Take a look at the William Shakour “Titan” fountain pen 😏
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Sure will do, haven't heard of that one. Thanks for the comment 👍
@davidanderson3425
3 жыл бұрын
Great looking pen. Probably too large for me. I agree with you about the nib. It needs a #8 to match the proportions of the pen.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
This thing is not for everyone. I started laughing when I first took it out! The video still doesn't do it justice
@simonw5094
3 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these for myself in October for my birthday, they are gorgeous, comfortable to hold and very well made. I am thinking of getting one of the smaller ACR regular models.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
They are super cool! Yeah I think a bit smaller is more manageable & better for daily usage
@nikthegreek4223
3 жыл бұрын
I have the regular and i am supper happy with it. I know it might sound bad but be prepared to work on the nib.If you can overcome that i would pull the trigger in a second even on the same pen with no regrets.
@asheshgaur
3 жыл бұрын
It was weird seeing this giant pen fit relatively normally in your hands. But then I saw your picture, and realized how big the pen really is :)
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Lol, yeah I'm a big guy. Figured I should show a quick pic so people understand. I get a lot of comments on how small pens look in my hand compared to their own hand 🤣
@13noman1
3 жыл бұрын
I got a chuckle seeing it next to your MB149. "Jumbo" is an apt description. I have to wonder why there's a clip? I'd have a hard time finding a shirt pocket that the clip could reach! I guess it's more of a roll stop!
@silverghost5752
Жыл бұрын
ACR Jumbos are, by far, the biggest and heaviest Indian ebonite pens I own. You could cosh someone with them!! They are pleasure to write with once you get used to them. They are good desk pens, and not for office work given their size and heft. Grab some while you can, because the artisan making these giant hand-made pens may not be around for long.
@Doodlebud
Жыл бұрын
Good advice
@davecharvella4854
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! A #8 nib is much needed with this bad boy! No ACR's in my arsenal, but I do own (6) Rangas ... love ebonite pens!
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Damn sounds like you have a serious arsenal of pens!
@jorge23483
3 жыл бұрын
Like the pen, the color is just 😻... but the nib size really just... 😶... I think that's too pen🖋️ for that little nib 🤣. Thank you for the video 👍.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I'm going to see if I can get a #8. I will do an update if I'm successful. Glad you liked the video
@hikingpipes6911
3 жыл бұрын
Not really my cup of tea, but I guess around the office - you could get a few eyebrows raised LOL. The nib, needs a lot of paper to write with.
@luccasnovaes5691
3 жыл бұрын
I was paying attention to the middle of the wedding photo! Hahaha, Then I was, WOW, he ain’t joking about the height
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I stick out pretty much everywhere I go, just like the pen 😂
@DreamState71822
3 жыл бұрын
I have ordered a bunch of nibs from kiwi pens on etsy and one pen but I want this one with a #8 as well as if there is a pen that deserves it this one does.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
They have a nice looking flex nib too I saw. Just wish there was a #8. I will update when I get my cursive ones & if I find a #8 for this one
@subriotech2007
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same one in brown ripple ebonite. The company used to be called Kim & Co. Agree about the nib; i think it would be interesting to fit a platinum SF nib or a flex nib in it.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Ground mine to an OBB, love it now!
@subriotech2007
3 жыл бұрын
@@Doodlebud I love using it as a daily writer; unfortunately the paper quality in my lab notebook means it'll probably feather as soon as it touches
@basicdose.9872
3 жыл бұрын
BIG.
@Seele2015au
3 жыл бұрын
Doodlebud, sorry for coming in late. The brand of the pen is Kim, who has been making pens for decades, but lately they're more into other things at their shop, so the established Kim designs were licensed to be built by others, especially ACR, along with Kim's approval to use their name, and sold directly to the public (rather than through the Kim shop), like this example was through Kiwi Pens.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh thanks for the info
@neilpiper9889
3 жыл бұрын
I only have one eyedropper pen, a Pilot Tank, Excellent nib. My biggest pen is a Jinhao 159. All brass and heavy.
@serrow
3 жыл бұрын
Just got mine today. Chose the B stub nib and it’s way too wet for me. Looking into how to swap these out. A gentle pull doesn’t remove it so far.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Oh I did a video on how to get that nib & feed out. Give it a look kzitem.info/news/bejne/uHuHyJWIrnqbi2k
@DigitalMoonlight
2 жыл бұрын
They should be trying to sell these to basketball players and at a store for big and tall. Looks like it would fit a friend of mine who’s 6’8
@Doodlebud
2 жыл бұрын
I'm 6'6" & works well, would be a good fit for your buddy
@AtilioEscobar
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid Doodlebud. So is the Visconti's line width so wide, because of how wet it writes? I am very intrigued now.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
The extra width is definitely a factor of being super wet. It also makes it very smooth. But I have very smooth nibs that have an appropriate wetness. To top it off this one had babies bottom. My Visconti Rembrandt (steel - Fine) is still more like a medium but a good wetness to it. For the price of this pen, there should be Zero issues, instead of multiple issues.
@greatlakescruiser5720
3 жыл бұрын
Check out Ranga for giant pens, particularly the Ganesha. For your nib needs check out Beaufort Ink in the UK. They have #8 nibs for sale and are great to work with.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Buddy! Thanks for the info about the nibs! Was hoping someone had some info 👍😁
@sidneyjunior8130
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is a huge fountain pen. Could you please tell me about its quality? Does it write well? I could see some skips... Have you bought some other Kiwi pens? Thx.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Good quality and writes well. Did have babies bottom, but I just did a nib grind on it to an OBB. Haven't bought others yet
@nikthegreek4223
3 жыл бұрын
Liked the video .I have 10 indian pens with 2 of them being kim acr.I have to say that for the price they have the best fit and finish. I dont know why but indian pens seem to be different they are a world on their own. Aside from the ebonite material many of them use (and some very nice acrylics lately ...i am looking at you ranga) i would say that these pens have soul in them you pick one up and can see just how much work went into them and how these people really put their soul into the products they make. Unfortunately this whole market travels pretty much unter the radar even for very experienced collectors and enthusiasts.
@Seele2015au
3 жыл бұрын
Research is still going on into the history of fountain pen making in India, as for many decades the archetypal style was like this: hand-turned ebonite eyedroppers which could be made with a relatively modest investment. Countless individual manufacturers have been recorded, some were out in the sticks so to speak, but many in major cities. Of course the change of the industries made most of these makers vanished, but those who have weathered are doing great, as long as they put in the effort. Ranga is best known internationally because the son of the master pen-maker works hard to promote them and made them available to international buyers, but some are doing well too with international distribution. That said, some of the most desired brands are not easily obtainable such as Deccan, who is considered by some as among the best.
@nikthegreek4223
2 жыл бұрын
@@Seele2015au I agree with you! Also for real i really want a Deccan but i have heard that its basically impossible to get one.
@Seele2015au
2 жыл бұрын
@@nikthegreek4223 Fountain Pen Revolution in Texas used to sell Deccans but apparently has stopped doing so for some time. If you want to get a Kim, better do it now as ACR., who makes them under licence, is getting a bit old now and contemplating retirement, there's no news of anyone picking up his mantle, or anyone wishing to become a licensee.
@nikthegreek4223
2 жыл бұрын
@@Seele2015au i have 2 kim acr pens and i am thinking of getting a third one.
@stargazer1359
3 жыл бұрын
Colossal, D. B.!
@sven-erikrose5732
3 жыл бұрын
I have a couple ACR Jumbos too. On one of them, the feed tends to open the tines and cause skipping/ hard starts with most nibs. Do you think your issue is that, or really baby's bottom? Love these pens, by the way!
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
I'll give that a closer look tonight. I checked under the loop & the gap seemed appropriate. The tip is very polished & tough to see properly, but from the right angle it looked like just a bit of babies bottom. Worse case I had was on my Visconti Homo Sapiens. The pen is a bunch of fun! Can't wait to get other nibs on it & have some fun
@sven-erikrose5732
3 жыл бұрын
@@Doodlebud Thanks. These Kim & Co. pens made by Mr. A. C. Ramachandran (thus Kim ACR) are kind of wonders to behold, aren't they? In my experience, they really don't burp either--I'm guessing because the ebonite is so thick that it keeps the ink from getting warmed up from your hands. That's just a guess though. Thanks again for the video and hope you enjoy the pen! Oh, if you are looking for a huge Indian pen that will take a # 8 Bock nib, Ranga offers some (model 5 and Splendour, maybe others, I'm not sure). I'm saving up (mostly for the nib...) with that in mind.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
@@sven-erikrose5732 This is my first eyedropper pen so I have no experience with eyedropper issues. Good to hear this one doesn't seem to have problems. Yeah it seems the only #8 nibs are the Bock gold or titanium. Fountain Pen Revolution has a #8 steel as well. Options seem much more limited. Guess I'll have to save up too & go for the gold!
@sven-erikrose5732
3 жыл бұрын
@@Doodlebud FP Nibs out of Spain also sells Jowo # 8 nibs, but also only in gold....
@nikthegreek4223
3 жыл бұрын
@@Doodlebud Even if there was a problem with the feed you can fix it.Take some hot water (hot enough that you cant put your finger in but not boiling) dip ONLY the nib and feed (i repeat don't dip the section in the hot water, if the water touches slightly the section there isn't any problems but just dont put it all in)and wait for around 30 seconds . After that you take the pen out of the water and gently press the nib and feed together for another 30 seconds. If all have been done correctly then you can be happy cause you have just thermoset the feed onto the nib. This can be done mostly on ebonite feeds though.
@MujahidJazz
3 жыл бұрын
I have two kanwrite nib pens. They are both scratchy
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, good to know 👍
@Cyriljayant
3 жыл бұрын
I have two of them and They only good for playing BASE BALLS and you can never use them to write.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
They are close to being a mini-bat LOL. I enjoy using it and find it fun, but definitely not and everyday carry type of pen.
@Theod71
3 жыл бұрын
This is a girthy one. Super bulky.
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
It's thiiiiiick!
@Hawker900XP
3 жыл бұрын
The 149 doesn’t look so big anymore. 🤔
@Doodlebud
3 жыл бұрын
This thing is so huge
@davidbyers7246
Жыл бұрын
I thought you must be a big man, because at the start of the video you were holding the pen and talking about how big it was, and I was thinking, “ either it’s not that big a pen or this man is big😂. Later when you showed a photo of yourself with other people I could see why the pen did not look so big in your hands. Also, why not write to the people who make this pen suggesting they put a #8 nib in it?
@Doodlebud
Жыл бұрын
I'm usually the biggest guy anywhere I go. Yeah, #8 nib on the would be great!
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