Noodler's Creaper Flex Pen (Video)

[antoniosz]

For $14 how can you go wrong? This is what most friends said.

So I got it. First impression was that the plastic reminded some cheap indian eyedroppers that got so time ago.

Hey, nobody said that the pen is not cheap...

Piston filler (nice). Ring next to the nib, which could (would?) corrode eventually. Why? Sorry Viv, your friend is a traitor )

Does it flex? First reports on Pentrace were conflicting. The reviews here showed that the pen is capable of producing decent line variation.

The verdict - it is semiflex but much better than other modern pens. I find it rather pleasing despite the need for some force.

The flow is very good (tried Aurora Black and PR Midnight Blue). Too good some times (see the video).

The design of the nib is rather innovative (what else would one expect from Nathan ) Apparently it "hides" the end of the slit in the section, which should reduce the stress concentration and the eventual fatigue crack. I like it.

To the point... Here is the video.

 

Edited January 7, 2011 by antoniosz

[physicsgirl]

Your handwriting is just lovely. My Noodler's flex pen seems to have trouble keeping up with the flow. I've only tried Noodler's Black Swan in it, so I'm holding judgement until I try some different inks in it.

[Mr.Wote]

I too am in awe of your handwriting. Thanks for the review! I'm really excited about getting one when the next wave hits.

 

Gotta say that watching you write upside-down to the camera is really disorienting.

[antoniosz]

Physicsgirl - thank you. I think that you may need to wash it (water+ a drop of handwashing liquid) unless there is some issue with the feed. You are a physics girl so take it off and use a thin brass sheet, or a guitar string or a thin velum paper and clean the channels.

 

Mr Wote - thanks for the compliment. As for the upside down. It was right on my iphone but when I tried to upload directly it changed the aspect ratio. When I converted it with an el-cheapo converter it flipped it. Unless you can help me to rotate it, you will have to rotate you screen to enjoy it more ¨

 

BTW compliments for the sale service of IsellPens.com which has been providing pens with reasonable cost over the years.

[Marsilius]

Nice video! And, it somehow makes sense, since we all know the world is upside down.

Best,

Mars