Conklin Nozac Blue Horizon

[Kelly]

I just saw this pen on-line I have no idea when it was released but I ordered one in F instantly. I hope they still have some on hand - fingers crossed for a confirmation. I've been looking at the Nozac and the Mark Twain signature - it was a toss up between this one and the MT in burgundy. I think it's just gorgeous, and I know there are a few Conklin admirers on here as well. What do you guys think??

 

http://www.fountainpenhospital.com/images/conklin_images/bluhorizfp.jpg

 

The image, obviously, is from the Fountain Pen Hospital website.

[Glenn-SC]

I wish you Good Luck with your Conklin.

I've had three and they were not good writers, skipping on the down stroke and periodically, suddenly, running conpletely dry, even when full of ink.

All with Medium nibs.

 

May yours write perfectly!

[Kelly]

I wish you Good Luck with your Conklin.

I've had three and they were not good writers, skipping on the down stroke and periodically, suddenly, running conpletely dry, even when full of ink.

All with Medium nibs.

 

May yours write perfectly!

Oy! Bring it on! at this point, I'm just hoping the order went through...I'll worry about the nib when/if it arrives I'm normally not that impulsive (yeah, right) but I just adored those colors together. We'll see. Thanks for the well wishes

[John Cullen]

I have three modern Conklins and all have very smoth nibs and work perfectly. I hope yours comes soon and you enjoy it,. jc

[wimg]

Hi Kelly,

 

That looks very pretty indeed! Please do share some pics, and maybe a review? when you have it.

 

Warmest regards, Wim

[TheNobleSavage]

I wish you Good Luck with your Conklin.

I've had three and they were not good writers, skipping on the down stroke and periodically, suddenly, running conpletely dry, even when full of ink.

All with Medium nibs.

 

May yours write perfectly!

I bought the Swisher LE Conklin with the optional 14kt nib. The nib was very smooth but I was having problems with the ink starvation. I tried several different converters and still the same problem. I sent it back to swisher for a pen swap and the new one had the same issue. The only way I could write after the ink was all used up in the feed was to force feed it. Thats by twisting the piston on the converter to push ink into the feed. What a shame, I really liked the color and size of the pen. I hope that yours doesnt have the same issues like mine did!!

 

TNS

[Kelly]

Thanks for the honest experiences - it seems like a (Potty Mouth)-shoot! I still haven't received a solid confirmation from FPH so I'm hoping it went through at all. I'll give an update when/if this beauty arrives...will it write??? Hmmmmm...we'll have to wait and see

[chris burton]

Good luck with the pen. It does look nice. Fwiw, the material that the pen is made from is cellulose acetate. It's nice stuff.

[Kelly]

Good luck with the pen. It does look nice. Fwiw, the material that the pen is made from is cellulose acetate. It's nice stuff.

Thanks for that added info, Chris ...I'm still trying to determine the precise differences between resin/acrylic/ and cellulose acetate. I probably should go study Mr. Binder's glossary (again!)

[Kelly]

Order confirmed and shipped. Should be on my doorstep on the 31st - fingers and toes crossed that it writes like a dream. This is a no-skipping zone

Thanks again gang for the feedback!

[wimg]

Hi Kelly,

 

Cellulose acetate is the newer form of celluloid. The original celluloid was cellulose nitrate. Because it was so flammable, and even explosive during the manufacturing process, they switched to cellulose acetate already way before WW II, for film material that is. For pens both are still used. Officially it isn't made anymore, but there are still new pens coming on the market, made of the stuff, although cellulose acetate is more common these days, of the celluloids that is.

 

Both versions of celluloid are very nice materials for pens, because of the three-dimensional effect of it, the incredible colours, that can't really be copied with resin, although some come close, its toughness and lightness, and the great, warm feel it has.

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

[Kelly]

Hi Kelly,

 

Cellulose acetate is the newer form of celluloid. The original celluloid was cellulose nitrate. Because it was so flammable, and even explosive during the manufacturing process, they switched to cellulose acetate already way before WW II, for film material that is. For pens both are still used. Officially it isn't made anymore, but there are still new pens coming on the market, made of the stuff, although cellulose acetate is more common these days, of the celluloids that is.

 

Both versions of celluloid are very nice materials for pens, because of the three-dimensional effect of it, the incredible colours, that can't really be copied with resin, although some come close, its toughness and lightness, and the great, warm feel it has.

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

Thanks for that info, Wim. I'm wondering if anyone has made a pen barrel/cap entirely of amber? Could be cool...a little mosquito leg here, a fly wing there... I'm kind of an amber freak so it got me thinking with the resin, warmth, etc...

[wimg]

Hi Kelly,

 

Cellulose acetate is the newer form of celluloid. The original celluloid was cellulose nitrate. Because it was so flammable, and even explosive during the manufacturing process, they switched to cellulose acetate already way before WW II, for film material that is. For pens both are still used. Officially it isn't made anymore, but there are still new pens coming on the market, made of the stuff, although cellulose acetate is more common these days, of the celluloids that is.

 

Both versions of celluloid are very nice materials for pens, because of the three-dimensional effect of it, the incredible colours, that can't really be copied with resin, although some come close, its toughness and lightness, and the great, warm feel it has.

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

Thanks for that info, Wim. I'm wondering if anyone has made a pen barrel/cap entirely of amber? Could be cool...a little mosquito leg here, a fly wing there... I'm kind of an amber freak so it got me thinking with the resin, warmth, etc...

Hi Kelly,

 

I meant resin as in polycarbonate, acetate, acrylate, etc, rather than the natural version of it .

 

An amber cap would probably cost more than an arm and a leg , but I must say I do like the idea. Faber Castell brought out a pen made with lots of Amber pieces, with silver rings in between, at a price of around $2000. I think it was either their Pen of the Yeear 2004 or 2005. Very nice, very heavy, very expensive.

 

Of course the chance of finding a fossil in amber is not really all that big...

 

Warm regards, Wim

[Kelly]

Hi Kelly,

 

Cellulose acetate is the newer form of celluloid. The original celluloid was cellulose nitrate. Because it was so flammable, and even explosive during the manufacturing process, they switched to cellulose acetate already way before WW II, for film material that is. For pens both are still used. Officially it isn't made anymore, but there are still new pens coming on the market, made of the stuff, although cellulose acetate is more common these days, of the celluloids that is.

 

Both versions of celluloid are very nice materials for pens, because of the three-dimensional effect of it, the incredible colours, that can't really be copied with resin, although some come close, its toughness and lightness, and the great, warm feel it has.

 

HTH, warm regards, Wim

Thanks for that info, Wim. I'm wondering if anyone has made a pen barrel/cap entirely of amber? Could be cool...a little mosquito leg here, a fly wing there... I'm kind of an amber freak so it got me thinking with the resin, warmth, etc...

Hi Kelly,

 

I meant resin as in polycarbonate, acetate, acrylate, etc, rather than the natural version of it .

 

An amber cap would probably cost more than an arm and a leg , but I must say I do like the idea. Faber Castell brought out a pen made with lots of Amber pieces, with silver rings in between, at a price of around $2000. I think it was either their Pen of the Yeear 2004 or 2005. Very nice, very heavy, very expensive.

 

Of course the chance of finding a fossil in amber is not really all that big...

 

Warm regards, Wim

Silly Etruria madman! I knew you were talking of that type of resin but it led my mind to another resin and got curious as to if any such pens had been produced - very interesting that there were a few mondo expensive ones - mama mia!! I'l have to see if I can find some of those to look at one-line - danke!