What's wrong with Ferris Wheel Press?

Ferris Wheel Press is a very popular fountain pen and ink company with a wide presence and distribution. But they have been kind of controversial because of the many complaints people have raised about Ferris Wheel Press and its stationery products. Are there pens and inks really that bad? Or is the criticism over-hyped? CHAPTERS 0:00 How I came to make this video about Ferris Wheel Press 2:28 What they sent me (metal Carousel, Marquise, Bijou, and two inks) 6:08 Shipping and packaging issues 8:16 Fountain pen quality control (loose parts, scratchy nibs) 12:02 Pen design issues (and benefits) 18:50 Ink quality (saturation, shimmer, etc.) 20:52 Bottle design and quality (tipping hazard, narrow opening, leaking, etc.) 26:45 Pretty packaging over good products? 28:46 Final thoughts MY LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downthebreatherhole/ Pen People Discord: https://discord.gg/X2SPe5bgry Etsy: https://downthebreatherhole.etsy.com Website: https://www.brianwallacebaker.com/ Tip Jar: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NGWDHLWGSNLP4&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thanks+for+supporting+Down+the+Breather+Hole%21&currency_code=USD MY FAVORITE WRITING GEAR (some paid affiliate links*) Brad's leather notebook covers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodsyLeather Lamy Safari -https://amzn.to/42jMlc6 Pilot Iroshizuku Syo-ro fountain pen ink - https://amzn.to/42sjjaG Andhand Method ballpoint - https://www.andhand.co.uk/products/method-pen-black?ref=downthebreatherhole (use discount code "downthebreatherhole") Kaco 20-pen case - https://amzn.to/3Ef4Gz9 Favorite EDC Bag: Lochby Venture Pouch - https://www.lochby.com/yhrfy5 Favorite Sketchbook: Uglybooks - https://uglybooks.co/DBH Favorite paper: Rhodia ivory 90GSM paper - https://amzn.to/3GxTm1V Favorite paper 2: Midori - https://amzn.to/4h2feAy Uglybooks - https://uglybooks.co/discount/AFF10?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-books&rs_ref=D98hEBMj Magnetic bookmarks: https://amzn.to/3Z3ZN2H *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also have affiliate accounts with several brands. Using my affiliate links doesn't cost you any extra, but it means I get a small commission if you make a purchase using these links. Thanks for your support!