On the matter of pens and syringes and a good deal

[Grogu]

Did your pens come in yet? How do you like the Savvios?

Yes, the Savvios came and I really like them. I think that the build quality is super nice. The only thing I don't like is that the cartridge holder is on a spring mechanism rather than being screwed on like the V2. I think that the screw design makes more sense. I've disengaged the cartridge holder from the pen several times when taking off a used needle. But I knew this going in and people suggest a behavior modification to prevent the issue. Kinda like when Apple tells us we're all holding our phones the wrong way 🤣 .

I paid $30 each for those Savvios plus shipping and not sure that the incremental build quality is that much better than a V2. I like the V2. But on the other hand, some people like brandname stuff, and I've been contemplating ordering a couple more just to have them. I don't even need more pens, but...

 

[WLBLD]

Yes, the Savvios came and I really like them. I think that the build quality is super nice. The only thing I don't like is that the cartridge holder is on a spring mechanism rather than being screwed on like the V2. I think that the screw design makes more sense. I've disengaged the cartridge holder from the pen several times when taking off a used needle. But I knew this going in and people suggest a behavior modification to prevent the issue. Kinda like when Apple tells us we're all holding our phones the wrong way 🤣 .

I paid $30 each for those Savvios plus shipping and not sure that the incremental build quality is that much better than a V2. I like the V2. But on the other hand, some people like brandname stuff, and I've been contemplating ordering a couple more just to have them. I don't even need more pens, but...

Thank you I was hearing about Luxuras but hard to find now so I'm thinking about a Savvio since Ive also read good things about those. I need another pen, ha ha.

 

[Grogu]

Thank you I was hearing about Luxuras but hard to find now so I'm thinking about a Savvio since Ive also read good things about those. I need another pen, ha ha.

It's a really nice pen and very reliable. I tested the crap out of the Savvio and it always provided reliable doses. I must like the Savvio better than the V2, because I reconstituted some Reta over the weekend and put it in the Savvio rather than the V2. This is both the V2 and the Savvio in a Gansulin case. The Gansulin is cool, but I'm not sure about the auto-injector. I'm a more hands-on type of guy...

 

[WLBLD]

It's a really nice pen and very reliable. I tested the crap out of the Savvio and it always provided reliable doses. I must like the Savvio better than the V2, because I reconstituted some Reta over the weekend and put it in the Savvio rather than the V2. This is both the V2 and the Savvio in a Gansulin case. The Gansulin is cool, but I'm not sure about the auto-injector. I'm a more hands-on type of guy...

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Thank you for showing the pic too. It really does look like a nice pen!! 🙂

 

[ThatNextGril]

I finally tested my 3 generic V2 pens (all bought from different sources, including Amazon) and I was really pleased they all dosed accurately. I will say one of them is a little janky when it comes to the delivery - has a little stutter as it depresses, not as smooth as the others - but since I know which one it is, I just adjust the pressure applied accordingly.

 

[skeptick]

I finally tested my 3 generic V2 pens (all bought from different sources, including Amazon) and I was really pleased they all dosed accurately. I will say one of them is a little janky when it comes to the delivery - has a little stutter as it depresses, not as smooth as the others - but since I know which one it is, I just adjust the pressure applied accordingly.

Run a half dozen cartridges of water thru it and it will likely smooth out.

 

[diplomat]

Wild White

.......I will say one of them is a little janky when it comes to the delivery - has a little stutter as it depresses, not as smooth as the others - .......

I've noticed that the V2 pen can get a little herky-jerky if the cartridge has the rubber bung in BACKWARDS. Check your carts - some have bung's the thicker end towards the outside instead of facing the liquid.

 

[ThatNextGril]

Wild White

I've noticed that the V2 pen can get a little herky-jerky if the cartridge has the rubber bung in BACKWARDS. Check your carts - some have bung's the thicker end towards the outside instead of facing the liquid.

Interesting! I do have carts from 2 different vendors so maybe it's just the ones I've been using. I'll need to have a closer look at both and see if that's the reason.

 

[thorvald]

I must say convipen vs gensupen v2 are much better at the end of the vials . They do insert faster. You have to help the gensu at the end( 30u-50u left in the vial )
Gensupens v2 are with plastic screw and silent, you can also control if you want the speed of insertion.

 

[thorvald]

Update it seems at the end of the vials for tesamorelin convipen also struggle, i don’t see a way to help it like on the gensupen2
My workaround use a Nove pen 4 with adapter with the latest dose .
On gensupen2 you can twist the end and it will trigger
I used g29x1.2mm needle size maybe will go down a notch
Tesamorelin was reconstituted 8 days ago 2x10mg in 3ml vial with 1.6ml Bac each

 

[longex2021]

Update it seems at the end of the vials for tesamorelin convipen also struggle, i don’t see a way to help it like on the gensupen2
My workaround use a Nove pen 4 with adapter with the latest dose .
On gensupen2 you can twist the end and it will trigger
I used g29x1.2mm needle size maybe will go down a notch
Tesamorelin was reconstituted 8 days ago 2x10mg in 3ml vial with 1.6ml Bac each

what size needle are you using?