I (mostly) love the Monteverde Trees of the World fountain pen (Giant Sequoia)

The Giant Sequoia edition of the Monteverde Trees of the World is a stunning fountain pen made of radiant blue-green, black, and gray resin. It's a chunky, classy pen, and it's actually really nice to write with. But while I mostly love this pen, I don't like everything about it. Yafa brands sent this fountain pen to me in exchange for a review, but I was not otherwise compensated to make this video. Here's their statement on ethics regarding labor and the environment: Avoiding Child Labor: We ensure that all our manufacturing partners adhere to strict labor laws and ethical sourcing guidelines. We work exclusively with reputable factories that comply with international labor standards, including fair wages and safe working conditions. Regular audits and inspections help maintain these standards, ensuring that child labor is never part of our supply chain. Environmental Sustainability: • Packaging: We strive to minimize our environmental impact by using packaging that is reusable or recyclable whenever possible. • Inks and Materials: Almost all of our inks are vegan. For materials like wood, abalone, and other exotic components, we source only from sustainable and responsible suppliers. • Warehouse Practices: Our warehouse staff is trained to reuse materials and recycle appropriately, helping to prevent unnecessary waste. • Future Initiatives: We continue to plan and implement new strategies for even more sustainable production in the future, reinforcing our commitment to protecting our planet’s resources. PERSONAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/downthebreatherhole/ Email: downthebreatherhole at gmail dot com My website: https://www.brianwallacebaker.com/ MY FAVORTIVE STATIONERY (paid affiliate links*) Favorite journal: Lochby Field Journal - https://www.lochby.com/o1pqwu Favorite pocket notebook: Lockby Pocket Journal - https://www.lochby.com/4x619o Favorite fountain pen ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro - https://amzn.to/42sjjaG Favorite pen case: Kaco 20-pen case - https://amzn.to/3Ef4Gz9 Favorite EDC Bag: https://www.lochby.com/yhrfy5 Favorite paper: Rhodia ivory 90GSM paper - https://amzn.to/3GxTm1V Favorite fountain pen: Lamy Safari -https://amzn.to/42jMlc6 Favorite ballpoint: Andhand Method - https://www.andhand.co.uk/products/method-pen-black?ref=downthebreatherhole (use discount code "downthebreatherhole") *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also have affiliate accounts with Andhand and Lochby. Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you any extra, but it means I get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro to Monteverde Trees of the World fountain pen 0:40 The box the pen comes in 1:02 The materials the pen is made of 2:00 Trees of the World pen size comparison to Lamy Vista 2:22 The medium Jowo nib 2:38 Opening the pen body, metal on plastic threads 3:13 The included standard international converter 3:40 A couple things to note about the threaded cap and clip 6:05 Writing sample