This Stipula Adagio fountain pen has a unique semi-translucent faceted resin body. It has a metal grip, a threaded cap that pushes to post, and silver trim. It fills via built-in piston mechanism, and utilizes a #6 steel nib. All Stipula fountain pens are handmade in Italy.
The new Stipula collection comes from the praise of the slowness that in great music takes its name "Adagio". A slow and relaxed time that reconciles with reflection and calmness.
This fountain pen has a fixed piston operated by the rotating knob, firm and solid in the hands of its user. The pen body and cap have eight facets, with resin materials rich in unexpected opalescence and nuances with translucent and discreetly luminescent features in the dark. The high performance and reliable nib is available in steel with a fine, medium and calligraphic 1.1mm iridium tip. The Stipula Adagio is currently available in three colors: Pisan Sunset (amber); Fountains of Poggi (seagreen); Dawn in Fiesole (light blue).
Received this, with a fine nib, in seagreen, in my first (discounted) Inktastic box.
Unfortunately, the nib wasn't fixed straight relative to the feed on arrival & hardly wrote at all. I expect better quality control from a $100+ pen. I did fix that issue with some DIY email assistance from the (very helpful) Chris; use your thumbnail to push the nib around. However, even straight it still has a very low ink flow, which I don't like. Also, the nib has discoloured slightly along the slit and breather hole (I used Organics Studio and Monteverde inks & I've not seen that on any of my other pens). I've not given up yet & will likely work on the nib, or send it to a nibmeister, to get it where I want it to be.
To be honest, the above is a real shame, because visually it's one of the more beautiful pens I have, & has a very nice weight to it. The metal trim looks really nice, and the metallic shiny resin is gorgeous. I like a nice long nib, which it has, and the nib engravings compliment it nicely.
When looking at images on the web I had not realised that it was a multifaceted shape and that the colours of the Amber version were so nice. The stub nib is nice to write with. A very nice and fascinating pen.
I had my eye on this pen as I kept seeing it around. I received it in my Inkredible monthly box this month. That was a happy surprise to see it in my box. I received Seagreen (Fountains of Poggi) which was the exact pen I had my eye on. It is a lovely pen. It writes beautifully without any scratchiness. It doesn't really have any feedback but I can feel it on the paper which is actually a good thing. I don't like feedback in my pens but I like the way this pen performs. It can be posted to write with, but the pen has a little bit of weight to it and I preferred it unposted. It has enough length that you can write with it very comfortably without posting. I love this pen. It writes well, it looks beautiful, and I am very happy with it.
I have several Stipula's and I really love them. The Adagio I choose was in seagreen and it matches it's name perfectly. The pen is faceted and so comfortable to hold and write with. Silky smooth writing. Loving this pen.
I received the Light Blue Adagio in my monthly box, as one of two pens; the other being the MonteVerde Prima Tiger Eye.
The Adagio, thus far, has consistently finished second to the Prima in the categories of eye-catching appearance and feel of flow when writing, with every person who has seen all of my pens and tested them.
Both have Fine nibs and both are a dream with which to write, but the Prima is just a touch more at home on the paper, and perhaps in the hand due to its round barrel versus the faceted Adagio.
Had I purchased the Adagio, I would've opted for the Sea Green, as I think the lighter green shows of its beauty more effectively than this "Light" Blue.
However, it is definitely worthy of remaining in my possession and use, regardless of color!
I would highly encourage anyone searching for a fountain pen that is a natural extension of their hand, to try the Adagio.
Received this, with a fine nib, in seagreen, in my first (discounted) Inktastic box.
Unfortunately, the nib wasn't fixed straight relative to the feed on arrival & hardly wrote at all. I expect better quality control from a $100+ pen. I did fix that issue with some DIY email assistance from the (very helpful) Chris; use your thumbnail to push the nib around. However, even straight it still has a very low ink flow, which I don't like. Also, the nib has discoloured slightly along the slit and breather hole (I used Organics Studio and Monteverde inks & I've not seen that on any of my other pens). I've not given up yet & will likely work on the nib, or send it to a nibmeister, to get it where I want it to be.
To be honest, the above is a real shame, because visually it's one of the more beautiful pens I have, & has a very nice weight to it. The metal trim looks really nice, and the metallic shiny resin is gorgeous. I like a nice long nib, which it has, and the nib engravings compliment it nicely.
When looking at images on the web I had not realised that it was a multifaceted shape and that the colours of the Amber version were so nice. The stub nib is nice to write with. A very nice and fascinating pen.
I had my eye on this pen as I kept seeing it around. I received it in my Inkredible monthly box this month. That was a happy surprise to see it in my box. I received Seagreen (Fountains of Poggi) which was the exact pen I had my eye on. It is a lovely pen. It writes beautifully without any scratchiness. It doesn't really have any feedback but I can feel it on the paper which is actually a good thing. I don't like feedback in my pens but I like the way this pen performs. It can be posted to write with, but the pen has a little bit of weight to it and I preferred it unposted. It has enough length that you can write with it very comfortably without posting. I love this pen. It writes well, it looks beautiful, and I am very happy with it.
I have several Stipula's and I really love them. The Adagio I choose was in seagreen and it matches it's name perfectly. The pen is faceted and so comfortable to hold and write with. Silky smooth writing. Loving this pen.
I received the Light Blue Adagio in my monthly box, as one of two pens; the other being the MonteVerde Prima Tiger Eye.
The Adagio, thus far, has consistently finished second to the Prima in the categories of eye-catching appearance and feel of flow when writing, with every person who has seen all of my pens and tested them.
Both have Fine nibs and both are a dream with which to write, but the Prima is just a touch more at home on the paper, and perhaps in the hand due to its round barrel versus the faceted Adagio.
Had I purchased the Adagio, I would've opted for the Sea Green, as I think the lighter green shows of its beauty more effectively than this "Light" Blue.
However, it is definitely worthy of remaining in my possession and use, regardless of color!
I would highly encourage anyone searching for a fountain pen that is a natural extension of their hand, to try the Adagio.
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