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Overall rating: 4.595238 / 5 from 42 reviews.
The True Writer Classic Golden Dark Tortoise Fountain Pen is praised for its elegant design and smooth writing experience. Customers appreciate its rich color and polished appearance, though some have mixed feelings about the nib.
Review topics: ["color","looks","lines","pen","nib","writes"].
"I ordered it on sale. Then I received a back order notice a week or so later which was annoying. I wouldn't have purchased if it was out of stock. None the less I think this pen is my favorite in my collection. I'd be happy to pay full price. Perfect weight and smooth as butter write. Highly recommend."
"Tortoiseshell, absolutely amazing look. Screams class all the way. I purchased this pie for my dad, because he loves fountain pens and he likes that classic look but usually just uses a plain black pen. He really loved this one."
"I received this pen as a graduation present when I finished my PhD! My parents, retired English teachers, know just my taste, and this is now my very favorite fountain pen. I use it for daily notes, writing letters, and when I want to feel just a bit fancy."
"I love this pen! The gold and dark tortoise colors are spectacular and really stand out with the new gold trim! The medium nib is as smooth as any of my even more expensive pens. It is a perfect addition to my collection! Highly recommended!"
"Absolutely stunning pen. The tortoise color has the most depth out of any other brands I have come across. Its lightweight design allows for long journaling sessions without fatigue. I am very happy!"
"Gorgeous pen! Writes beautifully."
"I love the tortoiseshell finish on this pen. The coloring is warm and elegant and of course it writes beautifully. Tried switching the nibs and that is a nice option. I love how dependable True Writers are. Absolutely wonderful work horses. I have lots of pens, but for serious "just get it on the page" this is a great pen. Great performer."
"As the pen's description says and the review title mentions, this is a dark colored pen. That is not a bad thing, thoughb because there are joys and depth in that darker combination of colors making up this particular tortoiseshell acrylic. It seems every pen and acrylic producer has their own particular spin on this color combination. Levenger has chosen to go this route and I feel it adds a sense of mystery to the pen. In the darker mixture of this chipped acrylic mix, there is quite a bit of depth and chatoyance that one would not expect. Being a crushed, mixed acrylic, the light will flah for a moment and be gone as if it diappears in the body of the pen. All of the features of the True Writer design are there and the quality in the nib and writing experience are also present. With pens of this caliber it usually comes down to a matter of choice in the color and how it speaks to you. This darker color adds some elegance and sophistication to your shirt pocket in an office setting. What might seem to be another black pen on first glance will quickly draw some attention from your coworkers. Admit it, we all want a little bit of that. Many of these pens from Levenger give the writer that kind of feeling. It's that little extra you just can't describe but you know it when it comes around. I like the pen a lot. You will also."
"Tortoiseshell and instant classic specially with the gold two tone nib."
"Amazing"
