FP Newbie

This is a pen that I rarely hear about, even though Faber-Castell is known for their excellent steel nibs. In fact, I purchased this pen a while back because I loved the Ambition so much. The pen looks amazing and has the details that you see in the Faber-Castell and Graf von Faber lines. I have the parquet black model and it is a pen that I would whip out in an executive meeting. Otherwise, it pretty much stays in my pen folder.

Faber-Castell was founded in 1761 in Stein, Germany, where they are still headquartered. They are still run by the House of Faber-Castell and have 14 factories throughout the globe. They are mostly known here in the USA for their pencils.

Like the other Faber-Castell pen I reviewed, the steel nib is exceptional. From my Newbie experience, you have to include Faber-Castell in any discussion about the best steel nibs. Right out of the box is writes fantastic (people always say that, but of course you have to ink it first). So, the pen looks fantastic and it writes fantastic 10 out of 10 right? Well, there are a few personal dislikes that I have. When I hold this pen it has a nice, heavy feel but the barrel is just a little too thick for my preference and the combination of the barrel thickness and the chrome section, makes the pen a little slippery. Not enough to bother me for note taking or short writing, but for longer writing sessions, I do not typically chose this pen. The other thing is a slight looseness in between the section and the barrel, which becomes evident in a little give and click when writing. Most people probably would never notice, but it irritates me. Overall, I recommend this pen because it is a great looking pen, especially for the price point. Buy here