Scribo Feel Mediterraneo Review: A Modern Omas Spirit with a 14k Flex Nib

Introduction

Scribo is a brand with real pedigree. The company was founded by craftspeople who left the Italian pen maker Omas when that storied brand closed, and they carried much of that manufacturing knowledge with them. The Feel model reviewed here is their flagship shape, and it has been released in a huge number of finishes, which makes it genuinely collectible.

The version under the spotlight is the Feel Mediterraneo, a large teal piston filler fitted with the 14k flexible fine nib. That word “flex” tends to get fountain pen fans very excited, so this review focuses on what that nib actually delivers, alongside everything else the pen brings to the table.

Unboxing and What’s in the Box

The Mediterraneo arrives in a simple box with an outer sleeve, and the star of the accessories is the included pen case. It appears to be a canvas-and-leather design with slots for two pens, a small leather thong to keep everything together, and a nice touch: a little polishing cloth tucked inside. Paperwork includes the warranty card and documentation.

Next to a Pilot Metropolitan, the Feel reads as a fairly large pen, and the teal finish of the Mediterraneo version is genuinely attractive. It is one of many colorways Scribo offers, which gives buyers a lot of room to find a look that suits them.

Design and Build

The pen’s shape is modeled after a Doric column, and you can see it in the facets running along the barrel and cap. The cap top carries a stylized quill as the brand’s mark, the clip is nicely springy, and the center band reads with the model name on one side and the brand on the other. Very fine ribs across the body add a pleasant tactile appeal, and the overall silhouette moves from bulbous to narrow in a rhythm that works.

The section is one of the more interesting details: it starts out faceted near the nib and transitions to a rounded shape toward the end. There is a fairly substantial step down from the barrel, which some users may notice, though many will not mind it. The sections are long, in a way that echoes classic Omas pens, and there is a metal ring at the section that is worth wiping clean after filling, since it sits in contact with ink and is a potential corrosion point. One practical note: this is a large pen that does not post.

Filling System and Feed

The Feel is an actual piston filler, operated by a turning knob at the rear of the barrel. Combined with the ebonite feed, this is very much old-school Italian pen craft. The nib and feed tooling is said to trace back to Omas, which explains why the writing experience carries that familiar character.

One omission to be aware of: there is no ink window. With a piston filler, that means you have no reliable way to see how much ink remains, which can make planning refills a little fiddly. Disassembly for maintenance is also not end-user friendly, so piston lubrication would likely mean carefully pulling the nib and feed or sending the pen back to the manufacturer in Bologna.

How the 14k Flex Nib Writes

The Mediterraneo here carries a 14k fine flex nib, engraved with “Feel the Flex” and marked 14k 585 and F. Buyers can also choose 18k nibs in extra fine, fine, medium, or broad if a dedicated flex point is not the priority.

In everyday writing with no pressure applied, the nib offers nice, generous flow, but it is a finer point with noticeable feedback. It sits close to the scratchy end of the spectrum, so fans of glass-smooth nibs should keep that in mind.

Apply gentle pressure and the picture changes. The nib is very soft and delivers a good amount of line variation, running from a fine line to something noticeably wider, and it seems to snap back reasonably well, not quite as fast as a dip nib but far from bad. The comparison that comes to mind is the legendary Omas Extra Flessibile, which this nib strongly evokes. That memory also comes with a warning: those nibs are extremely soft, and one was sprung in the past with too much pressure. Just because you can push further does not mean you should. Reverse writing, meanwhile, becomes very scratchy and dry to the point of being illegible, which is understandable given how fine the point already is.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The strengths are easy to list. It is a larger pen with a size and shape that works for a lot of people, the facets are comfortable in the hand and a lot of fun, the faceted-to-rounded section shows real attention to detail, and the piston filler plus ebonite feed combination delivers essentially an Omas nib and feed. Scribo pens have a reputation for writing well consistently, and the huge range of finishes makes each one feel a bit collectible.

The trade-offs are the missing ink window, the difficulty of end-user disassembly for piston maintenance, the noticeable step down at the section, the absence of posting, and a nib that leans toward feedback rather than smoothness. None of these are dealbreakers for most writers, but they are worth weighing.

Buying Advice

If you have always wanted a taste of classic Italian flex without hunting down a vintage pen, this 14k nib is a genuinely good option. It rewards a light touch and careful pressure, and it will produce satisfying line variation for those who practice restraint. If you prefer smooth, wet, nail-stiff nibs or want to see your ink level at a glance, other configurations or brands may suit you better. For everyone else, this is a solid, beautiful pen with real heritage behind it.

Conclusion

The Scribo Feel Mediterraneo pairs a striking Doric column design with honest Omas-era nib magic. The 14k flex nib delivers real line variation if you treat it gently, the piston filler and ebonite feed are welcome classics, and the finish range keeps things interesting. Accept the missing ink window and the step-down section, and you have a pen that is both a pleasure to write with and a conversation piece on the desk.