Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Review: A Bespoke Beauty with a Solid Gold Nib

Introduction

Some pens arrive as regular catalog models, and some arrive with a story attached. The Leonardo Momento Zero Grande reviewed here is one of the latter: a bespoke piece made especially for its owner through Limited Pens Korea, which also explains why it carries no edition number, unlike most numbered Leonardo limited editions. That origin makes it a personal pen in every sense, but the qualities that make it special are ones any buyer of the standard model can look for.

Who This Pen Is For

The Grande sizing is the headline feature for anyone who likes a fuller grip section and a substantial, comfortable barrel. If you find smaller pens tiring over long writing sessions, this larger format is exactly the reason to consider the Momento Zero Grande line. It suits writers who want a pen that feels generous in the hand without becoming unwieldy.

The Material and First Impressions

At first glance, the body material can look almost black, but under better light it reveals itself as a super dark, deep indigo blue with attractive swirls running through it. The material comes from Jonathan Brooks, a name well known among resin enthusiasts, and it is genuinely difficult to capture on camera: from a distance it reads dark and understated, while up close the swirls add depth and character.

The rose gold trim is an interesting choice. For anyone who normally avoids rose gold, this pen is a good argument in its favor: against the very dark blue material, the warm metal tone simply works. The patterned center band adds a playful detail that gives the pen personality without cluttering the design.

How It Writes

The nib is a 14 carat solid gold medium, not plated, paired with an ebonite feed that keeps up with ink flow and ink demand very well. Writing with Leonardo blue ink, a deep dark ink with a hint of red sheen and pleasant shading, the pen produces a wet, confident line.

The medium nib runs somewhat on the fine side of medium, which makes the pen feel precise as a writer while still staying remarkably smooth. It is pleasant, it is fun to use, and the combination of the ebonite feed and generous ink flow makes it a comfortable daily writer for long sessions.

Things to Consider Before Buying

This particular example is a bespoke one-off, so buyers shopping for the Momento Zero Grande should expect standard numbered production versions with possibly different materials and trim combinations. Leonardo pens are typically numbered limited editions, so availability of any specific material can be limited.

The rose gold trim is a taste decision. It pairs beautifully with dark blue resin here, but if you strongly prefer rhodium or gold hardware, check the trim options before committing. The wet, slightly fine-leaning medium nib is another matter of preference: those who prefer very dry or needle-fine writers may want to test first.

Buying Advice

If you want a larger fountain pen with character, the Momento Zero Grande format plus a Jonathan Brooks material and solid gold nib is a compelling combination. Look for retailers offering Leonardo special editions, such as Limited Pens Korea, since that is where this kind of bespoke and limited material work tends to appear.

For anyone drawn to deep blue resins, warm metal accents, and a smooth, precise writer, this pen earns its place on the desk. It is the kind of pen that makes long writing sessions something to look forward to.

Conclusion

The Leonardo Momento Zero Grande delivers on every front that matters: a gorgeous dark indigo material, trim and details that reward a close look, and a 14k solid gold medium nib backed by a well-behaved ebonite feed. It is a pen that justifies the affection its owner clearly has for it, and a strong candidate for anyone shopping in the larger, more characterful end of the Leonardo range.