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Grifos Oikos Fountain Pen
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Grifos Oikos Fountain Pen
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Handcrafted in Italy’s Aosta Valley, the Grifos Oikos fountain pen takes its name from the ancient Greek word for household. The fundamental unit of Greek society, “oikos” can be used to describe a family, the property where it lives, and the concept of home—and references to it can be found throughout Homer’s Odyssey Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downFilakt
17
Mar 22, 2018
Which company manufactures these nibs, and are they Western sizes or Japanese sizes? Trying to figure out what nib size to choose.
Jdjung
147
Mar 24, 2018
Yeah I also did my research. For a silver barrelled pen, hand made in a small Italian village with a rich history. Their prices are a bargain.
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
Mar 24, 2018
Hello, I do not want say so much on us since obviously would be not fair but if you search for Grifos pens on Google or better again on Fountain Pen Network forum you will find a lot of pen reviews made by our previous customers, also here on Massdrop we run a pretty good number of drops with many fèedbaks. Regards from Italy. Maurizio
SeadonkeyLove
152
Jan 11, 2018
I just joined this and am really excited about getting my first pen from you all. I researched the history of your company a bit further and am looking forward to seeing and writing with the craftsmanship so many have raved about. Hopefully you will have other examples from your lineup if this drop is successful with MD. Cheers.
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
Jan 11, 2018
SeadonkeyLoveThank you for your consideration. I hope you will enjoy your new pen.
Best from Italy
Maurizio
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
Apr 26, 2019
abbyn0rmalThank you! Glad it arrived you so fast! Regards from Italy!
Maurizio
M.a.v
147
Jun 30, 2018
Maurizio,
Is there any way you could do a drop for a similar design with full silver guilloche and have the option of a gold (preferably plated with rhodium) nib?
I know it would cost more but I'd be a buyer if that were to drop. TIA
Is there any way you could do a drop for a similar design with full silver guilloche and have the option of a gold (preferably plated with rhodium) nib?
I know it would cost more but I'd be a buyer if that were to drop. TIA
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
Jun 30, 2018
M.a.vHello, thank you for your kind interest. There is no problem as pen company to do what you would like obviously, you are right saying it would cost some more since more silver will be used but let say that it will be something like 25% more I presume. We could propose this to Massdrop staff for future drops, so let me say goodbye as Tv showman do "stay tuned!" Maurizio
DRG99
2
Apr 9, 2018
Has anyone bought this pen before and can comment on how this writes?
I was confused with the nib discussion also, made in China or not?.
I could not find this pen on the Grifos website either?
I was confused with the nib discussion also, made in China or not?.
I could not find this pen on the Grifos website either?
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
Apr 9, 2018
DRG99Hello, you are right this pen is handmade by us (Grifos) but is a special production we made for MD and this is the reason why you will not find it on our website. About the nibs we can't write from where they are. Pen collectors and customers aren't the only to read these posts and protect our sources are part of small company secrets that every business have.
Is easy for a competitor link countries to nib suppliers and then with pics get the same item. Please understand. We grant their quality even if we must say that for this price level they can't be from German Bock company as our more featured pens. Best from Aosta Valley, Italy
Maurizio
Filakt
17
Apr 9, 2018
DRG99Although I do not own this pen, after doing some research, it appears Grifos is well respected in fountain pen forums and is pretty proactive in replacing or fixing problems with their products.
Worst case, you can always purchase a different nib. The body of this pen alone is well worth the money. I cannot find anything like it at this price.
Worst case, you can always purchase a different nib. The body of this pen alone is well worth the money. I cannot find anything like it at this price.
Jdjung
147
Jan 10, 2018
Hello. Beautiful pen! I was wondering who is the manufacturer of the IPG nibs on this pen?
Honeybadgers
371
Jul 7, 2018
It's not a soft nib, but it has long, slender tones and a nice spring steel that keeps up with a medium-firm gold nib.
I wouldn't worry about the IPG vs a block. Bock and jowo nibs are pretty pedestrian, and unless you really want the branding to match, an aftermarket nib from nemosine or goulet will fit the bill nicely. Or, if you want a gold nib, for about 75 euros, fpnibs.com will sell (and can heavily customize, I have a 14k needlepoint full flex that is softer and wider than a waterman pink) you a 14k or 18k nib for it, including rhodium plating
I wouldn't worry about the IPG vs a block. Bock and jowo nibs are pretty pedestrian, and unless you really want the branding to match, an aftermarket nib from nemosine or goulet will fit the bill nicely. Or, if you want a gold nib, for about 75 euros, fpnibs.com will sell (and can heavily customize, I have a 14k needlepoint full flex that is softer and wider than a waterman pink) you a 14k or 18k nib for it, including rhodium plating
Filakt
17
Jul 9, 2018
I purchased this pen from massdrop in one of the recent drops, and I can assure you, it writes like a dream. My edc/work pen uses a bock nib and I cannot tell the difference between the two. Silky smooth out of the box and doesn't skip or have any problems associated with Chinese nibs. Either they are not typical chinese IPG nibs, or IPG nibs are a lot better than I thought haha.
Bingoboots
25
Jan 9, 2018
It would be great if this had a stub as one of the nib options. I’m hoping that it wouldn’t be too difficult to change it myself; what size nib does it take?
alvarezminte
1
Feb 28, 2018
Hi, thank you so much for solving the issue so quickly, looking forwards to my new nib! excellent customer service, congratulations.
Allbaj
5
Jan 12, 2018
I am new to Massdrop so if someone could humor me and provide these answers I would really appreciate it.
Did I overlook the crucial step of choosing the nib size, was that not an option when ordering, or do we choose the nib size at a later time?
Jdjung
147
Mar 23, 2018
AllbajThe last time I was looking at this when you check out you can choose the nib size. I own a Grifos custom silver Zoss pen with 18K gold nib and they are beautiful. It's my favorite pen right now. I believe thier Gold nibs and nibs with the Grifos Griffin's are made by Bock! The nibs on this pen are the five star IPG and are likely Chinese made but who cares since you can order a no. 6 nib that should fit this pen from Goulet pen company. Also from what other people say it seems Grifos may tune these nibs which make them write perfect right out of the box. Grifos pens have a lot of character, hand made, beautiful and for the price they are a bargain. I can't find another solid silver bodied fountain pen for this price. If I had not already made a purchase I'd be all over this.
AlexCzar
120
May 6, 2019
The company website is not accessible, which does not inspire confidence.
(Edited)
AlexCzar
120
May 9, 2019
Ok, it is great to hear that you stand by your product and do provide means to contact you. I still don't appreciate the website situation, though. Let's agree to disagree on that count.
That said, I'll amend my messages about recommending not to deal with you. That does seem too harsh and not a fair reaction on my part after talking to you more and understanding your situation better.
I didn't know you're a small family business. The fact that you are does help me to appreciate your struggle with fending off hackers without resorting to IP range blocking.
I do however suggest you to look into it and maybe hire a specialist to help out. There are many not very expensive ways to achieve hacking protection without blocking countries. And any IT specialist in this specific area worth their salt can help you do that.
Good luck!
(Edited)
Stubnib
222
Grifos Pens
May 9, 2019
AlexCzarThank you. I appreciate when people start to understand each other. Thank you as well for your willind to update previous post.
In truth our web site is old and in conseguence easy to be attacked by hackers. We are working on new web site with updated features that will not protect us 100% but at least will be more difficult to be under attack. It is pretty ready and I forecast that the new one site will be online within a month more or less.
When it will be online the ip block will be removed till when (hooping no) hackers will hit again.
Regards
Honeybadgers
371
Feb 22, 2019
Dangit Maurizio! I still want this (specifically the oikos mode) with both a sterling cap and barrel!
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