Definitely a massive pen. Having heard good things about Ranga, I finally gave in to temptation and ordered two (though not the 9B) back in early October. Still waiting for delivery, but I look forward to trying them out when they arrive.
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
What models did you go for? Mine took a while to come too. But in many ways I don't mind, it all adds to the excitement!
@meb6667
3 жыл бұрын
@@PenFriends I purchased an Emperor (moderate size) and a Model 5 (quite large). Both are ebonite bodies with plastic feeds. They arrived 10 days ago. The latter came with a Broad steel Bock nib, which has written splendidly out of the box. The Emperor came with a Medium steel Bock nib, which was miserly and inconsistent, so I swapped the stock nib with a Medium titanium (also Bock), which I happened to have on hand, and it now writes quite well. Based on this limited experience, I’m impressed with Ranga Pens. Excellent value.
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
@@meb6667 were they with with cartridge converters? To be honest what you pay for the pen, it really is fantastic value. Looking forward to getting more!
@meb6667
3 жыл бұрын
@@PenFriends Yes, each came with a converter, but can also be filled by eye dropper.
@flexisnake
3 жыл бұрын
Ranga usually uses Kanwrite nibs in their eyedropper pens
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
This is good to know!
@luissalavin1581
2 жыл бұрын
Jowo is better?
@WMH98296
3 жыл бұрын
Hello -- I have two Ranga Giant 9Bs, and one regular 9B. They are huge and I like them. So far they write surprisingly well and I have had no problems. For comparison, I also have a rather gigantic Sailor King of Pen Ebonite, which cost more than 10 times as much as one Ranga 9B. However, my Rangas have excellent fit and finish for being so moderately priced. I have used fountain pens for 60 years and own about 100, ranging from about $20 to $2,000 and representing most of the world's best-known pen makers. I have a little experience with pens, and I think the Ranga 9Bs and Ranga pens, in general, offer a lot for the money.
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
I will definitely get another, but I’ll get one with a bock or jowo nib next time. I love ranga, but the kawrite nib quality isn’t so good :(
@qafisiraj7955
3 жыл бұрын
@@PenFriends What sort of problems did you face with the kanwrite nib, other than having to heat set it? I was considering a Ranga Giant 9B with a kanwrite/ranga nib, particularly after watching this and the other review video that you have made for this pen. I do own a Ranga 4CS with a Jowo nib unit and it writes very well so hopefully, you won't go wrong with that choice!
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
@@qafisiraj7955 it’s more to do with it being eye dropper I’ve experienced. Next time I’ll go for a regular cartridge converter. The problem with eye dropping can lead to burping! But it’s a great writer! Jowo should be no problem whatsoever:)
@jankamir5423
2 жыл бұрын
@@PenFriends From my personal experience with Kanwrite and Jowo nibs : Jowo nibs are absolute nightmare, mainly because they are scratchy as hell. It is like oversharpened pencil on textured paper. On the other hand Kanwrite nibs are always extraordinarily smooth (I have experienced Kanwrite nib in Click Diplomat and Kanwrite Heritage) so much so that few weeks after getting my Kanwrite Heritage I must've bought many more nibs. From EEF to BB, some grinds even multiples (3x EF), some bit special (CI Broad) and even the ultra-flex one. Unfortunately as I am messy person the Ultraflex one has fallen on the floor and I rode over it with my computer chair. Well - more reason to splurge more on Kanwrite. I still do have the Jowo nibs but one needed so much smoothening that it is 3B now and the second one I gave hope in.
@shamramachandran
3 ай бұрын
It's difficult to own any of the independent Indian pen manufacturer's pen for an average Indian. All of the good ones are priced out of our reach.
@ronaldchapman2806
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your review. I love ebonite pens and thanks to your, and other reviews, I will definitely be checking out Ranga. I have extensive experience painting airfix models in my childhood. Do you think this will equip me to embark on Urushi lacquering?
@PenFriends
2 жыл бұрын
Well, lacquering from what I have experienced requires very specific heat and humidity! But I am sure you could give it a go!
@deanandreoli1975
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review. I do have 2 Ranga pens, both of which I absolutely love. I have a Bamboo regular size in rootbeer/navy swirl acrylic and a Model 5 in Turquoise/olive polished ebonite. both with broad Ranga nibs. I cherish them both. I use all of my fountain pens for drawing.
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly some of the best value pens going, the ebonite is insanely good!
@deanandreoli1975
3 жыл бұрын
@@PenFriends agreed! I've gotten a few more models through Peyton Street Pens. I can't get enough of these beauties!!
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
@@deanandreoli1975 what have you added since?
@fountainpentalks
3 жыл бұрын
Whoa, huge pen. I have had a Namiki emperor vermilion, I think that pen’s size compares to it. And of course great review 👏🏻
@PenFriends
3 жыл бұрын
It is huuuuuge, I’d love to get a namiki to compare the size. Very tempted to get this done with sone urushi at some stage.
@geminiman2831
Жыл бұрын
Does ranga use Japanese ebonite?
@PenFriends
Жыл бұрын
I believe so :)
@akshyakumar7539
3 ай бұрын
Hi, are ranga pens worth buying? I mean is it still in use? And also tell about pen material durability.
@PenFriends
3 ай бұрын
Absolutely, they are very affordable and the construction is exceptional. I’d certainly reccomend the cartridge converter versions though. The eye droppers have a tendency to burp ink onto the page
@akshyakumar7539
3 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for replying but in actual I was asking that are these Ranga pens good for everyday use, I mean to write 4 to 5 hours daily and thus for how many years it can be there with a person without getting broken down. And please tell that which material according to you is more durable. Is it ebonite or acrylic or some other material. Like for the ebonite, people often says that it develops cracks as the time passes by. I want something which can be there with me for decades.
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