Xs Pocket Fountain Pen - A New Kickstarter Project From Ensso

[Jamerelbe]

Just over a weekend ago I received an update from Ensso pens, advising me that they'd just launched a new Kickstarter project. Having backed (and very much enjoyed) their Piuma last year, I was right on top of this project too: a very reasonable 'start-up' price for what looks like a great EDC pocket pen.

 

I have no financial interest in Ensso (other than as a backer), but one of his collaborators on the latest project (username caiello) has posted something about it on the "USA - North America" forum. As a new member of the forum, he's not able to post in Market Watch - so I've agreed to do so for him. The project is already well over the minimum level for funding (nearly US$50,000 for a $5,000 goal), but for the price/discount I'd say it's well worth checking out! Link to the project is below - to comment on the original post go to https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/333317-xs-pocket-fountain-pen-by-ensso.

 

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Hello FPN friends,

I am an architect and product designer and recently designed a pocket fountain pen for Ensso- a Los Angeles-based writing instruments brand. This pen was conceived with mobility in mind. It is one of the smallest fountain pens in the world, but it grows into a regular size pen when posted- making it ideal for everyday carry. In addition, the cap is secured by o-rings, allowing a fast uncapping. The XS has twelve facets that prevent it from rolling down your desk and it is available in several aluminum and brass finishes. It is equipped with #5 Peter Bock nibs made in Germany and it uses standard international ink cartridges or small aerometric converters.

The XS is available to pre-order on Kickstarter at 50% off from the future retail price.

I hope this is a good place to inform the FPN community about the design if not, I would appreciate if you could point me in the right place.

I am looking forward to hearing your comments.

 

[ian1964]

Thanks for the nod. It is definitely an interesting design. Sadly. I just don't find metal pens comfortable

[sdbruder]

Im a backer of that kickstart too, waiting for my t ansiously!

[caiello]

Thanks!

[Jamerelbe]

The latest update on the XS Pocket Fountain Pen: you can order these pens with steel OR gold OR TITANIUM nibs:

 

For an additional $40, you can *upgrade* your nib to titanium (please note, these nibs are larger - think the Kaweco Perkeo nib rather than the Kaweco Sport!)

For an additional $115, you can upgrade to a gold nib (same size as the steel).

For an *extra* $20, you can purchase *additional* steel nibs.

For an *extra* $60, you can purchase *additional* titanium nibs.

For an *extra* $135, you can purchase *additional* gold nibs.

 

I've upgraded my pledge to allow for a titanium nib - I hear that these are not as 'flexy' as their #6 counterparts - and Carlo (who's running the Kickstarter) thinks the smaller Kaweco Sport-syle nibs look better on these small pens - but I've got plenty of these smaller steel nibs lying around, and I like the idea of going for something different!

[Astronymus]

Looks nice. Although I think I would have made some kind of guidance for the cap so the facets would be always aligned to each other.

[sdbruder]

I have pledged for 2 XS Pocket Pens, but Im thinking of reverting that to a single one with titanium nib..

[sub_bluesy]

Thanks for posting! I'm in for 1 pen. I'm thinking brass with a 1.1 stub.

[sidthecat]

Nice. Make one with a ringtop and I’ll join the queue.

[Astronymus]

 

Nice. Make one with a ringtop and I’ll join the queue.

I doubt the cap would hold.

[Jamerelbe]

Just a heads up: as I post this reply, the Kickstarter project has 14 hours to go. $70,000+ pledged for a $5,000 goal, so it'll go ahead (and probably be somewhat delayed in terms of shipping ), but... not much time left if you were still thinking of jumping on board!

 

Edited to add:

 

[Also worth noting: there is now an optional add-on clip available - details on Campaign page.]

Edited March 15, 2018 by Jamerelbe