It was time to flush out the Sheaffer Custom Legacy with R&K Salix today. The pen went dry just as I hit the two week limit I have for Iron Gall inks. This is the pen I kept reaching for this past week and it was a clear favorite.
The ink is a little slow to dry so I had a couple smudges in my work notes, but nothing too bad. Once dry the iron gall based ink is water proof.
The extra fine nib does resemble a nail but it is smooth and problem free. It puts down a consistent line with a light touch. The inlaid nib retains ink so it’s slow to evaporate, allowing longer pauses while writing. A trait I value when taking notes at work.
The pen has an aerometric (squeeze) converter which held enough ink for a week of light use and a second week of heavier use.
As I look to thin my accumulation I’m evaluating each pen I use to determine if it’s a keeper or not. This is a clear keeper based on both looks and performance.
How do you get that finish? Did scott from FC made it custom made or just buy it from them?
Hi Mauricio,
Franklin Christoph did make the barrel as part of a project which involved a couple dozen barrels of different material. I saw it available in their “Stock Room” section which has prototypes, discontinued and other limited availability pens. So custom, but not for me.
Thanks for reading,
Ray