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CK71540 Conklin Herringbone Navy Blue fountain pen    $75.00

CK71530 Conklin Herringbone Burgundy fountain pen     $75.00    Sold out

CK71530 Conklin Herringbone Gun Metal fountain pen    $75.00    Sold out

 

I'm tempted to call this the Herringbone 3 as it's the 3rd iteration of the model since YAFA purchased the brand many years ago. You can see the previous versions here and here. It most ways it's a completely different model however, as Conklin has reduced both the size -- and price -- while retaining the spectacular Herringbone pattern.

                                                              

This version measures 5-3/4" capped, 6-1/4" posted and 4-7/8" with cap held aside. Although noticeably slimmer, it's actually a slightly heftier pen (or at least feels that way, perhaps because of being more compact) than the previous versions. It's very comfortable in anyone's hand.

As you can see, the pen is now a torpedo or cigar shape, with chromed finials. The cap band displays 'Herringbone', flanked by 6 of the Conklin 'C' crescent symbols. The standard Conklin clip has the usual 'Conklin' script.

 

 

 

                                                                            

 

                                        

 

Unscrewing the cap (which friction posts on the barrel) displays the two-toned steel nib (on the versions with the chrome trim) which is engraved with the Conklin brand name, the historic “Toledo, Ohio, USA” mark and a special crescent shaped breather hole. The nibs are available in M, F or the stub sizes (the stub nib is monotone). I've found that the new, large Conklin nibs run about a size smaller than typical western nibs. Hence, I'd classify the M nib as a fine and the F as an x-fine. The stub is a 1.1 mm medium. Please specify the nib size you'd like, by letter or 'stub' only, to avoid confusion when ordering.

Unscrewing the all-metal fittings between section and barrel reveals the screw-in piston converter for bottled ink...but as with all new pens, I recommend to run a dilute solution of dishwashing soap (two or three drops to a small bowl of water) through a new pen a few times, followed by water only. Step one is effective at removing manufacturing oils that can tend to make the ink less than enthusiastic in heading from the converter/filler to the nib, and step two removes the traces of the detergent you've used...which tends to have the opposite, diuretic effect. The pen will also take International-style cartridges, such as those from Private Reserve.

The large, blue Conklin gift box with satin lining, starter cartridges and warranty are included.

From Conklin's website:

The new Conklin Herringbone series combines vintage appeal with a modern bold style and elegance. The unique Herringbone pattern itself is achieved by using a very precise computerized engraving machine to cut the deep pattern into the solid metal barrel. This elegant pattern, reminiscent of the Conklin crescent shape, is seen underneath a special translucent colored lacquer and coated with several layers of epoxy for protection and brightness. The heavy chromium clip is engraved with the legendary “Conklin” trademarked name and font and the center ring is engraved with the Conklin “C” surrounded by four Conklin crescent shapes on each side. The fountain pen fills via standard cartridge / converter (included) and is available in fine, medium and 1.1mm stub point sizes. The matching twist ballpoint is perfectly balanced and fills with standard P1 ballpoint of P4 gel refills.

Find additional information on the Conklin Herringbone website.

 

 

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!

 

 

 

 

 

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
(on PayPal transactions, the email address may also display as stonebri@verizon.net)

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)
2. Expiration date
3. Name on card
4. Address for billing statement
5. Card verification # (3-digit number printed on the back of your card. It appears after and to the right of your card number, or 4-digit number on the front of your AMEX card).
 

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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: August 19th, 2023

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