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SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 19, 2018
Got sent over here thanks to @j-e-g and she suggested I speak to you about this fantastic pen. I was on the hunt for a Prometheus Writes Alpha pen that was the only pen at the time I knew of that was capable of using and being designed to use Mont Blanc fineliner refills. I have a Prometheus Alpha Beta QR light amongst a Alpha torch. I had been wanting to pull the trigger on an Alpha Writes for quite some time now, but wasn’t sure if I wanted the Ti or the other options it comes in and was perusing for one on the secondary market. Whole watching reviews of it on YouTube and also looking at them on Instagram, I observed many members of the EDC community, primarily the custom knife world that I circle in that had this new Ti pen that I wasn’t familiar with.
Being familiar with the custom knife and light and some part of the pen world I was curious and started looking at hashtags and other people’s posts of the seemingly newcomer. After a short time and from the help of some friends (in real life) I was directed to their website and came across the information you are now armed with. Without a minute to spare I jumped on the order in case it was a limited batch since they are a Kickstarter crew.
Fast forward to four days later and I received it in the mail just a day after my new MB refills. I tore open the packaging and discarded the perfectly good refill and inserted and loaded up my MB refill. Cocked and Locked I went to the nearest Rhodia A5 and started to put some work in son.
All I can say is, wow, this pen is la formidable. You need to bite the bullet and not wait if you are a user of ballpoint or rollerballs or fineliners. There is an updated version coming in May as you already know that will be more user friendly and adjust in size with the post... I will jump on that release when it comes and that way I can have two of my favorite colors in fineliner from MB. I’m hoping they offer it in copper or brass in addition to Ti this next to round, but I understand it’s all about supply and demand.
It’s late and I have to get to bed to get up super stupid early for work as I work twelve hours shifts that begin around 0400 hrs. I will say that don’t wait for an MD negotiation and drop, this one is worth it and the coupon they offer when you register at the website will help ease the pain from your pocketbook. Hope this helps, I’ll try and take pictures of the writing samples with the pen tomorrow and add them to new comments. Stay safe out there, cheers.
j-e-g
306
Jan 19, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveLet’s be safe out there.. Hill Street Blues.... wasn’t it ? Go arrest some bad guys !
j-e-g
306
Jan 19, 2018
SeadonkeyLove@sallen So.. now that you have one recommendation... you going to bite and get one or wait for the new model to come out ? I would be thinking wait... perhaps an kinks will be worked out. Then again, maybe they will over design the next version and lose the simplicity of it ??
sallen
200
Jan 19, 2018
j-e-gI am waiting for the next generation pen and hope to compare the two pens side by side. My JetPens order for the first gen pen should be here any day. I know that the financial officer is going to give me the stare when she sees the credit card bill.
j-e-g
306
Jan 19, 2018
sallenI will pray for you sallen. LOL. I know you're excited for the mail... Just don’t tell her there is a new model due out soon. You don’t want her figuring out how to squash that purchase. Honestly, you may be able to pull it off. When the second arrives, just lead her to believe it is the same one you alreay have. Meanwhile hope the newer model looks reaaaaally similar to this one. LOL ! OMG - I feel guilty spending 50 bucks on something without asking.... maybe that’s why I get, if ya want it just get it. Maybe I shouldn’t ask. Ha ! Seriously, give us a review.. even a video of how it works.. would love to see it in action. Lord knows I ain’t getting one.
j-e-g
306
Jan 19, 2018
j-e-gHey C-Donk... or would that be Sea-Doo.... I sent you an long, heartwarming email...... LOL But it came back as an invalid address. Must have been your account for top secret correspondence. Maybe for donkey mail only??? Didn’t want you to think me rude - like everyone else does ;)
j-e-g
306
Jan 19, 2018
Weirdo indeed.... you love sea donkeys at gee mail dot com .... I did it ‘zactly like you said.... Bummer , you missed out on some reallly good sharing and binding. !!!!
SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 20, 2018
sallenI just worked fourteen hours off two hours of sleep, so not very elegant writing tonight, but here’s my everyday with this Ti Arto. You’ll get the gist of it. There’s a couple good videos of it on YouTube. Here it is pushing Mont Blanc’s Barbados Blue. Enjoy, note that the fluorescent lighting from inside does not help give it a true color portrayal, but it’s thats okay.
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SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 20, 2018
j-e-gI didn’t do a video, way too tired... but I did do a quick writing sample for the ink and showed off the pen below.
j-e-g
306
Jan 20, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveNice... thanks for the share. Is that a knife you crafted.... It is lovely, if a knife can be called that. I suppose I could say it’s a sharp looking knife. Nice read and the writing is quite nice as well.
SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 20, 2018
j-e-gNo this is a Spyderco Ti Military, but the titanium scales were sculpted by me in that pattern and then anodized. Thanks!!
j-e-g
306
Jan 20, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveWait.. did you do the design for Spyderco or did you modify your knife ? Super nice look to it. Excellent craftsmanship Sir.
SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 20, 2018
j-e-gJust modified the knife, thinned it out and sculpted it and anodized the scales. Regroups the blade. I’ll find one of my knives For you or check on Instagram I’d you do that silliness. mindbender.m.d is my handle.
j-e-g
306
Jan 20, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveLove to see them... I don’t do Instagram.. but suppose I could check into it .... Maybe start a discussion thread here where folks can show their skills and craftsmanship, pens or otherwise. I think it’d be fun to see what things pen-folk enjoy, create and collect.
Oh..and I emailed that address... it hasn’t been returned.. so must have gone to you. I have a metal work question/idea I’d like to get your thoughts on.... think you might have the knowledge I seek.
SeadonkeyLove
151
Jan 20, 2018
j-e-gI hit you back I think (?).
A community member
Jan 30, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveThat ink looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing the photos.
So, what are thoughts on the pen itself... weight, balance, feel, the mechanism for swapping refills, overall impressions?
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