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HisNibs.com update -- Golden Cherry and stub feedback
November 18th, 2011

Greetings,

Our newest addition from Haolilai is the Golden Cherry fountain pen. It's a real looker, with the appearance of Japanese maki-e decoration, at a fraction of the price.

Private Reserve's Invincible Black ink is now available in a smaller, less expensive bottle -- and we add a couple of colors to our cartridge selection as well.

Feedback is starting to pour in about the new Monteverde and Conklin stub nibs. People love them!

Our next re-stocking order from China should ship this week, in plenty of time for Christmas.

Join us on our Facebook fan page. Facebook has recently simplified addressing for business pages, so we can now be reached directly at www.facebook.com/hisnibs1. Come join us for what has become a lively meeting place for news about pens, ink and handwriting.

On the blog....My Life as a Turkey

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* Haolilai Golden Cherry
* Private Reserve Invincible Black
* Monteverde and Conklin stub nibs
* Re-stocking from China
* 'His Nibs' page on Facebook
* On the blog...My Life as a Turkey

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Haolilai Golden Cherry



The appearance of this pen is reminiscent of the Japanese art technique of Maki-e (which literally translates as 'sprinkled picture'), where gold dust (among other substances) is carefully brushed on urushi lacquer as decoration. Sometimes these decorations are of specific objects (animals for example), but are often of a more abstract nature, such as here.

See more here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/Golden_Cherry.htm

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Private Reserve Invincible Black



Although I still have some stock of the larger, 75 ml bottles of Invincible Black, it's also now offered in a 59.14ml (2oz) bottle as well.

Created with stable dyes and formulas, Invincible inks resists water, bleach and other chemicals, but is easily cleaned from pens, nibs and converters -- with no residue.

We also now have Electric DC Blue, Cosmic Cobalt and the three Ebony inks (Blue, Green & Purple) in cartridges.

See all the Private Reserve colors here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/ink.htm

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Monteverde and Conklin stub nibs




"Thank you so much for sending out the nib so quickly! I love it SO much! Many folks at work have commented on the look...it's a dream to write with! Also, the personal letter with wax seal were nice touches!"
A. C., Elyria, OH

"I just wanted to let you know that I received the package within a couple of days (well before my departure date). The black stub nib is fantastic - fits on the stealth beautifully. I didn't have any issues replacing the existing nib. I also loved the colours of the PR inks. My husband keeps asking me how many ink bottles and pens do I have and the answer is always the same, "not enough"! :)"
C. P., Oshawa, Canada

"I would like to order a Monteverde stub nib fountain pen in black using pay pal. Also thank you for the blue one I ordered recently. It is a favorite. I like the stub nib tremendously."
B. B., Portland, OR

"I received my order yesterday and I'm delighted with my purchases. The Monteverde Prima is a wonderful pen when fitted with the Stub nib. It is surprisingly easy to use and I can see it becoming my pen of choice. The finish is superb and the pen represents excellent value for money. Many thanks, Norman, and I'll be ordering again soon !!"
P. W., United Kingdom

"Hi Norman: Got the two Conklin pens. I love the color and design! And I am nuts about the stub fountain pen. First one I have ever ordered. Already got compliments on the pens!"
C. E., Saratoga Springs, NY

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

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Re-stocking from China



My latest re-stocking order from China will ship sometime next week, so most of your favorites -- like the Jinhao Pearl Windows shown here -- should be here in time for Christmas.

More Chinese pens here... - http://www.hisnibs.com/chinese_pens.htm

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'His Nibs' page on Facebook



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On the blog...My Life as a Turkey

Alright, I know what you're thinking. 'Norman has published his autobiography'.

Wrong! Rather, this is the title from one of the most fascinating nature documentaries I've ever seen. Find the link to this recent episode of the PBS 'Nature' series in the November 18th blog entry.

Scroll down on the blog, and you'll see some recent writing-related entries as well, including Sylvester Stallone's new fountain pen from Montegrappa!

Click here to see the turkey video, in time for Thanksgiving!... - http://hisnibs.blogspot.com

Regards,

Norman Haase
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