Monteverde Innova Ti Review: Titanium Pen for Daily Carry

Many of the pens I use write about the same, but one has caught my attention lately: the Monteverde Innova Ti.

Full disclosure: Monteverde sent me this pen through Yafa Brands. I put it through the same tests I use on all my pens to see whether it holds up to what I look for.

What makes the Innova Ti different

The Innova Ti is a numbered edition with a solid titanium body and a titanium nib.

Mine has a fine nib. If you have followed my channel for a while, you know fine is my preferred nib size.

The pen comes with a converter already installed, which is nice to see, plus some standard cartridges. I decided to keep mine on the converter.

I love how this pen sounds when you cap and uncap it. The cap uses a friction seal on both ends, so it goes on easily and still feels solid every time.

The body is solid titanium and the ring is carbon fiber. There are no threads, only the friction seal.

The question I want to answer is simple: does this pen earn daily use, or does it sit in its box because it looks like a collector piece?

The writing test

I tested the fine nib inked with Private Reserve Infinity Pine Green, and it writes really well.

A titanium nib feels a little different from what I am used to. It has more feedback than a steel nib or even a gold nib.

That feedback makes writing more enjoyable at times, even on smooth paper like my Rhodia notepad. I believe Rhodia uses its own paper, made by its parent company, Clairefontaine.

The feedback does not bother me. The line is nice and wet, with saturated color.

To me, this fine nib writes more like a medium, probably because I am used to Japanese nibs, which tend to run finer. It writes fantastically, and I have no complaints.

It is a little scratchier than some of my other pens, but I like that. It feels like I am actually writing on the page instead of gliding over it, and sometimes that is what I want.

The same preference is why Midori MD paper is one of my favorites. It has a little more tooth and feels much nicer to write on.

Does it actually earn daily carry?

Why would someone buy a pen like this? I own a fair share of titanium pens, and I have enjoyed using them.

The Innova Ti is heavier than a TWSBI Eco, which is made of plastic and is much lighter. The titanium body just feels solid in the hand.

I am not afraid of this pen breaking on me, and I am not afraid of keeping it in my pocket.

The friction seal is solid, and I trust the pen to hold up to everyday use.

That means I am happy to carry it in my pocket without being precious about it.

It feels almost like an industrial tool, with a nice weight that makes it feel fantastic in the hand.

When I want something more substantial with me, this is the pen I put in my pocket.

Innova Ti vs. TWSBI Eco

The TWSBI Eco is another of my favorite pens, and the two have a lot in common.

The main difference is the cap, which screws on and off on the TWSBI. The Eco also has a reputation for lasting a long time.

I had not written with my Eco in about a month, so I tested it too. It started immediately, with no skipping, which makes it a very solid pen as well.

Why the build matters

By day I design bridges, so I am a little obsessed with systems that hold up. A pen I carry every day has to hold up too, and this solid titanium body with a friction-fit cap does.

The carbon fiber ring looks good against the titanium. Monteverde puts the same carbon accent on some of its colored pens, and I do not think it looks as good on those.

Final verdict

I have had the Monteverde for about two months and have written with it often.

My first impression still holds: it is a solid pen with a fantastic nib that writes really well. A titanium nib is not something you see on every pen.

Overall, the construction is solid throughout.

The titanium makes it feel industrial and well built. I do not post the cap on the back while writing, because that makes the pen goofy and long.

I plan to compare it with other pens in a future video. I may also cover the five or six inks I have picked up in the last couple of months, which have given me a good variety to write with.

If you have questions about this pen, let me know. Watch the full video for the writing test and the cap sound in real time.

The gear worth a look

• Monteverde Innova Ti
• Private Reserve Infinity Pine Green
• Rhodia Dot Pad (A5)
• TWSBI Eco
• Midori MD Notebook
• Midori MD paper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Monteverde Innova Ti feel fragile because it's a numbered edition?

No. The Monteverde Innova Ti has a solid titanium body, a carbon fiber ring, and a threadless friction-fit cap, and it feels like an industrial pen I can carry in my pocket without worry.

How does the Monteverde Innova Ti's fine titanium nib write compared to a steel or gold nib?

The Innova Ti's titanium nib has more feedback than a steel or gold nib, and its fine nib writes wet and closer to a medium. I enjoy that feedback, even on smooth Rhodia paper.

Does the Monteverde Innova Ti come with a converter or cartridges?

The Monteverde Innova Ti comes with a converter already installed and some standard cartridges. I kept mine on the converter.

How does the Innova Ti compare to a TWSBI Eco for everyday writing?

The Innova Ti is heavier and more solid in the hand than the plastic TWSBI Eco, and it uses a friction cap where the Eco's cap screws on. Both started writing immediately with no skipping in my test.