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This was one of my first purchases from Dr. Sreekumar, a nibmeister par excellence. The design and the genesis of this pen is interesting. S-K was canvassing for ideas to make a black ebonite pen and fellow FPNers were pitching in. The final design was based on Vaibhav Mehandiratta's input. This is chronicled here: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/286868-black-ebonite-fountain-pen/

 

Now back to the pen. This pen is a unique design by itself. It is flush pen, made in matte finish with the top and bottom finials in polished ebonite. The size is comparable to a Lamy Safari design.

 

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The pen is a comfortable size to hold and the balance is good. One doesnt feel the step down from the section to barrel. The pen cannot be posted.

 

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Now to the most interesting thing, S-K gave me various options for nibs. He told he has some vintage NOS American nibs. I chose the "Curvex 14Ct. Gold plated nib". It is an upturned untipped Spoon nib. I have no idea or knowledge of this nib. Fellow FPNers can chime, if they have the details. The pen draws a moderately wet F line. The gold plated nib offers a surprising amount of line variation.

 

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On the whole, I have got an unique pen with a unique nib and am happy with it. Kudos to Sreekumar and Vaibhav for making this pen happen

 

ETA: Some info thaks to Hari

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An interesting take on the design of the Sheaffer Award, pics off the internet:

 

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Reg the nib, Curvex seems to have been popular in India. I have documented one example here:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/81694-curvex-syringe-filler/

 

Pratap of Gem had a huge stock of these nibs. These are the so called untipped spoon nibs. Read more about them here: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref/glossary/S.htm

 

scroll down to spoon nibs.

 

HTH

 

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Reg the nib, Curvex seems to have been popular in India. I have documented one example here:

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/81694-curvex-syringe-filler/

 

Pratap of Gem had a huge stock of these nibs. These are the so called untipped spoon nibs. Read more about them here: http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref/glossary/S.htm

 

scroll down to spoon nibs.

 

HTH

 

Hari

 

Thanks for info, Hari. I know I could count on you. updated on the original. Now I can see the resemblance between the Sheaffer and Vaib pen. I dont think S-K or Vaibhav took inspiration from Sheaffer

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This pen is a unique design by itself.

Now I can see the resemblance between the Sheaffer and Vaib pen. I dont think S-K or Vaibhav took inspiration from Sheaffer

Yes, of course, I agree.

 

I just wanted to inform that it may not be unique. :)

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Yes, of course, I agree.

Fine. Hari, how has been your experience with the Curvex nib. IMO, it offers considerable line variation and writes with a hint of feedback

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Fine. Hari, how has been your experience with the Curvex nib. IMO, it offers considerable line variation and writes with a hint of feedback

Good to hear. I never wrote much with it.

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Yes, of course, I agree.

 

I just wanted to inform that it may not be unique. :)

Fair enough. I meant "unique" in the context of traditional Indian ebonite pens, as far I know

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Nice review....

just wanted to add the iteration you have is a little more modified....the cap finial is larger than the bottom finial....

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Nice review....

just wanted to add the iteration you have is a little more modified....the cap finial is larger than the bottom finial....

yes. I know that. That is why I attached your design on the top.

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Another kudos pen from Vaibhav and Vig for owning one, lovely review of the pen. SK has a magic touch to his nibs.

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I have been gifted this pen and the words to describe the experience of the nib when it touches the paper is non-reproducable by words but pure emotions. The feeling of writing in this nib is out of this world the lesser the pressure the greater the comfort, there is a push back communication from the nib while writing, it asks you to calm down and relax ... this was not my out of box experience, it took me 5 to 10 minutes and i cannot believe it this is by far the best nib experience i have ever had ... reached out to SK for another pen with this nib ! I need this one badly ... thanks Vig, thank you

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Thanks @sanjay for those kind words. SK is a great penmaker and Hope you buy more of his creations

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