Im a fan of the idea of the Noodlers pen. I own more than a dozen between the three fountain pen models (Nib Creeper, Ahab, and Konrad). I have the artwork from each taped to the wall in my office. Theyre not always easy to work with, and theyre not my best pens. They are a lot of fun to mess with in my book.
Page 1: Staples Sustainable Earth Legal Pad
Page 2: Staples Signa Legal Pad
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Ink (Jade Ebonite): Noodlers Henry Hudson Blue (FPH exclusive)
Ink (Roaring 20s): Noodlers Rome Is Burning
Ink (Red Mesa Tortoise): Platinum Mixfree Leaf Green
I bought three Noodlers Konrad pens from three retailers. The first is a Jade Ebonite from Fountain Pen Hospital. The second is a Roaring 20s Brown from Goulet Pen Company. The final Konrad is a Red Mesa Tortoise from iSellPens.
The most interesting thing about the Konrads to me is that the ebonite pen is about 1/2 inch of length longer than the others. The styling of the pens is quite similar. Each one is a piston filler with a blind cap covering the piston. I have not taken any of the pens apart, but I hear that the pens are completely user serviceable like all Noodlers pens.
Each one of these pens came to me in 100% perfect shape and were ready to write. I know not everyone has had that experience, but I hope most people get good ones.
The non-ebonite pen is about 5 inches capped and about the same length unposted. It is about 5 1/2 inches posted. The ebonite pen is maybe 5 1/4 inches unposted, 5 1/2 inches capped, and about 6 1/4 inches posted. The ebonite pen is maybe 7/16 inch while the non-ebonite pen is about 3/8 inch.
Im a fan of Noodlers Pens. I own about 20 total pens, and none of mine have been terrible. The Konrad is the best pen yet. The flex nib is #6 size just like the Ahab. The Knox nibs available at xfountainpens.com should fit the pens. I really like the flexibility though it should be clear that I do not possess the skill necessary to make the most of the nib.
Handwritten review:
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Photos:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Ahab and Konrad:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Ahab, Konrad, and Nib Creeper:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Page 1: Staples Sustainable Earth Legal Pad
Page 2: Staples Signa Legal Pad
Page 3: Norcom (USA) Single Subject Notebook Paper
Ink (Jade Ebonite): Noodlers Henry Hudson Blue (FPH exclusive)
Ink (Roaring 20s): Noodlers Rome Is Burning
Ink (Red Mesa Tortoise): Platinum Mixfree Leaf Green
I bought three Noodlers Konrad pens from three retailers. The first is a Jade Ebonite from Fountain Pen Hospital. The second is a Roaring 20s Brown from Goulet Pen Company. The final Konrad is a Red Mesa Tortoise from iSellPens.
The most interesting thing about the Konrads to me is that the ebonite pen is about 1/2 inch of length longer than the others. The styling of the pens is quite similar. Each one is a piston filler with a blind cap covering the piston. I have not taken any of the pens apart, but I hear that the pens are completely user serviceable like all Noodlers pens.
Each one of these pens came to me in 100% perfect shape and were ready to write. I know not everyone has had that experience, but I hope most people get good ones.
The non-ebonite pen is about 5 inches capped and about the same length unposted. It is about 5 1/2 inches posted. The ebonite pen is maybe 5 1/4 inches unposted, 5 1/2 inches capped, and about 6 1/4 inches posted. The ebonite pen is maybe 7/16 inch while the non-ebonite pen is about 3/8 inch.
Im a fan of Noodlers Pens. I own about 20 total pens, and none of mine have been terrible. The Konrad is the best pen yet. The flex nib is #6 size just like the Ahab. The Knox nibs available at xfountainpens.com should fit the pens. I really like the flexibility though it should be clear that I do not possess the skill necessary to make the most of the nib.
Handwritten review:
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Review by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Photos:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Ahab and Konrad:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
Ahab, Konrad, and Nib Creeper:
Konrad by Erechtheus, on Flickr
