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I thought I'd put this in just for the fun of it. I've had this pen since the '60s when I used to work at a drawing board in the advertising business. You can change the nibs to anything you want. It works, but you have to flush it every day after use because of the india ink. This pen is still in useable condition.

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If you do get it I have the instruction sheet for the pen. If you need it I can post the images or email you a scan.

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Yes. The nib itself is not connected to the ink supply. That little tube along side the nib is where the ink comes from.

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Yes. The nib itself is not connected to the ink supply. That little tube along side the nib is where the ink comes from.

 

And the pen takes all Speedball nibs?

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Yes, the pen takes all Speedball nibs. I have a boxed set of 24 Speedball nibs that I used with this pen.

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Yes, the pen takes all Speedball nibs. I have a boxed set of 24 Speedball nibs that I used with this pen.

Oh, this IS exciting! I can't wait.

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Look at what came in the mail today.

 

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/gclef1114/Tutuguans/2013-10-25_21-35-02_365_zps357cd4ee.jpg

 

http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m496/gclef1114/Tutuguans/2013-10-25_21-35-47_936_zps0472b1de.jpg

 

I tried the lever and out sounds like the sac needs replacing, but I don't know how to bust it open.

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Interesting. I just got some Speedball nibs to try out in a Noodler's Konrad. I didn't know there was an actual Speedball fountain pen.

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Interesting. I just got some Speedball nibs to try out in a Noodler's Konrad. I didn't know there was an actual Speedball fountain pen.

I beat out the only other bidder in the auction. ("t***s", if your're reading this, sorry.)

I'm heading to Michael's this weekend for some nibs.

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Congratulations! The pen looks like it's in great shape. Can you still get a set of Speedball nibs?

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