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Bexley Simplicity Tortoise |
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The Bexley Simplicity fountain pen reminds us of those 1920's, flat-topped, banded (once at the barrel and once at the blind cap) models. The shape is much like early Parker and Sheaffer's pens. It is constructed with a blind cap that holds the clip in place and another at the barrel end. And, of course the roller ball pocket clip is much like the one used by Wahl-Eversharp in this same period. |
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The semi-transparent tortoise material is
reminiscent of early nitrocellulose pens, many of which have
ambered with age and become increasingly transparent. This material,
made of acrylic rod stock, specially designed for this pen color,
captures the feel of the twenties without the problems of disintegrating
celluloid. (From what we know now, acrylic is much more stable
than the plastic pen material of the early days.) |
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At 5 1/4" long capped and weighing 20 grams, this is a full-length lightweight fountain pen that will not tire the hand. The converter holds 1.2 ml of ink, a generous amount as converters go. |
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Each of the 18K two-tone top grade German made, Bock nibs is hand set by Howard Levy. And of course, we test write each pen with ink on paper and adjust them to the specifications that you prescribe. We can offer this pen with a variety of point
sizes: Fine, Medium, Broad and Stub, (seen to the left). The
Stub is particularly well suited to our cursive italic customization
with writing widths anywhere up to 1.2 mm.(This is wider than
the equivalent of a Pelikan double broad point.) |
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Because one can partly see through this pen,
one can keep track of the ink supply and know when to refill
(either using the converter from and ink bottle or by popping
in a new international cartridge.) Bexley has reinterpreted design ideas as well as a color from the golden age of fountain pens. The name Simplicity is appropriate for this no-nonsense classic. |
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Retail price $269 Our Price: $215.20 Please call 323-655-2641 or email info@nibs.com to place an order, or for more information |
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