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title: "Essentio Aluminum Black Fountain Pen - Fine Nib with Black Ink - Fine Writing Instruments"
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# Anodized black aluminum body Fine stainless steel nib (.60-.70 mm) Ergonomic grooved grip for fatigue-free writing Essentio Aluminum Black Fountain Pen - Fine Nib with Black Ink - Fine Writing Instruments

**Brand:** faber-castell
**Price:** 69485CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Essentio Aluminum Black Fountain Pen - Fine Nib with Black Ink - Fine Writing Instruments by faber-castell
- **How much does it cost?** 69485CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- faber-castell enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted faber-castell brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Fine Nib:** Experience smooth, refined strokes with a stainless steel nib designed for small handwriting and detailed notes.
- • **Spring-Loaded Clip:** Securely attach your pen to notebooks or pockets with a modern, functional clip that adds flair.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort Grip:** Grooved grip zone reduces hand fatigue, making long writing sessions effortless and enjoyable.
- • **Sleek Anodized Aluminum Build:** Durable, lightweight, and stylish black brushed metal finish that elevates your desk aesthetic.
- • **Trusted Heritage Craftsmanship:** Since 1761, Faber-Castell delivers premium quality writing instruments that inspire creativity and professionalism.

## Overview

The Faber-Castell Essentio Aluminum Black Fountain Pen combines a fine stainless steel nib with a sleek anodized aluminum body and ergonomic design. Perfect for professionals who value precision and style, this pen offers smooth ink flow, a comfortable grip, and a spring-loaded clip for everyday convenience. Backed by over 250 years of craftsmanship, it’s a premium writing instrument that transforms note-taking into an elegant experience.

## Description

FABER-CASTELL Essentio Fountain Pen Aluminium Black F

Review: Very smooth, excellent writer. - This nib is nothing short of excellent to write with, providing a very smooth experience with little to no feedback. I got the broad width, and the writing sample puts it at an average between all the other broad nibs in my collection-- perhaps even an upper average. The build quality is very solid-- it's not a very heavy, high end pen by any stretch, but it's weighty enough that it feels comfortable. The brushed finished is also very pretty.
Review: I love writing with this pen, but it has some drawbacks. - This is my daily-carry fountain pen. The nib is smooth, the ink flow is good, the appearance is pretty professional, and its middling weight is nice in the hand. It makes me want to take notes all the time, because it makes the act of writing so enjoyable with this pen. The extra-fine nib in this German pen is not quite as fine as I'd expect from a Japanese extra-fine fountain pen nib, but that is no surprise. The only major downside, for me, is the fact it does not post. The cap will not hold the back of the pen; it just rattles loosely on the back tip of it. When at my desk at home, this does not really matter, but as a daily carry pen this can be a bit of an inconvenience. I'm occasionally afraid I will lose the cap. For that reason, I've ordered a different pen to try out as a daily carry pen, and plan to keep this pen at my desk (probably with a Penwell) instead. This, combined with the somewhat bulky and bulbous shape of the cap, is what prompts me to subtract a single star from my rating. Otherwise, it would be worth five stars. In other colors, the Essentio does not look great to me. The tendency of Faber-Castell to make the barrel and cap of its pen designs differ in clashing ways is one of my least favorite things about the brand. Other features of Faber-Castell pens tend to be quite nice, and I'm glad this pen was available in this all-black color scheme. As a pen that stays at a desk 24/7, this pen in this color and material leaves nothing to be desired, for me. It is an excellent writing instrument. Note: It did not come with a converter, and when I tried purchasing a converter from a vendor on desertcart the order got screwed up. I ended up purchasing my converter from a brick-and-mortar store (Meininger's, at 5th and Broadway in Denver, I think). You may want to keep this in mind if considering this pen yourself. EDIT: I have since "upgraded" to a Platinum Procyon in the Deep Sea color (for a subdued, professional, but still attractive, look) as my daily carry, favorite fountain pen. I still like the Essentio a lot; it's my second-favorite pen. Everything about the Procyon is, for my taste, just slightly better, plus the Essentio posts securely, while the Essentio doesn't post at all. I've also come to realize that the Essentio, while it takes standard international cartridges, seems to require a proprietary converter, which I find annoying. I wanted to swap converters with another standard international cartridge pen, because they were both using the same ink and, while the Essentio had run out, the other hand not, and I wanted to switch inks in the other pen. That was when I learned my standard international converter from the other pen would not fit. I don't like rewarding pen makers for requiring proprietary accessories when there is an international standard they could use instead, so I won't recommend this pen to others. For that reason, I'm dropping an extra star from this pen's rating, making it a three-star review instead of four-star. (Note: While Platinum uses proprietary cartridges and converters, Platinum offers a very cheap -- one dollar in some places -- adapter that allows you to use standard international cartridges and converters, so it gets a pass from me on that.)

## Features

- ESSENTIO FINE WRITING PENS - Beautiful to look at, a pleasure to write with. The Faber-Castell Essentio Aluminum line features a variety of styles and three colors (Rose, Blue and Black) made from anodised aluminum. The Essentio line includes black ink with refill options available.
- BLACK FOUNTAIN PEN - This trendy black brushed metallic fountain pen is guaranteed to cause a sensation on any desk. Cross into the world of fine writing with this nice quality fountain pen that features a spring loaded clip
- FINE NIB FOUNTAIN PEN - Features a stainless steel nib. Suitable for small handwriting (light pressure) and fine strokes. The measure of the fountain pens downstroke is .60-.70 mm.
- ERGONOMIC DESIGN - Grooved grip zone on this fountain pen makes this pen easy to hold and reduces hand fatigue when writing
- PREMIUM QUALITY FINE WRITING INSTRUMENTS - Since 1761, Faber-Castell has proudly manufactured premium quality writing materials. See your writing cross new paths with fine writing pens and inks

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07CLVTQVL |
| Best Sellers Rank | #183,042 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #839 in Fountain Pens |
| Brand | Faber-Castell |
| Closure | Snap |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (249) |
| Date First Available | April 24, 2018 |
| Grip Type | Ribbed |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 0.88 ounces |
| Item model number | 148481 |
| Line Size | 0.3mm" or "0.5mm |
| Manufacturer | Faber-Castell |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 148481 |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Metal, Stainless Steel |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | F |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 5.71 x 0.94 x 0.79 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Faber-Castell
- **Color:** Black
- **Ink Color:** Black
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Fountain Pen

## Images

![Essentio Aluminum Black Fountain Pen - Fine Nib with Black Ink - Fine Writing Instruments - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716mGvzdHZL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very smooth, excellent writer.
*by J***H on August 10, 2024*

This nib is nothing short of excellent to write with, providing a very smooth experience with little to no feedback. I got the broad width, and the writing sample puts it at an average between all the other broad nibs in my collection-- perhaps even an upper average. The build quality is very solid-- it's not a very heavy, high end pen by any stretch, but it's weighty enough that it feels comfortable. The brushed finished is also very pretty.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love writing with this pen, but it has some drawbacks.
*by C***N on April 2, 2019*

This is my daily-carry fountain pen. The nib is smooth, the ink flow is good, the appearance is pretty professional, and its middling weight is nice in the hand. It makes me want to take notes all the time, because it makes the act of writing so enjoyable with this pen. The extra-fine nib in this German pen is not quite as fine as I'd expect from a Japanese extra-fine fountain pen nib, but that is no surprise. The only major downside, for me, is the fact it does not post. The cap will not hold the back of the pen; it just rattles loosely on the back tip of it. When at my desk at home, this does not really matter, but as a daily carry pen this can be a bit of an inconvenience. I'm occasionally afraid I will lose the cap. For that reason, I've ordered a different pen to try out as a daily carry pen, and plan to keep this pen at my desk (probably with a Penwell) instead. This, combined with the somewhat bulky and bulbous shape of the cap, is what prompts me to subtract a single star from my rating. Otherwise, it would be worth five stars. In other colors, the Essentio does not look great to me. The tendency of Faber-Castell to make the barrel and cap of its pen designs differ in clashing ways is one of my least favorite things about the brand. Other features of Faber-Castell pens tend to be quite nice, and I'm glad this pen was available in this all-black color scheme. As a pen that stays at a desk 24/7, this pen in this color and material leaves nothing to be desired, for me. It is an excellent writing instrument. Note: It did not come with a converter, and when I tried purchasing a converter from a vendor on Amazon the order got screwed up. I ended up purchasing my converter from a brick-and-mortar store (Meininger's, at 5th and Broadway in Denver, I think). You may want to keep this in mind if considering this pen yourself. EDIT: I have since "upgraded" to a Platinum Procyon in the Deep Sea color (for a subdued, professional, but still attractive, look) as my daily carry, favorite fountain pen. I still like the Essentio a lot; it's my second-favorite pen. Everything about the Procyon is, for my taste, just slightly better, plus the Essentio posts securely, while the Essentio doesn't post at all. I've also come to realize that the Essentio, while it takes standard international cartridges, seems to require a proprietary converter, which I find annoying. I wanted to swap converters with another standard international cartridge pen, because they were both using the same ink and, while the Essentio had run out, the other hand not, and I wanted to switch inks in the other pen. That was when I learned my standard international converter from the other pen would not fit. I don't like rewarding pen makers for requiring proprietary accessories when there is an international standard they could use instead, so I won't recommend this pen to others. For that reason, I'm dropping an extra star from this pen's rating, making it a three-star review instead of four-star. (Note: While Platinum uses proprietary cartridges and converters, Platinum offers a very cheap -- one dollar in some places -- adapter that allows you to use standard international cartridges and converters, so it gets a pass from me on that.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Home run pen!
*by C***I on November 18, 2025*

Absolutely wonderful pen! great value, easy and fast writer.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Faber-Castell Essentio 148481 Fountain Pen Aluminium Black
- Faber-Castell Converter for Design Fountain Pens (FC148785)

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