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Lotus Blossoms


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Yongsheng Lotus Blossoms fountain pen    $20.00    Sold out

Measuring 5-3/8" capped, 6" posted and 4-1/2" with cap held aside, the Lotus Blossoms is a slim metal pen. Due to being slim and with a good length -- even unposted -- this is a model that will fit anyone's hand.

 

 

 

 

It's hard to assign a color to this pen. The closest would perhaps be shiny gunmetal gray, but under some light it even looks black or dark copper-colored. It's an ideal background for the gold color of the clip and band, cap band and barrel band. Of course, it's main function is to provide contrast for the highlight of the model...the slightly raised artwork of the lotus blossoms!

 

           

 

 

It's an interesting balance being struck with the overall design of the pen. The cap has a conservative appearance, with it's unadorned gunmetal cap peeking out of a pocket or pen pouch. The only engraving is on the cap band --Yongsheng beneath the clip and the model number 016 on the reverse.

Even when the whole pen is exposed to sight however, the lovely golden lotus blossoms don't become overpowering, as they're held in check visually by the background.

                                       

 

Removing the slip cap, which re-seats with a secure click, reveals the tapered black section and the intriguing design of the semi-hooded nib. The steel nib is equivalent to a typical western fine in size.

 

 

Unscrewing the all-metal threads between section and barrel (painted black on the section side) displays the included piston converter and it's little ink-agitator spring. The pen will also fit international-style ink cartridges, such as those from Private Reserve. 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.

 

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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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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