Pierre Cardin Masterpiece Fountain Pen

I have always been a fan of parker pen. This was my first Pierre Cardin fountain pen. Unlike the picture where the pen looks slim, it is exactly the opposite and looks a bit fatty. The nib is undoubtedly the best (believe me the best) and is very smooth when you write. The pen comes with 4 ink cartridge and a converter cartridge. The design is very elegant and looks stylish. Definitely a buy

Well,well,well...friends,as the title says,it really is that!!!:)

Now let me get this straight....the design of this pen is simply taken from a Montblanc Meisterstuck 149/146...:).The same cap design,the same barrel design(just a little blunter to say),the same nib design and even the same trim placement!!!What remained not to be taken,hmm???;).....It really looks like a Montblanc,just without that famous star emblem on the top the cap that symbolizes the Montblanc brand..:) (For obvious reasons,you see, pierre cardin can not copy that...;)but who cares:))

However,enough introduction,now lets get into the business and lets give a review of THIS pen,(not of a Montblanc;)!!)

1.BUILD QUALITY:4/5

Very solidly built.The barrel is made of solid metal.The section,too,is pretty solid(though i assume its not metal).The cap is solid and fits to the barrel with a very pleasant 'click',indicating a good quality.As a whole the construction of this pen is very solid at its core.Now,the reason i gave it '4' instead of '5',is the quality of the black lacquer and gold plating.Clearly that is cheap.I can feel that those things wont last a long time and will bring down the beauty of the pen to the ground over time.But,i mean,at this price,you should not really expect for more.Even a Montblanc Meisterstuck gives you a warranty of only 2 years after taking some 45k from you!!!So for a pen of some mere 300/400 rupees,I hope you got enough logic now..:)

DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS:4.5/5

Its a replica of Montblanc,so there is no doubt that its very ergonomic.:).You should find great comfort while using it.For me,this is a moderately weighing pen(because i am accustomed to use some seriously heavy Sheaffers;)),but those who use ultra lightweight pens,(An Agni gel pen worth rs.2/3,just for example)may find this a bit heavy at the beginning. But rest assured,after a bit of getting used to it,you will love this ergonomics.PLEASE NOTE,THIS IS NOT A PEN FOR FAST WRITING IN EXAMS,BUT AN EXCELLENT COMPANION FOR A BIT SLOWER SESSIONS.
The design is what i call,pure classical.This may not suit everyone's taste,but i love this design.

NIB AND PERFORMANCE:5/5

Simply,excellent.You should not really expect anything more at this price level.The nib is very very smooth and has some buttery feel to it which only very expensive pens offer.I really congrats pierre cardin for making such a nib at this price point.Clearly they just did not copy the looks,but,did manage to carry out a good portion of the performance too!!!This is really great.The ink flow is almost consistent and the nib lays down moderately wet medium lines.No bleeding,no feathering and no skipping.What more?

CONCLUSION:

A classic pen at an affordable price.A must have for fountain pen lovers and for those ones who want to take a plunge into the immersive world of fountain pens.:)

Thank you.

This pen is quite brilliant on the move.........when i first wrote ,it was writing like a water flowing from a tap.this pen really great,awesome,fantastic,amazing,etc;...........

The nib reveals itself over a period of time. Initially might appear hard and a bit scratchy but don't write it off and don't jump to conclusions. Keep writing....use heavily.....give it some time and watch it improve into something different altogether. A couple of weeks and everything feels just right.....the nib and the rest of the pen do what's expected and do it pretty well.

This particular model comes with the Converter system for ink refilling which is pretty basic and quite easy to use. A cartridge can be manipulated to fit the pen in place of the converter but it's always better to stick to the "factory settings". Converter works just fine. Works best with Parker's ink "Quink" which is also readily available. Flipkart doesn't stock "Quink", so that has to be sourced from elsewhere....however Faber Castell inks work just fine.

To start with, FlipKart once again managed to deliver the product in the best of conditions within the stipulated time. That's a great work.

The Pen: It is big no doubt (as shown in the pic), but its not bulky. Actually the barrel of the pen is heavy, the rest of the body is light. The body is a total black and has a shine all over it. It comes in a beautiful silver box (probably tin), with a see-through fiber on it.

The Nib: It isn't mentioned here, so I would let you know that it's of Medium grade, and is made of iridium.

Accessories: You'll get a small converter inside the pen. Also, 4 ink cartridges (small) with blue ink.

Performance: The flow is nice and continuous. Since the nib is of medium grade at times you'll feel that the writing is a bit thickened, but no big deal actually. I have several Parkers (a few of them much costlier than this), this writes better than them, but cannot compare with better brands like Lamy, Pelikan, etc.

Conclusion: At this price, the performance it gives, its a definite "buy"... No regrets!!!

If you are like me, your first tryst with a fountain pen would have been during your primary to secondary transition when you are allowed to use a pen for the FIRST TIME...One of the most grown-up feelings you will ever have.

But as we progress, we somehow lose out on the beauty in simple things.

It is to kindle an interest in writing (by actually writing and not typing),in this digitized era that i decided to buy a fountain pen.

After browsing and reading helpful reviews, especially that of Arnab De i thought this pen would be a good place to start.

The pen is really beautiful, I opened the package as soon as it was delivered and started writing.

It kind of blends to your style almost immediately, and very soon you get the feeling that you have been writing with this pen for years.

Definitely a much recommended pen.

FLIPKART has exceeded expectations by delivering this to me in 2 days flat, even with me residing in a tier-2 city, kudos on your distribution.

This is not a technical review, because much of the nuances are not known by me and there are other great reviews to serve that purpose.

This is merely a rant by a young man in his 20's who has found a way to withdraw, find peace by appreciating something which has become an art now, which was not the case a few decades ago, when our fathers and grandfathers elaborately wrote with the fountain pen.

Maybe we all need to stay away from technology for a while, does us an earth of good.

Sorry for the highly philosophical rant, its after all from the head of a confused soul.