Waterman Graduate Fountain Pen Review

My review of the Waterman Graduate fountain pen.

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[meomeongungu]

I bought this pen when studying abroad in France. I used it a lot to write and draw. It was cheap but I think it writes smoother than my architect friends' more expensive ones.

I switched to digital and the pen was forgotten until last week. I found it with some ink cartridge, washed it, and it still writes as well as 10 years ago. (sometimes a bit scratchy but maybe it's the ink)

I never remember which pen it is so I take a look and found your video. Thank you.

[glagla]

This fountain pen's been with me for y whole law studies, thanks for the review !

[AnInkGuy]

I was given one for Christmas. I have enjo6ysing it a lot. When people think of you and give you a pen it does make it more special.

[BCBill]

This is one of my 2 daiy carry pens. I have a convertor installed and it really enjoy how it writes and how reliable it is to use. Thanks for the review!

[shbondful]

I have this in matte black, and agree the nib is dreamy smooth. I do find the grip rather slippery and difficult though, somehow (despite rarely ever finding grips slippery). As it is also heavy and uncomfortable on my longest finger, I’ve been contemplating experiments involving something akin to those foam things we used to put on pencils in the 90s, just to be able to keep the writing experience.

[lordofice]

Greetings from Mexico, excellent review. I bought this master piece at amazon like a month ago or so, i idk why but i wasn't expecting too much and it just shock me how well this pen behave, curious thing is that even i order the chrome model it comes in a "brushed aliminum" finish, an option quite beautiful and equally usefull for those like me that left a lot of fingerprints and get little upset about it. I enjoy your channel a lot keep the good work.

[antoniosaiz]

You can use International cartridges for any actual Waterman fountain pen: Pelikan, Caran d'Ache or Mont Blanc cartridges, they are calles international cartridges.

[antoniosaiz]

The nib and the feed of Waterman Graduate is the same that Waterman Expert mark II. Clip is the same that Waterman Apostrophe and Maestro.

Antonio, from Alicante, Spain.

[megajoohyun]

I have been looking for a pen that is no so expensive but with good looks but that might last for a long time and i guess this is it, thanks for the review

[inkyrick]

Thanks for your review. At that price (especially with the cart/conv being standard international) there's no reason to hesitate!

[YamamotoCaptain]

One of my first fountain pens. I own the one with the medium nib in black. I find it gorgeous and enjoying writing with !

[bazejjaworski]

Thank you very much! This video helped me decide I want to buy this pen!

[antoniosaiz]

You can use international cartridges or converter. I use Pelikan ones. They are goods and I prefer they.

[stargazer]

Bought a few months ago in Red & Blue...Simple, writes smoothly ....at $10 a piece...What more can you ask for?

[bennybenitez]

As always. Brilliant presentation. Nice job.

[kauaiphotography]

Aloha from Kauai, Hawaii! I've been enjoying your fountain reviews and just "lurking" in the background! Enjoy your style of presentation, even if you're forced to do it in the workshop! Last year, in my quest to trying the numerous entry level pens, I came across this one as I thought it would be a better choice than the Chinese offerings, which I have a few of too! I also got it in a fine nib (can't remember if it's available with a medium nib?) It writes okay, but I was more impressed with the ink color in the included cartridge. I was told it was Waterman's Serenity Blue, but after buying a bottle of it and trying it in another pen, it looked too light. The blue in the cartridge is much darker and even with the fine writing, I can see a reddish sheen. So I guess the ink must be Waterman's Mysterious Blue? Another bottle of ink to add to my collection! Any thoughts on the ink? I can't be seeing things? Waterman wouldn't use another brand of ink? Would love to hear your thoughts. Keep up the great reviews. Mahalo, Thomas

[DavidGonzalez-kexx]

They sell it at Super U in France for 8€. It's amazing

[ddthompson]

The one pen in my collection that stays inked! I keep it in a little Lamy notebook in my backpack or computer bag, or it goes in my pocket with the notebook on shopping trips to jot notes. The least expensive fountain pen I ever bought, and I can't bring myself to let it go dry.

[antoniosaiz]

Also, the feed are the same that Expert and Harmonie.

This model is more cheap that Expert or Harmonie and it will write the same, I think.

[florencefortyseven]

I'm so confused. The one I bought from the Waterman site on Amazon was a brushed chrome, rather than shiny :(. I just picked it up today, and I can't find any evidence that they have changed the pens recently.