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(More customer reviews)Firstly, I am a regular user of fountain pens, and I own and use a variety of fountain pens of different price ranges.
The Pilot Ecrino, as in my title, is a decent pen. It has a nice appearance and size. The cap is screw-type; I prefer this to snap caps, but others may disagree. The clip feels nice and sturdy. The pen is light; I would prefer a heavier feel.
The ring around the cap that says "ECRINO" is just a sticker. Although the sticker is of high quality, it still seems to degrade from the quality of the pen. The overall finish also does not match up with nice pens like Pelikans or Parkers.
The pen requires a Pilot converter or cartridge to provide ink. I filled mine with Noodler's Black at first. The nib is reasonably smooth and writes nicely, albeit too dry for my ideal preferences. Wet inks seem to work better. As can be expected, the fine nib is about the same width as a Western extra-fine. I have heard that this pen has the same nib as the Pilot Lucina.
At the time of my purchase, this pen was on sale for $32. In my opinion, is it worth that price? Yes, very much. I am considering purchasing another with a wider nib. But the list price of $60 seems too much for this pen. For $60, I would recommend a Pelikan M150 or a Cross--these pens have a nicer finish and provide a nicer writing experience.
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