I knew very well that in my motherhood (Slovakia and the Czech Republic), there are local pen manufacturers. I once planned to buy something to support the local scene, but in the end, I invested in other pens and truth be told, I had never held such a local, honest pen in my hand. However, that has changed now, and I am excited to introduce to you the DK Fanta pens, from a local manufacturer in the Czech Republic, Dominik.
Pen Appearance
I immediately liked the overall appearance of the pen. What appealed to me the most was the asymmetry of the pen, which isn’t round as we’re used to. It strongly reminds me of Japanese style and wabi-sabi. Certainly, if it were made on a Japanese island, it would be labeled this way. Each pen is unique, whether it’s the material used or the cut itself. Some pens may resemble each other, but they are still unique. This is certainly valuable as each has its own originality.
I was also intrigued by its size and bulkiness. I like large pens, and I’m one to say the bigger, the better. The length of the pen is almost similar to the Montblanc 149, but the thickness is much greater. The massiveness is also created by the irregularity of the pen. When you see the pen for the first time, you’ll notice it as a huge piece of writing instrument. If you’ve always desired such a huge pen, you’ll fulfill that dream, although the drawback might be that it might not easily fit into every pen pouch.
You have several options to choose from, whether you want a pen with a clip or without, or if you want to be able to mount the cap on the pen’s body, which is not a standard feature. Even if you have a special request for a pen, I think it won’t be a problem because it’s truly handmade, ensuring the consistency in the production of each pen.
Materials Used
Two materials are used to manufacture the pen’s body: wood and resin. I love pens made from stabilized wood, which is why I appreciate pens from the Graf von Faber-Castell brand. So, I was glad to see beautiful pens made from wood. Interestingly, I never favored the combination of wood with colored resin much. However, I really liked it here, to the extent that when I was choosing a pen for myself, I wanted this combination instead of pure wood. I like how it glimmers, creating an overall better impression on me than just the wood itself. Although I would also like it to be more minimalistic.
Regarding the interior of the body, an iridium nib is used by default, which is admittedly not as good as a gold nib, but some prefer iridium over steel. Nevertheless, it’s not a problem as the nib can be replaced.
Writing with the Pen
Surprisingly, I found it writes well with it despite its thickness. The pen isn’t heavy at all, and its balance is also great. The grip section is narrow, so even if you’re used to writing with a narrow pen, you won’t have any issues. The grip is narrow, and then the expanded section falls between the thumb and index finger, providing ample space.
What will surely please you is that you don’t have to specially care for the pen so that it doesn’t scratch or get damaged. You can easily put it in your pocket, and nothing will happen to it. The pen’s bulkiness perfectly combines with its durability. Most pens are prone to scratches and require careful handling. This pen is perfect for everyday carrying.
About My Pen
I own one such pen according to my preferences. Look at it in the photos. It’s just how I wanted it, I could choose the material and also the shape. I wanted it to look like a single piece of wood and to be as massive as possible. I don’t need any clips or screwing on caps, so this was the ideal choice. Simplicity and elegance. I am very pleased that it looks just like this and it is a very exceptional pen for me.
If you’d like to have a pen made for yourself, check out the manufacturer’s website: https://www.dkfanta.com/en/
Pen comparation: (DK Fanta, DK Fanta, Montblanc 149, Graf von Faber-Castell Classic, Pelikan M805)
