Graf von Faber-Castell Tamitio India Red Fountain pen

Author: Mandar Mitra

• Review Add on: 07-03-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

I was worried about the step down from the body to the short section, but it's perfectly comfortable while writing.

The monotone steel nib looks nice and is smooth and rigid. The screw-in nib unit will fit in a Loom / Basic. Indeed, my writing experience with the Tamitio is not significantly different from what I get with the Loom / Basic.

It is a substantial pen that feels balanced unposted, but back-heavy with the cap posted. I expect the matte red body will not show scratches. The steel parts are "finger print magnets", but one can easily wipe them off with tissue / cloth. The overall finish, packaging and the etched (rather than printed) branding on the converter are high-quality.

I suppose the Tamitio, with its steel nib, fills the "entry-level GvFC" slot. I like mine enough to want to try their lovely 2-tone gold nibs, but in hindsight, I would probably have been better off had I just saved for the gold-nibbed Classic.

Author: Tony Proctor

Review Title: Elegant Design

• Review Add on: 30-08-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

I waited too long to try Graf von Faber-Castell. I generally go for larger/girthed resin pens. However I am impressed with the color pallet, design and engineering of the Tamatio. At first I was concerned about the very small grip section but find it comfortable to hold and write with for longer sessions. While the nib is stainless steel, I find it precise and smooth. The attention to detail, fit and finish, elegant design and presentation won me over to GvFC. This India Red model is my second Tamitio. I also have the Stone Grey model, where I have longer term experience for this review. Thanks to Appelboom this classic is a great value as well. This pen has my recommendation.