A truly unique one of a kind writing instrument
Handmade Red and Black Japanese Nikko Mottled Ebonite Wolson model Fountain pen.
Made from vulcanised rubber, Ebonite is amongst the materials of choice for custom pen makers. It's the material traditionally used by many of the best commercial pen manufacturers as a high end alternative to acrylics. Ebonite has a very long history. It is considered the first “synthetic resin” to become widely used.
In 1839, ebonite was invented by Mr. Charles Goodyear in the United States.
Nikko Ebonite Mfg is a long established manufacturer of Ebonite from Tokyo, Japan
This pen is one of a kind, completely hand turned, including the grip / nib section.
This pen is fitted with a Polished steel size 6 Bock nib. But other options are available including, Bi Colour, Gold Plated or Polished Steel. Just add a message in the notes.
I can supply the nibs in the following sizes, Extra Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad and Extra Broad. Just add a message in the notes
The refilling system is a Schmidt K5 premium ink convertor, but can also utilise a standard international cartridge.
The Wolfson Specifics, approximates
Weight Capped 17g, Un Capped 11g
Capped Length 150mm
Nib to Finial Length 140mm
Cap Diameter 15.5mm tapering to 14.5mm
Body Diameter 14.5mm at it's widest point tapering to 12.5 at the finial
Pinch point Approx 10.5mm
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Customer Reviews
I was looking for an ebonite pen in the UK, and this was exactly what I was looking for. I have been using the pen for a few days and thoroughly enjoy using it. For your money, you are getting a well-turned pen body. All the screw threads are cut well and the polished finish is great. The proportions of their pen model feel good in the hand.
The provided Bock 250 nib needed some tuning before it would write as wet as I wanted, but this is typical of mass-manufactured nib units like Bock and JOWO. The nib units are easy to disassemble and tinker with. The fact the pen uses a standard nib like Bock is a selling point. It means I can try different nibs and feeds. It now performs just how I want.
Gilbert House Pens also included a bottle of Diamine Jet Black which was appreciated! Thank you.
Would I buy from them again? Absolutely yes. Good product, a good price (for a handmade item), and fast shipping.
