(Jeff Abbott is a regular contributor at The Pen Addict. You can find more from Jeff online at Draft Evolution and Twitter.)
Opus 88 have always kept me interested in what they're making ever since they made it on my radar several years ago. Each pen design they release is unique and always has at least one color combo that I can't resist. Not to mention, their pens hold a ton of ink.
The Minty fountain pen is a full-sized fountain pen with an ink-dropper reservoir for holding a big supply of your favorite ink. I picked this model up in the Light Blue color option, though I'm not sure that's the most accurate name for the color. If the teal model isn't your thing, there's also an orange model, though that one looks more pink to me than orange. Either way, they're both beautiful!
The materials in this pen are what set it apart from other Opus 88 pens I have in my collection. Instead of a solid and semi-translucent body and cap, this model uses a beautiful combination of different resin colors. I love the depth and color variation that these different chunks provide. In my model, the colors vary from light green, teal, and milky white, and the finials and grip section are a fantastic dark gray color that contrast perfectly. I love the thin red band of burgundy between the teal material and the dark gray finials. You have to look closely to see it, but it really is complementary to the other colors in a way that I wouldn't anticipate.
The clip and nib are both a shiny stainless steel material, and they go great with the other cool colors on the pen body. The clip is strong and does its job well, and the nib is fantastic — just as I'd expect. The only branding on the pen is a small Opus 88 lettered on the base of the cap under the clip.
The pen is manufactured and finished to high level of tolerance, which translates to a great feel in the hand — it feels solid and like it will last a long time. The cap threads are smooth and sure, and the stopper on the back of the pen is very tight. Since the pen is an eye dropper, there's also a small o-ring on the grip section to provide a leak-proof seal. And to provide ink flow, the back finial unscrews for long writing sessions, and then closes securely for storage and transport.
The nib is a stainless steel #6 with some minimal decoration. I went for the 1.5mm stub nib, and it is wonderful. It's really wide and flows well, but it manages to keep the line edges crisp. It's buttery smooth and produces some amazing line width variation. It's definitely a good nib for showing off beautiful inks!
Due to the eyedropper filling system, you can pack a whopping 3.5ml of ink into this pen. This is a great option if you need to carry a lot of ink in one pen! And due to the tight seal and shut off valve, you don't have to worry about it leaking.
The Opus 88 Minty is a fantastic pen that packs a lot of value! The $130 price tag is a good deal considering the quality of materials, build, and writing experience it provides. This is a price bracket with a lot of competition, and I think the Minty stands up well against the other options. If you like the look of it and want a pen with a massive ink capacity, you can't go wrong here.
The Minty is pictured here with the Light Blue color option and 1.5mm stub nib. You can also get this pen in Orange material and with an EF, F, M, or B nib. At this point, I'm really happy with my Opus 88 collection, but I'm also excited to see what else they release in the future!
(Goldspot provided this product at a discount to The Pen Addict for review purposes.)
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