NOODLER'S Ahab Midas Pearl Fountain Pen Flex

About the Noodler’s Ahab Series,The top view from the surface of the Right Whale and the Sperm Whale are the basis to the clip design for this pen - and they are the two species of whale that were the mainstay of the industry upon which the novel “Moby Dick” was based. Likewise the barrel is akin to Ahab’s whalebone leg and the bailing filler akin to the pumps on the Pequod. The ventless flex nib has its own socket within the section and along with the feed it is friction fit - as a harpoon upon its staff with a line of breather tube for its tail. ,The pen is dual filler 3 to 4 pumps of the insulated bailing filler and its is full … or if one cares to risk a non - insulated filler a whale of capacity awaits as a massive eyedropper filled pen (when air in the chamber may expand from the heat of your hand - which generally requires refilling when 2/3rds air to inhibit excess flow).,The Ventless nib is of the finest stainless flex steel tipped with platinum group metals ans set upon an automatic feed design of handmade ebonite.,This pen is made of a celluloid derivative (aka “vegetal resin” and other high priced variants)., ,How do you maintain your fountain pen?,- Keep the feed clean by brushing with soapy water and ammonia as needed. - Nib tines should be even. ,- O-ring seals can be replaced from your local hardware store.,Specification,- Pen Model: Ahab,- Body Material: Plastic,- Cap Type: Screw On,- Campatible Inks & Refill: Ink Bottle ,- Filling Mechanism: Plunger Filling,- Postable: Yes,- Nib Material: Steel,- Trim: Silver,- Diameter Body: 12mm ,- Diamater Cap: 14mm,- Diameter Grip: 11mm,- Length Body: 126mm,- Length Cap: 60mm,- Length Nib: 20mm,- Length Overall (Closed): 140mm,- Length Overall (Posted) 168mm,