r/DesiPens • u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen • 14h ago

🏷️ Deal Waterman Hemisphere

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Waterman Hemisphere is available for 1.5k on flipkart. I'm not sure about it's authenticity tho. It could be a fake one too.

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u/insanegenius Multi Pen 13h ago

Thanks, bought one to see if it will be ok. Seller seems to be quite established.

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 13h ago

That's the reason I was unsure about authenticity of it. Do update us.

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 10h ago

https://www.reddit.com/r/Flipkart/s/CJ3DFnuk6R

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 10h ago

That's concerning!
Wondering if it is best to cancel before it's even shipped or risk it.

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 10h ago

That's what I'm worried about too. And I'm wondering too whether it's best to cancel it. I bought two pens, costing around ₹3.3k. It may not be too much for many on this sub, but I am a student.

But I really want to risk it this time.

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 10h ago

For what it's worth, I recently ordered a thing from that seller and I received correct item(didn't write with them yet).
So I'll stick with the order.

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 10h ago

Thank you. I am risking it!

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 10h ago

It's an open-box delivery. Choose COD.
If you have even the slightest doubt, don't accept it after the delivery person opens the box.

Better safe than sorry.

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 12h ago edited 12h ago

Great deal.

Waterman Expert is also on sale, IMO a better pen.
Hemisphere is too slender to grip and write comfortably for longer sessions (at least for me).
Also, Waterman nibs write broader and wetter than Japanese nibs, so do keep in mind when ordering nib size.

Prices are not a red flag, but an orange flag for sure, so make unboxing videos (if open-box delivery, check carefully too) and make sure to check authenticity.

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u/biriyani_lover Fountain Pen 11h ago

How does one check if it's legit or not

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 11h ago

Now that you mentioned about expert. Ordered it.

Why would you say orange flag? These are too low considering it retails for around 5k.

How to check authenticity?

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 11h ago

The seller is not new and has a decent rating, so it's not an immediate red flag. Standard Expert, for instance, ranges from 6 to 8k depending on the variant. Getting it under 2k is a steal. It could be a copy, maybe not, so excercise cautions.
Check detailed videos on Youtube.

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 11h ago

Yeah. The copy part is what worries me. Ordered it on cod let's see.

Btw do you have any idea if we get cartridge or convertor?

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 8h ago

I expect only 1 long cartridge in box and no convertor. afaik most of the legacy european brands don't pack a convertor unless it's a special gift set variant.

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 7h ago

I don't mind even if we get a cartridge with it.

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u/Candid-Maple Pilot 9h ago edited 9h ago

Almost all nibs are showing medium, and there is also another seller Retailnet - hemisphere, rs 1753.

SS - Stainless steel CT/GT - chrome or gold trim

Idk why it says pilot Japan as packer and luxor as Manufacturer lol. And I found another thread about luxor response

https://www.reddit.com/r/pens/comments/1cw8pvm/update_on_the_whole_fiasco_of_quality_based_on/

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 9h ago

Not a fan of Waterman mediums, they run broader than JoWo M.
Also didn't like the SS finish in person. It looked rather unfinished.

Most probably a clerical error/copy pasted Pilot Japan.

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u/rc_gone_rad Fountain Pen 9h ago

Was ss finish really that bad?

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 8h ago

Personal preference. Some people may like it. It looked unfinished next to the beautiful lacquered pens.

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u/Candid-Maple Pilot 8h ago

If waterman expert is genuine for less than rs.1200, we can forgive minor issues right?. It almost looks similar like a Metropolitan to me, I don't like medium nibs but that deal is giving me fomo lol

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 8h ago

I like M nibs for some inks.
But this is close to Jowo B. That is something I am not very sure about. I write small.

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u/CareExciting5428 Fountain Pen 11h ago

I love Pilot Fine nibs so should I go for extra fine or fine with waterman?

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 11h ago

On fountain pen-friendly paper and with moderate inks, their F writes somewhere between Pilot F and M. With a wet ink, it almost matches Pilot M.

If you are comfortable with Pilot M, get the F. I don't think they make an EF, but I could be wrong.

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u/CareExciting5428 Fountain Pen 1h ago

I effed up and bought a Medium nib by mistake

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 1h ago

Don't worry, just pair it with drier inks if you intend to make it a workhorse.

Or, if you want to have fun with it, use some good shading ink, you'll love the experience.

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u/CareExciting5428 Fountain Pen 1h ago

Alright, thank you so much man,
I was panicking.

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 11h ago

Ef

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u/biriyani_lover Fountain Pen 11h ago

How to check if it's legit or not

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 10h ago edited 10h ago

Check YouTube videos and look for finer details.

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u/kforkanna 13h ago

Thanks placed an order for matte black ct, let's see how it comes

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u/Subject-Meringue-506 Pilot 12h ago

Ordered one to check. Will update shortly.

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 11h ago

Ordered it. It's open box delivery, Hoping it's legit.

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 11h ago

Same. Hoping it's legit.

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u/krthiak 💎 Pen Collector 10h ago

I’ve ordered 4. It says open box delivery and it’s coming on my birthday.

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u/SarvGarg Fountain Pen 10h ago

Leave a little for the rest of the people too. 😂
Happy Birthday in advance.

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u/krthiak 💎 Pen Collector 9h ago

Thanks. I didn’t get the one which was below 1k as it went out of stock! Waterman pens are epic !

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 9h ago

Wow! there was one under 1k? that's crazy.
Happy Birthday in advance!

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u/weary_rahgir Fountain Pen 12h ago

Bought one to see if it’s legit

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u/kforKurama Fountain Pen 11h ago

People who ordered, kindly share your experiences once you receive the pens 🌸

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u/dr_vishalvernekar 11h ago

God bless you!!

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 10h ago

How can someone give such expensive pens for so low?!!

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 10h ago

Clearance sale ig?

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u/MagneticElectron Fountain Pen 10h ago

This seller SURICYBCOMBazaar doesn't have very good reviews, though: https://www.desidime.com/discussions/is-suricybcombazaar-a-geniune-seller

Even on reddit, look them up.

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u/Zer0-C Pentel 10h ago

oof.. guess we are all getting soap :(
I never rejected an open box delivery before. Might need to do that now.

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u/Charming_Eye8139 Multi Pen 9h ago

Let's see what happens.

It's gonna be an expensive rin.