Today’s review is the new Faber-Castell Essentio. Â While Faber-Castell has been around for quite a long time, they are not as big of a name in the fountain pen community as other staples, like Pilot, Lamy, or Pelikan. Â Their low-key hype is a real shame, because in my experience they make terrific pens. Â I ordered mine from Goulet Pens, and have been trying it out for the last couple of months.
Having owned a Faber-Castell Loom for several years, I had high expectations for the nib, and was hoping that the grip section was designed much better, as that has been my biggest (perhaps only) complaint with the Loom. Â I was not disappointed. Â This pen is fabulous!
The Essentio comes in three colors: black, blue, and rose. Â Of course I got the rose one because I have no self-control when it comes to anything rose gold. Â It’s simply gorgeous!
It is a very long pen, but also very light, and more slender than the Loom. Â The cap can post easily and securely, but then the pen is ridiculously long, so I use it unposted. Â Aesthetically, I think it’s beautiful for the most part, other than that black band between the section and the body. Â It’s advertised as an ink window, but the plastic is so dark I don’t know how anyone could guage ink levels through it.
As for the writing experience, the Essentio has the same great nib quality that Faber-Castell is known for. Â It is super smooth, wet enough to make writing a breeze but it’s definitely not a gushing nib. Â The grip is more than comfortable for longer writing sessions.
Conclusions: I looooove this pen, and am so happy to have it in my collection and in my daily rotation. Â At around $50, it would be reasonable to own multiples in several colors and nib sizes.
I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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