Customer Reviews

The last time I used these pens was in college over twenty five years ago. I bought them in the college bookstore until they ran out of stock, and I haven't seen them since. The plastic 180 degree nib takes a little getting used to, but once you get the hang of it you will wish you had bought a box of the refills. Like I said, I used them to take notes in college, and when they were gone, there was no way to replace them. Until now. Thanks, JetPens!

Being a vintage fountain pen fan, I scoffed at these the first time I saw them. Now I want to smack myself in the forehead for waiting so long to try them. It's light, it's responsive, and the ink is beautiful. And I'm no longer afraid to use a fountain pen at work. (I do abstracting in a courthouse records room, where pens rolling off the tilted work surfaces onto hard, tiled floors is a constant hazard.)

I love the line I can get from this. It's definitely a felt tip marker, not a fountain pen, but the beautiful fine, wet line I can get from the tip is exactly what I want, and the control I can get with it, turning, pushing, or even just light sketch strokes, is exactly what I want. I love just writing with it, but find it exquisite for doing line work on drawings as well.

It doesn't have the flexibility of a finely tuned flex metal nib, but it's not *supposed* to, as it's a felt pen. *laughs* You won't get the wide variation of a copperplate nib, but I can get lovely variations in width by direction, strength, and speed of stroke I can't get with a nib or other styles of pen. I love this thing and I'm buying my third one.

I love my Tradio, even though it's more of a marker pen than a fountain pen. I can write with either hand, and even though it's not a true fountain pen, I like it better in my right hand for some reason. Writing left-handed with fountain pens is of course useless.

As a marker pen I find it better than extra fine Pilot Razor Points or Staedtler Triplus Fineliners. It has a nice shape and without the cap it's pretty balanced and lightweight. Highly recommended.

I first found these heavenly and addictive writing instruments in a Victoria, BC bookshop. I bought two pens and two refills; I should have bought two dozen of each. Thank you JetPens for finally making these wonderful pens available online.

being a lefty and a lover of the fountain pen, I found this pen to be AWESOME!!!! I am stocking up because I never want to write without my TRADIO!!!!!!!

I first discovered this pen during a recent trip to Switzerland and it is absolutely outstanding. It is sooooooo smooth. I immediately bought several more from JetPens. The closest thing to a fountain pen - that isn't a fountain pen. For some reason, the Swiss version I got has a copper barrel - very attractive. Maybe you can get some of those. Also would love other colored inks - green and brown would be great.

Love the feel and line that comes from this pen. Scratchy and loud, it's not a stealth pen. I take notes and draw with this a lot...love the refills, keeps me going and going.

I just got the pen and have recently tried it, maybe is just the way I write but the ink comes out a lot, unless you are writing on thick paper...
It's quite expensive for a pen who doesn't do the job that well,
the picture shows a really nice writing maybe is just the way I write that makes the pen hrorrible?

I've used the Pentel Arts "Stylo" JM20, which appears to be a non-refillable version of the Tradio for the American market; the unique tip looks exactly the same, except on the Stylo the plastic part containing the felt nib is ivory-colored. I'm not excited by it myself. The line variation it gives, while not dramatic, is an advantage over other felt-tip pens, and the plastic nib does seem more durable than many felt brush pens. I haven't noticed bleeding, but I have had the problem of the plastic flicking little hair-lines of ink. For me, it can't compare to a flexible metal nib or a hair brush.

This pen is comfortable to hold and joy to use. I have used it everyday since I received it and I have not been disappointed a single time. I write with a plethora of fountain pens that range from disposables to antiques and this particular one is second only to my Lamy Safari. You will not be disappointed in the purchase of this pen. Bold, blue ink with smooth flow. I can't write enough good things about this pen!

Mushy tip that scratches and sprays ink when I write, even with a light touch. Also got ink all over my fingers somehow. Maybe a defective pen? I wonder since everyone else seems to love this pen. I threw mine away!

I have used the Tradio for years. The first ones I bought in Asia, but I have been buying them from Jet for at least five years so I am surprised to see it bein hyped as finally available in the US. These pens are great. I agree with one review that when they first come out of the box they might be a bit scratchy, but within a few sentences, the tip will wear the burr off and then you get a smooth, clean, fountain pen experience for a great price. I have had trouble with a few refills that leak where the nib meets the pen body. That is what prompted three stars instead of five. If they could solve this, it would be excellent. I dont like coming away from a meeting with a blue stain on my middle finger. I have solved it myself in the past with a wrap of tape at the seem between the nib and body.

For many years, this has been my all time favorite pen but for a while I couldn't find it anywhere......until I landed on JetPens.com. Waaaawhoooo!!!

For newbies, it may take some getting used to though. You can hold the pen at different angles to get different line thicknesses. I've found some folks have trouble getting used to that. But that's exactly why I like the pen!!!

For me, it's way better for every day use than a true fountain. I think of this more as a calligraphy pen. It's pure awesome in my book! Plus I like that I can get a refill and don't have to buy the entire pen every time.

I've got my other fountain pen junkies addicted to this one too. Trust me and try it!