve heard couple of people with similar experiences who refuse to get another so i’ll have to wait until i get a replacement to see how true that is, but your review seems promising
Not to harp, but my Leonardo Momento Zero was lousy. Sent the first one back because it was muddy-looking, nothing like the lovely blue shown on the review (elsewhere) or on this Grande. The one I have now is pretty. But the first nib just didn't write! Awful. The replacement nib is better but far from OK. It skips and hardly writes on some paper like Clairefontaine Triomphe. I am far from the only customer who has had this experience. Perhaps the newer nibs they are using are better. That doesn't help those of us who got burned by the lavish reviews.
I really like the look of these pens, I've heard great things about them. The only thing that makes me hesitate is the engraved text down the side of the pen barrel-I feel like it detracts from the attractiveness of the material used. Is the engraving particularly deep does anyone know?
Are these pens actually available anywhere yet? I tried to search for it, tried a number of sellers both in US and Europe, and the only one I could find that mentioned it has it on pre-order status.
Do you have any thoughts on a comparison between the Leonardo elastic nib and the Pineider quill nib? I have a La Grande Bellezza and I'm quite interested in a Leonardo (I can't find a Delta or an Omas that I love, and Scribo is not really fit for me)
I have the two nibs you mention, albeit on different bodies. My Pineider is the Arco Blue Bee and my Leonardo is an MZ Grande. Both nibs are impressive. I've owned the Pineider for 6 months, the Leonardo for one. The Pineider is exhibiting more flex but I suspect the Leonardo is not yet fully broken-in. I get even more flex from my Pilot 912 with FA nib, but that pen is 2 years old and I am more "'exuberant" with it than the others.
Nice review, thanks. I also find laser engraving unattractive. I have to assume it is so much cheaper, easier, and more precise that it will soon take over completely.
It is considerably less expensive. The stamping die can cost around $15k. For many manufacturers, it is tough to justify the expense. So...I understand the reasoning behind laser engraving...but that doesn't mean I have to love it. There are some laser engraving techniques that looks nicer than others, though.
@@FigbootonPens Also can be done immediately, whereas new die takes some time to make. Sure makes sense until you sell large number of pens. Although like most I prefer the classic look of stamped nibs.
@@FigbootonPens Alas the upgrade from steel to gold nib is in the two hundred dollar range, and that is bit of a bummer, as that is a lot more than just the cost difference.
I have 6 and 5 of them skip. I've tried flushing them out with warm soapy water but that didn't help. These new Leonardos are calling my name! Maybe if I get a stub?
@@yuricallegaro2104 I have a Momento Zero Grande with a broad and I experience skipping on the downstroke. I tried ignoring it but I had to come to terms with the unpleasant writing experience I was experiencing
