Overview

This pen is only for sale (as far as I can see) from BENU’s website. I went on there to figure out what sort of nibs I can fit in to my Talisman and I saw their Ambrosia line. Instantly, upon seeing a teal and gold pen, called “Forget-me-not,” I was in love and ready to throw my money at the situation.

But, not a coupon was in sight and the shipping from Armenia to my house would be a hefty $28. So I backed off and just showed it to everyone who ever wanted to buy me a gift for a holiday or birthday instead. But, in the end, they were much too afraid to buy me a pen (so many choices! What is “ef” or “m” mean???), so for my birthday in 2023, I got it for myself. Shipping and all.

Details

It’s even prettier in person, this ultra glossy work of art! BENU pens really are fun little marvels and I appreciate their sculptural qualities more and more with each one I see.

The nib is a #5 Schmidt nib. Schmidt and JoWo are the most common nibs you’ll find in pens, I do believe. I find that the #5 Schmidt is firmer than the #5 JoWo (the opposite is true for #6 nibs in my experience.), but it’s not anything like writing with a nail.

It can be posted, by some force of absolute magic. I have not had a single incident of the cap falling off the back, even though it looks like it should. Sometimes it takes a little twist of friction to get it on the back, but once it’s there it’s there. I can use it unposted as well, but I doubt anyone with meaty mitts will agree.

The grip section is like a swan’s neck. There is a little tiny bump before the nib. So small that some might say it was completely unnecessary (I would say that).

You must use a mini converter (or small cartridges if that’s your bag) in this pen. I have mine fitted with a Kaweco mini converter. The ones you can use with the Kaweco Sport. They tell you about this on the website and they do not supply you with a converter. They should though!

Here are some size comparisons:

Anything Bad to Say?

I got a hard start with this pen. So that was dreadful. It was only once, and I’ve had it inked and used it daily for about 3 weeks. I’m going to hope it was just a weird event. I will update if that happens to me ever again, though.

Writing Samples

I have this pen inked up with Diamine Steel Blue ink. And, yes, it was a massive headache trying to choose one of my nearly identical teal inks to put inside.

Conclusion

I wish there were no bump before the nib. They almost had it. Otherwise, it’s just a great pen to use. Tough to fit in a pen loop, though, I’ll give you that.