Question on Nussbaum Pens

[gmgaj]

Does anyone here have both the Phoenix and the John Ross from Nussbaum? I'd like to hear your thoughts and comparison between the 2. Is the phoenix noticably better than the john ross? I really like my john ross, but am not sure if I should try the phoenix line out or if there is something else in the sub $100 range that would be better.

I have an M200, but am looking for another pen if there is something out there that will perform like a higher end pen compared to what I have. The M200 is butter smooth, but something just a tad heavier would be nice.

 

[andrew98]

I haven't used a Nussbaum pen, but all the nibs are likely to be the same (Schmidt?). I'd be surprised if the Phoenix were markedly different from the John Ross, other than the furniture. How about a Danitrio Cum Laude or a Monteverde? A Pilot Prera might be pretty nice, too. I've never tried one, but most folks that have say good things about them.

-Andy

 

[Snargle]

The Danitrio Cum Laude is a very nice pen, but compared to the M200, it's huge! It's got a typical German steel nib (Schmidt? Jowo?), writes well, and can even be eyedropper filled if you want to carry around a year's supply of ink in your pen!