Pen Review: The Waterman Phileas Fountain Pen

I've finally decided to start my own blog! For a long time, I've been collecting and admiring the beauty of pens. I don't really know when it all started, but ever since, my interest has risen to a hobby of its own. As of now, I'm 21 years old and live in North Carolina. You probably don't know me, but if you do give me a shout on Facebook for some pen talk!

For my first review, I'd like to critique the Waterman Phileas. This is not my first fountain pen by any means, but its one that just sits on my bookshelf and for occasional journaling from the beginning. The reason being is for its overwhelmingly, preposterous, burly, and gelatinous medium nib. Given that it's only a medium gives me almost a headache to know that there's probably two more sizes of nibs thicker that Waterman produces and I don't see any reason to even yeild such absurdity.

Alright, well, from first impressions right out of the semi-luxurious box, (made in Thailand) the pen is made out of marble. Without touch, it looks magnificent. The golden trim truly adds a touch of elegance to the pen. Though, when the sense of touch is added to the mix, almost all hope is lost from this investment. Without ink, the pen only weighs 10 g! It feels like a cheap Bic Pen. As I then examined the barrel of the pen, I clearly saw that the once magnificent marble pen, was just colored acrylic. Also, a downside to it was that the pocket clip rides 1.5 cm up to the end (not very stealthy for an EDC).

Finally, the nib however, responded pretty well to paper. Smooth, effortless, and fluent would be words I would use to describe its responsiveness. In all, it's a great pen to start out with, but I would not recomend it to someone with a more serious interest in fountain pens.


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Pros:
1. Great looks
2. Perfect size for a medium-sized pen
3. Made in Paris by Waterman

Cons:
1. Feels like you're holding a Sharpie
2. Writes as bold as a Sharpie
3. Overpriced for it's quality