Fountain Pen: Namisu N1 Titanium Petrol

VISUAL

The Namisu Pocket Pen is such a fun pen. Most of the body of the pen fits securely into the large cap. The Petrol is anodized with a rainbow of colors shifting from yellow to purple. I particularly like how the colors show on the knurled base and section.

The cap matches the rest of the pen, and I like how the edges of the clip are a contrasting color to the faces/sides of the clip.

TACTILE

The titanium surface of this pen has a very nice satin feel. It's fairly smooth, but not as slippery as polished resins or many other metal types. The base of the barrel and the top of the section are finely knurled. The cut is compact enough that it is grippy while also being pleasant to touch.

PRACTICAL

I really enjoy this pen! The cap is securely held in place by three O-rings. Uncapping is easy and smooth, and posting is equally as nice. The cap stays in place once the O-rings are engaged. I love that this unique feature has an extra benefit - you can choose the length of your posted pen. If you prefer longer pens, just post the cap until just barely past the O-rings. If you prefer shorter pens, push the cap all the way on.

The titanium Bock nib is one of my favorite smaller nibs. It has a very nice pencil-like feedback. It is incredibly juicy! In theory I had ordered this with an Extra Fine nib, but this definitely writes more like a medium. I love it regardless!

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STATISTICAL

Pen Measurements:

Weight: 36 g

Weight of Cap: 20.8 g

Length Capped: 104mm

Length Uncapped: 99mm

Length Posted: 123mm/147mm

Nib: 5mm 'Extra Fine' Titanium

Body Style: Umbrella

Fill Method: Cartridge

Fill Volume: 0.8ml

Comparison Pens: Pilot Metropolitan and LAMY Safari

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OVERALL

Pros:

• Super awesome finish and amazing color

• Really fun titanium nib

• Cool O-ring cap system

• Customizable length when posted

Cons:

• Did have some hard starts when using a very concentrated ink

• Cartridge or Kaweco converter only
  

The Petrol was a Kickstarter-exclusive colorway of this pen, and I'm so glad I was able to get it. It's such a vibrant pen - a lot of personality in a tiny package! I would say this pen also 'sings' - the sound of the barrel sliding against the inside of the cap when uncapping or posting is definitely noticeable. Fortunately, the coating seems to be durable and after three years of using this pen I only see a few hairline scratches.

DISCLAIMER: Pens and inks purchased by myself. Photos and opinions are my own.