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Vintage Gift or Heirloom Pens and how we deal with
them.
When we receive a gift pen or family pen, we will
be sure that we are not applying only the nib criteria that many
of our customers are expecting. We also address the cosmetic issues
that will make this pen a joy to look at and hold. By re-blackening,
cleaning and polishing, even removing dents and scratches in some
case we can re-create the pen your grandmother loved.
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Who are our customers?
We always like to know. The range is staggering although, as you
would expect, they are a literate bunch. Starting with writers,
both professional and those who write as part of their daily efforts,
our customers use their pens. Doctors are frequently asking us
for pens that will make their writing more legible. Many need
manifold nibs that can be used to print through several copies.
And they want one that will not skip, preferably even while writing
on a vertical surface. Lawyers often want two pens; one for taking
notes, usually a fine point and another for big bold signatures.
The most varied requests come from artists, draftsmen and calligraphers.
They often know exactly what they want, but have never been able
to find it in a fountain pen. Their requests range from razor
point fine flexible nibs, that most people would find unusable(drawers),
to pens that write exactly the same in all directions(draftsmen),
to pens that write wide on the cross strokes and thin on the down
strokes (architects), to knife edge sharp italic points with a
5 degree reverse oblique, all at a width of over 1mm. Demanding,
yes, but also interesting to see the range of what a piece of
precious metal can do in the hands of a skilled scribbler.
A Call for Submissions
We are looking for articles and/or pictures of
interest to our readers for inclusion in the next newsletter.
Articles will be edited for size and content. Submission does
not guarantee inclusion. Although pertinence to the topic of nibs
and their function is encouraged, we will not deny the urges for
more diversity. Write to:
sharon@nibs.com
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