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Baoer
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"Hello Norman. The pen arrived
today. It writes beautifully and looks even better in reality than on the
website." "The Baoer 8 Horse was a father's
day gift for me and I found the Levenger Cocoa ink to be a good match, and
enhances the ancient motif. The Baoer is a good size and weight, and has a
smooth medium nib with just a bit of flex, very nice." "Got my pen today. LUV it! I like
the way it feels in my hand, also, it's one of the smoothest writing pens I
have. Thanks."
"The Baoer 8- Horse Silver & Bronze Fountain Pen is time past with its Asian
calligraphy and its engraved horses. The black cap with its striking gold
accent crowns this beautiful pen. It’s medium weight fits snugly in your
shirt pocket and will be well noticed by everyone you meet. I love how the
cap fits tightly on the end of the pen, well balanced. It’s like writing with
a royal scepter. A pen of antiquity is a welcome addition to anyone's
collection. I’m glad I acquired both the silver and bronze."
N. S., Van Nuys, CA "Norman, the pens arrived today.
Thank you so much! Just wanted to say, I really can't believe the Baoer is
"just" a $20 pen. Nicely made, nicely fit, writes excellently. I think this is
a real sleeper, and a real steal. Baoer 8-horse Aged Silver fountain pen
Baoer 8-horse Bronze fountain pen
My wife and I have both examined the clip and believe that it represents a horse's tail -- or perhaps its mane -- tie together near its end.
The pen will also take International-style cartridges, such as those from Private Reserve.
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 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
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)
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 His Nibs.com and hope to have you join the ranks of our many long-term, repeat customers!
Revised: March 10th, 2010
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However, the depiction -- and the Chinese
characters -- refers to the tradition of giving a scroll or painting of eight
horses to a friend as a blessing for a prominent life or career. The number
eight is considered to be the most fortuitous or lucky number among the Chinese,
and it symbolizes wealth and success. As one source says: "Running horses are
full of energy and encouraging spirit, inspiring people to work hard and pursue
their own goals." You can read more about the significance of the Chinese
relationship to 'Celestial Horses'
