***new*** Ultra Flex Stainless Nibs From Fpr

[ReadyFireAim]

Yep...I'll be trying one as soon as they come out

 

Hope they are coming in a #5

 

Edited August 9, 2018 by Nail-Bender

[Chmara]

Looks good in the picture -- but no breather hole may make filling a chore?

[mhguda]

Looks good in the picture -- but no breather hole may make filling a chore?

Not at all - the current flex ones fill just fine.

When will they be available? That looks like it will seriously flex.

[ReadyFireAim]

https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/5-5-nibs

 

Here we go...I'll let you know

 

They are available in #5.5 (AKA #5 or Noodler's #2) & #6 size in two-tone or chrome.

(I ordered both)

Edited August 21, 2018 by Nail-Bender

[Jamerelbe]

https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/5-5-nibs

 

Here we go...I'll let you know

 

They are available in #5.5 (AKA #5 or Noodler's #2) & #6 size in two-tone or chrome.

(I ordered both)

Me too - though shipping times from the US to Aus means I'll be waiting a couple of weeks for them to arrive...

[pepsiplease69]

Looks good in the picture -- but no breather hole may make filling a chore?

FYI breather hole doesnt have a connection with filling ink. There are other reasons for breather holes. I wont go into that here.

[jekostas]

Looks good in the picture -- but no breather hole may make filling a chore?

 

No it won't. Breather holes have no bearing on filling or air exchange.

[penzel_washinkton]

Has anyone received this yet? This might be the closest thing to a vintage flex for a modern flex nib.

I've tried the flex from FPR and it's decent. Adding the contour at the sides (similar to Conklin) might do wonders for flex writing.

[ReadyFireAim]

I got it today and just had time to dip the #6 before heading out.

It's a little early but it could be the best out-of-the-box stainless #6 so far.

(Better than the Ahab)

Haven't tried the #5 yet.

[penzel_washinkton]

Congrats!

 

I don't think they won't have a problem with line variation capability, but is there ink starvation? And also is the snap back of the flex quick?

[ReadyFireAim]

Singularity + #6 FPR Ultra flex & KWZ red #3

Creaper + #5 FPR Ultra flex & KWZ green #3

[steve50]

Thanks for the pictures! Does the #6 fit into a Jowo housing?

[ReadyFireAim]

Does the #6 fit into a Jowo housing?

 

Edison Beaumont + FPR Ultra-Flex #6 & KWZ green #3

 

Edison is the North American distributer for JoWo and an FPR nib will fit perfectly.

As you probably know, the JoWo has a "D" shaped holder which clocks the nib at 12 while the flat shelf is a 6.

A 6.3 mm FPR flex feed works well but needs to be reduced in diameter slightly and sanded flat on the bottom.

That's what I'm using for this pen.

Edited August 28, 2018 by Nail-Bender

[Karmachanic]

My Konrad ebonite is nibless at present. I might try one of these.

[ReadyFireAim]

My Konrad ebonite is nibless at present. I might try one of these.

[truthpil]

Thanks, Nail Bender. I can always count on you to know what's up in the flex world!

I'll definitely be getting at least one of each size.

[Jamerelbe]

I ordered one of each just over a week ago, and they touched down at Sydney airport on Friday. Hopefully, some time this week...!

[cypherz]

Also several ordered today. I haven’t decided what to put them into yet.