Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Wine Red (M)
I was thrilled when PenChalet asked me to review this pen back in September, 2021. I’d been looking at it online almost daily since it was released, but I hadn’t decided if I’d really like the black trim, and stealth design, and had never tried a Pineider. Spoiler: I liked it then, and after a year and a half of use, I continue to enjoy it to this day!
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Packaging
When the pen arrived, I was immediately impressed with the simple, but very sophisticated, all-black, recyclable cardboard presentation box. Inside was an information booklet, a standard international converter, and the pen - elegant and complete, without being wasteful.
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Color and Size
The Avatar UR Black Edition comes in four transparent colors and a clear demonstrator. I received the Wine Red, and the rich, dark red looks fantastic with the glossy black trim. When I picked it up, my first thought was how substantial the material felt. Pineider’s “unbreakable” UltraResin feels very sturdy, and it’s somehow both warm and cool in the hand. The bottom finial, step band, section, and the graceful quill clip are all a gorgeous, very glossy finish. I’d call it more a dark graphite grey than a black. The cap band is textured with a nice engraving. The black nib is engraved, as well, and completes the blacked-out style.
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Bock #6 Nib
The beautiful, black, Bock no.6 nib seems to protrude from the section slightly more than normal, giving the pen a really appealing visual feel. The graceful curve of the section is very different from the original Avatar, and it’s extremely comfortable to grip. The pen posts securely, but even in my fairly large hands, I’ve never felt the need.
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Feather Clip
The magnetic cap closure closes confidently with a very pleasing “thwap!” There is decent step up to the barrel where the magnets connect, but it doesn’t burden my grip in any way. Out-of-the-box, the pen wrote nicely, with no skips or hard starts. It’s a classic Bock writer. The clip is a beautiful feather quill, imagery symbolic of the brand.
Pineider - Avatar UR Black Edition - Packaging
I really like this pen! The ratio of body to nib size is magical, and this pen loves to write! After two weeks of constant, hard use, my section remains flawless. I’m not testing the unbreakable claim, but the cap and body don’t show any scratches at all. I’m impressed!
My one dislike is the ink-level indicator printed on the convertor. Clear convertors inherently show the level of ink remaining, so I just don’t see the point. The inaccurate indicator is visible through the body, and in my opinion, it detracts from the beauty of the design and material. It’s easy to ignore, so it isn’t a deal breaker given all of the other fantastic qualities of the model. Don’t let it sway you away from considering this great pen.
The Avatar UR Black Edition is a beautiful blend of modern and sophisticated. I don’t want all of my pens to be all-blacks, but I’m so happy to have this one. It’s a great writer, too. If you’ve thought about getting one, you won’t be disappointed if you do.