Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Limited Pens Korea: A Review

Introduction

The Momento Zero Grande covered here is a special one. It is a Leonardo Momento Zero Grande produced exclusively for Limited Pens Korea, with a material made by Turn Pen Co. Only 37 examples exist, and this particular pen is number 20. Priced at $495 including DHL worldwide shipping, it combines a true piston filler, a 14k gold nib, an ebonite feed, and an exclusive material in one oversized package.

Who This Pen Is For

This is a pen for people who enjoy expressive materials and flex writing. The resin is deliberately loud, with a greenish-turquoise base, black and white swirls, and small silver dots that call to mind stars. If you prefer subdued, office-safe pens, this is not the one for you. If you appreciate a striking limited edition with a soft, responsive gold nib, it has a lot to offer.

First Impressions and Design

The material is the headline. Turn Pen Co. produced a deep, hard-to-name greenish turquoise with a black and white swirl running through it, dotted with tiny silver flecks. It is genuinely attractive, though it makes no attempt to be discreet. For some buyers it will be too much, and that is a fair reason to pass.

The construction is solid throughout. The cap is a single piece with a matching finial, a rhodium-trimmed clip with a small wheel detail, three rings plus a fourth lower ring, and a defined cap lip. The barrel tapers down and is engraved with the Leonardo name at the back of the cap along with the numbering. The pen is large, notably oversized next to a standard pen, and it can be posted if you prefer that balance.

Nib and Writing Performance

The 14k gold nib is an extra fine with cutouts, designed to flex, and it is paired with a beautiful ebonite feed. The section is a new, more traditional shape that flares slightly at the end rather than the older tapered Leonardo style, and it is quite comfortable.

Writing Experience

In use, the nib is a pleasant surprise. It writes with a bit of feedback and is not the finest extra fine around, but the flex is substantial. With light pressure the line opens up dramatically, and the ebonite feed keeps up well even during faster writing. Reverse writing produces a very thin line if you want it, and the overall feel is genuinely fun to use.

One caution from use: the green ink in this sample feathered even on good paper, so nib and paper pairing matters here. And because there is no ink window, it is easy to be surprised when the reservoir runs dry.

Things to Consider Before Buying

A few trade-offs are worth knowing before committing. There is no ink window, so you cannot see how much ink remains and cannot quickly open the pen to check. In practice that means you may run out unexpectedly, as happened during testing. There also appears to be a slight risk of staining from certain inks, as a faint tint showed on the barrel after use with a green ink. It is minor, but ink-shy buyers may care.

The new section is comfortable but thick. This is an oversized pen already, and the section is thicker than the older tapered ones. Buyers with smaller hands should ideally try a new Grande in person first, since extended sessions could feel tiring.

At $495 with DHL shipping included, the price is fair for what you get: a genuine limited edition of 37, a true piston filler, a gold nib, an ebonite feed, and exclusive material. International shipping costs should not be underestimated, so having them included matters.

Buying Advice

Buy this pen if you want a loud, beautiful limited edition with a playful flex nib and do not mind guessing at your ink level. If you prefer discreet pens, need an ink window, or have small hands and dislike thick sections, look elsewhere.

Conclusion

The Limited Pens Korea Momento Zero Grande is a well-executed exclusive: gorgeous Turn Pen Co. material, a comfortable new section, a true piston filler, and a genuinely fun gold flex nib. The missing ink window and thick section are real but manageable trade-offs at a fair price.