The Nautilus Fountain Pen

I received my new Nautilus fountain pen last week. It is the smoothest writing experience ever. After inserting ink it was immediately able to write. The packaging and box make a nice presentation. The extra fine nib is perfect for notes, journals letters and documents I have tried an assortment of papers and even the back of an envelope with excellent results. I will definitely purchase another Ellington pen in the future, for a gift if not for myself.

Apart from looking very stylish and packaged attractively, the pen writes smoothly straight out of the box. No pressure needed, feels almost like a ballpoint pen. Delighted with my purchase, will be buying again.

When first received, while the Nautilus blue is stunning to look at, I thought it felt a bit too top-heavy. (I tend to prefer a hooded nib, with a more rounded and lighter pen cap, which I always use when writing). Much to my surprise, when penning my first letter, the smoothness and "feel" of the pen was incredible. Just the right heft, and my hand didn't tire at all. I will say that I always use a 'fine' nib, as I think the 'very fine' ones have too spindly a look. But this one, depending on the quality of the paper used, or any hesitation in writing, can look almost like it came from a 'medium' nib. On card stock or coated paper, it is a true 'fine' ink flow. So, while I really love this pen and intend to have it replace all my others, I'm now tempted to also purchase a 'very fine' just for the fun of it (and as an excuse to buy another gorgeous color)!

Excellent pen. Used a fountain pen for years because of how smooth they write. Probably the best pen I have used in the last 30 years. No ink blobs and the fine point looks neat and clean.

Like many people I'm a bit of a fountain pen geek, but I've always been disappointed by the more expensive pens I've bought, which often don't feel as comfortable, or write as well, as cheaper ones. Ellington Pens advertise their pens as luxury pens at affordable prices, and that's exactly right. My new Nautilus pen looks great, feels good in my hands, and writes at least as well, if not better, than most of the other pens I own. Thank you, Ellington Pens!