Great ink and was packaged super securely to prevent any accidents. It is a muted deeper blue and (of course) really shines on thicker paper where you get the gradation.

The swatch on the site is slightly lighter than what you'll see writing but it comes out to a beautiful matte color.

Bought 2 VIP tickets from Bertram's Inkwell and had a wonderful time at the show. It was my first pen convention and I must say I was impressed! Bert ran a wonderful show and everything went without a hitch! Thank you and look forward to doing more business with you in the future. I did not take many pictures, but here is my wife having a wonderful time. Scott a happy conventioneer.

…if you can imagine that!

The hues in the ink are the same as the original (thankgully). The main difference here is that the sheen is more visible now, specifically when you're looking at the ink straight-on.

Nitrogen is a love it or hate it ink, but for those who love it, this is a natural choice!

Today the Hanging Garden arrived, and I am truly impressed. The condition is absolutely flawless, exactly as described, and the overall quality is simply outstanding. It is an exceptional piece, massive, refined, and in perfect condition. As with all our previous transactions, everything was handled in a highly professional, reliable, and trustworthy manner. I sincerely appreciate that. I was also genuinely surprised and pleased about the additional gift. That is by no means something I take for granted, and it clearly reflects the way you value your clients. Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it. I am looking forward to future business together and to the next exceptional pieces we will move. Best regards, Peter

Love the ink! Great color and shade Perfect for a beautiful blue pen. Great packaging. Excellent store!

I am enjoying my Aurora 88, black satin fountain pen, with a fine nib. The satin finish looks classy and feels good in the hand. The rose gold nib, band and clip make it stand out. It is not a clone of the common black and gold pens. The fine nib is wider than many fines, and that suits me just fine. There is a touch of feedback to the nib — less than Sailor nibs, but more than many others. The piston works well. I’m happy with my purchase.

I purchased an Esterbrook Estie Avalanche edition pen from Bertram Inkwell online. The site is well laid out and easy to use, they shipped quickly, and upon arrival I found a special edition ink bottle tucked in my box for free. The pen works well and writes so smoothly. Thanks for making my first estie experience a great one.

I watched the You Tube reviews but till you hold one it’s not the same. Love the click when closing the pen. It has a large number 6 nib and writing is an experience with this pen in a good way. Depending on your preference the ink is slightly broad with a medium nib. No scratchiness and the ink flow is consistent. Wish there was a click when posting but it’s good enough as is and remains posted . Girthy but no overly heavy as I bought the Factory model and no slippage when writing. Very cool well crafted pen. Bertram’s Inkwell delivered quickly with a nice handwritten thank you note so support small business if you can. Thanks Mark G

I have this pen loaded with Iroshizuku Take-Sumi, a nice black ink. It writes great, looks cool. In my current rotation and love it.

Beautiful pen. Writes lovely

The color is lovely and wonderful!

Beautiful vibrant purple

A fair and honest pen shop. I highly respect and recommend them. I will do business with them in the future. Thanks for the personal touch.

Fantastic magnetic closure and a smooth writing experience. Arrived quickly.

I ordered my first ever fountain pen from Bertram's Inkwell. The TWSBI Eco is a great beginner pen that's easy to use. It's an aesthetically pleasing and affordable option. The piston filling mechanism makes it really approachable once you get the hang of it.

My only 2 comments on it are the EF nib is still thicker than a 0.5 nib (e.g. on a Muji pen). I was aware of this when purchasing so it's not a shock to me but heads up for anyone else. I also have no issues writing with the pen on most surfaces but have had issues with a 120 g/m² creme paper. Even when holding the pen correctly it sometimes will not flow for every letter but this may be beginner user error.

Bert is super pleasant to communicate with and cares about his customers and products. Emailing may not always get a response but he is quick to pick up the phone!

My only piece of feedback for the user experience is that the website does not inform you of whether a pen is in stock, backordered, or out of stock. When I ordered the TWSBI it was backordered but was given no indication or communication about this. So I waited a while before having to call to ask about my order status. Transparency about these things would be appreciated in the future!