The Noodlers Ahab flex pen features a steel flexible #6 nib and a slide piston mechanism. If you'd like, you can even remove the piston mechanism and use the pen as an eyedropper for a massive 6ml ink capacity. This Ahab is made of a celluloid derivative and is technically biodegradable and formed from a "renewable resource". The vegetal resin body of this pen may show particles or striations within the material. This is most noticeable in demonstrators and bright colors.
The Noodlers flex pens were designed for the hand-on tinkerer - they are made to be taken apart and adjusted. The nib and feed pull right out and can be adjusted and heat set for optimal performance. Don't be afraid to get a little ink on your fingers while you learn how to use this pen! As a simple rule of thumb for writing with a flex pen, just apply slight pressure on your downstrokes, which will spread the tines and increase the line width, achieving that optimal line variation. Make sure to go slowly so that the ink can keep up with your writing. As with any flex pen, it just takes practice!
Due to the residual machining oils used when cutting the feeds for these pens, we highly encourage you to give the pen a good flush before use. We recommend distilled water, water with a touch of dish soap, a pre-packaged pen, flush, or a solution of 10% clear ammonia to water. This should resolve most ink flow issues that could arise.
While these nibs are #6 size, these Konrad pens do not accept other brands of nibs due to the shape of the interior grip.
We are authorized retailers for Noodlers, so this pen will come directly from the manufacturer.
This pen writes more smoothly and reliably than some MUCH more expensive pens I have! I was able to take it apart and thoroughly clean it, and it's really been a dream since then! Sooo smooth, not scratchy at ALL when I write, nice and juicy ink lines without any drips. The only thing that reminds me this wasn't a pen that cost much more is that it feels light and plastic-y. I can certainly overlook that, though. I love having a pen i can tinker with and not fear I'll destroy an investment piece. I like the purple color, too. Also, there are tons of YouTube videos about them, so it's super easy to learn more! Thanks for creating a pen like this, Noodler's!
Lovely Pen! Purchased the flex nib which is sturdy and still flexible for line variation. The clip is very sturdy and the had a nice body design with a hint of pretty change. Nice light/med weight and very comfortable to hold in your hand. The lubricant had a bit of an odd odor which has been diminishing after use. Enjoyable writer that is currently in my everyday pen case.
This pen writes more smoothly and reliably than some MUCH more expensive pens I have! I was able to take it apart and thoroughly clean it, and it's really been a dream since then! Sooo smooth, not scratchy at ALL when I write, nice and juicy ink lines without any drips. The only thing that reminds me this wasn't a pen that cost much more is that it feels light and plastic-y. I can certainly overlook that, though. I love having a pen i can tinker with and not fear I'll destroy an investment piece. I like the purple color, too. Also, there are tons of YouTube videos about them, so it's super easy to learn more! Thanks for creating a pen like this, Noodler's!
Lovely Pen! Purchased the flex nib which is sturdy and still flexible for line variation. The clip is very sturdy and the had a nice body design with a hint of pretty change. Nice light/med weight and very comfortable to hold in your hand. The lubricant had a bit of an odd odor which has been diminishing after use. Enjoyable writer that is currently in my everyday pen case.
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