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Retro 1951 Tornado Fountain Pen - Custom Edition

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Retro 1951 Tornado Fountain Pen - Custom Edition

Aramchek

Apr 22, 2015

I looked around at a few places that sell the Tornado and all had M as the only option, so I'd expect this to be what these have. Pity - I like the design (even though I'd have prefered the pewter) but I tend to think of western EF nibs as a tad too wide...

choiceweb0pen0

276

Apr 22, 2015

AramchekThanks, that's helpful. I like Medium and Fine nibs, but it does seems like an oversight to not include that information in a Fountain Pen drop.

JonasHeineman

5987

Apr 22, 2015

choiceweb0pen0Hey everyone -- Thank you to all the members who asked about nib sizes, we have good news:
While Retro 1951 normally puts Medium point on all standard Tornado fountain pens, we've been able to make the choice between Fine, Medium, and Broad available on this custom pen!
The option has been added at check-out and the description. Those who already joined will have Medium as the default now, but will be able to edit the choice in "My Transactions" on your member profile at any time before the drop ends. We'll send an email to those members as well.
CC: @choiceweb0pen0 @lauriemcf @Aramchek @b1uedeath @tadaahhh @KrisLyssara @itsKGB

b1uedeath

Apr 22, 2015

JonasHeinemanThank you.

JonasHeineman

5987

Apr 22, 2015

b1uedeathNo problem, thanks due to you all and Retro 1951 for making it happen!

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choiceweb0pen0

276

Apr 22, 2015

JonasHeinemanThanks for adding this option. Any chance to see a writing sample?

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KAPS1M0

378

Apr 22, 2015

choiceweb0pen0Stephen Brown on youtube:

Matt Armstrong (penhabit) on youtube:

Gourmetpens review: http://www.gourmetpens.com/2014/07/review-retro1951-tornado-lincoln-ext.html#.VTfzhyHzrIU
These reviews demonstrate medium nibs. I haven't found any fine or broad nib reviews on this pen. But I guess that you can find some if you look for Schmidt nib reviews.

choiceweb0pen0

276

Apr 22, 2015

KAPS1M0Thanks, those are helpful. I sometimes forget about YouTube video reviews.

JonasHeineman

5987

Apr 23, 2015

choiceweb0pen0Hey @choiceweb0pen0 -- This exact pen doesn't exist yet, but we can try to find some other Tornados that use the same nibs. Any member is welcome to post one here, that could be faster.

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