on salePineider Avatar UR Fountain Pen - Matte Black

Product Code PD-PP4101-056F

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Product Code PD-PP4101-056F

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MSRP $288.00

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The Pineider Avatar UR fountain pen collection was designed by Dante Del Vecchio. The Avatar UR marks a step ahead in pen manufacturing through the use of a revolutionary UltraResin, a new GlueLess assembly process, and a special magnetic twist cap lock design that provides extra protection.

This matte black fountain pen features a black #6 steel nib engraved with the Pineider logo, and is complemented by black trim. This pen comes with a standard international converter, and also accepts standard international cartridges.

Over the last 100 years, the solution to pen breakages has come from the incredible features of celluloid, the sole material able to join incredible beauty and a very high resistance to hits. In the 1920's, fountain pen makers would throw pens from an airplane to demonstrate the resistance of celluloid to impacts. Unfortunately, celluloid has poor heat resistance and can easily crystallize with age (that rapidly leads to the complete loss of the pen), and it is extremely difficult to make.

Introducing UltraResin, a special formula of mother of pearl compound resin developed in Florence for Pineider. This compound is very stiff and its exceptional features makes it far better than celluloid for the creation of fine fountain pens. UltraResin is extremely rigid (nearly like metal), incredibly resistant to hits, and very close to unbreakable. UltraResin is also resistant to oils, inks, electricity, to high and low temperatures, to UV rays, to any weathering condition.

To produce the new Avatar, a new assembly technology has been developed called GlueLess. Thanks to 3D engineering and high precision manufacturing, the Avatar is assembled without using a single drop of glue. A technological puzzle but one where every component fits precisely and securely together with just simple framed parts.

The Avatar closes via a magnetic twist cap that has been designed to last. A film over the internal magnet functions to protect the magnet from corrosion and allows a soft touch closure.

Just like an avatar becomes a virtual alter ego for an individual, this pen is designed to serve as an inseparable lifestyle companion. The rounded form and vibrant color represents the dynamic vitality of youth. The marine steel clip is Pineider’s interpretation of a goose quill, sturdy yet flexible. While each pen is designed to become the alter ego of its owner, Pineider designed the centerband to be the avatar of the city it has proudly called home for the last 240 years, Florence, in honor of the love and affection all Florentines have for the firm’s illustrious name.

Click to shop all compatible short or long standard international ink cartridges.

Condition
New
Brand
Pineider
Type
Fountain Pens
Color
Black
Demonstrator

Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.

No
Body Material
Resin
Cap Type

How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).

Magnetic cap
Compatible inks & refills

Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.

Bottled ink, Standard international short ink cartridges, Standard international long ink cartridges
Filling Mechanism

How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.

Cartridge, Converter
Grip Material
Metal
Nib Size
Fine
Nib Color
Black
Nib Material
Steel
Postable

Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.

Yes
Retractable

Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).

No
Trim
Black
Diameter - Body
13mm (0.51in)
Diameter - Cap (without clip)
14mm (0.55in)
Diameter - Cap (with clip)
18.6mm (0.73in)
Diameter - Grip (mm)

Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.

8.5mm
Length - Body

The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.

133.2mm (5.24in)
Length - Cap
64.5mm (2.54in)
Length - Nib

The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.

23mm (0.91in)
Length - Overall (Closed)
147mm (5.79in)
Length - Overall (Posted)

When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.

164mm (6.46in)
Weight - Body

If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.

20g (0.71oz)
Weight - Cap
10g (0.35oz)
Weight - Overall (g)
30.0g
Max Ink Capacity - Cartridge

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a cartridge.

1.59ml
Max Ink Capacity - Converter

The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using a converter.

1.05ml

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Pineide Review

I have three Pineider pens - they are my favorites.

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Anonymous
LOVE it

I have a new everyday pen. I love the feel in my hand, love the way the nib interacts with the paper... just love it. And given how hard I love some of my other pens, that's saying something.

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Charles C.
It's a "Pineider"

This is the most elegant subdued completely all Black pen that I have ever seen. Although it's a Resin pen, because of the "UR" aspect, it almost feels like metal. Being resin, the pen never slides in my grip. I'm the type of person whereas my hands get clammy very easily. I purchased one with a "ER" nib, and another with a "F". I honestly have to say that this is the smoothest writing pen that I have ever owned or written with. The nib literally glides across the paper..... zero feedback. I also have to make mention that I just love the magnetic closure. It seals tight whereas you just know that the nib will not be drying out any time soon. I also enjoy playing with the cap.

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WMB
A pen with a perfect body

I purchased this pen specifically because I love the grip section and flat black aesthetic. I noticed that the darkened EF nib on this pen does not write as well as the chrome EF nib on the other Pineider. Not as bad as expected from reviews and certainly useful - but nothing special. The nib unit unscrews and was easily replaced with a custom grind nib housed in a Bock #250 unit. The fact that I can easily swap out with other Bock #250 nib units that I have is what makes this pen perfect for my needs. The cap on the pen is secure, easy to pop on-and-off, and discreet. I really like the ease of use that this pen has (due to the magnetic cap) and the grip section is perfect.

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Jason
Love this pen

I don't usually like fine nibs. I find them scratchy and unpleasant to write with. So I ordered the Pineider Avatar - Matte Black with a medium nib. I did NOT have any of the issues mentioned in other reviews. My medium nib wrote great straight out of the box. However, it does lay down a lot of ink, and considering I write in my Some Lines a Day journal daily, the thinker lines weren't ideal. So I ordered the same pen with a fine nib. Again, it wrote great straight out of the box and the finer lines fit great in the smaller journal area. I'll keep and write with the medium nib pen (letters mostly). I love the finish and feel of the Pineider Avatar. The weight is perfect and the magnetic cap is a fun feature.

FAQs about Fountain Pens

How do I fill a fountain pen with ink? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the pen's filling mechanism, which you can find in the Technical Specs section above. 

Here's a quick definition of the most common filling mechanisms:

  • Cartridge - A small, disposable, sealed plastic reservoir that holds fountain pen ink. These come pre-filled with ink, and typically you just push to insert them into place and you'll be ready to write! Check out our quick guide here.
  • Converter - A detachable and refillable ink reservoir that allows you to use bottled ink in a cartridge-accepting pen. Typically you will install the converter into the grip section, dip the nib/feed into the ink, and twist or pull the converter knob to draw ink into the converter. Here's a video for how to fill a cartridge/converter pen using a LAMY pen as an example.
  • Eyedropper - A pen that utilizes the entire barrel as a reservoir for ink. Ink is directly filled into the barrel, allowing for a high ink capacity. Here's a video on how to do it!
  • Piston - A type of filling system that uses a retracting plunger inside a sealed tube to draw ink into a pen. They are typically either twist or push-operated. These pens cannot accept cartridges or a converter, and only fill from bottled ink.
  • Vacuum - A push-style piston that uses pressure to fill the large pen body with ink. They seal the ink chamber when closed, making it ideal for flying without risk of leaking. Check out our video on how to use a vac filler here.

Check out more info on these filling mechanisms including a video on how to fill each one on our blog.

How do I clean a fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

It depends on the filling mechanism, but it mostly comes down to flushing it out with water, and sometimes a little bit of Pen Flush if the ink is really stuck. 

It's a bit easier to show than to tell, so we've put together a few quick videos showing you the process:

How often do I need to clean my fountain pen? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

We recommend a good cleaning every 2 weeks, and any time you change ink colors. 

Water will usually do the trick, but we recommend you use our Goulet Pen Flush if the ink has been left in the pen for a while and could have dried up, or when you’re switching ink colors.

My pen won’t write! What do I do? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

First things first... make sure you have ink in the pen! Be sure that the ink cartridge or converter is seated properly in the pen, and that you aren't out of ink.

We always recommend you give your pen a good cleaning first, using our Goulet Pen Flush, or a drop of dish soap in some water. New pens often have some machining oil residue left in the feed, so a good cleaning often does the trick first.

If that still doesn't work, try priming the feed. This consists of either dipping your pen nib and feed in ink, or forcing ink from the converter down into the feed. 

If it’s still not working after that, please reach out to us so we can help! 

What's your return policy? 8EDA1617-F73A-4DAF-8245-6D2BF4ABEB7B

You can submit a return request within 30 days of your order date. You can read all our Return Policies here.

To initiate a return, please submit a request at the Return Portal. Our Customer Care team might reach out to you for more information.

Please note we are unable to accept a return of any Namiki or Sailor Bespoke fountain pen for any reason once it has been used with ink. Please thoroughly inspect and dry test the pen before use.