I was thrilled when Benu brought out the Buddha-Lotus Blossom Talisman pen,
and it also gave me the opportunity to try out their NEW steel flex nib.

I haven’t bought a new pen
in a long time.  My pen collection now is such that
I know what I love, and
have “enough” pens,
frankly, so now it was a question of what might
I like to collect.
Talisman fits my hand perfectly, not too big,
not to small.  I can write
for hours with them.

  I tried several models of Benu before landing on Talisman.  The Euphoria was a bit big for my small hands, though I have bought the other Buddha pen in that model (I’ll review it later).  I love the little Ambrosia to slip into my small purse (top of row).

Benu is my favorite high-end pen (still affordable, don’t get me wrong, but not a $35 pen) because of the lovely nib action.  Always smooth, good flow.

All my Benus are inked up and sitting next to my bed, where I use them the most.

My other Talismans lined up for their portrait, right!

The Buddha-Lotus
Talisman  has a brilliant sparkling copper colored body, shown below,
with a deep wine banding
and beautiful painted
Buddha holding a lotus blossom with lovely embellishments
all around the pen.

I had a terrible time photographing it’s color!

I filled it with Diamine Ancient Copper, my first ink, and one I have not had in any pen for a long time.  It is perfect for it!  Eventually, I think I am going to find a deep wine red ink in my stash for the refill, which would match the lovely trim pieces and nib body.

How does the steel flex nib write? 

Not like a gold flex nib, which I knew going on, but I can get some variation in line width
if I try.  It was a good test for me deciding whether to switch out my nibs in my other Benu’s, and I think not.  I will buy the flex nib going forward, and am happy with what I have in my other pens, ranging from fine to broad.

I do wish they’d do a stub, though.
Hint-hint if anyone from Benu is reading this!