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All American
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or refills?
"Hello Norman, this brief note is to
let you know that I received my Conklin ‘Old Glory’ a couple of days ago and
I’m delighted with it. It’s hard to say why fountain pens still thrill me but
this one presses all the buttons !
Beautifully made, great colours and a
delight to use. I always keep my eyes on your store for gems like this. Once
again, many thanks for your prompt and reliable service. Best wishes,"
P. W., LYTHAM ST. ANNES, UK
"Hello Norman, I received my new Conklin All
American Sunburst Orange M today. What a beautiful pen! Since it is a
relatively large pen, it feels good in one's hand. My wife really likes it as
well. I may have to ensure that it does not disappear! Thanks for your
attention to detail including the personalized note (origami). This is what
customer service is all about. I have been trying to teach my grandkids to use
fountain pens, write personalized notes, and then fold their respective notes
using origami techniques. I hope it sticks! It is one of our only hopes to
keep hand-writing alive. Thanks again Norman."
"Dear Norman: If you quote me again, some of your
patrons will think I’m paid because of my other observations on the pens that
I’ve bought from you. But at the risk of it, I want to acknowledge receipt of
the Conklin Sunburst that I immediately flushed out as you advise and then
filled with my favorite Penquin Blue. It is a remarkable pen; the orange resin
much more complex and lovely than the pictures show. And when I started writing
I enjoyed the heft of the pen, the way it feels in the hand. But I was a little
unprepared for how smoothly and easily the nib glides over the surface of the
paper. So I think I’ll stick with it for a while as I start another article.
And let me say again how much I appreciate the care with which you reply to
these orders and the confidence we have that you check the nibs etc. Now let’s
hope my wife goes to another concert soon."
[Whenever V's wife goes to a concert, he gets to buy a new fountain pen!]
"Norman, thanks for the HisNibs newsletter. My
Conklin Yellowstone drives like a Bentley Flying Spur--smooth ride, easy on the
corners, and looks good parked at STARBUCKS. Less expensive, too, and better
mileage. I told my friend, Joe, that the Yellowstone looks like a psychedelic
poster from Haight-Ashbury in the 60s. Looks as cool as it drives. Thanks for
the care you take in prepping the nibs and for your quick response and delivery.
I'm a HisNibs and Conklin fan now."
"Norman, order
received. The All American writes smoothly and is a pleasure to hold."
CK71400 Conklin All American fountain pen
Yellowstone
$95.00 CK71430 Conklin All American fountain pen
"Old Glory"
CK71420 Conklin All American fountain pen
Tortoiseshell
CK71440 Conklin All American fountain pen
Lapis Blue
CK71410 Conklin All American fountain pen
Sunburst Orange
Conklin outdid themselves with their selection of resins for
these pens. Each is really outstanding, especially in person -- and each
individual pen is unique in appearance. In that regard, let me mention that for
some reason my camera had the devil of a time in capturing the true color
of the Tortoiseshell -- even applying photo-processing software.
All of my photos are slightly more yellow/orange than the actual pens in hand.
To me, the lighter shade shown is more like a cup of coffee with a bit of cream
in it -- if that helps to visualize it!
The Sunburst Orange version is just that! As my favorite color is orange, this hasn't left my pocket for a couple of days. It has iridescent inclusions and I would have been just as happy naming it Marmalade.
Unlike
its brethren -- which have gold-plated clips -- the Old Glory has
a chrome one to compliment its resin.
The Old Glory
uses a patriotic resin of blue, red and...not white!
To quote from Conklin:
"During the 1930s, at the dawn of the depression, Conklin launched a collection that was priced more affordably to the general public. The 'All American' collection was offered in a variety of sizes, filling mechanisms and finishes with the aim of satisfying a growing market demand for good quality, but affordably priced writing instruments. Drawing inspiration from Conklin's original models and the rich heritage of the brand, our new All American collection brings a vibrant, contemporary style to a timeless oversize streamlined design. Crafted from hand made European high grade resins, the All American is impressively large in size, yet not so big as to be uncomfortable in the hand. The cap and barrel are carefully tapered to provide a perfect balance. Offered in a choice of three finishes: vibrant Sunburst Orange, classic Tortoiseshell and the energetic Yellowstone, the All American pays homage to the classic designs of the vintage Conklin era.
The All American
Collection meets the requirements for those who want a large pen, one that
stands out in a crowd, but which still stays true to the classic style and
feel of the original Conklin designs."
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTE: Every nib that ships from His Nibs is closely examined under high magnification and tuned or adjusted if needed. About 85% of modern nibs need some adjustment out-of-the-box from the manufacturer for an optimal writing experience. Most commonly, the tines of the nib are misaligned -- which would cause scratchiness at the minimum; the slit between the tines is partially or fully closed -- which would starve the nib of ink and at best cause skipping; or the slit between the tines is too wide -- which will either again cause skipping, or conversely, flooding. There are other factors -- such as separation of the nib from the feed -- that are inspected and repaired before any pen leaves the Palace.
The only 100% guarantee of course
comes when the pen is
actually filled with ink and written with for the first time, but our
pre-shipping inspections and tunings have eliminated 99.99999 (my finger is
getting tired) of the frustrations that a customer experiences when first using
a new fountain pen. Although this can be time-consuming on occasion, it affords
our customers a much more pleasant experience when receiving a fountain pen from
His Nibs -- and saves us the frustration of dealing with returns!
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Ordering Procedures & Returns International customers, please note, we will not falsify shipping documents Please send your order and shipping address (along with any questions) to:
orders@hisnibs.com We will email you back with your order total (PA residents please add 6% sales tax) Credit cards, for the quickest fulfillment of your order, are accepted through PayPal, a secure site allowing you to use your credit card without us even seeing the information. If you'd like to make use of this credit card service, please let us know when you email your order and address, and we'll email you the appropriate Request for Payment, and instructions for the simple payment procedure (you don't need to join PayPal to use it).
If you would like us process your credit card directly instead, then please email us: 1. Card # (dividing this number in two, between two emails, will
ensure security) If you'd rather pay by money order or check, kindly make payable to: His Nibs.com We ship via
insured Priority Mail
Warranties and returns If an item proves to be defective, in most cases the manufacturer's warranty will apply. However, please email us first so that we can determine the easiest way to resolve the problem to your satisfaction. In the case of fountain pens -- which are a bit more individualistic than other writing instruments -- what may at first appear to be a defect (hard starting or poor flow for example), can in almost all cases be resolved with a few simple 'tweaks' to the nib, which we'll be happy to guide you through or perhaps suggest returning to us for adjustment. Should you wish to return a non-defective
item within 3 days of receipt because it doesn't suit you for some reason, again
please email us and we'll arrange an exchange, credit or refund (minus any
shipping/insurance charges), if the item is returned in an 'as new' condition.
If you've dipped a fountain pen to try its writing characteristics, kindly clean
off any ink residue prior to shipping -- to save us both a nasty surprise
We want you to be happy with your purchase from HisNibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!
Revised: April 10th, 2023
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