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Monday, June 24, 2024

Fountain Pen Review: Scriveiner Luxury EDC Stunning Matt Green Pocket Fountain Pen


I had fun doing my previous review of an amazing pocket fountain pen, so I'm doing a new review of another amazing pocket fountain pen! 

Many people include a pocket fountain pen in their everyday carry (EDC). Pocket fountain pens are popular because they combine the benefits of regular fountain pens with the added advantages of portability, durability, and convenience. Pocket fountain pens are small and lightweight, compact and portable, and practical and convenient. They don't take up too much space, fit easily in small pockets, and come in different materials, colors, and designs. Using a well-crafted pocket fountain can elevate the simple act of writing into a more thoughtful and enjoyable experience. 

I have tried several pocket fountain pens, and they are fun and cool to use. I like including pocket fountain pens in my EDC because they easily fit pen cases and the smaller pockets in my bags. Several months ago, I received a couple of pens from Scriveiner London to try and review, and I chose this EDC pocket fountain pen in matte green as my first review for this award-winning brand from London. The Scriveiner Luxury EDC pocket pen is a pocket-sized fountain pen designed as an EDC. It's made from aluminum and comes in different finishes, including matte black, red, and blue. This pocket fountain pen uses a fine or medium Schmidt nib and comes with ink cartridges and a converter for use with bottled ink.

Scriveiner's presentation box and a smaller box for ink cartridges.
The Stunning Matt Green pocket fountain pen is beautifully presented in the Scriveiner box. A hidden compartment underneath the pen tray contains papers and ink cartridges.
Aside from the pen and converter, the box also contains a guide, two spare cartridges (one black, one blue) in an envelope under the pen tray, and a warranty Card.

Scriveiner pens are produced by Scriveiner London, founded by entrepreneurs Yanning Li and her husband Justin Lowes. The couple identified a gap in the market for a British brand of high-quality pens and journals sold at affordable prices. They launched Scriveiner London in the United Kingdom in 2019 and introduced the 'Classic' pen range, an identifiably elegant British product. The Classic pen range was later followed by the 'EDC' line, a series of pocket pens available in different materials and colors.

In April 2023, Scriveiner London became the recipient of the first-ever King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade. The prestigious award recognizes the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of affordable luxury stationery. The brand won the award for its outstanding success in global expansion, having grown international sales by more than 600% over the previous three years.


The Scriveiner EDC pocket pen is made from aluminum and anodized with a matt green scratch-resistant finish with a silver chrome accent. The aluminum barrel has threads at both ends, so the pen can be posted securely. When capped, this pocket pen slips easily into pockets. When posted, it becomes a full-sized pen. While this pen is postable, I can still write comfortably without the cap being posted.

This pocket pen is made from aluminum and is scratch-resistant. This allows the pen to be put inside pockets with the usual 'pocket' contents—coins, keys, perhaps a knife—and still look like new. 
When the cap is posted, this pocket pen becomes a full-sized pen at five inches.

Here are some useful measurements and specifications of the Scriveiner Luxury EDC Stunning Matt Green Pocket Pen:
  • Length, capped: 4.7 in | 11.9 cm
  • Length, uncapped: 4.5 in | 11.4 cm
  • Length, posted: 5.0 in | 12.7 cm
  • Weight, whole pen: 29 g | 1.0 oz
  • Body material: Anodized aluminum
  • Cap: Aluminum, screw on, postable
  • Clip material: Stainless steel
  • Nib: #5 Schmidt available in F, M, or B
  • Filling mechanism: Converter or ink cartridge
Scriveiner pocket pen's barrel, ink converter, section, and cap.

The compact design of pocket pens makes them convenient to use, but their small size could present challenges in their ink capacity. The Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen uses short international cartridges or a converter for filling ink from a bottle. Scriveiner's ink converters are threaded, to be screwed onto the section. This prevents the converter from being accidentally misplaced and avoids messy ink spills.

The Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen has a clip! Most pocket pens are clipless, but this pen sports a durable and well-designed clip.
The EDC pen's cap ring is imprinted with the Scriveiner logos. 
The cap's finial is flat and carries the stylized 'S' Scriveiner logo.
Scriveiner London is using German-made Schmidt nibs in their Classic and EDC fountain pens for smooth and effortless writing. This Stunning Matt Green EDC pen has a medium Schmidt nib that wrote smoothly out of the box.

The capped Scriveiner EDC is longer than the Kaweco Sport, Atelier F F2, and Wancai Mini, measuring 4.7 inches. When the cap is posted, it easily becomes a full-sized pen at 4.9 inches. Because of its longer barrel, the Scriveiner pocket pen is still comfortable to use even if the cap is not posted.

The EDC with my pocket pens, including a Kaweco Sport, Atelier F F2, and Majohn Wancai Mini. When they are capped, the Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen is longer than these pocket pens...
...but appears almost the same length as a Kaweco Sport. The Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen has a longer barrel, which makes writing still comfortable even without the cap posted.

To test how the Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen writes, I filled it with matching green ink, Robert Oster Eucalyptus Leaf. Filling the pen with ink was easy to do using the converter included in the box. The medium Schmidt nib wrote smoothly, and I had no discomfort or fatigue writing this piece. The Scriveiner EDC pen is lightweight and easy to use and I'm very happy that I can use this pen for regular writing. 

The medium Schmidt nib wrote smoothly! And I love that the pen and ink matched.

I am very happy with the Scriveiner EDC pocket fountain pen and I am recommending it to anyone who wants to know this award-winning brand and explore its unique designs. This is a beautiful pocket fountain pen and I'm glad to have it in my collection. Get one for your collection.


Rants of The Archer thanks Scriveiner London for providing the Matte Green EDC pocket fountain pen in this review. The EDC and Classic pens are available in Scriveiner's online store (https://scriveiner.com/products/scriveiner-luxury-edc-fountain-pen-medium-stunning-matt-green-pocket-pen-chrome-finish?_pos=1&_sid=99f713a21&_ss=r). 

To learn more about Scriveiner, visit their website at https://scriveiner.com/ or follow them on social media:

Monday, June 10, 2024

Fountain Pen Review: Atelier F F2 Titanium Gr. 5 Teal and Light Gold


In March 2023, I wrote about a new and upcoming pen brand in the Philippines, f-inks. After more than a year, the brand has created F1 pens in various designs using Titanium and stainless steel. With the success of the first pen design, the creator behind f-inks (now Atelier F) introduced a new and unique pen—a pocket fountain pen made from Grade 5 Titanium with a #6 JoWo nib and an ink cartridge designed specifically for it.

Pocket pens have several advantages that make them useful for everyday carry. They are portable and their compact size is designed to fit comfortably in pockets or small bags. While pocket pens offer portability, they have some downsides, too. They have limited ink capacity due to their compact size, they can be easily misplaced and could be prone to ink leaks. These challenges have been addressed in the F2 pocket fountain pen.  

Atelier F's presentation box is crafted from wood and features an elegant floral design, along with the ink drop and stylized "F" logo. 
The F2 Titanium fountain pen in the presentation box alongside an extra ink converter made by Atelier F and an international short cartridge.
The F2's Certificate of Authenticity. Atelier F  now includes a Certificate for each of the pens that they sold.

I've had the chance to review numerous fountain pens, and I am truly impressed by the innovative designs created by individuals. One of these remarkable individuals is Francesco, the brains behind Atelier F. He has a unique approach to pen design, resulting in exceptional and well-crafted pens. In one of our conversations, Francesco e mentioned that his fountain pen design incorporates elements from some of his favorite pens. He named his pens the "F" pen, inspired by his name and the qualities he aims to achieve in his products: friendly, fine, flawless, fantastic, fabulous, and fair. I think he should also include functional, fascinating, fearless, and futuristic on that list!

The F2 fountain pen is sturdy but lightweight. Don't let the size fool you!  

Here's another brilliant idea from Francesco. Atelier F produced the F2 using Titanium Grade 5, the most widely used titanium alloy. This material has a very high strength, scratch- and crack-resistant up to 300°C, with outstanding corrosion resistance. Titanium Grade 5 is the perfect material for the F2. I tried keeping it in my pocket with keys and some loose change. I also added it to my carry-all pen pouch that has sharp tools—clips, scissors, a metal ruler, a craft knife, and tweezers—it did not get any scratches and still looked shiny and new every time I used it.


If you think this pocket pen is short, you are right that it is. However, this pen transforms into a full pen when the cap is posted. The F2 pen measures 3.9 inches only while capped, but becomes a long pen at 5.9 inches when posted. It weighs 35 grams only, a light pen that is very comfortable to use.

Here are some useful measurements and specifications of the F2 Titanium:
  • Length, capped: 3.9 in | 9.9 cm
  • Length, uncapped: 3.6 in | 9.1 cm
  • Weight, whole pen: 35 g | 1.2 oz
  • Body material: Titanium
  • Cap: Titanium, screw on, need to post
  • Clip material: No clip
  • Nib: #6 JoWo available in F, M, B, or elastic EF or F
  • Filling mechanism: Proprietary ink converter from Atelier F
  • Accessories: Pen syringe, Leather pen sleeve

The F2's cap, section, ink cartridge, and barrel. The ink cartridge was specially made to fully fit the F2's short barrel and has three times the capacity of short international ink cartridges. 

The compact design of pocket pens makes them very convenient, but their small size also presents some challenges. For instance, their size might not provide the most comfortable grip for extended writing sessions. Additionally, their ink capacity is greatly affected by their small size, and it can be tricky to fit a decent amount of ink into a small pen, leading to pens running out of ink faster. Most pocket pens use short international cartridges that hold around 0.7ml of ink. However, Atelier F addressed this design challenge by creating its own ink cartridge for the F2 fountain pen. When you purchase an F2 pen, it comes with two of these cartridges, each capable of holding three times the amount of ink found in short international cartridges.

The F2's ink cartridge fits perfectly inside the pen's short barrel. This design avoids the common problem of accidentally misplacing ink cartridges in wider pen barrels.
The F2's cap top bears Atelier F's logo of ink drop and the stylized "F".
Francesco uses #6 JoWo nibs in Atelier F pens, including the F2. The F2 is the first pocket pen I have seen with a #6 nib as most only carry the smaller #5 nibs.

At less than 4 inches, the F2 fountain pen is a compact pocket pen that is almost the same length as a Kaweco Sport, but longer than the tiny Majohn Wancai Mini. When the F2's cap is posted, it is longer than the Sport and is the same length as a capped TWSBI ECO or Lamy Safari.

The F2 and two other pocket pens that I have, the Kaweco Sport and Majohn Wancai Mini. The F2 is almost the same length as the Sport when they are capped...
...but becomes a full-length fountain pen once the cap is posted.
The F2 is a full-length standard-sized fountain pen like the TWSBI ECO or Lamy Safari when it is  uncapped and posted.
It's even longer than these two pens without their caps!
The F2 fountain pen with its older sibling, the F1 SS pen I reviewed last year. 

To test how the F2 fountain pen writes, I filled it with one of my favorite wet blue inks, J. Herbin Éclat de Saphir. The medium nib wrote smoothly, and I had no discomfort or fatigue writing this piece. The F2 pen is lightweight and easy to use. I'm happy that I can use this pen for regular writing. The F2, like its Atelier F pen sibling F1 SS316, is such a unique and remarkable pen that I am proud to have in my collection.

The medium JoWo nib in the F2 fountain pen wrote so smoothly! 

I am happy with the F2 Titanium pocket pen! The design is amazing and people are always curious about this pen. It's a well-designed pen that's sturdy, lightweight, and easy to carry around. The F2 is meant for long-term use and I definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to explore and know this brand. I'm excited to try and see Francesco's new designs in the coming months! Get one for your collection!

Rants of The Archer thanks Francesco and Atelier F for providing the F2 Titanium fountain pen for review purposes. Atelier F fountain pens are available for purchase from Atelier F or from Kailash Ramchandani's PenGrafik.

To learn more about these beautiful and well-crafted pens, follow Atelier F on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/f_inks.22/).

Monday, March 27, 2023

Fountain Pen Review: f-inks F1 SS316 Fountain Pen


It's been a week since the 2023 Manila Pen Show. Fountain pen enthusiasts are still raving about the show, getting their "grails," and "posting their "hauls." But hey guys, you're in for a new and happy surprise in the coming weeks! Did you know? A new brand of really good fountain pens is launching in the Philippines! The new and upcoming series of fountain pens from f-inks made of titanium, aluminum, and stainless steel is coming very soon, and Rants of The Archer is honored to publish the first-ever full review of the F1 SS316 fountain pen from f-inks! It's another "fountain pen first" for this blog!

In early February, I came across fountain pens made of titanium in our local pen group. After some discussion with the creator and developer behind f-inks, I checked the pens and agreed to do a full fountain pen review of their stainless steel pen. I only have a few metal fountain pens, and the ones that I have are either made of aluminum or brass. When I received f-inks' F1 SS316 fountain pen, I used a fountain pen that is made from solid stainless steel for the first time. The SS316 surprised me; it was love at first sight and more love at first write!


f-inks fountain pens are presented in a wooden box with etched art and the stylized "F" and ink drop logo. I like this box because it's sturdy and ensures the safety of the pen inside. It can also be repurposed as a pen box for several pens. 
Here's the F1 SS316 fountain pen inside the presentation box.

I have reviewed many fountain pens and am amazed at the creativity of people who produce extraordinary pens. Francesco, the man behind f-inks, is one of them. He thinks out of the box, and his pens are unique and designed well. In one of our conversations, Francesco said that his fountain pen design is a synthesis of some of the elements of his favorite pens. He calls this design the "F" pen, derived from his name and the words he strives for in his products: friendly, fine, flawless, fantastic, fabulous, and fair. He should add functional, fascinating, fearless, and futuristic to the list!

f-inks F1 SS316 fountain pen, a sturdy, solid, and firm pen made of pure stainless steel. This pen is very smooth and glossy in person. The "markings" that you will see in some of the photos in this review are my reflection and some machine marks.

Francesco describes the F pen's design as a minimalistic female shape. It's a beautiful shape that is also comfortable to hold as you write. The gap between the cap and the barrel is meant to lessen the friction between the two pen parts and avoid scratches or markings from repeated movements when capping/uncapping the pen. 

The F pen is also available in a titanium version, and he is working on an aluminum pen and combination models of stainless steel + aluminum and titanium + aluminum. It's exciting to see these pen models in the coming months.

The F1 SS316 has a minimalistic female shape, a shape that is comfortable to hold while writing.

I'm sure you all want to know how long and heavy this stainless steel pen is. The F1 SS316 is a full-sized fountain pen, measuring 5.62 inches while capped. It weighs 128 grams, and while that weight is heavy for a pen, it's not uncomfortable nor does it make writing difficult. Here are some useful measurements and specifications of the F1 SS316:
  • Length, capped: 5.62 in | 14.27 cm
  • Length, uncapped: 5.3 in | 13.5 cm
  • Weight, whole pen: 128 g | 325 oz
  • Weight, pen uncapped: 91 g | 3.21 oz
  • Weight, cap: 37 g | 1.30 oz
  • Body material: Stainless steel
  • Cap: Stainless steel, screw on, does not post
  • Clip material: No clip
  • Nib: #6 JoWo available in F, M, B, or elastic EF or F
  • Filling mechanism: Standard international converter 

While the F1 SS316 weighs much more than the average fountain pen, other elements help make it comfortable to use. The length of its barrel provides balance while writing. If this pen's barrel were shorter, that would cause discomfort. The section's design and shape also contribute to an enjoyable writing experience. Notice that the section has no threads for the cap on the area where it joins the barrel. The threads for the cap are on the section's lips near the nib. 

The F1 SS316 fills with ink through a standard international converter. 
Engraved on the cap's top is f-inks logo of ink drop and stylized "F"
These are threading on the pen's section and barrel. Notice the thick stainless steel used on this pen. That means sturdy, solid, and (almost) unbreakable.
Francesco uses #6 JoWo nibs on his pens at the moment, but he is open to using other compatible brands in the future, including using flex and ultraflex nibs. I got an elastic EF nib in my pen.


The F1 SS316 fountain pen is a full-sized pen. Capped or uncapped, it shares almost the same length as a Lamy Al-star and TWSBI ECO. Uncapped, however, it's longer than a Laban 325. The SS316 fountain pen's size provides balance and helps in a comfortable writing experience.

From top: TWSI ECO Rosegold, Laban 325 Snow, F1 SS316, Sailor Pro Gear Slim, and Lamy Al-star. While the F1 SS316 shares almost the same length as the Al-star and ECO, it is shorter than the 325.
Uncapped, the F1 SS316 is longer than the 325.

To test how the F1 SS316 fountain pen writes, I filled it with one of my favorite wet blue inks, J. Herbin Ã‰clat de Saphir. The elastic EF nib wrote smoothly, and I had no problem writing this piece. I was very careful with the elastic nib because this is my first elastic nib, but it wrote very well, with the light spring adding to the lovely writing experience. The pen is heavy, but I did not notice the weight while I wrote. I'm happy that I can use this pen for regular writing and maybe for ink art, too! The F1 SS316 is such a unique and remarkable pen. 

The elastic EF nib wrote so smoothly! Instead of a simple one-sentence quote, I chose a longer text for this writing sample to check if I will have any discomfort. I'm glad to report that there was none, and it was an enjoyable writing experience.
The F1 SS316 can also transform! You can swap the pen's nib with a pencil tip and voila! You now have a stainless steel pencil! These pencil tips are inexpensive and are easily available in stationery shops.


I am happy (and still giddy) with the F1 SS316 fountain pen! I'm still amazed at how this pen was designed and made. Every day, I spend time just holding it and writing with it. It's a well-designed pen that's sturdy and not sensitive to compounds that are usually harmful to our pens, including rubbing alcohol. These pens are meant for long-term use and I definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to explore and know this brand. I'm excited to try the titanium F1 pen and see Francesco's new designs in the coming months! Get one for your collection!


Rants of The Archer thanks Francesco for providing the F1 SS316 fountain pen for review purposes. F1 SS316 and F1 Ti gr.5 fountain pens are available for purchase from Kailash Ramchandani's PenGrafik.

To learn more about these beautiful and well-crafted pens, follow f-inks on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/f_inks.22/).

Monday, February 27, 2023

Fountain Pen Review: BENU Euphoria Forest Pond


In my other job, I write science articles on biotechnology. I write about breakthroughs and research results, mostly on major food and feed crops. When news about Russia's invasion of Ukraine broke out, we saw a lot of news about wheat, an important staple food feeding millions around the world. A Twitter influencer said the war is hitting plates directly across the globe as Ukraine is a major grain producer. My thought went further than my plate and out to my friends at BENU in Moscow which is one of the world's producers of unique and beautiful fountain pens. It's been a year since, and BENU has found a new home in Armenia, producing writing instruments and accessories in Yerevan.

My last BENU fountain pen review was in 2021, the Talisman Foxglove. BENU has produced many beautifully-designed fountain pens since then, including some wonderful hand-painted ones in their signature Euphoria and Minima collections. These hand-painted pens are one-of-a-kind BENU online store exclusives, and some of them are numbered. This review is already my sixth BENU fountain pen review, but it's a special one because this hand-painted pen called Forest Pond from the Euphoria series is from the Yerevan workshop and an online store exclusive.

BENU Euphoria Forest Pond fountain pen, an online store exclusive.

BENU launched the Euphoria series on October 15, 2020. It is a collection of fountain pens devoted to different sources of pleasure such as a beautiful flower, sea and travel, exotic places, poetry, music, a favorite cocktail, and delicacies. Each pen in the series is inspired by things that bring joy and add color to life. Aside from Forest Pond, the hand-painted Euphoria fountain pens are White Christmas, Northern Light, Dream, Summer Meadow, Midsummer Night, October Fall, Beam Me Up, and Early Bird.

The Euphoria is a faceted pen with a section designed for comfortable writing. It's a long pen at almost six inches capped, but it's not a heavy one. Capped, this pen weighs 26 grams, and approximately 15 grams when uncapped, which is just right in the hand. The screw-on cap can be easily posted, as the barrel end is slightly tapered for this, but I prefer to write with my fountain pens unposted. 

The Forest Pond fountain pen features hand-painted goldfish and white water lilies.

The Forest Pond fountain pen features hand-painted goldfish and white water lilies on a pearly aqua-blue background (see details of these hand-painted items below). Blue and green glitter foil added to the pen's material creates an illusion of the play of light in the depths of a forest pond, adding vibrancy and vividness. A true piece of art, this unique pen has been lovingly handmade and hand-painted with a series of multicolored layers. This process takes up to five days to complete and results in the pen's impressive depth of colors and unique glare.

BENU Euphoria fountain pens can be filled with ink using cartridges or converters.

BENU Euphoria Forest Pond fountain pen has the following measurements and specifications:
  • Length, capped: 5.86 in | 14.9 cm
  • Length, uncapped: 5.4 in | 13.7 cm
  • Length, cap posted: 7.1 in | 18 cm
  • Weight: 26 g | 0.9 oz
  • Body material: High-quality resin
  • Cap: Screw on, postable
  • Clip material: Stainless steel
  • Nib: #6 Schmidt, stainless steel in F, M, or B
  • Filling mechanism: Standard large international size converter or ink cartridge 

BENU has kept their pens' clip design consistent from the Supreme model to the Tattoo, Tessera, and Euphoria. Their standard clip is stainless steel, which adds gloss and shine to the pens. Stainless steel is also durable, and the clip's top can be pressed so it can be easily posted to a shirt pocket or pen loop.

Euphoria fountain pens have the standard BENU stainless steel clip which adds gloss and shine to the pen. Note that the BENU logo in the hand-painted Euphoria pens is painted white. Logos in regular Euphoria pens are not painted. 
These are the hand-painted goldfish and white water lilies in the Forest Pond's barrel. The depth and color in these hand-painted details are amazing!

BENU fountain pens are fitted with stainless steel Schmidt nibs that are manufactured by JoWo and then hand-assembled at the Schmidt factory in St. Georgen, Germany. Hand assembling ensures every unit gets special attention, resulting in a truly superb nib quality. These nibs are smooth, wet, and juicy.

BENU Euphoria fountain pens' long sections help a lot in writing comfortably.
BENU has continuously used Schmidt nibs on their pens. I love that they are consistently smooth, wet, and trouble-free. They write so well out the box! For a while now, I have shifted to using Medium and Fine nibs from Broad and stubs. BENU's Fine nibs are smooth writers!

My first BENU fountain pen was the Classic Ghost White Silver, a short, clipless pocket pen. They are now called the Minima. Through the years, BENU has released several pens, and I am very fortunate to have some of these pens that are crafted well by their design team led by the Chief Designer and BENU Co-Founder Alex Semanin. These pens are truly work of art.

Some of my BENU fountain pens. From top: Tattoo, Tessera, Euphoria, and Talisman.
I'm a proud owner of three BENU Euphoria fountain pens. From top: Forest Pond, Scent of Irises (now sold out), and the 2021 Limited Edition Halloween Orange.

The Euphoria, a full-length fountain pen, shares almost the same length as my pen from On A Whim Woodworks (second from bottom), but it has a thicker middle section. Capped, it is longer than a Lamy Safari, TWSBI ECO, and Leonardo Momento Zero. Uncapped, it's still the longest pen in this group. Despite its length and thicker middle section, this pen is well-balanced and comfortable to use. BENU designed the section and grip of this pen to be ergonomically correct for long periods of writing.

From the top: TWSBI ECO-T Blue, Leonardo Momento Zero Positano Blue, BENU Euphoria Forest Pond, On A Whim Woodworks Peacock Springs, and Lamy Safari Blue.
Uncapped, Euphoria is still the longest pen in this group. Note this pen's long section.

I took a long time choosing the ink for this pen. I wanted to fill it with orange ink to match the goldfish but changed my mind. I also wanted to try green and red but decided to finally use Robert Oster Signature True Blue. The Fine Schmidt nib wrote smoothly out of the box. I did not experience hard starts, skipping, or uneven ink flow. The Schmidt nib wrote very well. The Euphoria is an enjoyable fun pen, and its long section helps in writing comfortably.

The Fine Schmidt nib wrote smooth and wet out of the box. This pen is going to my pen case of daily writers!

I am very happy and proud of the BENU Euphoria Forest Pond and I am recommending it to anyone who wants to know the brand and explore its unique designs. This is a beautiful pen and I'm glad to have it in my collection. BENU is an excellent pen maker who uses only the best materials and takes great care in manufacturing their pens. Get one for your collection.

In the last five years, BENU has created pens for different series depicting bold, unique, and eye-catching designs. Aside from the Euphoria Collection, BENU currently has eight other pen collections, and I'm including their descriptions below:
  • Skull & Roses, fountain and rollerball pens inspired by one of the most popular motifs that represent the eternal struggle of good vs evil. 
  • Hexagon, features the pattern of nature’s most perfect six-sided polygon shapes. True inspirations for those who prefer edgy geometry design!
  • Briolette, pens with a striking faceted contour. Long briolette-like cuts prevent the pens from rolling and enable the true color and brilliance of the material to emerge.
  • Minima, portable pens with compact, streamlined faceted bodies. Their small size conveniently fits into pockets and bags. 
  • Ambrosia, 5 unique pens named after a colorful and flamboyant flower, to honor the nectar that was drunk by the Greek gods to preserve longevity and immortality.
  • Talisman, pens that allow you to step into the hypnotizing realm of folklore. Inspired by myths and legends, the collection fuses elements believed to bring luck, protection, money, or love.
  • Euphoria, pens devoted to different sources of simple, hedonistic pleasures, such as favorite music, a beautiful scene, an exquisite cocktail, or a delicacy.
  • Scepter, inspired by a century-old symbol of power, this collection of pens offers a glimpse of a majestic staff as depicted in the history of civilizations, ancient legends, and modern fantasy stories.

Rants of The Archer thanks BENU for providing the Forest Pond fountain pen in this review. The Euphoria series is available in BENU's online shop. The Forest Pond, an online store exclusive, retails for US$280. BENU pens are also available in international retailers in the US, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. See the retailers list here. 

To learn more about BENU, where to buy their pens, and for other details on purchasing BENU pens, visit their website at https://www.benupen.com/ or follow them on social media: