Author: Todd Battistelli

Review Title: Compact Elegance

This fountain pen is not for everyone, but if it suits your tastes, is an elegant choice.

The Ecridor is a narrow pen even when capped. Uncapped, the short section narrows even further, approximating the diameter of a woodcase pencil. The transition between barrel and section is not sharp.

The pen uncaps with a soft, smooth movement and recaps with a satisfying click. In the hand, the pen has a reassuring weight given its small size. While the pen posts securely, doing so may backweight the balance.

The construction is what one would expect from Caran d'Ache, including small details like an o-ring to help keep the barrel secured and a clip that is firm but usable. The pen also comes with a converter, which is a practice more higher-end manufacturers would do well to follow.

The shiny finish does make the pen a fingerprint magnet if that is a concern. The same finish makes for a smooth section but not one I find slippery.