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The stilform INK fountain pens! Another package that I took my own sweet time opening – i.e. it marinated in my room for quite a bit, reaching the optimum ripeness. And yeah, I have a rather huge store of videos to edit and post so well… It’s been a while since I *actually* got the Kickstarter reward.
So much so that I’ve completely forgotten what I order.
Still. Apparently I was kinda fooled when I bought the pen… Because I was somehow, thinking, expecting, a Kosmos. Even though I did buy the Arc gel pen, and it did arrive. And I did use it, and was rather unsatisfied with the weak magnets of the cap. But I thought oh hey, they are bringing back the Kosmos. I mean, the design looks similar enough, and it’s not like I remember the name – Kosmos. I did remember Stilform however. The Ink is a little fatter and longer than the Kosmos, but that’s not something you can really tell from photos. Even holding it in hand, I didn’t notice the difference until AFTER filming the unboxing. Granted being worried about a dozen different things while filming makes you a tad bit careless about such details.
Still, the cap and the build is very solid. I would have preferred stronger magnets to auto alignment, but actually turning the cap for it to auto align is a very satisfying thing on it’s own. I could totally see myself fidgeting with it endlessly. As with pulling the cap out slightly and having it slide back down. Satisfaction guaranteed.
I guess with the Stilform INK the Kosmos is no longer available… So I’m glad I did back that Kickstarter! More details of the Ink can be found on their website here.
I personally think it’s a great pen, I love the sleek design and the build quality is superb. Granted the magnets… Aren’t *super* strong, but personally, it’s just for the satisfaction of closing the cap. I tried swinging the pen around by the cap and it didn’t even budge. As long as you don’t throw the naked pen into a messy bag, I think you’re good. As for me, my pens either stay on my desk, or goes into a pen case, so that isn’t an issue. Overall? Very satisfied, and 9.5/10, would recommend.