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HisNibs.com update -- Conklin comings and goings
August 17th, 2011

Greetings,

A new arrival for His Nibs.com...the Conklin Symetrik line of pens. This includes the brand new Black and White version.

As we welcome the Symetrik, we say goodbye to the Endura line, which has been retired.

Jinhao's newest offering is the Snakeskin fountain pen -- all in metal!

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On the blog....A well-written editorial on the joys of using a fountain pen...from Down Under.

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* Conklin Symetrik introduced
* Conklin Endura retired
* Jinhao Snakeskin
* 'His Nibs' page on Facebook
* On the blog...Fountain of imagination and joy in the hand

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Conklin Symetrik introduced



The new Conklin Symetrik reintroduces a classic, vintage model that was originally introduced in 1929. It was the first of the new 'streamlined' designs from Conklin and hence quite a departure from the models that preceded it. The modern Conklin company introduces this heritage design in a rollerball and ballpoint version as well. All three versions incorporate the distinctive Conklin Spring-Loaded Rocker Clip, originally patented in 1916.



Available in four vintage 'cracked ice' patterns, in fountain pen, rollerball and ballpoint versions.

More photos and information here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/symetrik.htm

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Conklin Endura retired



As we welcome one new Conklin line, the Symetrik, we bid adieu to another -- the Endura (which, I guess, didn't endure).

I'm limited to whatever stock I still have on hand, so please act quickly.

Based on the originally released model in 1924, the new Endura has all the aesthetic design features which made this pen such a timeless classic.

The Endura collection is made from a unique hand-turned, European-grade resin specially designed for Conklin pens. The faceted 12-sided barrel is hand-polished to brilliantly reflect shimmering light off of its surface, enhancing the stunning colors of the three uniquely marbleized resins.

Read more here.... - http://www.hisnibs.com/endura.htm

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Jinhao Snakeskin



Let me first mention that this is an all-metal pen, and is not covered in snakeskin! I suppose that this pen could also have been called the Chessboard or Checkerboard, but the somewhat diffuse, slightly irregular markings more readily suggest a biological pattern.

This is a full-sized pen as these things are currently adjudged, measuring 5-1/2" capped and 6-1/4" posted and a touch over 5" with cap held aside.



Removing the slip cap -- which securely reattaches with a satisfying snap -- reveals the oversized nib (larger than that on a Pelikan M800 for instance, but not quite as large as that one a Montblanc 149). The nib is a monotone, 18K gold-plated steel nib. I personally find these nibs a joy to use, and rate them as western mediums. The nib pictured shows a dragon's head and neck, and is also engraved with the Chinese characters for Jin Hao and '18K GP'. Jinhao sometimes uses the regular nib, which is engraved with 'Jinhao' rather than the dragon's head.

More here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/snakeskin.htm

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On the blog...Fountain of imagination and joy in the hand



"It's true that fountain pens are anachronistic: relics of an age before television and radio, let alone internet and mobile phones. Moreover, they have acquired a certain status. For my parents' generation, they evoke ink-spills, exercise books and schoolroom whippings. Nowadays, they are a mark of wealth or style, particularly if they are topped by Mont Blanc's white snowflake. But my pen is not primarily a status symbol. It is a simple, useful tool..."

Click below to read the rest of this editorial by Damon Young, in the Canberra Times.

Click here for the August 8th blog entry - http://hisnibs.blogspot.com

Regards,

Norman Haase
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