The pen is pretty, it's frosted with smooth finishes. It's fairly bulky although still good enough for small hands. The nib although well fitted seems to be rather scratchy and would leave a "cut line" in all the different types of paper I have tried. I have the F nib, not sure if perhaps other nib sizes wouldn't have this problem. I don't carry this pen out so I don't have a problem with the cap not posting but I can imagine that being an issue should this be a bring along. I am not using document ink or iron gall ink yet the cap is still stained and it bugs me because it's semi-transparent. It definitely has a good ink capacity if that is something that determines your pen's choice. It's not a bad pen, I just personally prefers others and there are plenty to choose from at this price point.
This is the third Opus 88 I own. And it is as wonderful as the two Omars (one black the other a demonstrator) I already use.
I waited a little while for a broad nib and I am glad I did so. IT writes beautifully (which is more than I can say for me :)).
I have a fondness for demonstrator pens and minimalist design and the Koloro demonstrator hits the mark on these.
Interestingly the straight barrel feels much different in the hand than the slightly cigar-shaped barrel of the Omar. This is not a criticism - but an observation. I use the two pens together during the day and this made me notice the difference.
Currently, I have the Koloro ink with Iroshizuku Ebisuand the pale blue of the ink makes the pen into a sapphire jewel on my desk.
I am extremely happy with the pen and the excellent service received from Appelboom. Doubtless, I will be visiting the store again.
Sinds de middelbare school heb ik niet meer met vulpen geschreven, maar steeds bleef de interesse in het schrijven met een vulpen wel. Destijds wist ik evenwel niet dat er naast de Parker's en Watermannen van deze wereld zo'n keuze was. Na veel onderzoek, wikken en wegen, heb ik voor de Opus 88 Demonstrator gekozen als mijn herinstap in het schrijven met een vulpen, 20 jaar nadat ik ermee gestopt ben. Ik ben bijzonder blij met de keuze die ik gemaakt hebt. De Demonstrator is een zeer mooie, grote pen in prachtig afgewerkt acryl en schrijft zeer goed en aangenaam. Het eyedropper systeem is een leuke gimmick en zorgt ervoor dat de pen ongelooflijk veel inkt kan bevatten en maar blijft schrijven. Ook ben ik zeer tevreden van de persoonlijke en vriendelijke service van Appelboom!
Huge ink capacity pen and compatible with Pilot Parallel nib units.
Review Add on: 19-01-2020
Average Rating:
(4)
A gorgeous and huge fountain pen, made out of a clear and frosted acrylic resin. It is an eyedropper pen with a piston operated shut-off valve, that keeps a lot of ink.
For me, the most interesting part of this pen is that, if you unscrew the Jowo nib unit, you can insert the Pilot Parallel pen nib and feed. Now, the 6mm Parallel nib and not have to worry about ink-flow or refilling.
This modestly priced brand brought something new to the fountain pen landscape: a high-end eyedropper filling system previously only available on vintage Japanese pens or on obscenely expensive modern ones. It's my favorite filling system, with enormous capacity, ease of cleaning/maintenance, and great flow. This model is my favorite among the Opus 88 pens.
Though a very large pen, I find it very comfortable to use, and I’m a woman with small hands.
The build quality is fantastic. Good tolerances, great finish, and the clip is removable if, like me, you prefer to accentuate its clean, minimalist shape.
This pen comes with a typically smooth and pleasant Jowo #6 nib. But, because it uses a standard #6 Jowo housing, it's very versatile if you're into nib swapping/frankenpenning. It can even take a Pilot Parallel nib.
NOTE: this pen does not post. That’s no big deal for me, but some people find this an important detail. If you need a pen that posts, other Opus 88 models do so.
First up. It is a great pen and a pen I will recommend. I am very pleased with the weight and feel of it, and the way you can see the ink in the clear demonstrator is very nice indeed. That said. I have had mine burp in my pocket - luckily the cap held the spillage. Also the nib is a bit picky with angles. (or maybe it is a little overpolished...) but a smooth operator over all - and a joy to own despite.
What I like about Opus 88 demonstrator are: well design, good pen diameter size, contain a lot of ink with a classic eyedropper filling, and smooth writing. What I see that need improvements: The inner wall of the pen cap is susceptible to contact with nib and leave the ink trace, And it will be clearly seen since it is transparent. Ink may penetrate along the barrel thread which makes it look less nice. Once happened, it is not so easy to clean.
It is a great pen, it looks very different, and the thick grip works well for me. It takes a massive amount of ink, and the mechanism makes it easy to take it into planes without fearing a leak.
I ordered the broad nib, and like all schmidt nibs, they are very very smooth.
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