Reviews Written by smithl325749

  Nice pen, easy to load...., January 4, 2011

Nice pen, easy to load. I like this version of the Coleto multi pen just because it seems a bit sturdier than the initial multi versons. I like the choice of solid colors. I am waiting on the metallic black to come back in stock.

  Very disappointed in..., January 16, 2010

Very disappointed in both color and quality. I pull my inks up using a medicinal syringe and could not understand the resistance I was getting when trying to extract this ink. I lifted the needle from the bottle and there was stringy sludge. In fact, the bottom had a lot of sludge. I pulled out as much as I could using the syringe then shook the bottle. The ink then seemed ok and I put it in one of my lamy's. So far so good. I also found this problem with Dakota red but found the problem in the FP. I could not understand why I began having ink flow problems with one of my pens. After examining the nib I cleaned off bits and pieces of sludge. I took the nib off and blew out a bunch of tiny matter. This ink worked fine for months...I examined the inside of the ink cap and more sludge. This is too bad because I love the color. I never use to have problems with this brand but lately it seems the quality is changing.

  Love the extremely dark..., January 16, 2010

Love the extremely dark purple, great for those who like more conservative colors. Though I have found sludge in two of the private reserve inks, I am satisfied that I was not pulling out strings of ink when pulling the ink up in my syringe.

  Indeed a beautiful color...., January 16, 2010

Indeed a beautiful color. I have began using the J. Herbin inks and I would rank them with Noodlers inks in quality, but easier on the wallet. I am also a user of Private reserve which I have become disappointed in, finding sludge in several of the colors. This is my third purchase of Herbin inks and definitely I am going to buy more colors.

  I purchased the orange..., January 16, 2010

I purchased the orange large case and really loved how sturdy it appeared to be, as well as its ability to care a bunch of lamys. However, before purchasing the black case, I was curious as to how sturdy the zipper was if overstuffed. Would the stitching rip, would the zipper come off its tract. Not that I encourage overstuffing, but I overstuffed the case to the max and managed to closer the zipper without damage to the case or zipper itself. Thus, I felt satisfied that indeed this was a sturdy product, able to hold up in the roughest of situations, good for students or those who don't baby their tools. The outside wipes clean quickly (if needed) and can take a beaten without showing off too many scuffs. I am pleased with both my purchases and I do believe they will be in use a very long time.

  Great writing fp...., December 29, 2009

Great writing fp.

  Love the single style,..., December 28, 2009

Love the single style, I just wish it came with a pocket clip.

  Love the single style,..., December 28, 2009

Love the single style, I just wish it came with a pocket clip.

  Love the non-traditional..., December 28, 2009

Love the non-traditional colors. Dual tips are great. I have purchased all three sets and am pleased.

  These pens are great...., December 28, 2009

These pens are great. I like the non-traditional colors that are usually reserved for highlighters.