Fountain Pen: Pininfarina PF2

VISUAL

The unique style of the Pininfarina PF2 immediately caught my eye. The smoothly sloping barrel and cap meet at an angle in the center, and the cap sits flush in a flattened groove across the top. The finials angle sharply on both ends, and it really looks futuristic. Pininfarina is known as a luxury car manufacturer. I'm not sure I see automotive vibes in the style of this pen, but it is definitely a pen designed with attention-getting aesthetics in mind.

The coating is moderately durable, but the pen is showing some signs of scuffs and wear.

When uncapped, the section is nestled within the body and where they meet is an angle that matches the rest of the pen's design. It looks incredibly sleek.

TACTILE

There is a lot of heft to this pen. It is large and fairly heavy, and I love how it feels in the hand. The cap and barrel join smoothly together, with only a slight gap between.

The matte anodized finish is smooth and a bit slippery to the touch. I sometimes feel like this pen is at risk of an accidental drop when I'm holding it, as the finish isn't particuarly grippy. The section is also anodized, which makes it a tad bit challenging to hold.

The finials are very sharply angled and fairly sharp. This doesn't affect writing in the slightest, but they are definitely something to keep in mind before putting this pen in a pocket or pen cup.

PRACTICAL

I'm pretty sure this nib is a modified Jowo nib. I really like how it writes - it's firm with very little flex, but it is very smooth. It is such a nice writer!

The cap can be posted, but it is rather finicky. I find that I have to make sure I cap it so that the longer end of the cap's edge is facing down toward my palm. If the shorter end faces my hand, it ends up being right at the edge of my thumb and has a higher likelihood of accidentally being pushed off the barrel. The cap feels like it seats nicely when posted and resists being pulled off, but if any force causes the posted cap to move side-to-side it will immediately come off.

Magnetic caps are so satisfying, but can be prone to drying out. I would say this pen has 'middling' risk of nib dryout - it's not the most reliable pen but is certainly not the worst.

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STATISTICAL

Pen Measurements:

Weight: 48 g

Weight of Cap: 11.33 g

Length Capped: 148mm

Length Uncapped: 135mm

Length Posted: 172mm

Nib: 6mm 'Fine' Steel

Body Style: Torpedo

Fill Method: Converter

Fill Volume: 0.8ml

Comparison Pens: Pilot Metropolitan, LAMY Al-Star

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OVERALL

Pros:

• Unique and futuristic design

• Lovely nib

• Really satisfying magnetic closure

Cons:

• Slippery and a bit of a drop risk

• Finish is prone to wear/scuffing

• Sometimes tricky to align nib and body when reassembling

• Posts, but cap placement must be very intentional or it risks popping off

This pen just feels like a piece of modern art. I know for some the quirks would be dealbreakers, but I really enjoy this pen. Between the unique shape, the color, the writing experience, and the larger size, this pen just has a lot to appreciate.

The Pininfarina PF2 is available at various stationery retailers. I purchased this pen from PenChalet.

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