I might be missing something (perhaps a joke going over my head!), but I was confused by this part: "Yes, you heard me: the Partenope comes with a branded converter knob, a detail I have seen on zero other pens." — with the risk of being "that guy", I wanted to offer LAMY converters as another example of branded converter knobs.
Great article and apt description. I have the "Avorio" version of this pen (ivory/rose gold), and it's indeed ostentatious and beautiful and writes great, and it's probably due for a re-inking. I bought mine from Atlas Stationers in March 2023, and it was 50% off ($145). Perhaps that's where your wife got yours? Sadly, Atlas Stationers is out of stock. It's still a steal at the $236 Truphae is charging, though. Love this pen!
I might be missing something (perhaps a joke going over my head!), but I was confused by this part: "Yes, you heard me: the Partenope comes with a branded converter knob, a detail I have seen on zero other pens." — with the risk of being "that guy", I wanted to offer LAMY converters as another example of branded converter knobs.
ALERT ALERT **THAT GUY SPOTTED** ALERT ALERT
I mean, good point, I forgot about those. Good catch!
Great article and apt description. I have the "Avorio" version of this pen (ivory/rose gold), and it's indeed ostentatious and beautiful and writes great, and it's probably due for a re-inking. I bought mine from Atlas Stationers in March 2023, and it was 50% off ($145). Perhaps that's where your wife got yours? Sadly, Atlas Stationers is out of stock. It's still a steal at the $236 Truphae is charging, though. Love this pen!