Ranga Model 4C (Regular Ebonite & Premium Ebonite)- Group Buy

[Noihvo]

Recieved my blue ripple as well. It looks like what sansenri has posted i.e. closer to a teal. It writes extremely smooth though and is incredibly light and comfortable for it's size. Great pen really.

 

Since this is my first ebonite pen, any things I should look out for to help maintain the longevity of the pen?

This may not be maintenance, per se, but I would recommend heat setting it as soon as possible. Brian Goulet has a good guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhfXcBoM_Q. Just be careful not touching the ebonite body to the hot water. I have only done it with my Fellowship Pillar eyedropper, and it solved its burping in a very satisfactory manner. I hope that heat setting my Model 4C will fix its ever so slight hard-starting and skipping.

Edited September 7, 2015 by Noihvo

[neotobeo]

Received my Pens 5 September 2015

[ThirdeYe]

Here are the photos in smaller size

hope they load now...

http://www.mediafire.com/view/6k2n4c0026ct8ga/ranga_4c_blue_ripple_006_.jpg

http://www.mediafire.com/view/u2drlszjgp80z7e/ranga_4c_blue_ripple_007_.jpg

http://www.mediafire.com/view/p8fj0xjippjewt9/ranga_4c_blue_ripple_008_.jpg

http://www.mediafire.com/view/a6845f3j5rias5l/ranga_4c_blue_ripple_011_.jpg

sorry, no luck

try direct attachement

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EUREKA!

 

I actually really like that color. I just ordered my Model 3 in blue ripple, but if it ends up looking like that, I won't be disappointed.

[I.M.]

This may not be maintenance, per se, but I would recommend heat setting it as soon as possible. Brian Goulet has a good guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rhfXcBoM_Q. Just be careful not touching the ebonite body to the hot water. I have only done it with my Fellowship Pillar eyedropper, and it solved its burping in a very satisfactory manner. I hope that heat setting my Model 4C will fix its ever so slight hard-starting and skipping.

Before heat setting be sure to find out if the feed really is ebonite, or if it is in fact a plastic Jowo screw-in nib unit. I'm pretty sure I've read here on the forum somewhere that plastic feeds should not be heat set... https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/251999-can-plastic-feeds-be-heat-set/

 

The only other thing I vaguely remember hearing at some point is that ebonite can crack easier than acrylic, so it pays to try to avoid dropping the pen if possible!

Edited September 8, 2015 by I.M.

[Noihvo]

Before heat setting be sure to find out if the feed really is ebonite, or if it is in fact a plastic Jowo screw-in nib unit. I'm pretty sure I've read here on the forum somewhere that plastic feeds should not be heat set... https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/251999-can-plastic-feeds-be-heat-set/

 

The only other thing I vaguely remember hearing at some point is that ebonite can crack easier than acrylic, so it pays to try to avoid dropping the pen if possible!

Yeah, sorry, I was a bit fast on the keyboard. I ordered a JoWo nib… I have to put my hopes into a thorough detergent cleaning to fix my issues.

 

To provide further input on pen maintenance; I think (nota bene: think) that ebonite is a bit more sensitive to UV radiation, so maybe you should be a bit more careful in exposing it to sunlight for long periods. Seems like we're are at a dearth of clear and educated answers…

Edited September 8, 2015 by Noihvo

[I.M.]

there are a few gems to be found here, yes

[Robe]

Dear Mr. Kandan Sir,

 

I have received the pen and I want to thank you for your kindness.

 

Best regards,

 

Roberto

 

P.S The pen write like a charm !

 

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb378/Robe_/Stilografiche/Dettagli%20vari/Ranga4_zpsboeskeof.jpg

 

http://i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb378/Robe_/Stilografiche/Dettagli%20vari/Ranga4a_zpsntjtywmj.jpg

Edited September 13, 2015 by Robe

[I.M.]

Nice pen, and nice pics!

[Blue4130]

Received my Pens 5 September 2015

Is it just wide angle distortion or is the black smaller than the ripple? Edited September 14, 2015 by Blue4130

[mpkandan]

Dear Mr. Robe Sir,

 

Thanks very much for your nice words.

 

Regards,

Kandan.M.P

Ranga Pen Company

[mehandiratta]

i am still waiting for mine.... somehow

[ubc]

I received my much awaited pen...and I was absolutely penstruck!!! I ordered the parrot green and it is absolutely beautiful. The JoWo nib is smooth and no problems at all.

And Mr.Kandan, thank you for the beautiful pen fellowship pen as well, it brought back old memories of school days.

[mpkandan]

Dear Mr. Ubc Sir,

 

Thanks very much for your nice words. Please post the pictures if possible.

 

 

Regards,

Kandan.M.P

Ranga Pen Company

[Mookli]

Greetings fellow pen-people

 

I received a very unique package on Friday, A long rectangle box, covered with addresses, duty stickers and other tags to help it on its long journey.

To protect it on its trek from Thiruvallur India, it was wrapped in cotton cloth, sewed, the ends, sealed with wax. This little box, traveled 14.594 Km and was now, sitting on my desk. Usually when I get a package, whose content is highly anticipated, I unceremoniously ripe it open, but this box was wrapped with such care that I couldn't just......rip into it. So i carefully untied the string, and slid the contents out. A protective layer of newspaper protected the inner-box and pen within.

As I read the almost one year out of date the hindu newspaper, chennai edition, and was saddened to see that I missed seeing Amara Kaaviyam, staring the beutiful Mia George. It never made it to our local Regal.

Turning my attention back to maters at hand, I finally got to open the box, and with just one more plastic bag to remove, I finally was holding my new Ranga.

First impressions.....she a big girl! Bigger than my Peliken M1000, fatter than my Delta Colosseum, actually my biggest pen to date.

Despite being big, not hard to handle, I usually don't post. So for me, the size in good.

I examined it in close detail, and, perfect. Threads good, everything fits nice, parts aligns up well and the finish was great.

The colors are fun, definitely the most unique color in my collections. Material is good, no pits or holes.

I got it with the JoWo nib, knowing that I could replace it with something that ....has a soul.... at some point.

The nib was a little on the dry side, and I quickly opened it up a bit, and now it writes like what you would expect from a JoWo.

 

So to sum it up,

I am very happy with the whole experience.

I not only got a nice pen, but made a cultural contact with another part of this wonderful planet.

Thank you Mr. Kandan, for the small adventure.

And I will gladly spent the money to support a small company making pens, best of luck, Ranga.

 

And here pictures....

 

http://www.maryhatay.com/Mark/Fountain-Pens/Mixed-Pens/i-jqRtM4r/0/XL/IMG_0503-XL.jpg

 

http://www.maryhatay.com/Mark/Fountain-Pens/Mixed-Pens/i-zdbs9B6/0/XL/Ranga%2003-XL.jpg

 

http://www.maryhatay.com/Mark/Fountain-Pens/Mixed-Pens/i-8BxmG3D/0/XL/Ranga%2002-XL.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ranga Model 4C (Cartridge/Converter Version)

Finish - Polished
Clip Option - Gold Colored Clip
Nib Option - JoWo Nib, Dual Tone, Size F
Converter - Schmidt K5 Converter
Color - #7 blue, green, orange

[I.M.]

Nice pen, and nice little review there Mookli. I'm really looking forward to mine arriving soon.

Edited September 20, 2015 by I.M.

[mhguda]

And don't forget a very nice two pieces of wood to complete the composition... really beautiful. Enjoy your pen!

[Blue4130]

I have also received my Pens as well as a bonus pen. I'd post photos, but live in Beijing and had the pens shipped to Canada in anticipation of a trip home next month. The wait is killing me. A family member did send a very blurry photo that did nothing to appease my curiosity.

[mehandiratta]

I am also waiting for the one to arrive soon...

[hari317]

Greetings fellow pen-people

 

I received a very unique package on Friday, A long rectangle box, covered with addresses, duty stickers and other tags to help it on its long journey.

To protect it on its trek from Thiruvallur India, it was wrapped in cotton cloth, sewed, the ends, sealed with wax. This little box, traveled 14.594 Km and was now, sitting on my desk. Usually when I get a package, whose content is highly anticipated, I unceremoniously ripe it open, but this box was wrapped with such care that I couldn't just......rip into it. So i carefully untied the string, and slid the contents out. A protective layer of newspaper protected the inner-box and pen within.

As I read the almost one year out of date the hindu newspaper, chennai edition, and was saddened to see that I missed seeing Amara Kaaviyam, staring the beutiful Mia George. It never made it to our local Regal.

Turning my attention back to maters at hand, I finally got to open the box, and with just one more plastic bag to remove, I finally was holding my new Ranga.

First impressions.....she a big girl! Bigger than my Peliken M1000, fatter than my Delta Colosseum, actually my biggest pen to date.

Despite being big, not hard to handle, I usually don't post. So for me, the size in good.

I examined it in close detail, and, perfect. Threads good, everything fits nice, parts aligns up well and the finish was great.

The colors are fun, definitely the most unique color in my collections. Material is good, no pits or holes.

I got it with the JoWo nib, knowing that I could replace it with something that ....has a soul.... at some point.

The nib was a little on the dry side, and I quickly opened it up a bit, and now it writes like what you would expect from a JoWo.

 

So to sum it up,

I am very happy with the whole experience.

I not only got a nice pen, but made a cultural contact with another part of this wonderful planet.

Thank you Mr. Kandan, for the small adventure.

And I will gladly spent the money to support a small company making pens, best of luck, Ranga.

 

And here pictures....

 

 

Ranga Model 4C (Cartridge/Converter Version)

 

Finish - Polished

Clip Option - Gold Colored Clip

Nib Option - JoWo Nib, Dual Tone, Size F

Converter - Schmidt K5 Converter

Color - #7 blue, green, orange

It was fascinating to read your report, thanks much. It gets even more interesting when you factor in the journey of the bare ebonite rod from USA to India, and after being made into a pen, it travels back to USA.

 

Best

Hari

[I.M.]

Hari, you've just burst a little romantic bubble about Ranga pens being made from Indian ebonite.