![]() All nibs are steel and are from JoWo in Germany. Daniel did question the possibility of it being converted into an eyedropper as he tested the pen with water and it seemed to be sealed, but we’re not advocating this unless Manuscript advise it!Ĭrucially, how it writes… There are both flat and round nib options for the Manuscript 1856: two stubs (1.1mm & 1.5mm) and a handwriting nib. This makes it easy for the user to change inks if need be, but it’s also not difficult to refill every so often (though does make it a little bit more tedious than, say, a piston for constant ink usage, but easier for maintenance and cleaning). It’s not a conventional pen box, with the pen standing up as opposed to laying flat, but still wonderfully presented. Right from the get-go with the packaging of the pen you get the impression of a ‘premium product’. The size of the pen allows Manuscript to appeal to most writers as it isn’t too large, but it isn’t a pocket pen either. The pen sits in the hand very well posting is just about possible, but awkward, and doing so will make the pen too long for most tastes. However, some concerns remained as regards the clip which seems rather stiff, albeit usable. Daniel with his “weird grip” was still able to use the pen, despite his fingers touching the threads thankfully they’re not sharp and are comfortable (as far as threads go). Being made of the Italian resin, we felt confident that the pen would hold up. How it feels Across the Inkdom we all agreed that the pen was lightweight but strong. As Laura put it, “don’t dress a model in Primark clothes.” The clip has two circles, echoing the dual crown of the cap’s top (which is a reminder that Manuscript has been going so long that they used to supply the kings of both Spain and Portugal), but the shape of the clip itself seemed a little gimmicky. ![]() However, not every aspect of the aesthetic was loved by everyone. In addition to this, there are three other colour-ways available: Red Storm, Oyster Mist and Midnight. We have been fortunate enough to review the Purple Mist, Molten Lava, Turquoise Ocean & Northern Lights pens. Manuscript pulled the boat out when designing these. ![]() The Clumsy penman tested the ‘Molten Lava’, as you can see below – but we think these these pens look hotter than molten lava. A little bit of history Manuscript is a British company which has been around for over 160 years – since 1856, in fact, which is where this pen gets its name.
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