Monteverde Dakota Fountain Pen Review - An Airplane-inspired Pen!

The Monteverde Dakota is an intriguing fountain pen inspired by the Douglas C-47 Skytrain "Dakota." Its pocket pen design also takes inspiration from pens like the Pilot E95S, which has a long friction-fit cap that makes the pen compact when closed and full-length when open. This and the metal body of the Dakota make it a good option for an every day carry pen. Also, I think it's really cool that Monteverde wove in design elements from a historic airplane. I also really like the smooth and very fine Jowo nib that this pen came with. It's not a perfect pen, however, and in this review I cover both the pros and the potential cons of this iconic fountain pen. PERSONAL LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/downthebreatherhole/ Email: downthebreatherhole at gmail dot com Website: https://www.brianwallacebaker.com/ MY FAVORTIVE WRITING GEAR (paid affiliate links*) Favorite fountain pen: Lamy Safari -https://amzn.to/42jMlc6 Favorite fountain pen ink: Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro - https://amzn.to/42sjjaG Favorite ballpoint: Andhand Method - https://www.andhand.co.uk/products/method-pen-black?ref=downthebreatherhole (use discount code "downthebreatherhole") Favorite pen case: Kaco 20-pen case - https://amzn.to/3Ef4Gz9 Favorite EDC Bag: Lochby Venture Pouch - https://www.lochby.com/yhrfy5 Favorite paper: Rhodia ivory 90GSM paper - https://amzn.to/3GxTm1V *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also have affiliate accounts with several brands. 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. Thanks for your support! CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:32 Packaging 0:57 The Dakota fountain pen's size, overall design, and aircraft elements 2:18 The pen cap 3:35 The fine Jowo nib 3:53 The standard international converter and ink cartridges 4:14 The plane that inspired the pen: the Douglas C-47 Skytrain "Dakota" 4:34 The grip section 5:20 The cap revisited 7:56 How I scratched this pen's lacquer finish 9:08 Writing sample 10:58 Final Thoughts 11:10 Mini vlog about the C-47