Epitome Pens Wave Review: A Big, Light Indian Torpedo With Nib Flexibility

Introduction

The Epitome Pens Wave is a full-size acrylic torpedo fountain pen from an Indian brand started by Vinamra, and it arrives with some genuinely appealing qualities: a striking purple acrylic with chatoyance and black veining, a comfortable section, JoWo nib compatibility, and eyedropper capability, all at around $90 US.

The Wave is the second Epitome Pens model to make its way here after the Liberty, and it is a more classic, full-size design. After spending real writing time with it, the overall picture is clear: a well-made, good-looking, big-but-light pen, with one notable caveat around the stock nib.

Packaging and First Impressions

Packaging is deliberately minimal: a simple plastic shell box with the pen inside, a business card, a thank-you note, and a cute fountain pen ID card. A handwritten QC writing sample written with your specific pen is included, which doubles as a useful ink reference. The box does its job without excess, though a compostable alternative to the plastic shell would be a welcome future step.

The sticker on the box is a nice touch and peels off cleanly for a notebook.

Design, Comfort, and Handling

The Wave is a torpedo-shaped pen measuring around six inches, which puts it firmly in full-size territory. Despite the length, it is very light and not overly thick, so it stays comfortable in hand. The design is clean and restrained: a springy, bouncy clip that still grips papers securely, and a minimalist “Epitome” engraving at the barrel end.

The acrylic is the star. The purple material shows chatoyance with black veins running through it, and it photographs as well as it feels in hand. Balance is good, with only a slight tilt toward the back. Posting is possible but not needed; if you do post, you hold it fairly far back.

The section fills the fingers nicely with a slight poof, the threads are not sharp, and there is no big step down, which makes for an easy grip over long sessions.

Writing Performance

The review unit came with a Kanwrite broad nib carrying the Epitome Pens logo. This nib has noticeable feedback rather than glassy smoothness, and the broad grind is slightly stubby rather than fully round, which gives handwriting a pleasant line character.

Two things to know before buying:

• It is not a wet writer, especially paired with a drier ink like Diamine Festive Joy.
• Applying pressure for extra line variation causes it to run dry, requiring a restart to get the flow going again. A hard start appeared occasionally during testing.

The workaround is straightforward: the Wave accepts JoWo nib units, so swapping in a JoWo nib instantly transforms it into a juicier, smoother writer that better matches what most people want from a broad. For anyone with a stash of JoWo nibs, this compatibility is one of the pen’s best features.

The nib also supports expressive, script-style handwriting, and the slightly stubby broad adds character even without pressure.

Size Comparison

Against familiar references like the Pilot Metropolitan, Lamy Safari, Leonardo Momento Zero, TWSBI 580, TWSBI Eco, Platinum Preppy, and Kaweco Sport, the Wave reads clearly as a bigger pen. It is not super thick, but it is a full-size pen with real presence on the desk. If you prefer compact pocket pens, this is not it; if you like a generous grip and a long barrel, it fits the bill without feeling heavy.

Buying Advice

At around $90 US, the Wave offers a lot: a big, robust, attractive acrylic body, eyedropper capability for maximum ink capacity, comfortable ergonomics, and JoWo nib flexibility. The main decision point is the nib. If you are happy trying a Kanwrite nib, you get more feedback and a drier flow; if you prefer juicy, smooth writing, budget for a JoWo swap and you will likely be very happy.

Conclusion

The Epitome Pens Wave is a well-executed full-size torpedo with beautiful material, thoughtful ergonomics, and rare flexibility in nib choice at its price. Its only real weakness is the stock Kanwrite nib’s dryness and feedback, and even that is easily solved with a JoWo nib unit. For writers who want a large, light, eye-catching pen they can tune to their own taste, the Wave is an easy recommendation.