Noodler 's Ahab Flex Pen features a flexible, size 6 steel nib and a sliding piston mechanism. If you like, you can even remove the piston mechanism and use the pen as an eyedropper for a massive 6ml ink capacity. This clear demonstrator, Ahab, is made from a celluloid derivative and is technically biodegradable and formed from a "renewable resource." The plant-based resin body of this pen may feature particles or ridges within the material. This is most noticeable in the demonstrators and bright colors.
Noodler 's Flex Pens were designed for the handyman: they're made to be taken apart and adjusted. The tip and feeder are removable and can be adjusted and heated for optimal performance. Don't be afraid of getting a little ink on your fingers while you learn how to use this pen.
As a simple rule of thumb for writing with a flex pen, simply apply light pressure on your downward strokes, which will spread the nibs and increase the line width, achieving that optimal line variation. Be sure to do this slowly so the ink can keep pace with your writing. As with any flex pen, it just takes practice!
Due to the residual machining oils used when cutting the feeds on these pens, we strongly recommend washing the pen thoroughly before use. We recommend any of the following options: distilled water, water with a little dish soap, a pre-packaged rinse pen, or a clear 10% ammonia-in-water solution. This should solve most ink flow problems!
Brand: Noodlers Ink
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The Noodler's Ahab flex pen features a flexible steel #6 nib and a slide piston mechanism. If you'd like, you can even remove the piston mechanism and use the pen as an eyedropper for a massive 6ml ink capacity. This clear demonstrator Ahab is made of a celluloid derivative and is technically biodegradable and formed from a "renewable resource". The vegetable resin body of this pen may show particles or striations within the material. This is most noticeable in demonstrators and bright colors.
The Noodler's flex pens were designed for the hands-on tinkerer - they are made to be taken apart and adjusted. The nib and feed pull right out and can be adjusted and heat set for optimal performance. Don't be afraid to get a little ink on your fingers while you learn how to use this pen.
As a simple rule of thumb for writing with a flex pen, just apply slight pressure on your downstrokes, which will spread the tines and increase the line width, achieving that optimal line variation. Make sure to go slowly so that the ink can keep up with your writing. As with any flex pen, it just takes practice!
Due to the residual machining oils used when cutting the feeds for these pens, we highly encourage you to give the pen a good flush before use. We recommend any of the following options: distilled water, water with a touch of dish soap, a pre-packaged pen flush, or a solution of 10% clear ammonia to water. This should resolve most ink flow issues!