Nice looking pen. the eyedropper system is flawless and great for preventing ink leaks while traveling. Jut one star knocked off of design because I don't love the (new) flex nib--not much flex at all. First time ordering through Appelboom and I much say they are really personable and prompt about answering questions.
Very nice big transparent pen !
Easy to use and the color of the ink inside is so pleasent to look at.
The stub nib gives you nice line variations and is soft on the paper IF you use a very glidy paper: Rhodia or Clairfontaine for example.
Have a good day,
Olivier
The Opus 88 Demonstrator is a big pen, but not heavy and I find it very comfortable to write with. With the valve open it's lovely wet writer and is currently my go-to pen. The build quality is good and, if you like clear demonstrator pens, it's stunning to look at. Holds loads of ink too, as you might expect from an eyedropper.
Première commande sur ce site et une surprise fort agréable à la réception.
Respect des délais (très court).
Paquet joliment présenté.
C'est mon premier stylo de la marque OPUS 88, conforme à la description.
Stylo très beau avec une plume de qualité.
L'ensemble valant le prix demandé.
I was on the lookout for a fountain pen that would highlight the vibrancy of sheening inks and the crispness of 52gsm stationery paper and I found it - the Opus 88 Demonstrator (Broad) created the trifecta of a joyous writing experience when ink, paper and pen blend in perfect harmony. Straight out of the box, the pen works perfectly and makes writing a joy. Thank you Appelboom for making the purchase a seamless and efficient experience!
It's my first Opus fountain pen, I'm impressed with the quality, a lot of more expensive fountain pens have writing problems, especially because of the nib.
pros:
- I like the oversized dimensions of this pen, altough it is not a heavy one
- good ink flow, it can be regulate a bit with the termination knob rotation, it is also safe for transport when the piston stops the ink from the barrel.
- big ink capacity, more than 3 ml.
- good design and functionality, for every day using
- no.6 nib
contras:
- almost nothing, maybe a little bit of hard starting...
Have it a few weeks now and I must say I am loving the pen. In an effort for diversification I opted for the Broad nib. It is a beautifully smooth and quiet wet nib. The pen looks brilliant very modern but with something else that adds a layer of elegance. The pen is large and feels nice in hand, there is no texture on the grip but I have had no issue with slipping. The only problem that I found was "and I believe it is common" that the cap takes about 4 rotations for removal. While this is a little inconvenient it has not been an issue.
Overall I would highly recommend this pen to any Demonstrator lover.
First, thank you Appelboom for fast, efficient and friendly service!
I ordered this Opus 88 Koloro clear demonstrator with medium steel nib and asked for a cursive italic modification which was expertly done by Ms Annabel Hillier. The pen itself hold such a lot of ink in the reservoir which is eye dropper filled. Flow the nib and feed is regulated by opening the piston which allows Ing to flow from the main reservoir into the feed. Unscrewing the piston knob feels a little ‘squeaky’ but it’s not a big deal for me. This is a fairly big pen but is very well-balanced in hand. The largish cap cannot be posted.
Though it is a slightly bigger pen, long writing sessions don’t seem to be too tiring. I think the excellent cursive italic grind which I have reviewed seperately makes writing with this already fun pen even more fun!
The Opus 88 clear Demonstrator Pen is the perfect writing tool for me.
It is a really big pen and i like it, there is enough place for a lot of ink, the nib is smooth, it works really good.
The overall design of this fountain pen is beautiful; neither subdued, nor shiny, just the right balance, with a great construction and a very smooth nib. The cap is a bit squeaky when rotating, but this disappears within a few days. I'm very happy with it, and I recommend it.
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