March 4, 2010

Dear John,

Back around November, I ordered a Sailor 1911 Realo from you..I'm thrilled with this pen, and the way you set it up for my individual preferences and writing style. Side by side with a couple of 1911s from a fairly high-profile East Coast online vendor, the difference is quite noticeable. Don't get me wrong; all three of my 1911s have been excellent pens to begin with, but the Realo, as you set it up, goes above and beyond. I've been using fountain pens for several years now, but had never realised they are so responsive to individual differences between users.

When anyone expresses interest--or even sounds as if they're about to--I refer them first to Classic Fountain Pens and nibs.com. Many thanks!

Best regards,

John L.

March 1, 2010

Well, tell John he just knocked the ball out of the park with my Omas 360. He got the nib positioned perfectly, circumpherentially (sp?), for my writing hand position. What a great pen. It now rivals my Pelikan 1000 for my favorite.

You'all have helped me build a nice little modest collection, all great pens. The Omas, the Pelikan, the Bexley Mandarin, the Bexley Owners Club Orange, and the re-do on my Montblanc 149 nib. Chalk me up as a very satisfied customer.

-Mark Vorder-Bruegge, Jr.

February 24, 2010

John,

Thank you for my wonderful custom OBB Pelikan 600.

As a watercolor painter, I love the juicy freedom of a good Kolinsky. Your nib, with its smooth grind and wonderful flex, gives this southpaw the same exhilaration. I find myself writing large and loose, smiling like crazy, while the silky nib challenges me to keep up! Pure, sensual pleasure.

Best regards,

Will Donnelley

Portland, OR

Jonella,

WOW, this pen (a Nakaya Piccolo Writer Heki with XXF nib) rocks! I can't believe i found a pen better than my sailor. Well, I still love my sailor, but it's different. You guys rock!

Best,

JJ